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A bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A spacious hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outside.

A Hilton Garden Inn with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance, stone pillars, and a well-maintained outdoor area with rocks and landscaping.

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, stone pillars, and a view of the building's exterior.

1. Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos

0.8 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Josiah

2.962.568 ₫

3.406.953 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large TV screen.

A reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a wall with a tree branch pattern.

A modern living room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a sofa, a round coffee table, and a view through large windows with sheer curtains.

A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern entrance, multiple floors, and a stone pillar structure.

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos

3.1 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Alvaro

2.549.815 ₫

2.932.287 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern building with a sign reading "LIVAWAY SUITES" and a covered entrance area.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in dishwasher, and a stainless steel sink.

A modern living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, a white armchair, and a large abstract painting on the wall. There is a grey storage unit with lockers and a floor lamp.

A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, and a separate bathroom.

3. LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

3.1 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

John

1.848.031 ₫

2.125.236 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A spacious lobby with marble flooring, large columns, and a red patterned carpet.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A lobby with patterned chairs, a round table, and a large window.

A hotel entrance with a brick facade, numbered 1611, and a covered entrance area.

4. Quality Inn University near Downtown

2 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Tarynn

1.546.524 ₫

1.778.503 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a wall-mounted phone.

A building with a blue entrance marked '6' and a 'Welcome' sign above the door.

A clean, well-lit indoor area with vending machines, seating, and a view through a glass door.

A hotel room with a television mounted on the wall, a small kitchenette, a window with a view of the street, and a heater on the floor.

5. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX

2.7 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Daniela

1.351.584 ₫

1.554.322 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern building with large glass windows, a covered entrance, and a gravel pathway with small bushes.

A reception area with a counter, a door marked "BUSINESS ONLY," and an exit sign.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, and a bathroom.

A compact kitchen with dark cabinets, a microwave, and a gas stove.

6. Studio 6 San Marcos, TX

0.5 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Rachael

1.660.889 ₫

1.909.892 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A restaurant with large windows, wooden tables, and chairs with blue cushions.

A kitchen with a countertop, a coffee maker, a microwave, and a television mounted on the wall.

A Super 8 motel with a blue roof, large windows, and a flagpole with an American flag.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large wall mural.

7. Super 8 by Wyndham San Marcos

2.5 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Maritza

1.356.782 ₫

1.560.300 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a television, and a microwave.

A breakfast bar with cereal, coffee, and condiments.

A lobby with a leather sofa, a glass coffee table, a wooden reception desk, and a staircase.

A kitchen with orange cabinets, a coffee machine, and a clock on the wall.

8. Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos

2.1 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

La Tonya

1.611.504 ₫

1.853.230 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

A room with a mounted flat-screen TV, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a window with a view of buildings outside.

A motel with a covered parking area and a row of rooms with red awnings.

A reception area with a marble counter, potted plants, and a mirror.

9. San Marcos Inn

2.2 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Bartolo

1.559.520 ₫

1.853.230 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a small desk with a chair.

A building facade with a white door, two windows, and a balcony.

A room with a brown leather sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, and a small table with four chairs.

A small, clean room with a flat-screen TV, two windows with blinds, a table with four chairs, and a kitchenette area with a stove and refrigerator.

10. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX - North

1.7 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Stasa

1.325.592 ₫

1.524.431 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A group of people sitting around a campfire in a circular arrangement with Adirondack chairs. In the background, there is a trailer with the sign "Melrose River Club" and a building with string lights.

An outdoor dining area with a long table set for a meal, surrounded by trees and natural light.

A living room with a mounted buffalo head, two wooden chairs with cushions, a fireplace, and a large plant.

Two people in white bathrobes sitting on a bed, holding glasses of a beverage.

11. Melrose River Club

4.8 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Tiffany

3.711.624 ₫

4.714.082 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A modern kitchen with a long wooden table, bar stools, a built-in TV, and a brick accent wall.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, white tiled backsplash, and glass shelves.

A grocery store interior with refrigerated beverage dispensers, snack shelves, and a sign reading "The Market".

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, a bench, and a red exercise ball.

12. Residence Inn by Marriott San Marcos

12.8 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Brian

3.015.072 ₫

3.467.333 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel named La Quinta with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a modern building facade.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A modern reception area with a long counter, a coffee machine, and a beverage dispenser.

A La Quinta Inn & Suites building with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and signage.

13. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall

12.2 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Laura

2.363.972 ₫

2.718.568 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel with a large building, a reflection in the water, and boats.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a kitchen in the background.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, and a view of the outdoors through a large window.

A metal staircase leading to an outdoor area with tables and chairs.

14. Western 1924 Luxury Lofts

9 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Anonymous traveller

2.981.030 ₫

7.039.934 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A Hampton Inn hotel with a modern facade, a clear entrance, and a neon sign.

A hotel dining area with a long table, multiple chairs, and a bar area.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with two armchairs, a patterned rug, and a geometric wall art piece.

A modern living room with two armchairs, a coffee table, and a wall art piece.

15. Hampton Inn Kyle

11.9 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Gerald

2.595.840 ₫

2.942.919 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, white bedding, bedside lamps, and a chair.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a mirrored wall.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in microwave, and a refrigerator.

A modern hotel building with a flat roof, multiple windows, and a sign for Extended Stay America.

16. Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Austin - Kyle

12.2 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Stacy

2.105.740 ₫

2.421.640 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A spacious lobby with a blue sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel room with a sectional sofa, a bed, a small table, and a mirror.

A modern hotel kitchen with a buffet setup, including a coffee machine, a refrigerator, and various food items on display.

A Comfort Suites hotel with a brick facade, a covered entrance, and a clear sky.

17. Comfort Suites Kyle

12 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Bryan

2.104.960 ₫

2.378.604 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A buffet setup with various food items and utensils.

A hotel with a prominent entrance, a large American flag, and a 'Welcome' sign.

A spacious dining area with a large orange sofa, wooden tables, and chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

18. Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

5.7 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Jessica

2.216.598 ₫

2.549.087 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central atrium, multiple dining areas, and a pool.

A modern bar area with a central island and bar stools, surrounded by seating and a high ceiling with recessed lighting.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a stone building with multiple windows, and a clear blue sky.

A spacious hotel lobby with a long corridor, modern chandeliers, and seating areas.

19. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center

10.3 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Tamara

3.389.880 ₫

3.936.582 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A circular stone fire pit with seating around it, set in a courtyard with a fence and trees.

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a covered entrance, parking spaces, and a landscaped area.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel lobby with a large orange sofa, a grey armchair, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

20. Courtyard San Marcos

12.7 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Nicholas

2.549.815 ₫

2.932.287 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos	8.6 Excellent 406 reviews	View
Quality Inn University near Downtown	7.4 Good 861 reviews	View
Motel 6 San Marcos, TX	6.4 1,003 reviews	View

Top Blanco Shoals Natural Area Hotel Reviews

Melrose River Club

10/10 Excellent

"Love Melrose!"

Super 8 by Wyndham San Marcos

8/10 Good

"La ubicación es perfecta. Hay muchos lugares cerca para ir a comer."

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos

10/10 Excellent

"Was great"

LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

10/10 Excellent

"Good for the price. Would come again"

Red Roof Inn San Marcos

8/10 Good

"The only downside was that one of the bathroom lights was burnt out and the other was very dim, leaving the bathroom poorly lit; otherwise, it offered good value for money, and I would certainly stay there again."

Quality Inn University near Downtown

8/10 Good

"Wasn’t the cleanest ever, but incredibly great staff, and overall great for the price!"

Classic Inn San Marcos, TX

10/10 Excellent

"This was an amazing hotel for us. We spent a lot of our time with family, and slept like babies here at the hotel. We would most definitely stay there again. The staff was amazing. We had a great weekend."

Other attractions near Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Five Mile Dam Park

Five Mile Dam Park is just one of the places to see in San Marcos, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Randall W Vetter Park

After visiting Randall W Vetter Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Marcos. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

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Bobcat Stadium

8.6/10 (327 reviews)

Catch an event at Bobcat Stadium during your trip to San Marcos. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

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Meadows Center for Water and the Environment

8.2/10 (40 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Meadows Center for Water and the Environment during your stay in San Marcos. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.

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Commemorative Air Force Exhibit

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Commemorative Air Force Exhibit in San Marcos. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

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Bobcat Ballpark

8.0/10 (10 reviews)

Catch an event at Bobcat Ballpark during your trip to San Marcos. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.

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Bobcat Softball Stadium

7.8/10 (17 reviews)

Catch an event at Bobcat Softball Stadium during your trip to San Marcos. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

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Strahan Coliseum

8.2/10 (203 reviews)

Catch an event at Strahan Coliseum during your trip to San Marcos. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Blanco Shoals Natural Area?

Blanco Shoals Natural Area is located in San Marcos. Travellers love the area for its stunning river views, array of dining options and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 33 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Blanco Shoals Natural Area?

Expedia has 33 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Blanco Shoals Natural Area.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Blanco Shoals Natural Area, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Blanco Shoals Natural Area.

What can I see and do near Blanco Shoals Natural Area?

You'll want to browse the collections at Commemorative Air Force Exhibit, Charles S. Cock House Museum and Calaboose African American History Museum. Spend some time wandering around John J. Stokes Sr. San Marcos River Park, Sewell Park and San Marcos City Park. Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, San Marcos Discovery Center and Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park are fun stops for the whole family while you're in town.

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Our top choices for Blanco Shoals Natural Area hotels

1. Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos

3. LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

4. Quality Inn University near Downtown

5. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX

6. Studio 6 San Marcos, TX

7. Super 8 by Wyndham San Marcos

8. Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos

9. San Marcos Inn

10. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX - North

11. Melrose River Club

12. Residence Inn by Marriott San Marcos

13. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall

14. Western 1924 Luxury Lofts

15. Hampton Inn Kyle

16. Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Austin - Kyle

17. Comfort Suites Kyle

18. Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

19. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center

20. Courtyard San Marcos

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Top Blanco Shoals Natural Area Hotel Reviews

Melrose River Club

Super 8 by Wyndham San Marcos

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos

LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

Red Roof Inn San Marcos

Quality Inn University near Downtown

Classic Inn San Marcos, TX

Other attractions near Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Five Mile Dam Park

Randall W Vetter Park

Bobcat Stadium

Meadows Center for Water and the Environment

Commemorative Air Force Exhibit

Bobcat Ballpark

Bobcat Softball Stadium

Strahan Coliseum

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