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A reception desk with a framed landscape painting, a wooden reception desk, and a shelving unit with various items.

A hotel with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a stone facade.

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

1. Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos

0.8 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Josiah

AU$186

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern bathroom with a walk-in shower, a vanity with a black countertop, and neatly folded towels on a rack.

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.

A sign for Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott with a clear view of the hotel entrance and parking area.

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos

3.1 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Quanise

AU$177

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

3. LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

3.1 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Tammy

AU$117

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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

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.

4. Quality Inn University near Downtown

2 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Askar

AU$94

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 hotel reception area with a reception desk, a television mounted on the wall, and a digital display showing the room rate.

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

Sarah

AU$91

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a table, and a lamp.

A narrow hallway with two refrigerated display cases on either side, stocked with various food and beverage items.

A spacious living area with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

6. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

1.8 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

CARMEN

AU$107

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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.

7. Studio 6 San Marcos, TX

0.5 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Gilberto

AU$95

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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

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

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.

8. Super 8 by Wyndham San Marcos

2.5 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Celeste

AU$88

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

A spacious lobby with a dining area, a leather sofa, and a glass coffee table.

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.

9. Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos

2.1 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

starla

AU$99

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

10. San Marcos Inn

2.2 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Blas

AU$79

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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.

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.

11. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX - North

1.7 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Vinoo

AU$94

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 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.

An aerial view of a lush landscape with a river, surrounded by dense greenery and a few buildings with a swimming pool.

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

12. Melrose River Club

4.8 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Tiffany

AU$284

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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

A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a television, and a dining table.

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.

13. Residence Inn by Marriott San Marcos

12.8 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Heather

AU$200

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A poolside area with wooden deck and white lounge chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a scenic view of distant hills.

A room with a wooden floor, a wooden bench, a wooden-framed mirror, a bathroom with a wooden vanity, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck with chairs.

A modern building with a green metal roof, large windows, and a wooden deck.

A room with wooden paneling, a hat on the wall, a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area, and a mirror on the wall.

14. The Bygone Hotel

19.9 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Jackie

AU$218

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

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 marble countertop, stainless steel appliances, and a large window.

15. Western 1924 Luxury Lofts

9 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Anonymous traveller

AU$368

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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

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

A snack and treat display area with a 'Treats' sign, a 'Welcome to Kyle' sign, and a variety of snacks and beverages.

16. Hampton Inn Kyle

11.9 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Gerald

AU$165

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a trash bin, a coffee station with two coffee makers, and a decorative backsplash.

17. Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Austin - Kyle

12.2 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

maria

AU$134

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

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

18. Comfort Suites Kyle

12 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Bryan

AU$122

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

A lobby with a mural of a street scene, a vending machine, and two blue reception desks.

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

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

12.2 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

AU$150

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A buffet setup with various food items and utensils.

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.

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a garden with pink flowers.

20. Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

5.7 km from Blanco Shoals Natural Area

Kyle

AU$146

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 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 1,000 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos	8.6 Excellent 449 reviews	View
Quality Inn University near Downtown	7.4 Good 868 reviews	View
Motel 6 San Marcos, TX	6.6 1,004 reviews	View

Top Blanco Shoals Natural Area Hotel Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean, and friendly staff!"

Quality Inn University near Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Highly recommended! Perfect location, super clean rooms, and friendly staff. The bed was very comfortable, and overall the atmosphere was great. Excellent value for money. Will definitely come back!"

1 King Bed|NS| Kitchen

10/10 Excellent

"We really enjoyed our stay ... the host provided great communication, and the property was as expected and clean. Both check-in and the location were very convenient."

2 Full Beds | Mobil Access Tub Nsmk Kitchen

10/10 Excellent

"Ideal location when traveling as a family! Plenty of space in shared areas allowed everyone relaxation after busy days out experiencing Columbia's wonders!"

2 Full Beds | Non-Smoking, Kitchen

10/10 Excellent

"The sofa bed proved excellent for relaxing, it's an ideal spot to kick back following busy hours!"

1 King Bed | Mobil Access Tub Nsmk Kitchen

10/10 Excellent

"Simple yet effective amenities, like the fridge and microwave, really helped out during our stay."

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.

Where is the best place to stay close to Blanco Shoals Natural Area?

Adjacent to Blanco Shoals Natural Area, Studio 6 San Marcos, TX is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and in-room kitchens. Another good choice is Hilton Garden Inn San Marcos, located just 0.5 mi (0.8 km) away.

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.

Top Hotels Near Blanco Shoals Natural Area in San Marcos from AU$79

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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. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

7. Studio 6 San Marcos, TX

8. Super 8 by Wyndham San Marcos

9. Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Marcos

10. San Marcos Inn

11. Motel 6 San Marcos, TX - North

12. Melrose River Club

13. Residence Inn by Marriott San Marcos

14. The Bygone Hotel

15. Western 1924 Luxury Lofts

16. Hampton Inn Kyle

17. Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Austin - Kyle

18. Comfort Suites Kyle

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

20. Hampton Inn & Suites San Marcos

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Top Blanco Shoals Natural Area Hotel Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin San Marcos

Quality Inn University near Downtown

1 King Bed|NS| Kitchen

2 Full Beds | Mobil Access Tub Nsmk Kitchen

2 Full Beds | Non-Smoking, Kitchen

1 King Bed | Mobil Access Tub Nsmk Kitchen

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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