The Vaquero Motel

2.5 star property
Motel near Bandera City Park in Bandera

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Exterior
Deluxe Cabin, Non Smoking, Park View
Classic Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Park View
Lobby
Front of property

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
1103 Maple St, Bandera, TX, 78003
  • Bandera City Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Bandera Beach Club Tubes, Kayaks & Shuttle
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Frontier Times Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

Deluxe Cabin, Non Smoking, Park View

  • 37 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Classic Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Park View

  • 37 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

Standard Cabin, Non Smoking, Park View

  • 37 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Room, Non Smoking, River View

  • 37 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Cabin, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Park View

  • 37 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Suite

  • 70 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Classic Cabin, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View

  • 37 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Bandera

In shopping district.With a stay at this Bandera motel, you'll be steps from Bandera City Park and Medina River. Frontier Times Museum is within half a mile (1 km) and Hill Country State Natural Area is within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Bandera City Park - 1 min walk
  • Bandera Beach Club Tubes, Kayaks & Shuttle - 8 min walk
  • Frontier Times Museum - 9 min walk
  • Medina River - 11 min walk
  • Mansfield Park - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bandera Ale Project - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Ost Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tj's at The Old Forge - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Vaquero Motel

Motel near Bandera City Park in Bandera
As a guest of The Vaquero Motel, you'll find barbecue grills and gift shops/newsstands. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Bandera motel.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Storage area for luggage
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Vaquero Motel offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. 33-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Microwave

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 33-inch Smart TV
  • Digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Premium channels
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (9:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Weight limit: 50 lbs per pet
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • An off-leash area is available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Firewood fee: USD 10.00 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

The Vaquero Motel Motel
The Vaquero Motel Bandera
The Vaquero Motel Motel Bandera

The Vaquero Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 161 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 161 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 161 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 161 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 161 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay, Houston

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

raylaine, Whitman

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin Fisher

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Tracy who checked us in, so friendly, great info on things going on around town. We liked it so much we booked for another night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will Come Back
This is an adorable collection of 11 cabins -- All seem to be decorated and equipped differently, but ours was so nice inside: rustic and comfortable. Bedding was great, linens were nice, kitchen was well-equipped and the location was perfect! We were only there one night, but the central use area would have been fun, especially for multi-family or multi-friend groups. So Recommend It. (and it cost less than near-by hotel!)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alissa, San Antonio

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Vaquero was very comfortable for my best friend and me for a 1-night stay while we were on a Texas State Parks hiking weekend between Enchanted Rock and Lost Maples. The front desk staff was the best!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

tiffani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rumble on the River
It was a little two bed cottage, perfect for my needs. I was there for the Rumble on the River bike rally. After riding I could just come back and relax. I had neighbors on both sides very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

heaven

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

G Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great - but oooh those patio chairs
Great country motel cabins. Clean & comfortable. One block walk to best part of town or the 11th Street Cowboy Bar. But those patio chairs need to go. Us old guys can barely get out of them - almost have to call the office for assistance.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is super friendly and the property is well kept. Cabins are awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
2 day stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen E

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our cabin was very clean. The AC worked great! It was quiet and I imagine we will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

VICTOR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tommy

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay verry clean and people were great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Well worth it. Beds comfy, Keurig coffee in the morning. Hope to go back and stay longer
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the perfect quiet rural getaway for my wife and I! During the stay, we were treated to local cuisines, crafts, history, and wildlife. Deer actually walked by our cabin along with ducks eating deer corn right next to me on our front porch! Very awesome relaxing environment! Bring bug spray of course!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a wonderful place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024