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The Vaquero Motel

2.5 star property
Riverfront motel in Bandera with free parking

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Exterior
Lobby
Living area
Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Deluxe Cabin, Non Smoking, Park View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 37 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Classic Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Park View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 37 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

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Standard Cabin, Non Smoking, Park View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Memory foam bed
  • 37 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Room, Non Smoking, River View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Memory foam bed
  • 37 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Memory foam bed
  • 37 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
  • 70 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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

Highlights

Garden
Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
  • 37 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
1103 Maple St, Bandera, TX, 78003

What's nearby

  • Bandera City Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Medina River - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Frontier Times Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bandera Beach Club Tubes, Kayaks & Shuttle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Mansfield Park - 5 min drive - 4.5 km

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 Medina River
Located close to Bandera City Park and Frontier Times Museum, The Vaquero Motel provides a firepit and an outdoor entertainment area. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Charcoal grills, an off-lead area and a gift shop
  • Outdoor furniture and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Vaquero Motel have thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 33-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, Hulu and streaming services
  • Balconies, microwaves and premium channels

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • On a river
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 33-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

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 are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Up to 23 kg per pet
Pets cannot be left unattended
An off-lead area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Vaquero Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows cats and dogs with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Vaquero Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Vaquero Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Vaquero Motel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Vaquero Motel located?

Situated in the historical district, this motel is steps away from Bandera City Park and Medina River. Frontier Times Museum and Medina Lake are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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The Vaquero Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 175 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 175 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 175 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 175 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 175 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The Vaquero was a cute lil cabin across from the River in Bandera Tx. The room was beautiful and modern with everything you need to have a comfy stay. The beds were comfortable and the room was so clean upon arrival. The host was very accommodating and kept in touch all week. I will be back and highly recommend this place 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is very nice property
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Summer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property in the heart of Bandera. Staff is friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Elle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed staying here, everything was clean and the bed was very comfortable! It's very peaceful and quiet. The only thing I would complain about is the air conditioner window unit is very loud and kept waking me up. Other then that it was a perfect stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, nice cabins and great location.

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and conveniently located for what we needed. Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fun and great location

It was a great hotel, and it will be my main place to stay in the area. It is a short walk to restaurants and bars. It is short drive everywhere. It was a cute place that my wife will love.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect cabin

The stay was fabulous. Very clean and super cute cabin by the river and in town for walking distance to all the shops and bars. Super nice friendly service when arrived. Definitely would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Petya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, great price, beautiful location - you can see the Medina river, and tale a walk by the river - right across the street from the cabins. We walked to the restaurants on the main street - just minutes away, walking. Beautiful country!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really cool place near downtown and the river. Lots of amenities like outdoor sitting areas, your own fire pit and a big BBQ grill. Very clean and super helpful management. We liked the area so much we booked an additional night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like the room and really good bed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob

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

10/10 Excellent

george

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very nice cabin atmosphere, directly across the beautiful park of the Medina river, with a full kitchen and very comfortable bed and nice shower. The only thing I would mention to be aware there is a $75 pet fee, which I think is steep versus other places.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Markus

Wonderful stay in a wonderful city
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alissa

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

8/10 Good

Sheila

Rustic and clean

Clean room with rustic decor that is very Texan. We only stayed one night, but it was cold and the heater in The room (which Looks like a window air conditioner) was very noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fun place to stay

Fun place to stay and relax. I stayed at The Farmhouse and it was spacious and cute.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly, convenient location. Nice cabins, definitely would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Great location and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful place with excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to visit and relax
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023