When you stay at The Vaquero Motel in Bandera, you'll be in the historical district, just steps from Bandera City Park and 9 minutes by foot from Frontier Times Museum. .This motel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Medina River and 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Hill Country State Natural Area.
Longhorn Ranch and Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
Mansfield Park - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
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
Riverfront motel in Bandera with free parking
The Vaquero Motel offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. This Bandera motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Languages
English
Property amenities
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
Family friendly
In-room microwave
Guest services
Housekeeping (on request)
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Firepit
On a river
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Well-lit path to entrance
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Paper towels
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Access via exterior corridors
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 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
Access methods
Staffed front desk, lockbox
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 75 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Up to 50 lbs per pet
Pets cannot be left unattended
An off-leash area is available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet deposit: USD 75 per stay
Pet fee: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
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 fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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
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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!
Only complaint was that toilet too close to the wall. Very quaint rustic motif and comfortable beds. Nice outside view with roaming ducks. Chairs could be a bit wider and Roku TV needed a reset as it was not responsive. Great location and friendly staff.
Wow wow! This place is amazing. From the staff, cute little cabins, amenities to make you feel like you are camping out, this is the place to go! Extra special- we were celebrating a birthday and Mother’s Day and received a hugely thoughtful gift from the staff! Thank you for making our first stay, the best stay!
There was no one at the reception when I arrived at 6pm (not at midnight, not at 8pm!!) at the property. They left the key for the cabin in an envelope. There is nobody I could ask how the TV works, it is a silly TV! The windows don't open even though they look like they can be opened. This place is not run down, but for the price it is really terrible. It is not worth 136 USD. I would like to claim a refund. Can you take it up with the property??
Heinz Wilhelm, Ambassador (rtd)
We loved our cabin and Tracy at the office was very informative, friendly and welcoming. The cabin was clean and had a nice kitchenette with a sink and everything we could have needed was furnished in the cabin. We could walk to the park and river across the street as well as to shops, bars and restaurants. We also liked the visit from the ducks, geese and deer and we were given a baggie of dried corn to feed them. We would definitely recommend The Vaquero for a stay in Bandera.
Wish the beds had comforters and would have liked to see it cleaner behind the head of the beds.
Kimberly
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
6/10 Okay
Kathy
Apr 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good location/easy access - neat little property!
Great location for quick access in and out of town. Near the major highway so road noise was a bit of issue if you wanted to sit out in the evening and enjoy the surroundings. Internet was unstable - went in and out, but we weren't there for TV and just used cellular for phones so not a big issue. Lock on our cabin door was missing the faceplate - there was apparently a previous attempt to break in as the top door hinge was sort of repaired, but we did feel safe. Bed was SUPER comfortable!! Shower was a bit small, but had hot water! Fun little property with horseshoes, cornhole and great places to sit out. Area was well maintained and plenty of parking. Good spot for the money!