The Vaquero Motel

2.5 star property
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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Exterior
Lobby
Deluxe Cabin
Front of property
Deluxe Cabin

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

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

Deluxe Cabin

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

Standard Cabin

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

Deluxe Room

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

Cabin

  • 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

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About the area

Bandera

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.

What's nearby

  • Bandera City Park - 1 min walk
  • Frontier Times Museum - 9 min walk
  • Medina River - 11 min walk
  • Longhorn Ranch and Golf Club - 2 min drive
  • 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

Riverfront motel in Bandera with free parking
The Vaquero Motel offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. 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.

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 and Smart televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and charcoal 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 public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking (free) on site

Family friendly

  • Microwave

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors

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
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 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 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

Payment types

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 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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 156 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 156 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 156 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 156 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 156 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Hunter

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quaint and Rustic
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice 👍
Very clean and convenient
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with group
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

Craig

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best little stay in Bandera
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!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024