The Vaquero Motel

2.5 star property
Riverfront motel in Bandera with free parking
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Front of property
Deluxe Room | Terrace/patio
Exterior
Deluxe Cabin
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Garden
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 37 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Cabin

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Garden
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 37 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

Standard Cabin

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Garden
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 37 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Garden
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 37 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Cabin

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Garden
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 37 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 70 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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About the area

Bandera

At The Vaquero Motel you'll be within steps of Bandera City Park and Medina River. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi and furnished balconies. .This pet-friendly motel has free WiFi in public areas and barbecues. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as an off-lead area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Bandera motel include Frontier Times Museum and Hill Country State Natural Area.

What's nearby

  • Bandera City Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Frontier Times Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Medina River - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Longhorn Ranch and Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Mansfield Park - 6 min drive - 4.7 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

Riverfront motel in Bandera with free parking
The Vaquero Motel offers its guests barbecue grills. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This Bandera motel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
The Vaquero Motel offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a hairdryer and free 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 a shower. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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 transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry 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 lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 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

More

  • 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 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 75 per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Weight limit: 50 lb per pet
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • An off-lead area is available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 deposit: USD 75 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Vaquero Motel?

The Vaquero Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Vaquero Motel?

As of 22 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Vaquero Motel on 1 Dec 2024 start from NZ$194.57, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Vaquero Motel?

Yep, The Vaquero Motel has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Vaquero Motel?

No, The Vaquero Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Vaquero Motel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Vaquero Motel?

Cats and dogs are welcome at The Vaquero Motel, with dog exercise areas on offer. Just so you know, there's a weight limit of up to 23 kg per pet.

The Vaquero Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 147 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 147 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 147 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 147 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 147 reviews" "

9.6/10

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

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

4/10 Poor

heinz

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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)
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Markus

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

8/10 Good

Chad

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our "cottage" was adorable. It was clean,spacious, comfortable. Staff was friendly and helpful. Would certainly stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gayla

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

ALAN

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wish the beds had comforters and would have liked to see it cleaner behind the head of the beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Kathy

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024