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River Oak Inn

2.5 star property
Motel perfectly located for exploring Bandera

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Reception
Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Exterior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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1203 Main St, Bandera, TX, 78063
  • Place, Medina River
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bandera Beach Club Tubes, Kayaks & Shuttle
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Bandera City Park
    ‪15 min walk‬

Room options

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Premium Suite | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Premium Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Premium Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Room, Multiple Beds, Bathtub | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Bathtub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Bandera

Heart of Bandera.Your stay at this Bandera motel places you within a 10-minute walk of Medina River and Bandera Beach Club Tubes, Kayaks & Shuttle. Frontier Times Museum and Bandera City Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Medina River - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bandera Beach Club Tubes, Kayaks & Shuttle - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Frontier Times Museum - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Bandera City Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Mansfield Park - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪OST Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪TJ's At the Old Forge - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Best Western Bandera Suites & Saloon - ‬9 min walk

About this property

River Oak Inn

Motel perfectly located for exploring Bandera
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free self parking is available.

This Bandera motel is smoke free.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
River Oak Inn offers 28 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 70-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Bar (on property)
Best Western Bandera Suites & Saloon
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, 309 reviews
$120 nightly
The price is $138
Feb 2 - Feb 3
Total with taxes and fees
Best Western Bandera Suites & Saloon

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 70-inch smart TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 40.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

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

  • Pet fee: USD 40.00 per pet, per day
  • 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
Cashless transactions are available
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, debit cards, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Frequently asked questions

How close is River Oak Inn to the airport?

River Oak Inn is 52.7 mi (64-min drive) away from the San Antonio International Airport (SAT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at River Oak Inn?

As of Jan 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River Oak Inn on Jan 25, 2026 start from $103.55, excluding 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.

Does River Oak Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at River Oak Inn.

Does River Oak Inn offer free breakfast?

River Oak Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at River Oak Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at River Oak Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM.

Is there free parking at River Oak Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does River Oak Inn have a pool?

River Oak Inn does not have a pool.

Does River Oak Inn have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does River Oak Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is River Oak Inn to downtown Bandera?

River Oak Inn is 0.5 mi away from Bandera.

River Oak Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 306 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 306 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 306 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 306 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 306 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and good location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Connie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Connie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was wonderful, we thought pillows would be bad but they were just fine. Room was very clean. Huge tv in room. I liked not having carpet, it’s cleaner. Only complaint was the coffee we had to make in room was awful and they don’t have a pot of coffee in office you can get any good coffee at. We had deer in parking lot when we drove in at night so we had fun seeing those. We would for sure go back and stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Glenn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good service. The new owners have made updates. But still need to make a few more. Overall the place was a good stay for us and I would recommend the motel and would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Skipper

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet very clean hotel good price for the area
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lorie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Customer service is nonexistent. We were arriving later than we were expecting originally so I called to verify my room was still going to be available. Called four times over an hour and no answer. I finally got someone to answer on the fifth call. When I got there, the lady was just rude. As if I need to check in was an inconvenience to her. We arrived at 7:30 PM so it shouldn’t have been an inconvenience. Additionally, there was mold on the wall above the shower, water damage to the walls and broken handrail in the bathtub with a sharp edge. Messy putty job to fill the hole where the pole came out. The next morning when I went to check out, the office is locked still at 8:30 in the morning. Try to reach the front desk by phone and they don’t answer so when I had to ring the bell several times she told me I needed to be patient. Patient was long gone waiting for their service.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jae-Sun

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

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

River oaks hotel bandera.

You can tell this is an older hotel but my room was clean and well maintained. My room didn't smell like smoke so that was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

OLLIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Nice town to stay in

It was OK, bed was nice, huge TV, good hot water pressure, clean, easy check in/out. Lovely receptionist...there were some repairs less than stellar however. There was toilet paper filling a hole in the baseboard in the RR, as well as the chewed up doorstop in the RR and there was pealing paint on the RR door.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Very average property not a good standard
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, easy parking, and professional and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jefferson E, Round rock

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
The property was very basic
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jefferson E, Round rock

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Bonita, Frisco

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
We arrived late in the evening (around 11 pm) to check-in. You cannot go inside. They have the door locked and you have to use a "night-window". No one was coming to the window, despite my husband pushing the doorbell button. I finally had to call the number on my Expedia reservation for someone to come to the front. The hotel is a little rundown. You can tell they tried to update some things, but the work is sloppy (i.e., there was a hole in the ceiling in the bathroom area of our room). I will say, it seems like they upgraded the beds, which was a huge plus. The beds and the pillows were excellent, and there were 3 beds in our room, which was very accommodating for our family of 4 + 2 dogs. The beds make up for anything else that I may not have liked, given that we only needed to be there to sleep for 1 night. Checkout was easy, and they allow pets, which was a huge plus for us.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great stay

Hotel was very clean, the staff was super friendly. The bed was so comfortable. Usually when you stay at a hotel the beds are so hard and uncomfortable but not here, they were amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Troy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

angela

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don’t waste your money!!

The shower knob was literally falling out of the wall. The towels were the size of hand towels, poor quality, smelled bad and were old. The room had a horrible odor we had to buy freshener it smelled so bad. We had to wait 15 min to check in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

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

Jeremy's review

It was a very clean, comfortable, and well air-conditioned room. Very amenable and there is a restaurant just behind the motel. They did a good job keeping it neat. Well done!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025