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Lodging as unique as the Hill Country
Each of these accommodations has something unique to offer or it wouldn't be on our list.
Each hotel, bed and breakfast, cabin rental, motel, resort or RV Park has been personally checked out or submitted by a loyal reader who has done the same.
Get the total Texas Hill Country experience by staying amongst the locals.
| Austin | Blanco | Boerne | Burnet | Fredericksburg | Gruene/New Braunfels | Kyle | Luckenbach | Marble Falls |
Austin
Hotel San Jose: Hip and Happening on South Congress. It's a self-described, urban bungalow style hotel. Check out the website for some great photos. It's close to the action, water, trendy shopping and great restaurants.
Hyatt Regency Austin: Yeah, it's not unique and doesn't exude a bunch of character, but it sits on the shores of Town Lake. It's convenient to Zilker Park, great shopping and great downtown clubs, bars and restaurants.
Blanco
Blanco Settlement is what all RV Parks should aspire to. Sitting just a few miles outside of Blanco with the Blanco River running along one side and Ranch Road 165 on the other, the park is very clean, manicured and well-maintained. There are 20 RV sites, all with riverfront views. On-site laundry facility, restrooms and showers, picnic tables and BBQ fire pits. They also have
30/50 AMPs. I'm not sure what that means, but I'm guessing it'll keep your RV fully charged.
The well-stocked gift store is overflowing with high-quality items ranging from jewelry to candles to quilts. And flowers are bursting all over the property.
As an added bonus, they offer nine fully-furnished, air-conditioned cabins with riverfront views.
The cabins' architecture is rugged and welcoming and set apart from the RV sites, each cabin is named to inspire relaxation and good times.
Blanco Settlement
1705 Ranch Road 165
Blanco, TX 78606
830-833-5115
Boerne
Ye Kendall Inn sits at the back end of town square. It's a beautiful historic site and a great place to stay because it sits back from Main Street noise, yet close to all of the strolling and shopping opportunities.
It was established in 1859 and has 34 guest rooms.
Burnet
Canyon of the Eagles. This lovely retreat is a naturalist's paradise. It sits to the west of Burnet high above the shores of Lake Buchanan. As their website 
proclaims, you can "listen for owls, kayak beneath a waterfall, explore the galaxy via telescope, or spend an evening with a cowboy poet." And of course, there's hiking and viewing areas to catch glimpses of the eagles.
We went up for the day and loved the pace and feel of the architecture and the grounds. The innkeeper on duty was a delight and very friendly. They have a small photo book which has photos of two rattle snakes locked in conflict in the reception area. It's wise to watch where you're walking. The innkeeper said she's only seen two snakes on the grounds during her tenure.
The have a patio area ripe for viewing the lake and beautiful sunsets. There's a medium-sized pool and TV available only in the recreation room.
Fredericksburg
Gästehaus Schmidt is an exceptional reservation service, free to you, that has private listings of B&Bs and guesthouses in Fredericksburg. Whatever you're looking for, they probably can accommodate you. They have photos and amenities listed for each of their accommodations.
Gruene/New Braunfels
The Gruene Mansion Inn, also situated on the river, is an impressive establishment. A large white Victorian sits at street side with several additional buildings, some on the river. The breezeway between the “Hay Loft” and the “Hide Out” was especially enticing with two Adirondack chairs pushed up close to the edge of the deck and overlooking the clear waters below in the Guadalupe. Rooms range from $165-$235.
Another bed and breakfast recently opened called the Gruene Apple Bed & Breakfast. It is situated a short block from Historic Gruene. I didn't get a chance to peak inside, but it looked very nice from the road. This place is newly built, so if you're looking for a historic location with character that comes only with time, pick the Mansion Inn above.
Kyle
The Inn Above Onion Creek. 4444 Hwy 150 W. (512) 268-1617. Yeah Baby! A beautiful retreat close to Austin. 19th century architecture built in the 21st century. The Inn sits on 100 acres on Onion Creek. You can mountain bike (byob), hike, swim and end your day with a sit on the deck to gaze at the beautiful sunsets, leading into the pitch dark nights with millions of stars to take in.
Luckenbach
The Full Moon Inn. 3234 Luckenbach Road. Phone: 1-830-997-2205. A rustic bed and breakfast on 12 acres, within minutes of historic Luckenbach. Pet and child Friendly! No TVs. Six rooms.
Marble Falls 
Looking to spend the night? There's a quaint bed and breakfast less than a block off of Main. The Wallace Guest House (circa 1907, phone: 830.798.9808) sports the required white picket fence and is overcome with foliage.
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