Is this a luxurious hotel? No, but for the price and location it was amazing. We were in town for a…read morefestival, and had originally booked a different hotel that cancelled our reservation without any notice once we had arrived and we were scrambling to find another place while all other nearby hotels were sold out. Thankfully oyo had one room left, we booked it and it ended up saving us from sleeping in our truck that night. Very clean, great for the price. We were so thankful to find them, and will definitely be booking them next year when we come back.

A spur of the moment trip, a lot of it kind of went sideways but we had fun overall. We stayed here…read moreas a sort of mid point to places we wanted to see and the Expedia reviews were mostly good. It's a small place, old style motel all on one floor, limited parking but not small. All rooms are on the outside in style of the movies Psycho or Identity. The first front desk guy there when we checked in was nice, friendly and fast. Even gave us a good recommendation for margaritas in the area at a place I will review later. The second lady was not as friendly. I went to get TP, I went, didn't call or ask them to bring it. Requested two rolls and she looked at me like I asked for a refund or something so outrageous she couldn't comprehend it! It was a bigger room than expected and 2 king beds. Clean on the inside. The outside looks a bit worse for wear but not awful. But pulling up it looks bad, Shana points out had she been alone traveling and only saw the outside coupled with the rooms all being out facing she would not have stayed, fairly or not first impressions can mean a lot. But there were moden day cameras up through out but you wouldn't see that either at a glance nor know who if anyone is monitoring them. There were also so many bugs and even nests for birds on lights. Also a giant dragon fly! Still the room was clean and organized. We did have one bug we saw but it was one over 3 days and on a counter easily taken care of for our sanity. The hotel is on a main road, sign is high and easy to see. They had a fitness center but we didn't see it. A really old fashioned soda machine with the window that has old cans in it to show what it has to offer. Also there was a breakfast but we always ate elsewhere due to wanting to try new places so no idea how good the breakfast may be here. Room had all the practical features travelers might need: refrigerator, microwave, toiletries, TONS of counter space in the bathroom area and a table and chairs. Lots of outlets as well.

ZERO STARS! This place is absolutely disgusting!!! When we just got here our room hadn't even been…read morecleaned from the last guest. The whole place stunk like mildew and the bathroom was rusted. The smell was unbearable! DO NOT STAY HERE IT IS GROSS! We left immediately and I will be getting a full refund.

For what we wanted, 5 stars…read more What we wanted: A clean, well-lit place with good amenities to rest our heads for the night, in close proximity to the various sites. This place delivered in spades. It's catty-corner to Welhausen park and some-odd minutes walk or extremely short drive to our furthest destination - the Spoetzl Brewery. Everywhere else we wanted to go was inside that radius. I'll put it like this. My map app would bring up walking options before driving options. The AC blew snowballs (to put it in Texanese). The surroundings were calm and quiet. Despite being in the downtown part of Shiner, it felt like we were in a cabin in the woods. Don't get me wrong. The main road runs right by, but the town's so quiet at night that you barely notice. The restroom: I don't know about you, but quality facilities are a must. I'm including images of the double-shower and the toilet. The tank is huge and the toilet runs thoroughly. If you need a double flush, you might wanna get checked - medically speaking. That is, unless you had overindulged at Friday's Fried Chicken earlier that day (as we did). Then, a second flush might at least be the courteous thing to do. The bed: We got the king sized one, so there was plenty of room for both of us. The pillows were billowy and there were two for each of us. The mattress was comfy but properly firm, without being rigid. It didn't swallow us, but it didn't reject us either. A second blanket would be nice to add, in consideration of those with spousal blanket hogs. The rest: There was a mini fridge, a coffee maker, and a microwave for the kitchenette, wall-mounted cable TV, a mini upholstered bench, a wicker chair with throw pillow, two unique night stands, a wooden desk with drawers that had a steel bowl on it (perfect for for pocket items like keys, wallet, etc.) and matching 4-legged chair, a large stand-in closet, and plenty of outlets. The decor was sparse, which is fine for us. We weren't in Shiner to spend our time in the room. The floor was linoleum and the restroom had that cool old school tile. For safety's sake, I always recommend chanclas/shower shoes. There were plenty of towels. We never saw a bug, rodent, or other such pest in the room. There's also plenty of outdoor seating. Upshot: Clean, well-priced, and comfortable. What else are you looking for? It's a place to sleep and rejuvenate, not a palace.

I don't know why everyone is complaining about this place! It was very clean, the staff was…read moreaccommodating, even letting us check out an hour later; breakfast was hot and good. The bed was very comfortable and the room is HUGE!!! Very quiet place, nice parking and facilities. I will definitely stay here again when I come through!!

the rooms are well cleaned and very roomy. the whole staff are really sweet and kind.they are also…read morevery kind to us. my husband and i have been staying here for almost a month and the staff has went above and beyond for us. i would stay here again even if our apartment wasn't being redone.

An absolute must stay when visiting Gonzales, Tx! This historic hotel takes you back to a simpler…read moretime! Vintage at every turn with modern amenities! Cozy, quiet & beautiful! Right in downtown Gonzales with delicious cafes, restaurants & antique shops all around the square. Enjoy walking around this historic town! Loved staying here & I will be back!

Brother and I on motorcycle trip and stopped in Gonzales to stretch our legs. Saw this place and…read morewas in downtown and there were several bars and restaurants near by so we got us a 2 queen room. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was very large. Cold a/c. Hot water. Comfortable beds. They have Kuerig coffee makers in the hallways, not in the room. They have pods as well or bring your own. An Italian restaurant is attached, but not sure about breakfast options. Large free parking in parking lot across street so if you have a trailer, shouldn't be a problem. Reasonably priced, but some high additional fees. Definitely worth the stay.

Paranormal Activity Cut Our Visit Short!…read more We were looking forward to a relaxing weekend at Belle Oaks and were drawn in by the charming photos and description. But from the moment we arrived, it was clear that--while still beautiful--the inn was showing signs of wear, a faded echo of its restored glory from 20 years ago. What we liked: The property retains a nostalgic charm, with antiques adorning every corner. The hosts greeted us warmly and shared a bit of the inn's history. To their credit, they did warn us that the older electrical circuits might cause occasional flickering lights. What we didn't expect: Lights turning on and off by themselves. The television powering on in the middle of the night. Bed sheets being pulled off us while we slept. Feeling as if I was being touched and it wasn't my husband. The paranormal energy was far more intense than we'd anticipated--and ultimately, we decided to cut our trip short. Other concerns: The pool was dirty, and while breakfast was tasty, it was surprisingly sparse. As someone who's stayed in many bed and breakfasts, this was the first time I've encountered a buffet-style setup with no table settings, no water service, and a limited selection. We left both hungry and unnerved. Speaking with locals we learned that stories abound about hauntings in Gonzales.

Friendly staff, very clean, excellent food and stylish, historic, beautiful home/ambiance. Bring…read moreyour swimsuit in the warm season to enjoy their beautiful, relaxing, historic pool! Recommend lunch/dinner at Kloesel's Steakhouse & Bar in Moulton, TX and/or the Red Vault in Flatonia, TX.

The shower head in our room was extremely dirty. The shower drain was extremely corroded and…read morerusted. I considered it a health hazard. My girlfriend wanted to take a bath but she refused to set foot into the bathtub. The towel rack came off the wall by the bathroom sink when we removed a towel from the rack. There are other hotels nearby and I suggest you use one of them. It definitely was not worth the $100 plus bill we paid for this room.

Myself and my husband along with our three children was put up in this motel because due to the…read morebad weather on Monday may 24,2021 and huge tree smashed our home to nothing my two youngest where trapped threw the porch and I was inside where it was as if a grenade blew a hole threw the bathroom throwing me threw the floor... then the limb smoked me in the forehead and bearacaded under it and debree... how can a human person with heart kick my family out when we have paid and took some $$ as a lost thinking.. I've had no problem with anyone but himself the owner.. I even tried to apologize and he only said what made me call corporate and that he will no longer extend our stay... I feel so low my kids heard some things he said to me...

The room is DISGUSTING. There's dust everywhere, dead roaches on the floor. The bathroom is gross,…read moremold in the tub and around it, the shower-head so caked with calcium buildup it barely drips when you turn the shower on, there's clumps of hair in the drain. The bedding is stained. There is mold in the little fridge, and the microwave is abhorrent with caked on food. We couldn't even get the freezer open. The room smells absolutely stale. I do not recommend this place. While the person at the front desk was very nice at check in, that doesn't change what the room is like.

BEWARE! We should NOT have  prebooked this hotel.  From the Bates motel appearance and stale…read moresmelling room to an overall creepy feeling.  Very 1st thing was being told I booked smoking.  But she'd gladly move me to a nonsmoking room for $5 extra. I should have pulled up the reservation on my phone right then but didn't.  Later when I had time I checked and found NO I indeed booked nonsmoking.  The owner was walking by our room, so I stepped out to let him know the error was on their end.  Basically I got a "you should be grateful" speech.  On how they gave us a good room, pet deposit down the road was $20 and theirs $15, how his security cameras are on all the time (showed me on his phone).  I knew then instead of a simple mistake, it was bait & switch scam.  They DO NOT honor the price advertised on Expedia.  It's just $5 so I knew it wasn't worth the hassle trying to communicate further with his supposed "limited English and understanding".  15 minutes later the Owner knocks on the door with our bill in his hands asking for a signature.  He did not remove the $5, because they "gave us the best room". It was NO suite, trust me!! Room 110  Still not worth a hassle I sign the bill and keep our copy as proof. We had a function to attend later and as we drove off we wave at the owner standing in the parking area.  7:30am as I was sitting in bed waking up, the door unlocks and is only stopped from opening by the chain in place AND peeping in is the OWNER!  When he saw me awake he quickly shut the door.  My husband wakes up and we decide to get out of there!  As we were packing our car right outside our doorway I see the owner and tell him "someone opened our door" His response was " he'd check into that".  WTH!!  EXTREMELY CREEPY!! I began watching my credit card and once all our charges were paid, I did not trust the integrity of this owner & wife, so I have cancelled my card from further bogus charges. Obviously the "GOOD" reviews are staged.   Our "clean" room left our socks BLACK on the bottom.  GO DOWN THE ROAD & stay at pet friendly BLACK GOLD!! Pay the extra $$!!  You will be sorry you stayed at this hotel!  I now ordered a mobile door alarm for future travels & hotel stays.  Expedia will be advised of our experience. My advice to owners is just add $5 to pet free, tricks are for kids and not welcome on bait & switch schemes. And I hope you never open a door unauthorized to a prepared LTC guest. I have now read other reviews stating you do this unacceptable quirk often.

We had a brief staycation a few weeks ago & this place was perfect! The room was clean,…read morecomfortable, quiet, & cold! The pool wasn't exactly up to working condition, but it was 30 degrees outside, so didn't really matter anyway. Will def stay here again.

Booked online thought it was a decent hotel. We had visited the area about 4 years ago. Let me…read morejust off by saying when we pulled up to hotel we could easily tell it wasn't the same. Pool green, landscaping was probably 3 months overdue, the hallways smelled like mold, rolls of carpet were laying in halls ways. There is absolutely no housekeeping being done on windows and doors. If I hadn't already prepaid for the room, I would have canceled the reservation and gone elsewhere. However, the room was at least clean and the lady at the front desk was as cheerful as she could be under the horrible conditions. This by far is not a nice hotel. Next time I will definitely do my homework if I hadn't been in the area in less than a year.

This will be our 4th year staying here and its obvious why we keep coming back. From booking,…read morecheck in and check out-its all a very easy process. The staff has always been very king and professional. Our room has always been clean and well stocked. I don't have any noise complaints and we have stayed on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor in the past. Its always easy to get additional items such as pillows or toilet paper, the staff does not hesitate. We do also partake in the complementary continental breakfast and like some, we love it. Its always stocked and the staff cooking and brewing coffee definitely know how to hustle. Already booked our room for next year.

Stayed here for multiple weeks. Never had a good room. Multiple times the elevator didn't work nor…read moredid I ever have hot water. DO NOT STAY HERE! Manager kept charging me more and more each week. When we spoke about it she was to credit me back and have never been able to get ahold of her again. The ladies at the front desk hide the manager and tell you she is never there. DO NOT STAY HERE!