Stayed at The Purple Thistle while at a shooting competition in the Jacksboro area and can't…read morerecommend them enough! The cabin was fantastic. Very rustic with fantastic views. We were served a fantastic homemade breakfast of eggs, biscuits and gravy with fruit. Not the best if you are on a diet, but you can NOT compare any free breakfast at a hotel to this it was amazing. I will definitely stay there again in the future. Thanks again Anna for your hospitality! Also, there is a new bistro in Jacksboro right on the square that brews Starbucks coffee! Really nice in the morning and only about five miles from the The Purple Thistle.

DO NOT STAY HERE!!! You definitely pay for what you get. The owners are Indian and barely speaking…read moreor understand english. We reserved two rooms and was told we were going to be charged upon arrival. We were then informed that our card had already been charged and the rooms were booked. After almost an hour of conversing at the front desk, we were given one room. The room was absolutely absurd. My kids and I woke up to bed bugs killing us!!! DO NOT RECOMMEND.

our Family camped out at the State Park next door, we decided to stay at this motel, glad we did…read more Very nice motel, clean, room, appears freshly painted, nice mini fridge, flat screen tv. I highly recommend it. OOOH, AND COLD A/C

I was in town for work for a FULL week. Unfortunately, I was leaving Magpie at 6:30am so I had to…read moremiss the breakfast :-(. However, each night I had a great night sleep, and the room was perfect. Plus, for those that can sense things, I will have you know it was very peaceful atmosphere at the Magpie. Easy reservations on-line. Allot of communications via text if you needed anything for your stay. If I had anything negative to say which really isn't a negative just a preference. I would have loved to see the original wood floors instead of carpet but that is just me. I am not a big fan of carpet. I would HIGHLY recommend the Magpie! Go and RELAX!!!!

This place is very pretty cozy, very clean…read more The host was very warm, very attentive and communicative, we had a lot of communication via text before my arrival and she gave us a full tour even though we came way past check in and were only staying that night. The breakfast was amazing, tasty, with 2 kind of eggs, bacon, parfait, Strawberries, kiwi, grapes, nuts, banana and cinnamon pastries, coffee and orange juice, we requested it into the room, it was very romantic (I came with my husband) 1 thing I will forever be super grateful is that in my mexican mind, a "detached bathroom" in a house would mean "detached from other rooms (like.. private to the room) upon arrival, our host wanted to made sure i meant to book a room with no bathroom inside... i messed up!! I would have never considered a romantic gateaway with my husband in a bedro with a bathroom outside!!! But it was my mistake, (which at that point I hadn't even realized) and she was so kind and went above and beyond to offer me a switch to another available room when I realized my terrible mistake, I cannot express how grateful I am!!!I completely recommend this great place!!!

Had a great weekend here with my wife and two kids (11 and 8)…read more Three different pools to play in and lots of fun activities on the lake. Great food (had eggs Benedict one morning and it was fantastic and Philly Cheesesteak with fries for dinner which was also great). They said they make the fries in house and they were really good. Had a bloody Mary one morning with breakfast and it was prepared really well. Despite it being really hot the weekend we were there, the AC kept the room very cool and comfortable. Lastly friendly and helpful staff.

Most amazing place to stay on Possum Kingdom Lake! Beautiful…read moresuites and 3 swimming pools. Highly recommend for family lake stays!

I came out to Crazy Water Hotel for business expecting the usual "corporate sadness package" --…read morebeige walls, a bed that feels like a folded tortilla, and the faint smell of industrial carpet cleaner. Instead, I walked into what felt less like a hotel room and more like a stylish little Texas apartment I accidentally became emotionally attached to. First off: the room was enormous. Not "hotel enormous," where they add one chair and call it a suite. I mean a legitimate two-room setup with a kitchenette that made me briefly consider abandoning my responsibilities and moving in permanently. There was enough room to spread out work stuff, relax, and still have space left over to dramatically stare out the window like a man in an independent film trying to "figure things out." The separate rooms made the whole stay feel comfortable instead of cramped, and the kitchenette was such a great touch. There's something deeply luxurious about being able to make coffee or throw together a snack without balancing fast food on top of a suitcase. At one point I caught myself thinking, "I could absolutely survive here for several months if society collapsed." The bed was dangerously comfortable too. The kind of comfortable where you sit down "for just a second" and wake up confused about time, space, and whether you missed three meetings. The entire hotel balances historic charm with modern comfort perfectly. It feels classy without trying too hard -- like an old Texas building that got a glow-up but kept its personality. And the atmosphere? Incredible. Mineral Wells has this weirdly magnetic energy to begin with -- part old western town, part artistic hideaway, part wellness retreat -- and the hotel somehow captures all of it. You can feel the history in the walls without sacrificing comfort. Everything felt clean, polished, and intentionally designed. The staff were genuinely warm and welcoming too, which honestly stands out these days. Nobody acted rehearsed or robotic. It felt like people actually cared whether you enjoyed your stay, and that changes everything. By the end of the trip, I was looking forward to getting back to the hotel after work, which is something I've never once said during business travel. Usually business trips are just fluorescent lighting, bad coffee, and existential reflection in parking garages. This was different. If you're heading to Mineral Wells for work or a weekend away, stay here. The Crazy Water Hotel somehow manages to feel historic, stylish, peaceful, and genuinely memorable all at once. I came for business and left halfway convinced I should buy boots, open a bookstore, and start over nearby.

The Crazy Water Hotel is built on top of the Crazy Water Well, a namesake and historical point of…read moreinterest of Mineral Wells. Entering into the lobby, I got a true appreciation for the restoration that was recently done bringing the hotel back to its 1920's luster. Beautiful woods and tiles, artifacts from the original grandeur, and of course, Crazy Water! I enjoyed my stroll through the lobby and in The Crazy Water Pavillion, also on the lobby level of the hotel. Today there was a market going on and the Pavillion was filled with an energy that seemed to blend with the energy of the building itself!

This is such a unique and relaxing experience. Starting with the staff. Everyone we came in contact…read morewith was friendly and helpful. They answered all of our questions with a smile. The property is gorgeous and the sunsets are phenomenal. If you are looking to get out of the city for a while and would like a place to relax this is it. Our hotel room was comfortable and clean. The amenities are varied and fun. We took a hike which was great. The trails are well kept. We can't wait to visit again soon. Added plus was the restaurant which had a great selection and the food is fantastic!

I want to rate the Wildcatter about a 3.7 out of 5…read more Our first visit was over New Year's weekend in 2022. That Saturday the temperature dropped about 40 degrees and the wind starting howling fiercely. Because of the weather we didn't get to participate in any outdoor activities, so I vowed we would make a return visit. Thanksgiving week of 2025, we got to bring our daughter, son-in-law and two grandsons for a return visit to Wildcatter. I knew the ranch had been bought by a young couple about a year previously who wanted to upgrade some of the tired aspects of the ranch, so we were excited to explore all the offerings and see what had changed. The Wildcatter Ranch is set on a hill with beautiful views. There is plenty to explore so it is perfect for boys who revel in the outdoors. There is a fishing hole, there are horses in the stable to ride, there is basketball, tetherball, hiking, a pool and hot tub, and there are longhorns to feed each morning. These are all great activities we partook in. They supply guests with fishing poles, basketballs and towels for the pool. My disappointment? On both trips to the ranch, in all 3 cabins, the fireplaces did not seem to be working. (this is 3 cabins of about 12!) The hot tub that they told us we could use? Not working. The 'pony' ride for my grandson who is under 10, the age required for horse rides, that was advertised for 30 minutes? It was a 15 minute guided walk around a field on a horse. The 'hour' trail ride lasted 50 minutes. The session to 'learn grooming and care for a horse'? All three of us were literally handed brushes, told how to walk around the back of a horse, then left standing next to one horse to brush. The optional activities were a bit short on what was advertised, though both boys said their time with the horses was their favorite part of the visit. The steakhouse prices had gone up quite a bit since 2022. We can highly recommend the biscuits, however. They are heavenly.

BEWARE!! BEDBUG INFESTATION! We went to Nocona this past…read moreweekend to have my husband's memorial. We booked 2 rooms for Saturday night. When we checked into the Veranda Inn, everything appeared clean. We all went to sleep until 5:30 am when my children called me to tell me that there were bugs all over their beds. This was in Room 126. I went and picked up one of the bugs to take to reception. They agreed that it was a bed bug and said Monday morning the regular desk person would give me a refund. She swore that in the year she'd been there they had never had an issue like that before. Based on the fact that the mattresses were in zippered bags and there were tiny bed bugs and big bed bugs I doubted that was true but I let it go. I went and gathered our things to inspect them and placed our luggage in trash bags. We left at 7:30 am unshowered and exhausted. I didn't cause a scene and left thinking they were going to handle things. Instead on Monday I had to call them at 2 to ask what was going on and the receptionist said that they weren't going to give me a refund since they weren't going to charge me a $500 fee for smoking in the room. A blatant lie and the cameras can show him going outside to smoke. He refuses to throw his cigarette butts on the ground and instead brought them inside to the trash can. I've already reached out to the Health Department. Here are the pictures my son took of 6 separate bugs. And the multiple bites my daughter got.

Great room Clean and fresh! Great customer service and easy…read moreaccess from the road!. We initially reserved a room with another "motel" and were terrified upon arrival. Luckily, the Veranda Inn was able to accommodate us last minute.

Everything went well! We made our reservations through a phone call and informed them we needed two…read morerooms, one room with a dog which was an extra charge. The owner took us to our room and explained the theme behind it. They also have a bar upstairs that serves complimentary wine, beer, coffee, water and a few breakfast bars. This place was clean and one I would not hesitate to stay at again when we're back in Nocona.

My wife and I stayed here for about a week. The folks that run it are as lovely as the town itself…read more Bob gave us a tour of the inn and explained each and every room. He is very knowledgeable and very kind. His wife Krystal was just a sweet. I would recommend everyone to get a room here if they are able to. Rooms were very clean. Great location. Close to various shops. Pizzeria next door and a short walk to a coffee shop.

I would give negative stars if I could. I travel for work and have stayed at some cheap places so I…read moredidn't expect much when I came but this place was the worst one I've ever seen. Condom wrappers and random pills on the floor, inches thick of mold in the fridge, cockroaches, mystery stains everywhere u look, holes in the walls and dirt everywhere. The front desk guy and "cleaning lady" were outside drinking. The guy lives on a mattress on the ground behind the front desk. I showed them pictures of the place and they couldn't give me a refund for some reason. I called the number to try and get one and they said it looks like I paid with cash but I paid with card. I'd sleep in my truck or under the interstate bridge before I ever stepped foot in this place again. It blows my mind they're still in business really.

I have been coming to this hotel every year on Labor Day weekend for the last nine years. This…read morehotel is under new management, with a general manager, who just does not give a damn. I am with a group that we have nine rooms rented and one of our members was trying to use the charger when the general manager accosted them and was very abrupt. Whatever happened to the customer is always right or in our case the guest is always right I reserve this room a year ago and I realized that these are requests but I had three request on my reservation to be on one the top floor to the south end of the hallway and three facing west will G one out of three I guess is considered OK as I am on the north end of the hallway facing the highway. With a cheap construction of this building, I hear every car driving down the highway every kid accelerating from the red light which is 75 feet from the property and every 18 wheeler and motorcycle motorcyclist racing down Highway 180 towards Dallas. As for the facility, looking at my door from the inside, the bottom has at least a 3/8 inch gap where you can look out into the hallway. The carpet does not look like it has been cleaned in this room and at least six months. On the positive the breakfast this morning was very good. The lady that does the breakfast preparation. Does a great job. The room was clean up upon arrival and was tidied up again today very nicely done. Since being here with the group and a local organization, the local organization looked into five hotels. The Best Western here was the most expensive. Based on past experience, we all picked this hotel even though it was the most expensive. Big mistake. Have not met the new owner , but can see where the elevator button is incorrectly placed on the first floor and has a gaping hole into the Wiring, wallpaper is peeling off the hallway and the pool area. Definitely needs some maintenance and updating.

Mineral Wells was once the home to the most luxurious, elegant hotel in the country. Mineral Wells…read morehas changed a lot in the last 100 years, and the Best Western is more of a representation of what Mineral Wells is today. The hotel was basic, but clean and the breakfast exceeded my expectations.