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Axel's lowest rate seen for Ranch Motel: $282 a night all in, Oct 27 to Oct 30, 2026. Seen Oct 12.

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Ranch Motel

2-star hotel · 3101 Broadway, San Antonio

24-hour reception · Smoking areas · Garden · Outdoor furniture · No elevators · Luggage storage · Free Wi-Fi · Picnic area · Free parking · Pool facilities · Pets allowed

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Axel's take

A restored boutique motel beside Brackenridge Park

8.7/10

Pick it for the pool, personality and staff—not standard hotel conveniences.

Ranch Motel is a restored boutique motel, not a bare-bones roadside stop. It’s a strong pick for travelers who prefer vintage furnishings, courtyard hangouts and a heated pool to conventional hotel extras. Expedia guests consistently praise the cleanliness and helpful staff; Tripadvisor guests echo the service praise. The park-side location suits museum and zoo visits, and free parking makes exploring by car straightforward.

The trade-off is what’s missing indoors. Guests on both sites repeatedly mention rooms without TVs or refrigerators; the hotel specifically lists a TV in its Courtyard Suite, so choose carefully. Some Tripadvisor guests also find the finishes less polished than the photos suggest. We’d choose it for a sociable couples’ break, but skip it if you need predictable chain-hotel conveniences or refrigeration for medication. Upstairs Park King rooms require stairs.

Best for

  • Couples who like retro design
  • Pool-and-courtyard weekends
  • Drivers visiting nearby parks and museums

Watch out for

  • Standard rooms lack TVs; guests report no refrigerators
  • Park King rooms are stair-access only
  • Restored finishes aren't uniformly polished
Location
Beside Brackenridge Park, convenient for the zoo and Witte Museum rather than a downtown doorstep.
Rooms
Individually furnished vintage-style rooms; the Courtyard Suite specifically includes a TV.
Cleanliness
Strong overall guest feedback outweighs an isolated recent housekeeping complaint.
Service
Friendly, accommodating staff are a consistent strength across guest-review sites.
Amenities
Heated outdoor pool, pickleball courts, gardens, a bar and an upstairs mezcal lounge.
Fees and surprises
Parking and Wi-Fi are free; pets incur a fee, and room conveniences need checking.

Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Hotels.com. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.

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    $312 /night

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    $291 /night

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    Rate for Oct 25 to Nov 1, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12

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    $282 /night

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    Rate for Oct 27 to Oct 30, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12

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    $297 /night

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    Rate for Oct 27 to Nov 2, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10

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    $295 /night

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    Rate for Oct 27 to Nov 3, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13

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    $296 /night

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    Rate for Oct 28 to Nov 3, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10

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    Rate for Oct 28 to Nov 4, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10

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    $295 /night

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    Rate for Oct 28 to Nov 4, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 14

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  • Axel
    $337 /night

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    $298 /night

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    Rate for Oct 29 to Nov 4, 2026 · 6 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10

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    $300 /night

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    $305 /night

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    Rate for Nov 7 to Nov 9, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15

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    $340 /night

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    Rate for Nov 10 to Nov 13, 2026 · 3 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 14

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    $414 /night

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    Rate for Nov 10 to Nov 17, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11

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    $448 /night

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    $360 /night

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    Rate for Nov 27 to Dec 1, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15

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    $370 /night

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    Rate for Dec 5 to Dec 7, 2026 · 2 nights · 3 adults · Seen Oct 15

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    $359 /night

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    Rate for Dec 16 to Dec 18, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13

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    $421 /night

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    Rate for Dec 17 to Dec 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13

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Axel's lowest rate seen for Ranch Motel: $282 a night all in, Oct 27 to Oct 30, 2026. Seen Oct 12.

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Axel's take: 8.7/10

Pick it for the pool, personality and staff—not standard hotel conveniences. A restored boutique motel beside Brackenridge Park, scored for what it is.

Ranch Motel is a restored boutique motel, not a bare-bones roadside stop. It’s a strong pick for travelers who prefer vintage furnishings, courtyard hangouts and a heated pool to conventional hotel extras. Expedia guests consistently praise the cleanliness and helpful staff; Tripadvisor guests echo the service praise. The park-side location suits museum and zoo visits, and free parking makes exploring by car straightforward.

The trade-off is what’s missing indoors. Guests on both sites repeatedly mention rooms without TVs or refrigerators; the hotel specifically lists a TV in its Courtyard Suite, so choose carefully. Some Tripadvisor guests also find the finishes less polished than the photos suggest. We’d choose it for a sociable couples’ break, but skip it if you need predictable chain-hotel conveniences or refrigeration for medication. Upstairs Park King rooms require stairs.

  • Best for: Couples who like retro design; Pool-and-courtyard weekends; Drivers visiting nearby parks and museums

  • Watch out for: Standard rooms lack TVs; guests report no refrigerators; Park King rooms are stair-access only; Restored finishes aren't uniformly polished

  • Location: Beside Brackenridge Park, convenient for the zoo and Witte Museum rather than a downtown doorstep.

  • Rooms: Individually furnished vintage-style rooms; the Courtyard Suite specifically includes a TV.

  • Cleanliness: Strong overall guest feedback outweighs an isolated recent housekeeping complaint.

  • Service: Friendly, accommodating staff are a consistent strength across guest-review sites.

  • Amenities: Heated outdoor pool, pickleball courts, gardens, a bar and an upstairs mezcal lounge.

  • Fees and surprises: Parking and Wi-Fi are free; pets incur a fee, and room conveniences need checking.

Axel's opinion of Ranch Motel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Hotels.com. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.

Rates seen for Ranch Motel

Every stay Axel priced for Ranch Motel within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.

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Oct 19 to Oct 22, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$312 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 16Sign up free to book
Oct 20 to Oct 23, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$312 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Oct 25 to Nov 1, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$291 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Oct 27 to Oct 30, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$282 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Oct 27 to Nov 2, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult$297 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 10Sign up free to book
Oct 27 to Nov 3, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$295 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Oct 28 to Nov 3, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult$296 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 10Sign up free to book
Oct 28 to Nov 4, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$295 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 10Sign up free to book
Oct 28 to Nov 4, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults$295 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, Child bed is not included, child meal not included)not seenSeen Oct 14Sign up free to book
Oct 29 to Oct 30, 2026 · 1 night · 3 adults$337 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, extra bed not included)not seenSeen Oct 10Sign up free to book
Oct 29 to Nov 4, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult$297 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 10Sign up free to book
Oct 29 to Nov 4, 2026 · 6 nights · 2 adults$298 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 10Sign up free to book
Oct 29 to Nov 5, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$295 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
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Oct 30 to Nov 4, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult$300 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 14Sign up free to book
Oct 30 to Nov 5, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult$297 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 10Sign up free to book
Nov 7 to Nov 9, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult$305 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Nov 10 to Nov 13, 2026 · 3 nights · 2 adults$340 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, Child bed is not included, child meal not included)not seenSeen Oct 14Sign up free to book
Nov 10 to Nov 17, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults$414 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 11Sign up free to book
Nov 13 to Nov 16, 2026 · 3 nights · 2 adults$448 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Nov 27 to Dec 1, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult$360 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Dec 5 to Dec 7, 2026 · 2 nights · 3 adults$370 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability, child meal not included, extra beds not included)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Dec 16 to Dec 18, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$359 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Dec 17 to Dec 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$421 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book

About Ranch Motel

  • 2-star hotel
  • 3101 Broadway, San Antonio
  • Amenities: 24-hour reception, Smoking areas, Garden, Outdoor furniture, No elevators, Luggage storage, Free Wi-Fi, Picnic area, Free parking, Pool facilities, Pets allowed
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