Shady Villa Hotel

About this hotel

Situated in Salado, this lovely hotel for $108 per night is a great option for your next break. Situated in Salado, Shady Villa Hotel offers 3-star accommodation with a garden. There is a year-round outdoor pool and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Garden

Map of Salado, TX

Nearby attractions

Brushy Creek Lake Park

33.10 miles

Typhoon Texas Waterpark Austin

33.41 miles

Shady Villa Hotel

4.1

Excellent(203 Reviews)

Hotel in Salado, TX

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for pets

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Pets allowed and more

$$$$

About this hotel

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Garden

Map of Salado, TX

Nearby attractions

Brushy Creek Lake Park

33.10 miles

Typhoon Texas Waterpark Austin

33.41 miles

Reviews

4.1/5.0

Excellent(203 Reviews)

100% verified reviews

1.0

Apr 2024

Terrible experience and the front desk staff was rude and unhelpful.

There were dead cockroaches all over the room. There was no daily fulfillment of coffee or bottled water. The coffee pot was in terrible shape. The toilet was dirty when I first arrived at my room. And my credit card was charged again when I checked in. Even though I had prepaid weeks in advance for the three night stay.

9.0

Jan 2024

Awesome property - will be back for more small town charm

Location was great - right in the heart of things. Short walk to just about anything you'd like to do. Really unique and cool entrances to the rooms, great over-look on the courtyard area, looks like during spring/summer it's even better for family events, etc.

We were in a building toward the back of the property; the building next to us was clearly out of service for repair, etc. I'm sure this was planned and it didn't take away from the stay. Also, maybe it was because it was night - but it took us a loop around the property to figure out where to check in, it was a little confusing until we figured out the lay of the land.

9.0

Jul 2023

One-night stay; good location, friendly staff

A quaint, boutique lodging experience. An interesting layout in the multiple buildings. Despite a certain rustic charm, the facilities were modern and updated. Great water pressure in the shower which was not the case in another, supposedly MORE modern location during this trip. The staff at the desk was friendly and helpful. I asked for a recommendation for a meal and she immediately provided one. I ended up checking out the local pizza instead (which was pretty darn good!), but I was appreciative of her responsiveness.

The parking situation is not great. I was a bit nervous having to pull over to one side around a rather narrow circular road. Given the location, though, I suspect alleviating that would be next to impossible. The couch was kinda weird; more like it was intended to be kind of like a futon intended to double as a bed. It was comfortable enough to watch tv.

5.0

Jul 2023

Cool hotel and town, but customer service not up to par for a Bunkhouse property

The location was great and the hotel aesthetic was cool, but the challenges made me question staying again in the future. I will say several of the front desk staff were super helpful and accommodating in that we came to stay due to a family medical emergency and they were generous in offering a discounted rate and honoring a retro book 2 and get 1 night free with us. Additionally, my young niece was stung by a bee while playing at the creek one evening, and the young man at the night desk was very gracious in providing us ice and some first aid supplies. The pool was super the one day that we were able to use it, and we had looked forward to using the complimentary bikes on the property but ran out of time unfortunately. The location is excellent and you can easily walk to nearby shops and restaurants. Other places are literally a few minutes drive from the property. Our room overlooking the pool had a really cool and relaxed vibe. We loved the rainfall shower, balcony with pool view, and the amazing bed that was super comfortable especially after sleeping days at the hospital leading up. The town and nearby creek are very cute with lots to check out.

We experienced being double charged due to paying ahead via book.com and then upon arrival we were charged again on our credit card despite explaining we booked and paid ahead online. Additionally, the restaurant/pool bar was closed for renovations for the entirety of our 3 night stay which unfortunately a big part of why we booked this hotel. The pool was closed half the stay which was also disappointing as this was a major part of the trip my young niece was looking forward to. Lastly, we asked for housekeeping midway through our stay, and was affirmed over phone for full housekeeping but upon our afternoon outing return, we came back to a housekeeping bag placed on our bed with sheets, towels, garbage bag, and additional coffee, soap and lotion) but no housekeeping service was provided in our room what so ever. I called the front deck and was told it must have been an oversight. I asked if they could send someone to come retrieve our overflowing trash and take our dirty towels, and was told to place the items on the front porch. Very frustrating in addition to not having the room attended to for bedding or cleaning. After dinner we returned to our dirty towels and trash still lingering on the porch. I called back and the desk sounded exasperated in being asked to come retrieve these items but they did finally do so. In checking out, I requested a discount considering multiple challenges in our experience, and they took off a whopping $25 from our 3 night stay. Lastly, I needed a printed receipt for business purposes and have yet to receive days later. Overall, this was not the overall expectation or customer service standard, one would one expect from a Bunkhouse property (which prides itself on "indulgent" experiences at unique boutique properties). We specifically booked this property coming from Austin and being familiar with sister properties, and expecting a similar vibe and experience, so overall I was bummed out at so much lacking here.

10.0

Jul 2023

I’ll be back

The grounds are beautiful. The rooms are nice and clean.

The room a/c could be better

10.0

Jul 2023

Awesome place to stay. And you must try drinking their rain water from a can.

The place was so relaxing and so beautiful on the grounds.

4.0

Jul 2023

High expectations diminished by very poor outcomes during stay at Shady Villa. over all kinda shady

location and over all value

upon arrival room not cleaned, advertised check in at 3pm. Room not cleaned ready until 5 pm. Poolclosed one day for cleaning upon arrival un-announced? Next day pool water cloudy at best and greasy at bottom? Patio chairs outside room enterence came up missing during stay?

8.0

Jun 2023

Great stay

Very nice rooms and pool. Nice seating area as well.

Very difficulties navigate into and find front lobby. Parking is defined at all .

10.0

Jun 2023

What a relaxing place with wonderful history in the area.

We did not eat on site

Only thing I would say is there were lots of “Rolly Polly’s”. If there could have been a quick sweep before our arrival? Not a deal breaker or negative though. Also, feedback in reviews about noise were a concern when booking but this a great place! Yes, its location is older and close to the highway but the noise is kept at bay when you close that door!

5.0

May 2023

Nice to get away for a few day

Nice to get away for a few days

Door in bathroom didn't close; not enough towel/wash rags available for 3 women for 2 nights; parking was not good; hard for senior adults to carry luggage to room with the way parking is.

10.0

May 2023

last minute adventure gets a 10/10 recommendation. thanks so much to Manuel for getting us checked in at 2 am &

the property was very secluded in a small quiet town. it had gorgeous views of salado but itself was covered in full grown trees and shrubbery that added to the spookiness of the area

I loved everything!!

10.0

Apr 2023

Exceptional

Location

Could have more lighting in the parking lot

9.0

Mar 2023

Very cozy, not just another hotel room…had cute private courtyard and a heated pool. Loved it! Will go back!

retro

It needed a little extra cleaning like it just hadn’t been cleaned in a while. However, staff recleaned entire room and comped one night for us.

8.0

Feb 2023

Very good

Pool was not heated

8.0

Feb 2023

I would definitely stay here again!

I loved how pet friendly the hotel was. The bed was very comfortable too!

The shower water in our room did not get very hot.

10.0

Jan 2023

the history of this place is magnificent and I want to see it kept that way

the history

not enough lighting in parking

10.0

Dec 2022

Exceptional

we stay here often. we love walking in salado and the property bar and pool.

4.0

Nov 2022

Way overpriced for the room and lack of service.

Very quiet. No one else was staying there.

Restaurant was closed on the weekend. No cleaning service at all for a 2 night stay.

10.0

Nov 2022

Super fun, staff was wonderful and made my family’s stay amazing.

staff was great and took care of my family and I for a very special event

more lighting in the room, as a reader with bad eye sight, it was hard to read in bed in the evening

10.0

Oct 2022

enjoyed our short visit wish we could of gotten there earlier. was a little hard to see after dark.

location was great

dirty floor

6.0

Oct 2022

Finish the hotel!!!!

Pool, and the Nostalgia.

No Coffee pod machines in rooms!

4.0

Sep 2022

adorable place but not worth the hassle

Style and deco on point.

My son’s wedding day started at 5. I was hoping to drive up and freshen up and change prior BUT my room wasn’t ready until AFTER 5! Then when we got back after the wedding they gave us the wrong key so we walked into someone else’s room - scary! And then they charged me when I had already paid through booking.com - which still isn’t resolved! I’ve stayed here before and due to cleanliness, or lack there of, and awful service I will not stay here again nor recommend. It’s an adorable place so I’m pretty sad I can’t turn this place into many more family trips, and girls weekend retreats!

9.0

Aug 2022

wonderful!

feels like a resort, nice pool and hang-out areas, lovely restaurant with delicious food, LOVED all the beautiful plants and gardens.

you can hear the cars from the highway a lot, wish there were more big trees around the back to block the sound a little. Other than that, wonderful hotel.

7.0

Aug 2022

Great place. Manager (older gentleman) needs a reboot

Great place. Staff needs training especially the older man who seems not to care about guest issues and lets the younger generation say and promise anything to an unhappy guest. He tends to stay in the office even when hearing his staff struggle with guests. Dine in means dine in .. not when the restaurant feels like cooking and then makes up rules on the fly. I was not able to order dine in per the website or brochure located in my room. Communication with your guests is imperative as we do not know what we need to do unless someone tells us. Also would be helpful if the website was not misleading about in room dining along with printed verbiage in brochure located in room.

Not being taken seriously. Being mislead on the website and brochure and when I brought this up NOTHING happened.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Salado?

The average price for a rental in Salado is $205 per night. This rental is $97 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Shady Villa Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Shady Villa Hotel. Enjoy the water!

Is Shady Villa Hotel pet friendly?

Yes! This hotel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Shady Villa Hotel?

We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, internet / wifi, and parking.

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Shady Villa Hotel

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Salado, TX

Nearby attractions

Shady Villa Hotel

Hotel in Salado, TX

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Salado, TX

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Salado?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Shady Villa Hotel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Shady Villa Hotel?

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