Travelers find a peaceful retreat in the city center at Vanguard Motel, where they can relax poolside under umbrellas or take advantage of complimentary parking.
Located in the heart of the city, Vanguard Motel provides a convenient escape from urban bustle. Guests can unwind by the seasonal outdoor pool with shade umbrellas or stay connected using the in-room WiFi while enjoying the convenience of free self-parking.
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
7.87.8 out of 10
Good
9 reviews
(9 reviews)
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
2 reviews
(2 reviews)
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds
About the neighborhood
Located in Navasota, Vanguard Motel is in the city center and near the airport. Horlock History Center and Museum of the American G. I. are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bernhardt Winery and Windy Winery. Santa's Wonderland and St. Andrews Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Navasota travel guide
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Cash deposit: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per day
Breakage deposit: USD 25.00 per day
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May 31 to October 15
Pool access available from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Property is also known as
Vanguard Motel Motel
Vanguard Motel Navasota
Vanguard Motel Motel Navasota
Frequently asked questions
Does Vanguard Motel have a pool?
Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 11:00 AM–7:00 PM.
Is Vanguard Motel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Vanguard Motel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Vanguard Motel?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Vanguard Motel located?
Located in the heart of Navasota, this motel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Horlock History Center and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Hillside Park. Fanthorp Inn State Historic Site is 10.4 mi (16.7 km) away.
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Reviews
Vanguard Motel Reviews
8.0
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
8.4
Cleanliness
6.6
Amenities
9.0
Staff & service
7.6
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 75 reviews
10 - Excellent
33
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 75 reviews
8 - Good
19
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 75 reviews
6 - Okay
13
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 75 reviews
4 - Poor
6
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 75 reviews
2 - Terrible
4
Reviews
Verified
6/10 Okay
Christopher
28 December 2025
Disliked: Amenities
Locks on the doors didn’t work on the first room then the deadbolt would not work on the second room
Christopher
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Mariza
22 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a great stay. The place is a little outdated but other than that, everything was good! Staff was very friendly as well.
Charlie was great, very nice and attentive. Not many issue that I dealt with, only
AC could have worked better, we felt hot during the night (@67). The main door had trouble locking but I managed to get it locked.
Overall it was a nice place to just stay the weekend.
This is a wonderful property compared to the chain hotels found locally. I was very pleased with staff and the very comfortable bed. My only disappointment is that the AC was off on my arrival and off again during the day while we were away coming back again to a very hot room. I understand trying to be thrifty but in Texas heat even in the fall a nice cool room when you arrive back from working outside all day is preferable to one that must take a couple hours to cool down.
Ashley
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
4/10 Poor
Samuel
21 July 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The price is not worth staying there
Samuel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Debra
14 July 2025
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Getaway for friends
I wanted to book a nicer hotel, but my other half wanted something closer to the venue where we would be going. Very old motel. My other half is a bath person, but she was unable to take a bath because inly the shower worked. The shower head was not adjustable and was pointed directly towards the inside corner of the tub causing the water to then run down along the edge right onto the floor. The deadbolt did not line up right in the door so we relied on the door itself and the chain for security. We didn't worry too much about security as we were 2 of maybe 5 other guests staying here. It was cheap. It worked for our needs
This hotel ahould be marketed as vintage, classic or nostalgic for us Gen Xers. It is clean, safe, maintained, has good water pressure and a value price. This is exactly like what we would have expected in the 70s or 80s on a family road trip and would have loved. Although older, this felt like a safe motel...not a place that was sketchy or with sketch clientle. That said, two beds in the room was cramped for space, but it was ok.
This was a fun classic place. If I owned the place, I'd probably put in some kitchy palm 🌴 or neon flamingos and play up that aspect.
Now....if you want the newest, latest, greates or modern hotel, you will be very disappointed. If you want a budget friendly functional stop for a night or two, it's worth a stop.
Lovely little motel to stay at when I am in town. Had a shower issue that got resolved quickly by the staff so I didn’t end up having to switch rooms. Easy parking, room was clean.
Evan
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Deborah
28 April 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Comfy bed and pillows. Clean but needs work. Lights in parking lot are very bright and even with curtains come through.
We went to Navasota for a dog show. Placed my reservation based on reviews. Poor choice. I could feel every spring in the mattress, refrigerator did not work but the freezer did, don't know why. The shower and tub were dirty. Floors were as if they havent been swept in a while (good thing i wear shoes all the time). The first thing i checked was the bed for bed bugs,(yes, it was that bad) there was fresh paint over duct tape in the room, especially the corners, and in the bathroom holding the fixtures up. The only thing this place has nothing of is bugs. The place needs to be condemned and start over cause it sure wasn't worth the $100 i paid for. I expect they will delete this review but it's the truth. I will sleep in my truck if their place is the inly one left.
Quick easy drive from College Station, the staff was friendly and accommodating. The room had cold, refreshing AC. The room was very clean and had all the basic necessities. It is apparent the owners are doing their best to make upgrades and make the rooms nice. I would definitely stay here again.
I had a hard time finding a room around College Station that wasn’t either ridiculously priced or had complaints about roaches / cleanliness / shady dealings on the lot. I was skeptical of this place given the price but it delivered like a motel charging double. Clean room, very friendly staff, quiet as can be and room didn’t need any updating / repairs. Got a good night's sleep here and can’t say that about most motels I've been to.