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Y.O. Ranch Hotel & Conference Center
4.1 ★★★★☆ 1,665 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Kerrville, Texas
Conference hotel offering Old West–themed dining, a saloon & an outdoor pool with a swim-up bar.
Plan your tour
- Climate climate-controlled barn — comfortable for a July dance floor or a December ceremony
- Phone (877) 967-3767
- Website yoranchhotel.com — most venues book tours right on their site
The setting
“Patrons should keep in mind this IS an older property (no new fancy fixtures/decor) but lovley & rustic & always comfy & clean with a very friendly & helpful staff”
“Quaint and historical, but not lacking in anything!”
“The hotel has a cowboy theme with a lot of taxidermy on the walls, so keep that in mind if that is not your style.”
Amenities couples mention
What couples say again and again
“This was a beautiful Texas hotel that was peaceful and fun!”
“The hotel was very clean with a beautiful lobby.”
From the reviews
We stayed at the Y O Ranch Hotel today and it was such a warm, Texas-true experience. The entire place feels like a celebration of Texas history. Rustic wood, ranch memorabilia, and that old-school Hill Country charm make it feel welcoming instead of corporate. It has personality, which we loved.
Good place to stay overall. The rooms were clean, spacious, and comfortable. I liked that there is a separate sink area outside the bathroom, which makes it convenient when someone else is using the shower.
Love this hotel. Always reasonably priced. They are dog friendly & charge a reasonable pet fee. I love how the 1st floor rooms open to the courtyard or parking lot. The beds and pillows are incredibly comfortable!!!! Rooms always very clean as well. Very nice pool! I do wish they would open up the bar/restaurant again.
Love this place!! From the moment you walk in you are greeted by a wonderful Front Desk Team!! The Team in The Branding Room Restaurant great food and service! The Grounds were maintained nicely. Room was spacious and clean! The A/C was already on and the room cool when we walked in!
Getting married at Y.O. Ranch Hotel & Conference Center
Y.O. Ranch Hotel & Conference Center comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see it at the time of day you'd actually get married — a barn that glows at golden hour can feel very different at noon, and you'll want to walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move?), the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included with the rental — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular dates at barn venues book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
Corporate events & private parties at Y.O. Ranch Hotel & Conference Center
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Y.O. Ranch Hotel & Conference Center — barn venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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