Longneck Manor Hotel - Fredericksburg

5-star conservation hotel in Fredericksburg with private giraffe and rhino encounters

Animal Encounters

Guests at Longneck Manor take part in guided animal encounters that include a giraffe feeding experience with buckets of lettuce. The property also offers a rhino petting session with Fred and Barney, as well as a meeting with Bruno the sloth. These interactions are led by animal care specialists who explain conservation efforts.

Accommodations

Longneck Manor has five private villas and a Giraffe Suite, each with a private patio or terrace overlooking the animal pastures. The villas include a kitchenette, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with walk-in showers. The Giraffe Suite features floor-to-ceiling windows and a small feeding window where guests can feed giraffes from the room.

Location

The hotel is located in Fredericksburg, Texas, 14 km from Rancho Ponte Vineyard and 44 km from Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. It is within 10 minutes of downtown Fredericksburg with restaurants and shops, and 122 km from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Nearby wineries include Mendelbaum Cellars at 4.2 mi and Wedding Oak Winery at 3.6 mi.

Amenities & Services

Longneck Manor provides free private parking on site with no reservation needed and complimentary wireless Internet throughout the property. Guests benefit from dedicated VIP check-in and check-out services, private entrances to rooms, and 24-hour security with CCTV. The property is non-smoking and offers an outdoor fireplace and sun terrace for relaxation.

Family-Friendly

Families can stay in spacious accommodations with separate living areas and kitchenettes for self-catering meals. Children can participate in the animal encounters, including feeding giraffes and petting rhinos, with guidance from staff. The property has a non-smoking environment, outdoor space for play, and is near Enchanted Rock for hiking.

• Animal Encounters: Giraffe feeding experience with buckets of lettuce
• Accommodations: Private villas with patios and Giraffe Suite with feeding window
• Location: 10 minutes from Fredericksburg, 44 km from Enchanted Rock
• Amenities: Free private parking, VIP check-in/out, outdoor fireplace
• Family: Kitchenettes for self-catering, animal encounters for kids