1896 S US Highway 83
Zapata, TX 78076

Property Overview: The Best Western Inn by the Lake is a 56-room, exterior corridor hotel located in Zapata, Texas. This one-story property consists of five detached buildings, and a room mix of 24 single king bedrooms, and 32 double queen rooms. The updated guest rooms feature amenities such as 32-inch flat-screen televisions, microwaves, mini-refrigerators, and sinks with granite vanities. Suites offer kitchenettes and dining areas. The property underwent several capital improvements and renovations during 2015 and 2016. The hotel’s exterior has received new lighting throughout, new landscaping, exterior paint, parking lot sealer, and a new roof on one building. Interior improvements to rooms include: new guest room furniture and lighting, televisions, bathroom faucets, and resurfaced bathtubs. Common area interior renovations include: new tables in breakfast area, guest laundry dryer, barbecue pit, and new pool equipment for the re-plastered pool. Location Overview: Zapata County is on U.S. Highway 83 south of Laredo in the Rio Grande Plain region of South Texas. Zapata is located along United States Highway 83, approximately 50 miles south of Laredo along the United States and Mexico international boundary. The Zapata area has experienced modest growth and a modest rise in commercial and residential development. The broader areas population has also seen modest growth in the last decade due to its proximity to the numerous natural landmarks and travel destinations in the area. The city has direct benefits from the recreational attractions in the area that center around Falcon Lake, which include one of the largest freshwater fishing environments in the country.