It is on the short list of motels not just in Texas but across America that offer all those amenities and historic charm. Turning off the bustling Highway 79 or Cameron Ave. into Rainbow Court’s Motel is like stumbling upon your secret oasis. The immediate calm of the central courtyard, where, enchanted amid the lush greenery with the comfortable Adirondack chairs, you are likely to forget you have a hotel room or suite waiting for you.
The Front Desk or Office of Rainbow Court’s Motel is very unique due to the historic nature of the motel. The third generation owners since the founding in 1918 live on site and operate the motel 24/7. We offer complimentary snacks, fruit and fresh muffins each morning. We also offer a variety of coffee, flavored coffee and teas. The office is furnished with antiques, an original Coca Cola Machine that dates back to the 1940's prior to WWII. Unlike typical motels, the office is very inviting and offers an example of the quality and service that guests have come to expect when staying at the oldest motel in Texas.
Rainbow Court’s provides lodging that is quiet and comfortable with a touch of sophistication, perfect for a Texas family vacation or business trip. Its central location between Austin, Bryan/College Station, Temple and Round Rock puts us exactly where you need to be and makes us the favorite among hotels in Rockdale, Texas. Rockdale is the center of a triangle of the major Texas cities of Houston, San Antonio and Dallas/Ft. Worth.
Enjoy a unique hospitality experience at the oldest motel in Texas and likely the southwest. In addition, the following is a list of other historic sites in Rockdale together with unique restaurants and points of interest.