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The Crystal River Inn

3.0 star property
A peaceful nature retreat near Texas State University where travelers find both tranquility and modern conveniences for a refreshing getaway

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Crystal River Inn offers a peaceful garden escape with in-room WiFi. Guests can explore the nearby university, browse the library, or get local tips from the concierge. Practical services like dry cleaning are also available.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
The current price is ₹11,162
₹12,836 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Superior Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Family Single Room, 2 Queen Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Family Single Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Room, 1 Bedroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Superior Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Classic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Located in San Marcos, The Crystal River Inn is in the city centre and near a metro station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Purgatory Creek Natural Area and Blanco Shoals Natural Area, while Texas Music Theater and Calaboose African American History Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bobcat Soccer Complex or Bobcat Ballpark. Visit our San Marcos travel guide
Map
326 W Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX, 78666

What's nearby

  • Rio en el bosque con arboles en paisaje natural
    Rio Vista Park
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Wind Cave, Borneo
    Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Texas State University
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Texas Music Theater
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • San Marcos River
    12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station
    13 min walk
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
    36 min drive

Restaurants

  • Blue Dahlia Bistro
    5 min walk
  • The Square - San Marcos
    6 min walk
  • Gumby's Pizza
    1 min walk
  • Urban Bird Hot Chicken
    3 min walk
  • Taproom Pub & Grub
    6 min walk

About this property

The Crystal River Inn

Hotel near Texas State University
A garden, a hair salon and a library are just a few of the amenities provided at The Crystal River Inn. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • A banquet hall, concierge services and a computer station
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as perks such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Baths or showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 46-inch Smart TVs with Hulu, streaming services and digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1883
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 46-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday:
  • Restaurant

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Crystal River Inn
Crystal River Inn San Marcos
Crystal River San Marcos
The Crystal River Inn Hotel
The Crystal River Inn San Marcos
The Crystal River Inn Hotel San Marcos

Frequently asked questions

Is The Crystal River Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Crystal River Inn?

As of 23 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Crystal River Inn on 24 Feb 2026 start from ₹11,161.52, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Crystal River Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Crystal River Inn?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at The Crystal River Inn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Crystal River Inn located?

Located in the heart of San Marcos, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Witliff Collections and Texas State University. Hays County Historic Courthouse and Texas Music Theater are also within 10 minutes. San Marcos Station is 13 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Crystal River Inn Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 252 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 252 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 252 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 252 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 252 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness
Room clean and bed extremely comfortable. Decor was a bit dated
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean, good amenities. Other guests coming home in the early hours without thought about their noise level not so good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kamile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stayed in July during Texas State orientation and was the ONLY person in the Inn. It was a little creepy but the place is quaint and in the best location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Traci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, beautiful property!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot in San Marcos
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Janna

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Door was locked to outside when we tried to check in. We were in the Thomas House and I thought we were actually staying in the Crystal Inn pictured on website next door. Bottom floor was business. The bathtub is huge jet tub with a pull out handle to shower and the water sprayed all over the room when you used it. Being 5'4 I had a hard time climbing over the bathtub to get in and my mom had a difficult time. Told person who was texting me that they should change that to regular tub/shower combo. She gave me info on different room could book the next time in the main house on first floor so will try it. Beds were amazing!!! Best I have ever slept in hotel. Room was Cypress Suite and it was beautiful, huge with sitting area. Loved it except being upstairs for my mom to walk and jet tub experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, easy parking. Never saw the staff - didn’t matter check in/out was easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

KELLY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Out of Date & Not Maintained

The bathroom is atrocious to be so expensive. Outdated and barely functional. The shower barely put out water, and was only useable after I cleaned the showerhead myself. The sink faucets were both clogged and barely put out any water. The rooms and beds were great, but the desks and chairs were uncomfortable and old. This place needs some serious updates to continue demanding such a high price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty interior design with a relaxed ambiance! Would definitely come back. Prompt responses through text for property communication!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely rooms, parking was a little challenging
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend Trip

Beautiful property and grounds. Walking distance to entertainment and places to eat. Nice porches to sit outside or garden to walk in.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfort & Charm

The room I stayed in was very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

KRISTIN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Boutique Hotel... loved it
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room and later back stay. The hotel is right in the center of a bunch of restaurants and businesses so you can walk almost next door to get food and anything you need
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anuradha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was filled with old world charm. absolutely unique. I was a bit worried about the negative reviews in terms of noise and cleanliness. The place was very clean and more importantly so very quiet and peaceful. Live music on Saturday night ended by 9 pm. We had such an excellent, restful break at Crystal river inn. We absolutely LOVED this place! Thank you for hosting us.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Raja-Gebriil

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lacks many amenities, such as but not limited to, elevator, microwave oven anywhere on the property or inside room, trash can, regular shower, empty space in the room is filled with multiple unnecessary chairs. We perticularly do not recommend this property for people over the age of 40.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is very limited due to small area. Then owner allowed several vehicles to park incorrectly causing other guess to seek parking else where!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ted Miller

Liked: Cleanliness
Bar next door, property open to anyone all the time except for the lock on the bedroom door.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They use to offer breakfast before,it was bed and breakfast ,saddly ,not anymore!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Historic charm close to downtown

This beautiful old home appears to have undergone a few remodels. Overall, the house and our room was wonderful. The location was great—walkable to restaurants, bars, shopping, and coffee shops. There were so many little things about this place that could have been easily fixed to make it a 5 star stay. It’s a bit of a hodge podge due to remodels in different eras. Painting is a bit sloppy and left on bathroom fixtures. New windows with the stickers still on them. A window that sticks open. Low lighting and lack of mirrors. But the beauty and charm far outweighs all those little things.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelbi

Liked: Amenities
Proximity to campus and old feel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming inn, close to the square

Great, walkable location! Quick, responsive communication from guest services when we had questions. They were low-key and easy, but quick to offer any assistance or housekeeping if needed. The room was clean and comfortable. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent little inn. Not really a bed and breakfast, since there’s no breakfast, but convenient to downtown and TSU
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Cute, quaint, spacious, clean and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An elegant and unique experience

If you like historical architecture and elegance without the extreme modern upgrades, I highly recommend. I always look for a place like The Crystal River Inn when I travel for a unique experience. This is a college town and the streets do get loud with chatter, but I was unbothered by it having lived in NYC for many years. The only ‘quirk’ that might be a bother is the shower head. I am 5’ 3’’ and it was directly in front of my forehead. It needs to be changed as there is a lot of calcium build up, but it got the job done. LOVED the French Press coffee I could make in my room, excellent. An employee named Regina was so kind and helpful, the staff was lovely and the text communication was perfection.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024