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The Crystal River Inn

3.0 star property
Hotel near San Marcos River in San Marcos

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Courtyard
Property grounds
Lobby lounge
Superior Suite | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished
Front of property

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
326 W Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX, 78666
  • Texas State University
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • San Marcos River
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Rio Vista Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Single Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Single Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Room, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Room, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Superior Suite | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

San Marcos

Heart of San Marcos.Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Texas State University and San Marcos River. Witliff Collections and Hays County Historic Courthouse are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Texas State University - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • San Marcos River - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • San Marcos City Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Rio Vista Park - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • San Marcos Premium Outlets - 6 min drive - 5.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Torchys Tacos - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Root Cellar Cafe & Brewery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪CRAFThouse Kitchen & Tap - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Crystal River Inn

Hotel near San Marcos River in San Marcos
As a guest of The Crystal River Inn, you'll find a library, a garden, and concierge services. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. The Crystal River Inn also features dry cleaning/laundry services and a hair salon. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this San Marcos hotel.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1883
  • Dry cleaning
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Computer for guest use
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Crystal River Inn offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with bathrobes and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 46-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. This San Marcos hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Things to do

  • Library

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 washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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
Onsite 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

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

How close is The Crystal River Inn to the airport?

The Crystal River Inn is 34.2 mi (36-min drive) away from the Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Crystal River Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Crystal River Inn.

Does The Crystal River Inn offer free breakfast?

The Crystal River Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Crystal River Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

Is there free parking at The Crystal River Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Crystal River Inn have a pool?

The Crystal River Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Crystal River Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Crystal River Inn to downtown San Marcos?

The Crystal River Inn is 0.3 mi away from San Marcos.

The Crystal River Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 237 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 237 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 237 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 237 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 237 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anuradha

Traveled with family and small children
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

Traveled with family
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

Traveled with family
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

Traveled with partner
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 traveler

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

8/10 Good

Nastaran

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 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, Spring

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veta

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bennie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connor

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

veta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessenia, Houston

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful house with character, the check-in process was very easy and convenient. The place is clean, provides toiletries and the main square is within walking distance. This home was a unique experience, a must !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fabrice

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024