New Braunfels Group Retreat, Private Pool + Room for Everyone

Hotel California | Private Hill Country Estate, Pool

Welcome to Hotel California, a one-of-a-kind Hill Country retreat in New Braunfels, Texas, designed for family holidays, large-group getaways, reunions, relaxing escapes, and unforgettable celebrations.

Set on more than 30 private acres, Hotel California offers the feel of your own secluded estate with resort-style outdoor amenities, spacious gathering areas, and room to make memories together. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings while staying close to the best of New Braunfels, historic Gruene, the Comal and Guadalupe Rivers, Schlitterbahn, and San Antonio.

Whether you're planning a family holiday, a friends' getaway, a milestone birthday, or a group retreat, Hotel California offers a setting that's anything but ordinary.

Resort-Style Outdoor Amenities

Spend your days enjoying the outdoors and your evenings relaxing under the Texas sky.

Private swimming pool with In-ground hot tub and expansive stone pool deck with multiple lounge areas, Fire pit and BBQ.

Year round Twinkle-lit oak grove

Seasonal Outdoor Recreation Tent available full of Games.

During the warmer months (May–September), enjoy the covered outdoor recreation area featuring:

Pickleball, Ping pong, Cornhole, Basketball, and family yard games and outdoor activities.

It's the perfect setup for friendly competitions, family fun, and making the most of your time together.

Spacious Main House

The main house is designed for gathering, entertaining, and relaxing after a day of exploring the Hill Country.

Wraparound upper porch with beautiful Hill Country views

Grand dining room with seating for 14

Additional kitchen table seating for 6

Fully stocked kitchen for preparing meals and entertaining

Spacious living room with an oversized family sofa

Smart TV with Wi-Fi streaming

DVD player and film collection

Game room with foosball and outdoor access.

With generous indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, everyone can spend time together while still finding a comfortable place to unwind.

Bedrooms & Sleeping Arrangements

Primary Suite

King bed

Jetted soaking tub

Walk-in shower with seating

Three Additional Upstairs Bedrooms

Four queen beds total

Shared full bathroom

Bonus Bunk Room Retreat

Accessible from the wraparound porch or primary suite, this separate bonus space is ideal for kids, teens, or guests looking for their own hangout area.

Features include:

Full bathroom

Blackjack table

Air hockey table

Smart TV and DVD player

Private lounge area

Please note: The only downstairs sleeping area in the main house is a futon in the foosball room. All other main-house sleeping spaces are upstairs, except for the optional separate guest house.

Travelling with an extra-large group? The optional guest house, Casa Blanca, provides additional room and privacy for your stay.

Sleeps up to 8 guests

Separate, single-story home

Additional space for family and friends

Casa Blanca may be added to your stay for an additional charge, subject to availability. Search for Casa Blanca on VRBO or message the owner for details.

Optional Private Events & Celebrations

Hotel California is located at La Dolce Vita Estates, a beautiful property originally designed as a private wedding and special-event venue.

Want to turn your getaway into a celebration? Guests may arrange an eligible private event separately from their overnight reservation.

Event packages may include:

Use of designated property grounds

Designated event parking

Covered event space

Ceremony arch and chandelier

Tables and chairs

Event packages are not included in the nightly rental rate. Advance approval, separate event pricing, event insurance, and applicable vendor insurance requirements apply. Contact the owner for availability, pricing, and event arrangements before making plans.

Perfect for:

Family reunions

Milestone birthdays

Family celebrations

Group retreats

Micro-weddings

Private gatherings

Explore New Braunfels & the Texas Hill Country

Hotel California combines a peaceful private-estate setting with convenient access to area attractions.

10 miles: City centre New Braunfels

11 miles: Schlitterbahn and the Comal River

12 miles: Historic Gruene

12 miles: Natural Bridge Caverns and Wildlife Ranch

25 miles: The Alamo and City centre San Antonio

Explore local restaurants, live music, river activities, shopping, wineries, and the many attractions that make the Texas Hill Country a favourite destination.

Distances are approximate.

Your Private Hill Country Getaway Awaits

Imagine mornings on the wraparound porch, afternoons by the pool, friendly games under the shade tent, and evenings gathered around the fire beneath the oak trees.

Hotel California offers a rare combination of private acreage, resort-style amenities, generous gathering spaces, and convenient access to New Braunfels attractions.

Whether you're planning a family holiday, reunion, group getaway, or an approved private celebration, this is a place to slow down, reconnect, and make memories that last long after your stay.

Hotel California at La Dolce Vita Estates — your own private Hill Country escape.