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The Crystal River Inn

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, walk to Texas State University

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Classic Room
Courtyard
Front of property
Banquet hall
Family Single Room, 2 Queen Beds | Bathroom
Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Business servicesBusiness servicesBusiness services

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Map
326 W Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX, 78666
  • Popular LocationTexas State University6 min walk
  • Popular LocationSan Marcos River13 min walk
  • Popular LocationRio Vista Park15 min walk
  • AirportAustin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)36 min drive

Room options

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2/10 Very good

Highlights

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

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Family Single Room, 2 Queen Beds

Family Single Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Room, 1 Bedroom

Classic Room, 1 Bedroom

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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Classic Room

Classic Room

Highlights

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

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Superior Suite

Superior Suite

8/10 Very good

Highlights

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

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Superior Suite

Superior Suite

Highlights

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

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.1/10 Wonderful

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Portable fan
Jetted bath
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

San Marcos

The Crystal River Inn puts you in the heart of San Marcos, within just a 10-minute stroll of Texas State University and Witliff Collections. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This hotel has free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a library. Plus you'll find a garden, a computer station and dry cleaning/laundry services. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this San Marcos hotel include San Marcos Premium Outlets and Blue Hole Regional Park.

What's nearby

  • Texas State University - 6 min walk
  • San Marcos City Park - 12 min walk
  • San Marcos River - 13 min walk
  • Rio Vista Park - 15 min walk
  • Wonder World - 18 min walk

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Torchy’S Tacos - 7 min walk
  • North Street - 2 min walk
  • The Root Cellar Cafe & Brewery - 9 min walk
  • Gumby’s Pizza San Marcos - 2 min walk
  • CRAFThouse Kitchen & Tap - 8 min walk

About this property

The Crystal River Inn

Hotel with free parking, walk to Texas State University
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
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Computer for guest use
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Crystal River Inn offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary dressing gowns and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include baths or showers with in-room jetted baths, complimentary toiletries and toothbrushes and toothpaste. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference space

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.
  • Area rug in room
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

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
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV

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 noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

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
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
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. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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 parking available at The Crystal River Inn?

Yep, The Crystal River Inn has a free self car park.

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

As of 4 June 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Crystal River Inn on 16 June 2024 start from AU$181.60, including 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.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at The Crystal River Inn?

No, but there are Jetted bath in the guestrooms.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Crystal River Inn?

No, The Crystal River Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Crystal River Inn?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The Crystal River Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Crystal River Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 189 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 189 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 189 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 189 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 189 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Brian

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Rip off
The room was at the front of the house very loud. The whole time I was there I never saw anyone who worked there. It’s a bed and breakfast with no breakfast. What a rip off I should’ve just stayed at the la Quinta like always.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Yikes
The hotel is very rundown but it’s under new ownership so it will most likely improve. The beds and linens are clean but sadly the floors creak, walls are thin, wood around the bathtub is rotting, no hot water ( this may not be the hotels fault but due to very cold weather), door to bathroom sticks and locks you inside even if you don’t lock the door. It took my son on one side and me inside the bathroom pulling and tugging for several minutes on the cheap door handle for me to get out. I hate to give a bad review but it was not good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
LOVE LOVEEEEE THIS PLACE!!! If you are into Victorian/vintage this is the place for you! Feels like home
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Randy

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David, Austin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Roberto

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Glad we came before changes start.
We liked to visit this place because of its tradition and Victorian style. I understand it is now becoming modernized. I just wish in the future breakfast was more of an option choices of the traditional style. Yes, things change and I only hope traditions are not lost. We did enjoy our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Emily

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house. The innkeeper was so nice and the breakfast was great. Great location. I would say I didn’t realize there was not central AC but there was a window unit. I also was suprised that there was not a shower at all but there was a bathtub. Just be aware that it is an older home with older accommodations. My son locked the bathroom door and it wouldn’t unlock so after about 20-30 minutes of him being stuck with no AC I had to take the knob off the door. The innkeeper was able to bring me screwdrivers to use.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Pansy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

lesley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Charming inn, full of character, a little tired but still lovely. Rickety door handles, locks and taps all could do with maintenance. Parking tight but ok. Bedding & towels lovely, room was largely clean but not pristine. Shared fridge on landing was manky. No ice machine available. Air con was good, nice breakfast. Easy walk to supermarket and town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023