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Hacienda del Rio

2.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with a coffee shop and an outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, memory foam beds, blackout drapes, bed sheets
Exterior
Billiards
Superior Studio Suite, 2 Bedrooms, River View | 1 bedroom, memory foam beds, blackout drapes, bed sheets
Landa Park's natural beauty complements Hacienda del Rio's welcoming environment. Travelers unwind in the garden, enjoy the arcade room and billiards table, and appreciate express check-in. The outdoor pool and attentive staff make this hotel an ideal base for exploring the area.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included

Room options

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Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, memory foam beds, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Dining table
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Studio Suite, 2 Bedrooms, River View | 1 bedroom, memory foam beds, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Superior Studio Suite, 2 Bedrooms, River View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
Smart TV
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, memory foam beds, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Superior Room, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, River View | 1 bedroom, memory foam beds, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, memory foam beds, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, memory foam beds, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Studio Suite | 1 bedroom, memory foam beds, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Deluxe Studio Suite

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, memory foam beds, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, memory foam beds, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1273 River Terrace, New Braunfels, TX, 78130

What's nearby

  • Gruene Hall - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Comal River - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Landa Park - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Texas Tubes - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 21 min drive
  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Los Gallos Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Hoity Toit Beer Joint - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Hacienda del Rio

Hotel remodeled in 2024 and located near Comal River
Located close to Landa Park, Hacienda del Rio provides a poolside bar, concerts and live shows, and a terrace. Adventurous travelers may like the basketball, paddleboards, and fishing at this hotel. In addition to a firepit and a coffee shop/cafe, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • An outdoor pickleball court, smoke-free premises, and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Hacienda del Rio have comforts such as air conditioning. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, Hulu, and streaming services
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to noon for a fee: USD 5 to 15 for adults and USD 5 to 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Del Sol
  • Del Sol

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Canoeing
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Fishing
  • Outdoor pickleball court
  • Outdoor pool
  • Paddleboard
  • Stereo
  • TV in common areas
  • Volleyball
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Renovated entire property - December 2024
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Tuscan architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday to Sunday (8:00 AM – 6:00 PM), Monday to Thursday (8:00 AM – 9:00 PM), and Friday to Saturday (8:00 AM – 11:00 PM)
Guests will receive an access code

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 15 for adults, and USD 5 to 15 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Hacienda del Rio Hotel
Gruene Outpost River Lodge
Hacienda del Rio New Braunfels
Hacienda del Rio Hotel New Braunfels

Frequently asked questions

Does Hacienda del Rio have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hacienda del Rio pet-friendly?

Yes, Hacienda del Rio allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Hacienda del Rio?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hacienda del Rio?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hacienda del Rio?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hacienda del Rio located?

Situated on a river, this hotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Comal River and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Landa Park.

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Reviews

Hacienda del Rio Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 153 out of 215 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 215 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 215 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 215 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 215 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

CAROL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay, especially the river access. Staff was terrific and the room was very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location to Gruene was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice setting right on the river. Next time we are in town we will stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, nice bed, beautiful room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The setting is spectacular.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property had many amenities for all members of the family both kid friendly and adult entertainment available. The staff was very nice and welcoming.
Clubhouse
Outside at night time
Sauna
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
OMG the stay was AMAZING. We stayed with some friends and family for our bachelorette/bachelor trip and had the most amazing time. Staff was so nice, room was super clean and cozy, and Gruene Hall was just 5 minutes away! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. Stopping by to check on us when we were sitting at the picnic tables. Room was clean and amenities at property were as described online. Wound stay here again. Location to Gruene was super close.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay. A very chill and relaxing hotel! The hotel is steps from the river. Has all the amenities you need!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We came into town for a concert at Gruene Hall and stayed at the Hacienda. Very convenient and the motel hade a pickleball court, pool table, swimming pool and bar. We had fun
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it and we will go back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Didn’t use any of the bar area or food. Parking was fine
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was wonderful, river at the property. Lots of fun things to do.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Every interaction I’ve had here has been absolutely amazing and very positive. It’s so nice to stay with people and work with people who really strive to provide excellent customer service and Hacienda Del Rio nails it every time.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute property! Plenty of things to do on site. Staff were friendly and helpful. Ryan was the best!! Would definitely recommend Hacienda. Very small inconvenience’s 1. No full length mirror in the room 2. Beds were amazing. Pillows… not so much.
Fire pit
Pool
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location….minutes from Gruene or downtown New Braunfels. Pool and river area were great. Enjoyed the chairs by the river. Room was cute and comfortable. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel has everything River access, tubes and paddle board, volleyball, fire pits, pickleball/tennis. Clubhouse with bar and games. Enjoyable stay close to everything. Rooms are older and dated but it’s River front.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darcy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and beautiful hotel close to downtown and close to floating. Family friendly with lots of activities!
Relaxing in the picnic area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute hotel! Staff is very nice and friendly. Would definitely book here again and recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing and comfy!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daisy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best staff I have ever encountered while using the Expedia app to find locations. They were absolutely amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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