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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 WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

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Exceptional
(1 review)

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

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Superior Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

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

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Family Single Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 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)

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

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

Superior Suite

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

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About the neighborhood

Located in San Marcos, The Crystal River Inn is in the city center 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 - 0.7 miles
  • Wind Cave, Borneo
    Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Texas State University
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • San Marcos River
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Strahan Coliseum
    3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station
    13 min walk
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. 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
  • Zelicks
    1 min walk
  • Urban Bird Hot Chicken
    3 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, a computer station, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as perks like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Tubs or showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 46-inch Smart TVs with Hulu, streaming services, and digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets and housekeeping

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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

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 washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • 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 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
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:
  • Dining venue(s)

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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 is parking?

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?

Check-out 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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Tory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay here! Loved how I could walk to different needs around me and really enjoyed the coziness of the room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lezlee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed and room. The location was very convenient to TXST and downtown San Marcos.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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

Jessenia

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

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was great! Very convenient to everything and had everything you would need if you forgot something. Very responsive hosts and made sure we had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So nice and Lovely. Good beds. Nice area. Perfect room. 10 out of 10 stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Lovely Place

Loved the decor, boutique details, cleanliness, and walkability to eateries and shops! Did not like that our west facing room was a bit warmer or the big, hard pillows.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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

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

6/10 Okay

Pam

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly. This property does not work well for people over 60 plus. The claw tub looks cute but is not practical for someone older. The club down the street was not a problem. However, road noise did not ease up until after midnight and some incidents even much later. Grounds were not kept and need some attending..
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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

6/10 Okay

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was quaint and the rooms beautifully decorated. The property is a bit rundown and needs to be updated fairly soon. The beds were comfortable and the temperature good. My 2 biggest complaints are 1/ the pillows; extremely full, firm pillows that force your neck into unnatural positions. Asked for softer pillows and they do not carry any. 2/ There was no standing shower and you had to sit in the bathtub to take a shower. There was no instruction to turn on the shower and spent 20 min finally discovering a little latch behind the tub faucet not visible.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

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

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

KRISTIN

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

10/10 Excellent

Jose

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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

Tonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is an amazing alternative to the hotels along i35. Home away from home... breakfast is amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Place is quiet and Staff is nice .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022