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The Crystal River Inn

3.0 star property
City-center hotel within easy reach of San Marcos River

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Courtyard
Property grounds
Front of property
Superior Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Lobby lounge
The Crystal River Inn, nestled near Texas State University, offers a serene atmosphere with a lush garden and convenient in-room WiFi. Explore the campus or unwind in the library while taking advantage of dry cleaning services and concierge assistance.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (9)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Computer station
  • Laundry service
  • Hair salon
  • Concierge services
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Digital TV service
  • Bathrobes
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free self parking
The current price is CNY941
CNY1,082 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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

Superior Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Portable fan
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
Bathrobes
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Family Single Room, 2 Queen Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Family Single Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Room, 1 Bedroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Superior Suite

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
326 W Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX, 78666

What's nearby

  • Texas State University - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • San Marcos River - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Rio Vista Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • San Marcos Premium Outlets - 6 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Square - San Marcos - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Blue Dahlia Bistro - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Zelicks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gumby's Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪North Street Curry Shop - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Crystal River Inn

The Crystal River Inn offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Texas State University and San Marcos River. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Also, this hotel is within a short drive of San Marcos Premium Outlets.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 8 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Virtual front desk

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1883
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 46-inch Smart TV
  • Digital TV channels
  • Hulu
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Portable fan
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

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

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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

Are pets allowed at The Crystal River Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Crystal River Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Crystal River Inn?

You can check in starting at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Crystal River Inn and nearby?

The Crystal River Inn has a garden.

What's the area around The Crystal River Inn like?

The Crystal River Inn is in the heart of San Marcos, a short 6-minute walk from Texas State University and 13 minutes' walk from San Marcos River.

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Reviews

The Crystal River Inn Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

Breakfast
Service staff
Room
Bed
Houses
Location
Restaurant
Historic house
Shower
Bathroom

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful Boutique Hotel... loved it
KRISTIN, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Pretty interior design with a relaxed ambiance! Would definitely come back. Prompt responses through text for property communication!
Laura, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent little inn. Not really a bed and breakfast, since there’s no breakfast, but convenient to downtown and TSU
Philip, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This place is an amazing alternative to the hotels along i35. Home away from home... breakfast is amazing.
Tonya, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cozy facility, wonderful staff. Really nice for getaway.
Dirceu, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Linda, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay! Very close to campus, which is what I needed. Parking was a little confusing, but once I called and they explained it not a big deal. Highly recommend staying here very convenient to everything.
Shannon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excelente service friendly staff. Beautiful property with big rooms very comfortable. Breakfast was very tasty and delicious.
Maria, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Anuradha, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

So nice and Lovely. Good beds. Nice area. Perfect room. 10 out of 10 stars.
Karl Thomas, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing Stay

The Crystal River Inn is a Beautiful place. So tranquil and comfortable and also very clean. The location is great. Breakfast in the morning was Amazing. Terry makes the absolute best pancakes I have ever had. Sausage was great too. I hope you have a fantastic time in Hawaii, Terry. I highly recommend the Crystal River Inn.
Samantha, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clerk was friendly. Appeared knowledgeable regarding history of the house. While old houses are creaky, didn’t hear other guest coming or going.
Jacquelyn, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

not good bed sheets

They need to have better bed sheets. A better important factor to a hotel service
Sandra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Kendall, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

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..
Pam, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Not what it seems.

Door wouldn’t open from inside the room. Thankfully it had a shared bathroom so we had to go through bathroom and other bedroom to leave. They said because the building is old that’s why it doesn’t work. Age of building shouldn’t matter having the ability to exit your room. Place definitely is older and needs some attention. But if you’re into that thing then ol well. Great central location. I personally won’t be returning and won’t recommend to anyone else.
Phillip, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Kamile, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Door was locked to outside when we tried to check in. We were in the Thomas House and I thought we were actually staying in the Crystal Inn pictured on website next door. Bottom floor was business. The bathtub is huge jet tub with a pull out handle to shower and the water sprayed all over the room when you used it. Being 5'4 I had a hard time climbing over the bathtub to get in and my mom had a difficult time. Told person who was texting me that they should change that to regular tub/shower combo. She gave me info on different room could book the next time in the main house on first floor so will try it. Beds were amazing!!! Best I have ever slept in hotel. Room was Cypress Suite and it was beautiful, huge with sitting area. Loved it except being upstairs for my mom to walk and jet tub experience.
Janna, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, easy parking. Never saw the staff - didn’t matter check in/out was easy.
James, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
KELLY, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

lovely rooms, parking was a little challenging
John, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Weekend Trip

Beautiful property and grounds. Walking distance to entertainment and places to eat. Nice porches to sit outside or garden to walk in.
Terry, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfort & Charm

The room I stayed in was very comfortable and clean.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
George, 3-night trip