The Crystal River Inn

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Texas State University is located near The Crystal River Inn, which provides a garden, a hair salon, and a library. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry

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A large bed with a wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a patterned rug.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a chandelier, a nightstand, a lamp, a wardrobe, and an air conditioning unit.

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a table, and a painting on the wall.

Superior Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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A hotel room with two double beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and two wall-mounted mirrors.

Family Single Room, 2 Queen Beds

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Wonderful
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A large bed with a red headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a bookshelf filled with books.

Classic Room, 1 Bedroom

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Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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A large bed with a dark headboard, two bedside lamps, and a patterned rug.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, a mirror, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Classic Room

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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. Ready for a night out? Consider The Marc and Cheatham Street Warehouse. Visit our San Marcos travel guide
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326 W Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX, 78666

What's nearby

  • A cave with stalactites and stalagmites, a metal staircase, and a blue-lit area.
    Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • A calm river surrounded by rocky terrain and sparse vegetation.
    Rio Vista Park
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Texas State University
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Marc
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • San Marcos River
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Taco Bell
    9 min walk
  • The Square
    6 min walk
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
    9 min walk
  • Blue Dahlia Bistro
    5 min walk
  • Gumby's Pizza
    1 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
    • Concierge services, a banquet hall, and a computer station
  • 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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Frequently asked questions

Is The Crystal River Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of Nov 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Crystal River Inn on Nov 17, 2026 start from $162, 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.

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

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 279 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 279 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 279 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 279 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 279 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very charming inn, clean and well appointed. Walkable to eaters and bars. Close to downtown shopping and a market too!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
No hot water bc the hotel was fully booked and the people already there had used up all the hot water. Had to take 2 cold showers. No amenities. Location is convenient to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice home-y comfortable accommodations! This is not a super sterile generic hotel, it has character and genuinely feels like a home which was exactly what I needed to feel happy and rested when traveling. Most comfortable bed I have ever experienced in a hotel, slept like a rock. Very close to an HEB to easily stock the mini fridge/freezer, fun casual bar next door to grab a drink each night. I saw some reviews about noise from said bar but I didn’t hear a thing, probably because I used the included white noise machine for sleeping. Will absolutely stay again next time I’m in San Marcos!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect location, beautiful property!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Gorgeous room with cool ac and everything you could ask for in a historic hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place is amazing! We stay every chance we get to go visit my daughter at Texas State. Perfect location to everything and you never have to get in the car and drive anywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Room clean and bed extremely comfortable. Decor was a bit dated
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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8/10 Good

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
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8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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So nice and Lovely. Good beds. Nice area. Perfect room. 10 out of 10 stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
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4/10 Poor

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So easy to check in and out. Great location for walking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026