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The Crystal River Inn

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

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Classic Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Courtyard
Front of property
Banquet hall
Classic Room, 1 Bedroom | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

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

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

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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

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6/10 Okay

The property was quaint and the rooms beautifully decorated. The property is a bit rundown and needs to be updated fairl...
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Jul 22, 2024
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About the neighborhood

San Marcos

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 Blanco Shoals Natural Area and Blue Hole Regional Park, 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.
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What's nearby

  • Texas State University - 6 min walk
  • San Marcos River - 13 min walk
  • Rio Vista Park - 15 min walk
  • Wonder World - 18 min walk
  • Bobcat Stadium - 4 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Crystal River Inn

Hotel in the city center
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.
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

Languages

English

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.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • 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 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

  • 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 with special 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday:
  • 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 does it cost to stay at The Crystal River Inn?

As of Jul 27, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Crystal River Inn on Aug 12, 2024 start from $135.49, excluding 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 at The Crystal River Inn?

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. Texas Music Theater and Calaboose African American History Museum are also within 10 minutes. San Marcos Station is 13 minutes by foot.

The Crystal River Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 199 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 199 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 199 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 199 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 199 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

6/10 Okay

Kim

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

veta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lezlee

Traveled with family
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

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

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Racheal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s absolutely perfect place. My daughter is a member of ADPi Sorority right next door! It's incredibly convenient for me, especially during my visit to San Marcos!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Pam

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Rodolfo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Brian

Business traveler
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 traveler

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Julee

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Innkeepers are very friendly and accommodating. Rooms are clean and quiet. Its a really old house with rustic charm, so if you’re into that aesthetic this is the place! Ive stayed here twice and will again every time i’m in SMTX
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Traveled with family
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