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The Crystal River Inn

3.0 star property
Hotel near Texas State University in San Marcos

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Superior Suite
Property grounds
Front of property
Courtyard
Lobby lounge

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

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

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326 W Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX, 78666
  • Texas State University
    6 min walk
  • Shipley Do-Nuts
    1 min walk
  • San Marcos Station
    13 min walk
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    36 min drive

Room options

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Single Room, 2 Queen Beds

Family Single Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Room, 1 Bedroom

Classic Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite

Superior Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Superior Suite

Superior Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior

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CA $177 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan
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About the area

San Marcos

Heart of San Marcos.Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Texas State University and Witliff Collections. Texas Music Theater and Calaboose African American History Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Texas State University - 6 min walk
  • San Marcos City Park - 12 min walk
  • Rio Vista Park - 15 min walk
  • Bobcat Stadium - 4 min drive
  • San Marcos Premium Outlets - 8 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Torchys Tacos - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪CRAFThouse Kitchen & Tap - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sinners & Saints - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Gumby’s Pizza San Marcos - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zelicks - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Crystal River Inn

Hotel near Texas State University in San Marcos
As a guest of The Crystal River Inn, you'll find a library, a garden, and concierge services. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. The Crystal River Inn also features dry cleaning/laundry services and a hair salon. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this San Marcos hotel.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1883
  • Dry cleaning
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Computer for guest use
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Crystal River Inn offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with bathrobes and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 46-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. This San Marcos hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • 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 parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Bathroom

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

More

  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

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

The Crystal River Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 218 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 218 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 218 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 218 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 218 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bennie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connor

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

veta

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

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessenia, Houston

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Fabrice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fabrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim and nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Stacey

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Kim

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Rodolfo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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