The Crystal River Inn

Hotel with free parking, 6-minute walk to Texas State University

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Dates

November 2025

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December 2025

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.

Very good

Popular amenities

Laundry
Air conditioning
Parking included
Free WiFi
Business services

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 5 - Nov 6

Tomorrow

Nov 6 - Nov 7

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Smart TV

Portable fan

Hairdryer

Bathrobes

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Smart TV

Portable fan

Hairdryer

Bathrobes

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Superior Suite

Excellent

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Smart TV

Portable fan

2 bedrooms

Hairdryer

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
2 King Beds

Family Single Room, 2 Queen Beds

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Smart TV

Portable fan

Hairdryer

Bathrobes

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 1 Bedroom

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Smart TV

Portable fan

Hairdryer

Bathrobes

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Superior Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Smart TV

Portable fan

2 bedrooms

Hairdryer

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Smart TV

Portable fan

Hairdryer

Bathrobes

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Classic Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Smart TV

Portable fan

Hairdryer

Bathrobes

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

About the area

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

San Marcos Station - 13 min walk
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 36 min drive

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

Hotel near Texas State University

San Marcos River 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 computer station, concierge services and a banquet hall

Room features

All rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as perks such as free WiFi.

Other amenities include:

Heating and portable fans
Baths or showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
46-inch Smart TVs with Hulu, streaming services and digital channels
Wardrobes/cupboards and housekeeping

Similar properties

Pool
Breakfast included
Pet-friendly
Parking included

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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 bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower
Dressing gowns
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 and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests planning to arrive outside 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday:

Restaurant

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

Cots (infant beds) are not available

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

On-site 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 any lifts

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 5 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Crystal River Inn on 11 Nov 2025 start from NZ$239.75, 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 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?

Checkout 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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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

10/10 Excellent

KRISTIN

13 Jun 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful Boutique Hotel... loved it

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

13 Aug 2025

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

Perfect spot in San Marcos

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

13 Jul 2025

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

Pretty interior design with a relaxed ambiance! Would definitely come back. Prompt responses through text for property communication!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

10 Jan 2025

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

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

9 Jul 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda

30 Jan 2025

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

Dirceu

12 Sept 2022

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

Cozy facility, wonderful staff. Really nice for getaway.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

26 Jun 2024

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

Maria

20 Mar 2023

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

Excelente service friendly staff. Beautiful property with big rooms very comfortable. Breakfast was very tasty and delicious.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anuradha

14 Apr 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Karl Thomas

1 Oct 2024

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

23 Jul 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

21 Aug 2022

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

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.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Jacquelyn

16 Aug 2022

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

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

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Sandra

6 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Room comfort

not good bed sheets

They need to have better bed sheets. A better important factor to a hotel service

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kendall

12 Nov 2024

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

Pam

12 Apr 2024

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

6/10 Okay

Phillip

8 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Traci

27 Aug 2025

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

Perfect location, beautiful property!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Janna

5 Aug 2025

Liked: Staff & service, amenities

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

26 Jul 2025

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

4/10 Poor

KELLY

25 Jul 2025

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