The Crystal River Inn

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December 2024

January 2025

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

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Air conditioning

Laundry

Parking included

Free WiFi

Business services

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326 W Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX, 78666

Texas State University
6 min walk
Texas Music Theater
6 min walk
San Marcos City Park
12 min walk
Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
36 min drive

Room options

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Family Single Room, 2 Queen Beds

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 1 Bedroom

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Classic Room

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Superior Suite

Sleeps 4
2 King Beds

Superior Suite

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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Pool

Pet-friendly

Parking included

Free WiFi

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

5 Dec - 6 Dec

About this property

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

Concierge services, dry cleaning and a computer station are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a library, a garden and a hair salon are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.

The Crystal River Inn offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary dressing gowns and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 46-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries. This San Marcos hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

During your stay at The Crystal River Inn, you're just a quick walk from Texas State University. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus dry cleaning service.

Free WiFi
Free self-parking
Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and a virtual front desk
Just a 1-minute drive from Texas State University and 8 minutes from San Marcos Premium Outlets

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.

Languages

English

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

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

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

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 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:

Restaurant

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

This property does not have a front desk. Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email before arrival with check-in information and key retrieval information. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests.

Property is also known as

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Crystal River Inn San Marcos

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The Crystal River Inn Hotel

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The Crystal River Inn Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Leah

21 Aug 2024

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

Wonderful!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clayton

18 Aug 2024

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

Cool old place in a great area for the square and university!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessenia, Houston

Travelled with partner

7 Aug 2024

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

5 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fabrice

4 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim and nancy

Travelled with family

2 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Excellent property

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Stacey

27 Jul 2024

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

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

6/10 Okay

Kim

Travelled with partner

22 Jul 2024

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

18 Jul 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lezlee

Travelled with family

3 Jul 2024

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

27 Jun 2024

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

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

Rodolfo

Travelled with family

18 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

17 Jun 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

16 Jun 2024

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Racheal

9 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tory

12 May 2024

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

27 Apr 2024

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

Very cozy

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana

18 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Travelled with family

18 Apr 2024

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

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

8/10 Good

Rodolfo

7 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Brian

Business traveller

4 Feb 2024

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 traveller

Travelled with family

16 Jan 2024

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