The Crystal River Inn

A peaceful nature retreat near Texas State University where travelers find both tranquility and modern conveniences for a refreshing getaway

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January 2026

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February 2026

46-inch Smart TV with digital channels, Hulu, streaming services - The Crystal River Inn (San Marcos)

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Classic Room - The Crystal River Inn (San Marcos)

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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

Parking included
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Business services
Laundry room

includes taxes & fees

1 Feb - 2 Feb

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Tonight

Jan 15 - Jan 16

Tomorrow

Jan 16 - Jan 17

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 8 of 8 rooms

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Smart TV

Portable fan

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Smart TV

Portable fan

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Superior Suite

Excellent

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Smart TV

Portable fan

2 bedrooms

Private bathroom

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

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 1 Bedroom

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Smart TV

Portable fan

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Superior Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Smart TV

Portable fan

2 bedrooms

Private bathroom

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

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Classic Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Smart TV

Portable fan

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

About the area

Located in San Marcos, The Crystal River Inn is in the city centre 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bobcat Soccer Complex or Bobcat Ballpark.

Visit our San Marcos travel guide

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
Strahan Coliseum - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Blue Dahlia Bistro - ‬5 min walk
‪The Square - San Marcos - ‬6 min walk
‪Gumby's Pizza - ‬1 min walk
‪Zelicks - ‬1 min walk
‪Urban Bird Hot Chicken - ‬3 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
A banquet hall, a computer station and concierge services

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 15 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Crystal River Inn on 1 Feb 2026 start from AU$158.96, 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

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

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

10/10 Excellent

Kamile

22 Sept 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

James

26 July 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

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

Lezlee

3 July 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

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

Jessenia

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

8/10 Good

Michael

27 June 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

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

23 July 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

4/10 Poor

KELLY

25 July 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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

11 Feb 2025

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

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

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

Kim

22 July 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

8/10 Good

Helen

25 Nov 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

George

30 May 2025

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