The Crystal River Inn

City-center hotel within easy reach of Texas State University

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December 2025

January 2026

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

The Crystal River Inn, nestled near Texas State University, offers a serene atmosphere with a lush garden and convenient in-room WiFi. Explore the campus or unwind in the library while taking advantage of dry cleaning services and concierge assistance.

Very good

Popular amenities

Laundry facilities
Air conditioning
Free parking
Free WiFi

Main amenities (9)

Housekeeping (on request)
Air conditioning
Garden
Library
Computer station
Laundry service
Hair salon
Concierge services
Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

Garden
Bathtub or shower
Digital TV service
Bathrobes
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Free self parking

$129 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 1 - Dec 2

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 30 - Dec 1

Tomorrow

Dec 1 - Dec 2

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

Hair dryer

Bathrobes

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Smart TV

Portable fan

Hair dryer

Bathrobes

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Superior Suite

Excellent

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Smart TV

Portable fan

2 bedrooms

Hair dryer

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

Hair dryer

Bathrobes

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 1 Bedroom

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Smart TV

Portable fan

Hair dryer

Bathrobes

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Superior Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Smart TV

Portable fan

2 bedrooms

Hair dryer

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

Hair dryer

Bathrobes

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Classic Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Smart TV

Portable fan

Hair dryer

Bathrobes

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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Free breakfast
Pet friendly
Free parking

$102 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 14 - Dec 15

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About the neighborhood

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
San Marcos City Park - 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

Getting around

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

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

When you stay at The Crystal River Inn, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Texas State University and San Marcos Premium Outlets. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 8 rooms
- Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in time starts at 3 PM
- Contactless check-in available
- Minimum check-in age: 21
- Check-out time is 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 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

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

- No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets not allowed
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free onsite self parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site

Other information

- Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Working away

Computer station

Services

Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Virtual front desk

Facilities

2 buildings/towers
Built in 1883
Garden
Library
Banquet hall

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible parking
1 on-site accessible parking spaces
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Area rugs in public areas
Area rugs in room
Tile flooring in public areas
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

46-inch Smart TV
Digital TV channels
Hulu
Streaming services

Home comfort

Air conditioning and heating
Portable fan
Bathrobes
Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper

Stay connected

Free WiFi

More

Housekeeping on request
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide

Fee & policy details

Renovations and closures

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

Dining venue(s)

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

This property does not have elevators.

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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

Are pets allowed at The Crystal River Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Crystal River Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Crystal River Inn?

You can check in starting at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Crystal River Inn and nearby?

The Crystal River Inn has a garden.

What's the area around The Crystal River Inn like?

The Crystal River Inn is in the heart of San Marcos, a short 6-minute walk from Texas State University and 12 minutes' walk from San Marcos City Park.

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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

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Service staff

Room

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Location

Restaurant

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Historic house

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 27, 2025

Perfect location, beautiful property!

Traci, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 13, 2025

Beautiful Boutique Hotel... loved it

KRISTIN, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 22, 2025

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.

Kamile, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 13, 2025

Perfect spot in San Marcos

Jose, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 26, 2025

Clean, easy parking. Never saw the staff - didn’t matter check in/out was easy.

James, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 18, 2025

Comfort & Charm

The room I stayed in was very comfortable and clean.

3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 29, 2025

lovely rooms, parking was a little challenging

John, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 28, 2025

Weekend Trip

Beautiful property and grounds. Walking distance to entertainment and places to eat. Nice porches to sit outside or garden to walk in.

Terry, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 13, 2025

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

Laura, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 10, 2025

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

Philip, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 9, 2023

This place is an amazing alternative to the hotels along i35. Home away from home... breakfast is amazing.

Tonya, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 21, 2022

Place is quiet and Staff is nice .

Karen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 12, 2024

Had a great stay here! Loved how I could walk to different needs around me and really enjoyed the coziness of the room.

Tory, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nov 16, 2024

Cute, quaint, spacious, clean and convenient.

Tiffany, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 10, 2025

Proximity to campus and old feel

Shelbi, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 18, 2024

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

Clayton, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 12, 2022

Cozy facility, wonderful staff. Really nice for getaway.

Dirceu, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 15, 2022

Neat house from the 1800's, pretty rooms, friendly staff

Melissa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 30, 2025

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.

Linda, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 3, 2024

Comfortable bed and room. The location was very convenient to TXST and downtown San Marcos.

Lezlee, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 2, 2024

Excellent property

Tim and nancy, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Aug 11, 2022

The B&B is located in an area where you can walk to most places to grab a bite if you are hungry and easy access to I-35

Lourdes, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 7, 2024

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 !

Jessenia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 26, 2024

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.

Shannon, 1-night trip