Title: The Crystal River Inn - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=40474&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Crystal River Inn A peaceful nature retreat near Texas State University where travelers find both tranquility and modern conveniences for a refreshing getaway ## Photo gallery for The Crystal River Inn ![46-inch Smart TV with digital channels, Hulu, streaming services - The Crystal River Inn (San Marcos)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/40500/40474/a015fd6c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Classic Room - The Crystal River Inn (San Marcos)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/40500/40474/112c4870.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - The Crystal River Inn (San Marcos)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/40500/40474/6b3e1a05.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - The Crystal River Inn (San Marcos)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/40500/40474/bfbeb26e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception - The Crystal River Inn (San Marcos)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/40500/40474/f88413ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies 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. ## Reviews 8.2 Very good ## Popular amenities - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Business services - Laundry ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02&selected=40474&PinnedHotelID=40474&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02&selected=40474&PinnedHotelID=40474&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&selected=40474&PinnedHotelID=40474&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&selected=40474&PinnedHotelID=40474&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=40474&PinnedHotelID=40474&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=40474&PinnedHotelID=40474&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=40474&PinnedHotelID=40474&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=40474&PinnedHotelID=40474&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 8 of 8 rooms ### View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed ![Classic Room, 1 King Bed](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/40500/40474/aa54384f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Room, 1 King Bed 9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Heating Smart TV Separate bedroom Portable fan Private bathroom - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed ![Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/40500/40474/68148f2b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Heating Smart TV Separate bedroom Portable fan Private bathroom - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Superior Suite ![Superior Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/40500/40474/a49baa1f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Suite 8.8 Excellent 3 reviews ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Heating Smart TV 2 bedrooms Portable fan Private bathroom - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 4 - 2 King Beds ### View all photos for Family Single Room, 2 Queen Beds ![Family Single Room, 2 Queen Beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/40500/40474/d427c461.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Single Room, 2 Queen Beds 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Heating Smart TV Separate bedroom Portable fan Private bathroom - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 4 - 2 Queen Beds ### View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Bedroom ![Classic Room, 1 Bedroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/40500/40474/f2c17cd8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Room, 1 Bedroom 9.6 Exceptional 7 reviews ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Heating Smart TV Separate bedroom Portable fan Private bathroom - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Superior Suite ![Superior Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/40500/40474/817fde78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Suite ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Heating Smart TV 2 bedrooms Portable fan Private bathroom - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed ![Classic Room, 1 King Bed](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/40500/40474/6e218fef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Room, 1 King Bed ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Heating Smart TV Separate bedroom Portable fan Private bathroom - 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[Visit our San Marcos travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Marcos.dx6647) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C29.88274%2C-97.94507&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=u2SQ2pYhhaS3xE4Cc3uCOaVl_6o=) 326 W Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX, 78666 ### What's nearby - ![Rio en el bosque con arboles en paisaje natural](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6239106/0086f77e-d004-43ad-bf53-18979a580ecb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Rio Vista Park 14 min walk \- 1.2 km - ![Wind Cave, Borneo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091897/cd5d64e7-59da-43aa-81da-e5d1ccd8e36b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park 17 min walk \- 1.5 km - Texas State University 5 min walk \- 0.5 km - Texas Music Theater 7 min walk \- 0.6 km - San Marcos River 12 min walk \- 1.0 km ### Getting around - San Marcos Station 13 min walk - Austin-Bergstrom Intl. 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 - Urban Bird Hot Chicken 3 min walk - Taproom Pub & Grub 6 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, concierge services, and a computer station Room features All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as perks like free WiFi. 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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 washroom - Wheelchair-accessible van parking ### More - 2 buildings - 2 floors - Banquet hall - Built in 1883 - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Bathrobes - Bathtub or shower - 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 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 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: - Dining venue(s) ### 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 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### 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? ### How much does it cost to stay at The Crystal River Inn? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The Crystal River Inn? ### What time is check-out at The Crystal River Inn? ### Where is The Crystal River Inn located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## The Crystal River Inn Reviews 8.2 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.6 Cleanliness ### 8.2 Location ### 8.8 Staff & service ### 7.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 129 8 - Good 60 6 - Okay 31 4 - Poor 21 2 - Terrible 11 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Traci Aug 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Perfect location, beautiful property! ##### Traci Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kamile Sep 22, 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. ##### Kamile Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James Jul 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Clean, easy parking. Never saw the staff - didn’t matter check in/out was easy. ##### James Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tory May 12, 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. ##### Tory Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lezlee Jul 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Comfortable bed and room. The location was very convenient to TXST and downtown San Marcos. ##### Lezlee Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda Jan 30, 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. ##### Linda Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessenia Aug 7, 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 ! ##### Jessenia Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Michael Jun 27, 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. ##### Michael Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karl Thomas Oct 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities So nice and Lovely. Good beds. Nice area. Perfect room. 10 out of 10 stars. ##### Karl Thomas Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anuradha Apr 14, 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. ##### Anuradha Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Jul 23, 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### KELLY Jul 25, 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. ##### KELLY Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Feb 11, 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Pam Apr 12, 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.. ##### Pam Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kendall Nov 12, 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. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/6C99C3B2F2B3E41BC99241EA9514B02CC11AA32C1731371694773.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/82A954A028C57580C4A9C387722BD74D5F0E468B1731371699353.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/86C6378BFD52593EA99DE023FD80B1E6A92757311731371696658.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/99AF78023F90621EDF41606B0BA8E0C522D03B8F1731371696497.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Kendall Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Kim Jul 22, 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. ##### Kim Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Paul Jan 28, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness Room clean and bed extremely comfortable. Decor was a bit dated ##### Paul Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026 ### 8/10 Good #### Helen Nov 25, 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. ##### Helen Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### George May 30, 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 ##### George Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### KRISTIN Jun 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Beautiful Boutique Hotel... loved it ##### KRISTIN Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jose Aug 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Perfect spot in San Marcos ##### Jose Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jun 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Comfort & Charm The room I stayed in was very comfortable and clean. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John Jun 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities lovely rooms, parking was a little challenging ##### John Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terry Jun 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Weekend Trip Beautiful property and grounds. Walking distance to entertainment and places to eat. Nice porches to sit outside or garden to walk in. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/b6678f52-520b-404e-b243-36beb2348cb7-1751115112260.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/490cfff2-612d-4604-ad0b-8c7b41f338ed-1751115110104.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7a0f3c0d-ec1c-47bb-953c-7a1cbeead421-1751115112014.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/ab4a708c-640a-4bb7-9e7c-f6e52e0d8731-1751115187831.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Terry Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tonya Jul 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities This place is an amazing alternative to the hotels along i35\. 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