Title: The River Lotus - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=59614229&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The River Lotus Campground in Martindale ## Photo gallery for The River Lotus ![1 bedroom - The River Lotus (Martindale)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59620000/59614300/59614229/a1007848.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom - The River Lotus (Martindale)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59620000/59614300/59614229/fa31088f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - The River Lotus (Martindale)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59620000/59614300/59614229/c96d49bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - The River Lotus (Martindale)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59620000/59614300/59614229/35da731d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The River Lotus (Martindale)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59620000/59614300/59614229/9de21b65.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Savor the tranquility of this charming country town, where Our Little Slice Heaven offers a serene retreat right on the San Marcos river. Enjoy swimming, fishing or simply relax in the water with a chair. The property is reserved for one family at a time and downtown you can enjoy live music outdoors from our cafe on weekends. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### The River Lotus Our Little slice heaven is right on the river, we live Downtown in a Charming, quiet little country town. Our property sits right on the San Marcos river, with both shallow and deep areas, its a great place for swimming and fishing or just plopping a chair in the water and relaxing. Although its a big site, we only book to one family at a time so you can enjoy the whole place to yourself. Right downtown our cafe host live music outdoors on the weekend. ## Property amenities ### Bedrooms - Bedroom ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: smoking allowed outdoors ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) - Deadbolt lock ## Similar properties ![Suite, Private Bathroom (The Parlour - Two Bedroom) | Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101070000/101060700/101060661/ce15c975.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Downtown Abbey Heritage - Parking included - Free WiFi - Tennis court - Business services 9.0 Wonderful 47 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04&selected=101060661&PinnedHotelID=101060661&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Apartment (1 Bedroom) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93600000/93596900/93596811/e046738c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Centrally Located San Marcos Unit w/ Parking! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property The River Lotus Campsite The River Lotus Martindale The River Lotus Campsite Martindale ## About the area Martindale is home to this campground. Charles S. Cock House Museum and Hays County Historic Courthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Three Dudes Winery and Quail Creek Golf Club. San Marcos Discovery Center and Meadows Center for Water and the Environment are also worth visiting. [Visit our Martindale travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Martindale.dx3000458872) [View more RV parks in Martindale](https://www.expedia.ca/Martindale-RV-Parks.d3000458872-aaRVParks.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=29.84222,-97.84452&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:_mduDfgetQ%40Q%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40Q%40Q%40QBQ%40QBQBOBQBQBQDOBQDOBODQDODQFODODOFOFOFOFOFOFMFOHOFKHOHMHMHMHMHMHKJMHKJMJKHKJKJKJKJILKJKJGLKJILGJILILGLILGLGLGLGLENGLELENELENELCNCLENCNCLCNANCLANANCNAN%3FN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%3FN%40NBN%40L%40NBN%40LBNBNBLDNBLBNDLDNDLDLDNFLDLFLFLFLFLHLFLHJHLFJHLJJFJJLJJHJJJJJJJJHJJLHJJLHJHLHLHLHLHLHNFJHNFNFLFNFNFNFNFNDNDNFNDPDNDPBNDNBPDNBPBPBPBNBP%40PBP%40P%40P%40P%40P%40P%3FP%40P%3FP%3FP%40PAP%3FP%3FPAP%3FPAPAPAPAPAPCPAPCPCNCPCPCPENCPENCNEPENEPGNENENGNGNGNGNGNGLGNINGJINILILILILILIJKLIJKLIJKJKJKJKJKHMJKJKFMJKHMFKHMHMFMHMFMFMFMFMDOFMDMDODMDODMBOBMDOBOBMBO%40OBM%40O%40OBO%40O%3FO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAO%3FO%3FOAOCOAMAOCOAMCOCOCMEOCMCOEMEOEMEMEOGMEMGMGMGMGMIMGMIKIMGKIMKKGKKMKKIKKKKKKIKKKKMIKKMIKIMIMIMIMIMIOGKIOGOGMGOGOGOGOGOEOEOGOEQEOEQCOEOCQEOCQCQCQCOCQAQCQAQAQAQAQAQ%3FQAQ%3FQ%3FQAQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=DKyKEzJU5dTZH4Y9vNUu0rh8TCw=) Martindale, TX ### What's nearby - ![Aerial twilight photo San Marcos Premium Outlets](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6164097/54cab2f7-5b8a-4cde-92a4-fc611aba00f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) San Marcos Premium Outlets 13 min drive \- 20.5 km - ![Sixth Street showing a city and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6162901/eec2099d-1533-4560-a664-8493a14c8e72.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Sixth Street 39 min drive \- 66.1 km - San Marcos River 1 min walk \- 0.1 km - Texas State University 10 min drive \- 13.1 km - Strahan Coliseum 11 min drive \- 13.1 km ### Getting around - San Marcos Station 19 min drive - Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) 36 min drive ### Restaurants - Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers 9 min drive - Chick-fil-A 11 min drive - In-N-Out Burger 10 min drive - P. Terry's Burger Stand 10 min drive - First Watch 10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The River Lotus pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at The River Lotus? ### What time is check-out at The River Lotus? ### Where is The River Lotus located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The River Lotus Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional 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) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erik W. Aug 8, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful This was super awesome. The tent is comfortable and spacious. There was plenty of space for the kids to run around, and the river access is awesome. The people are very nice and accommodating. I highly recommend ##### Erik W. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shelley V. May 31, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely beautiful experience Angela and Mondo were amazing hosts! They were so hospitable and attentive to all of our needs and went above and beyond! The tent was gorgeous and I love that it was right next to the river! There's many areas to enjoy a fire and eat on their property. The place had all the amenities you need and we'll definitely be back. Thank you again for being so helpful and friendly! ##### Shelley V. Stayed 2 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric M. Apr 21, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location on the San Marcos We had a wonderful stay over the Easter weekend. Owners were very friendly and helpful and put a lot of thought into the property. Was really nice to walk done to the river and play in the water with our five year old. Right in the downtown area. Plenty of space. Just don’t think that you are going to be in the wilderness. The plus side is that we could sit outside our campsite and listen to live music on Friday and Saturday night. ##### Eric M. 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