Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark - 6 min drive
Landa Park - 7 min drive
Getting around
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 34 min drive
San Marcos Station - 20 min drive
Restaurants
Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar - 9 min walk
Sonic Drive-In - 3 min drive
Black's Barbecue - 2 min drive
Wings and Rings - 2 min drive
Los Gallos Restaurant - 20 min walk
About this property
Gruene River Inn
At Gruene River Inn, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of San Marcos Premium Outlets and Gruene Hall. Free perks include WiFi and self parking. Fellow travelers like the helpful staff and walkable location.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
14 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open Monday - Tuesday (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM) and Wednesday - Sunday (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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 18
Children
Children (18 years old and younger) not allowed
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Facilities
Terrace
Fireplace in lobby
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Walkway to water
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Handrails in stairways
Lowered locks/deadbolt
Wheelchair-width doorways
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch LED TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Sleep well
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Pillowtop mattress
What to enjoy
Balcony
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower only
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
Food and drink
Mini-fridge
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from April 6 2024 to September 1 2024 (dates subject to change).
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Gruene River Inn Inn
Gruene River Inn New Braunfels
Gruene River Inn Inn New Braunfels
Frequently asked questions
Is Gruene River Inn currently open?
This property is closed from April 6 2024 to September 1 2024 (dates subject to change).
Does Gruene River Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Gruene River Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Gruene River Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Gruene River Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Gruene River Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Does Gruene River Inn have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around Gruene River Inn like?
Gruene River Inn is located by the river in Gruene, a short 8-minute walk from Gruene Hall. Travelers recommend the inn for its walkable location.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
May 30, 2024
We stayed in one of the newly renovated rooms. Beautifully decorated. Beds and pillows were so comfortable. Rooms were quiet and very clean. Short walk to the dance hall and restaurants. Each room had a view of the river. Smelled wonderful!!!! We will be back for sure.
TIFFANY
TIFFANY, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 21, 2024
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Lilian
Lilian, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 17, 2024
It is being renovated so the outside is a little rough still but the inside and rooms are gorgeous. It’s going to be perfect when it’s all said snd done. Location is great snd walkable to Gruene Hall.
Charles
Charles, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Apr 14, 2024
Carrie
Carrie, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 31, 2024
Dislike like of closet space but overall excellent location and stay
Michael
Michael, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 27, 2024
The halls, patio, and rooms are lovely. Really nice update. Staff was wonderful. View is amazing and so nice to have a balcony. Property is still being updated, so that is coming…
Kim
Kim, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 25, 2024
Awesome view from our Balcony
Jay
Jay, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 25, 2024
Stephanie
Stephanie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 24, 2024
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 21, 2024
It was really great, I really love the places, the views and everything
The only thing is that they should have microwaves
But everything was stunning
Juana
Juana, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 14, 2024
MICHAEL
MICHAEL, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 14, 2024
This property was under renovation when we stayed. They did a good job alerting us to this so no surprise there. Good communication ahead of time. This is a very small property. Check in hours were 3:00 - 6:00 and if you needed a time after 6:00 you need to let them know. After 6:00, the only person working the property left so you are kind of on your own. You have contact with someone via text if you need anything, which we did, and they were responsive. Someone was back in the morning around 8:00.
Parking was easy. They offered to help bring our bags upstairs (no elevator) for us, but we managed. Perhaps there is an elevator in the lobby which was being renovated. There is a nice large deck on the right side of the property. Property is right on the river so easy access to that.
The views from the balcony were lovely. The room is cozy and clean and the beds and pillows super comfortable. There is a small fridge/freezer and a Nespresso in the room. No closet and limited drawers for storage so if you are staying more than a night that might be a problem. We were downstairs and woken by the people walking upstairs, but that isn't the property's fault. Maybe ask for an upstairs room if you are worried about this.
Great location. Very walkable to the shops and restaurants close by. We would definitely stay there again.
mimi
mimi, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 13, 2024
lindsey
lindsey, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Mar 10, 2024
This place didn't meet my expectations. I thought I had booked a hotel room that would have basic amenities such as a reception desk that was open for check in more than 2 hours (3-5 p.m.) a day. Instead it was basically a room that we had to access (with complications) with a code that did not work.
I booked the reservation through Expedia and pre-paid for my room. A few days before my arrival I got a weird text from the Inn asking me to give them my credit card information by email and authorize a minimal charge ($1.00). I did not feel comfortable responding with my credit information by text or email and wasn't sure that the message was legitimately from the Inn.
On the day of my arrival they sent me a few messages which I just skimmed since I was busy with my travels and didn't have time to check my messages. One of the messages stated that check in was from 3-5 p.m. but I didn't understand that was the only time that someone would be on site to help us check in. We arrived after 8 p.m. and had a very difficult time getting in touch with someone to check us in. We eventually were sent instructions on how to use a code and a keypad to get into our room. The code did not work. So we had to send multiple messages to try to get help getting into our room. The lock finally was opened remotely, presumably by the Inn's off-site staff. However, this didn't solve the problem of the faulty code so we could not both leave our room at the same time since we would not be able to re-
Kristine
Kristine, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 2, 2024
Fernanda
Fernanda, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Mar 1, 2024
This place will be a jewel once the renovation is done. For now the outside is not welcoming but the rooms are amazing and the investors made sure of that. Every room has amazing river views. You can catch the sunset right out of your balcony. The hostess is amazing, she made us feel at ease although the renovations weren’t all done yet. The price we paid was reasonable and if the price stays the same once they are fully operational then this place is an excellent place to stay.
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 28, 2024
The view from the balcony was beautiful, the decor was really beautiful as well.
Sheryl
Sheryl, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 25, 2024
Anquises
Anquises, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 25, 2024
Sandra
Sandra, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 19, 2024
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Feb 19, 2024
The overall stay was great. We could hear quite a bit of noise from our upstair nieghbors , it sounded like they were moving furniture. Well actually you can hear the noise on the floor where people are walking. Rooms are small. Overall rooms are very nice.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 18, 2024
Very simple, quiet and plain. No fuss, no muss. It was lovely but very small and scaled down. Rooms are small and tidy.
Sallie
Sallie, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 9, 2024
A lot of construction but the rooms are quaint and comfy. The beds are UNBELIEVABLE!! We’re actually buying one from the manufacturer. The staff are amazing. As long as you’re ok with construction crews being around (we didn’t hear a bunch of noise) it’s a great place.
Robert
Robert, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 31, 2024
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 21, 2024
This was a last minute trip. Would love to visit when warmer. It was wonderful place.