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Gruene River Hotel & Retreat

3.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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1235 Gruene Rd, New Braunfels, TX, 78130
  • Gruene Hall
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • New Braunfels MarketPlace
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Landa Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • San Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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The Shady Lady | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

The Shady Lady

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The Vineyard | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

The Vineyard

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

The Perfect Swing

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bella Boudoir | View from room

Bella Boudoir

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hill Country Lodge | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Hill Country Lodge

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1776 | Balcony view

1776

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

The Homestead

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The Victorian | Balcony view

The Victorian

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Cozy Cabin | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Cozy Cabin

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Gruene Crossing | Water view

Gruene Crossing

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Wild West | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Wild West

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Guadalupe Haven | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Guadalupe Haven

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hemingway | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Hemingway

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Tinseltown | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Tinseltown

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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River Hideaway | View from room

River Hideaway

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Retreat | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

The Retreat

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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NY Hideaway | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

NY Hideaway

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Gruene River Hotel & Retreat

3.5-star hotel in Gruene
This smoke-free hotel features conference space, an arcade/game room, and a library. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a picnic area, a front-desk safe, and a banquet hall are onsite.
Gruene River Hotel & Retreat offers 17 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Event facilities measuring 650 square feet (60 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers a library, a terrace, and an arcade/game room. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Gruene River Hotel & Retreat is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Games
  • Library

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 650 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property does not allow guests under the age of 21.

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 21 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 21 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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

Guests under 21 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Gruene River Hotel Retreat
River Hotel Retreat
Gruene River Retreat
Hotel Gruene River Hotel & Retreat New Braunfels
New Braunfels Gruene River Hotel & Retreat Hotel
Hotel Gruene River Hotel & Retreat
Gruene River Hotel & Retreat New Braunfels
River Retreat
Gruene River & Retreat
Gruene River Hotel & Retreat Hotel
Gruene River Hotel & Retreat New Braunfels
Gruene River Hotel & Retreat Hotel New Braunfels

Gruene River Hotel & Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 203 out of 221 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 221 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 221 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 221 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 221 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

RANDY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place. Quiet and comfortable. Perfect couples retreat
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Willie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was good as advertised. Staff was excellent and we throughly enjoyed our visit. Breakfast buffet was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful property
Beautiful property and rooms. Breakfast was wonderful. Only suggestion in our particular room is to change mattress. Felt like we both were laying in a hole.
Guadalupe at bottom of stairs
Dining room
Entrance to hotel
Hot tub
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Boerne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve seen in many places in Gruene. We really liked this one. Our room was nice and clean, large and our bed was very comfortable. We enjoyed the quietness of the hotel, but being close/within walking distance to everything we wanted to do.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible!
Happened upon the Gruene River Hotel & Retreat on Hotels.com. What a find! Can’t say enough about the staff, accommodations, location, the list goes on and on. Newly renovated back porch is incredible. View off the back of the building is incredible. Wildlife roaming around the property is amazing. Homemade free breakfast was terrific. Each room has a unique layout and motif. The personal attention is the best I’ve ever seen and I’ve stayed at hotels extensively in my life. There aren’t enough stars to give this place what it deserves! We will absolutely be back, likely with family and friends in tow!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Adorable bed & breakfast on the river with an awesome outside view from the back of the property. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ilse, Fallbrook

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous different theme rooms, hotel by the river,great breakfast, close to different restaurants as nd wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting right on the river and easy walking distance to all of Gruene attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vernon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fun
Very nice hotel that was clean and beautiful views and very friendly staff. The breakfast which was included was delicious and fresh and we enjoyed it very much. We will be glad to go back again and enjoy that lovely little hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay
This is a lovely and very elegant but comfortable hotel. Gorgeous outdoor patios and it’s right on the river. (Many steps to the riverfront, but they even have a couple of chairs in the river to watch the toobers) Our room was spacious and we had a patio overlooking the hot tub. Easy walk to shopping. Breakfast was delicious, the evening wine and beer was enjoyable and overall it was a most wonderful place to stay. Would definitely stay here again if in Gruene.
Our room
Breakfast area
Patios with river in background
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms and clean property!! Secluded and ambiance is excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ilse, Fallbrook

Fabulous breakfast and overall all services are excellent. Beautiful surroundings, next to river Guadalupe and green vegetation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and location was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love it!
Beautifully restored inn. Gourmet breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great in Gruene
One of my favorite places in Gruene. Comfortable rooms, friendly staff, and fantastic location. Wonderful breakfast and fun happy hour. Worth checking out!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip, Burleson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect Honeymoon Stay
I never sleep, ever, but had no issues getting a good nights rest with their cozy beds and pillows. The views were stunning, fireplace in the room was amazing. Breakfast in the mornings was delicious! Loved being able to walk everywhere in Gruene. There is free Pacman! We loved getting to know the kind staff members. Everything was just perfect and we cant wait to return!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024