Gruene River Hotel & Retreat
1235 Gruene Road, New Braunfels, TX 78130, United States of America – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.9/10! (score from 67 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
The place is beautiful and cozy. The room was perfectly clean and very comfortable. I live the balcony with view to the river It’s right on the center and walking distance to everything that we wanted to visit They put water and pastries at the libby every day and also wine on the afternoons

Featuring a terrace and a shared lounge, Gruene River Hotel & Retreat is an adult exclusive accommodations located in New Braunfels. This 4-star hotel offers free WiFi. Canyon Lake is 23 mi from the property. All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. All rooms are fitted with a private bathroom, and certain units at Gruene River Hotel & Retreat have a balcony. All units will provide guests with a fridge. Select rooms offer a river view. Guests at the accommodations can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Gruene River Hotel & Retreat offers a hot tub. You can play billiards at this 4-star hotel, and the area is popular for fishing. Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort is 2.7 mi from the hotel, while San Marcos Premium Outlets is 11 mi away. San Antonio International Airport is 30 mi away. Gruene Hall is 19th century dance that is located a 1 minute drive away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
Gruene River Hotel & Retreat has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Nov 29, 2018- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Exceptional Breakfast
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- Veronica
Panama
“The place is beautiful and cozy. The room was perfectly clean and very comfortable. I live the balcony with view to the river It’s right on the center and walking distance to everything that we wanted to visit They put water and pastries at the...” - Joseph
United States of America
“The entire staff was amazing and accommodating. We will recommend to our friends and definitely stay there again in the future!” - Debbie
United States of America
“Everything was clean. service was excellent and the special touches were perfect! breakfasts were Amazing!” - Martha
Jordan
“Breakfast, the jacuzzi and the complimentary happy hour!” - Steve
United States of America
“The breakfast was very good. Walking distance to gruene hall was perfect.” - John
United States of America
“Karen at check in was exceptional. loved the way they made you feel at home. Highly recommend!” - Rick
United States of America
“Location , the hotel and views were exceptional. Quant, quiet, fun and beautiful. Breakfast by Garrett was excellent . Cinnamon rolls especially, along with frittata. All staff were superb, friendly, knowledgeable. Liz, Karen, and Didi.” - GGabriel
United States of America
“Excellent location. Quite, clean and comfortable room. Just down the street from Gruene Dance Hall and the shopping district. Breakfast was good and hotel was close to other restaurants.” - Stephen
United States of America
“My wife loved the look of the place and went on and on about postcards and the like. The staff was friendly and the location was great for shopping and Gruene hall. 5 stars” - Leroy
United States of America
“This was definitely one for the books beautiful hotel with lots of character. If you have never stayed her its the perfect for a romantic couples getaway. It was relaxing private yet all we wanted to do was explore the beautiful scenery. We will...”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
Can you float anywhere? Is anything open like river, town, restaurants? Which is the best king room with balcony overlooking the river? Thanks
Yes everything in town is open except a couple of bars. Rockin R is doing tubing from their location but provide your own tubes and transportation. We..Answered on 16 September 2020Are there TV’s in the king rooms with balcony overlooking river? I don’t see a picture of them.
Yes! There are TVs in all of our rooms.Answered on 18 September 2020I don't see a TV in any of the King rooms pictures, is there one.
Yes, there are TVs in all of our rooms.Answered on 18 September 2020Hi, I will be pulling a boat. Is there anyone on the property for me to park it?
We do have fairly limited parking on site. If you give us a call, we would be happy to try and help accommodate you.Answered on 20 July 2023do any rooms have 2 beds?
No. As we are a 21+ facility and set up like for a couples getaway, all our rooms just have one bed, either a King or a Queen.Answered on 22 September 2021Is breakfast still available due to virus restrictions
Yes, we are serving breakfast instead of it being self serve.Answered on 10 August 2020- Still looking?
Hotel area info *
Amenities of Gruene River Hotel & RetreatGreat facilities! Review score, 9.9
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Exceptional Breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
- Walk-in closet
- View
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Dining table
- Cleaning products
- Refrigerator
- Clothes rack
- Happy hour
- Pool table
- Game room
- Fishing
- Hot tub
- Dining area
- Sitting area
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Telephone
- TV
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/Champagne
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Accessible parking
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Invoice provided
- Board games/Puzzles
- Board games/puzzles
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Adults only
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Soundproof
- Soundproof rooms
- Elevator
- Fan
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Lowered sink
- Raised toilet
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- English
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Gruene River Hotel & Retreat accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Gruene River Hotel & Retreat of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
FAQs about Gruene River Hotel & Retreat
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Gruene River Hotel & Retreat offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Pool table
- Game room
- Fishing
- Happy hour
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Gruene River Hotel & Retreat is 2.6 miles from the center of New Braunfels. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Guests staying at Gruene River Hotel & Retreat can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- American
- Buffet
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Check-in at Gruene River Hotel & Retreat is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Room options at Gruene River Hotel & Retreat include:
- Double
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The prices at Gruene River Hotel & Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Gruene River Hotel & Retreat on this page.