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Reviews of Gruene River Hotel & Retreat 4 stars

1235 Gruene Road, New Braunfels, TX 78130, United States

#1 of 30 hotels in New Braunfels

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 51 hotel reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Location

    9.9

  • Facilities

    10.0

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 9 January 2024

    10
    Very cozy Inn and close to town.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is a bit pricey. There was a big crack in the ceiling in our room.

    Very lovely Inn. Staff was very kind and helpful. The breakfast was great!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    only thing that would make it perfect is blackout curtains. other than that, perfect .

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2023

    9.0
    Beautiful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn’t love the breakfast but it was ok

    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

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2023

    10
    Amazingly delighted
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The entire staff was amazing and accommodating. We will recommend to our friends and definitely stay there again in the future!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2022

    10
    Wow
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. All fabulous

    Unbelievable! Absolutely beautiful setting overlooking the river. Wonderful hotel with themed rooms, we stayed in 'wild west' and the room had quirky references to this theme, including a saddle as a toilet roll holder. Bathroom had a copper slipper bath tub. Loved it all! Fabulous facilities including the outdoor 20 seat hot tub. We only stayed one night during the holiday season but wish we could have stayed longer. Definitely has the wow factor

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2022

    10
    Everything was wonderful!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    closeness to everything and southern charm

    Everything was clean. service was excellent and the special touches were perfect! breakfasts were Amazing!

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2022

    9.0
    Great location but pricey
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Felt it was a bit overpriced for the room size but everything about the hotel was nice

    Perfect location within walking distance of everything around Gruene

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2022

    10
    We had a great time here and would stay again..
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    That the hot tub was not warm..

    The staff and breakfast..

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast, the jacuzzi and the complimentary happy hour!

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was appaling. Some greasy cremated bacon dried up quiche buscuits and gravy. No bread available, some eggs would have been good. Hardly the 'chef prepared' breakfast they advertised on arrival.

    Superb rooms, spotlessly clean fabulous location. Thoughtfull ice water and snacks available

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast was very good. Walking distance to gruene hall was perfect.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Karen at check in was exceptional. loved the way they made you feel at home. Highly recommend!

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2022

    10
    Superb, fun, relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only that they were out of bar soap for a day, no big deal though to use liquid soap. Train horn noise in morning was a bit of an issue but that’s just part of historic Gruene.

    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.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2022

    10
    Very pleasant and relaxing time for adults only.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    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.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing at all.

    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

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 22 October 2021

    10
    Amazing place!
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was great!

    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 definitely be back.

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2021

    8.0
    I love the location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This is the second time I have stayed here and I have the same complaint as last time. The exterior doors to the balconies have a window on them that lets in too much light. There needs to be a curtain over it. Yes there is an adjustable blind but it is not light blocking. The rooms that face the parking lot are really bad about this, there is some kind of flood light that shines through the exterior door right into your face making it impossible to sleep. Booked a room in the back this time, not as bad but there needs to be a curtain over the window too, doesn’t get dark enough in the room for a good nights sleep.

    The location is perfect. The hotel is lovely.

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2021

    10
    The property and staff are amazing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can’t think of any problems.

    The property is beautiful. The staff is super friendly. The complimentary breakfast is delicious.

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2021

    9.0
    Anniversary Getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was a little too soft for my taste. But everyone is different. Do not let that change your mind about staying.

    The property was beautiful and the staff was friendly. The Hemingway room was extremely open and clean. The staff even made sure we had chocolate covered strawberries when we arrived back from our floating trip in the afternoon with a note saying Happy Anniversary. Highly recommend this location.

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing. Everything met expectations

    Perfect

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2021

    10
    This place is a gem; I can’t wait to come back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We are enchanted with this hotel. Welcoming, warm, and accommodating staff. Beautiful facilities. Truly gourmet complimentary breakfast from homemade pastries to spinach sausage frittata to biscuits and gravy. River access to floating with our rafts/tubes. In the heart of Gruene!

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2021

    8.0
    Great B&B- not a hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was a bit crowded and dated. Very small bathroom but rooms are all unique. Could not get the temperature as low as the thermostat was set. None off those were big issues so we didn’t mention them.

    Great location and breakfast. There was a feeling of comradery among the guests. Pastries available all the time.

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2021

    8.0
    Lovely hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room faced the parking lot and a bright light shined in the window on the exterior door all night. That was on my side of the bed so I did not sleep all night with that light in my face. There is a blind but it does not block the light. There needs to be a curtain over that exterior door window in addition to the blind like they have on the window. If only I could have slept my stay here would have been great. I love the location.

    The hotel is lovely and very clean. The location is perfect.

    Stayed in July 2021

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