Gruene River Hotel & Retreat, New Braunfels
About the Hotel
Rooms at Gruene River
The Gruene River Hotel & Retreat has multiple rooms. The Tinseltown room features a fireplace, a private balcony, a four-post king size bed, a mini fridge, cable TV, a Keurig K-mini coffee maker, and a Jacuzzi tub. The Guadalupe Haven room has a gas fireplace, a king bed, a deluxe glassed-in shower, a private patio, a green space and a wooden swing. The Cozy Cabin room has a king size bed, a Jacuzzi tub/shower and an outdoor patio. The NY Hideaway room has river views, a secluded outdoor hot tub, a king size bed and a private en suite bath with shower. The Wild West room has river views, an antique copper soaking tub, a separate shower and a private balcony. The Victorian features mahogany furniture, a canopy bed, a "Wedding Armoire" and a private balcony with views of the historic district. The Shady Lady room has oil paintings, a lipstick-red antique claw tub and a separate glass shower. The Retreat has a private exterior entrance, a secluded patio, a small yard, a wooden swing, a king-sized bed, a jacuzzi tub/shower and a double vanity. The Vineyard room has French country furniture, a queen size bed, a Jacuzzi tub/shower and a private patio. The Bella Boudoir features ornate furniture, a four-poster bed, a queen bed and a private balcony facing the river. The Homestead has river views, a king size bed and a private balcony facing the river. The Golf room has pictures of Bobby Jones and Babe Didrikson Zaharias and a private balcony with a view of the courtyard and gazebo. The Hill Country Lodge features a log cabin motif, a private balcony, a king size bed and a Jacuzzi tub. All rooms include a chef-prepared buffet-style breakfast for two and complimentary wine, beer, and snacks from 5:30-7 p.m., with access to common areas, including a game room, hot tub, and riverside patios.
Dining Near the Hotel
The Gruene River Hotel & Retreat provides a chef-prepared breakfast buffet. Cantina Del Rio (a six-minute walk) serves Tex-Mex cuisine, including tacos, enchiladas, fajitas, hamburgers, nachos, and appetizers such as pico de gallo and salsa. The Gruene Door (an 11-minute walk) features American dishes, sandwiches, salads, and entrees. Dessert options include chocolate cake, bread pudding, and creme brulee. The Gruene River Grill offers appetizers, entrees, and desserts, such as smoked pork tenderloin, chicken guadalupe, Gruene Chicken Enchiladas, and southwest meatloaf. Desserts include pies, cakes, and cobblers. The Gruene River Grill also features a full-service bar.
Things To Do
The Gruene River Hotel & Retreat provides access to the Guadalupe River for tubing, kayaking, and rafting. There are riverside patios, a hot tub, and a game room. Gruene Hall is within 100 yards, and there are wine tasting venues, bars, live music, and boutique shopping nearby. Planned activities include tubing with Rockin' R, golfing at the Landa Golf Course or the Bandit, Wine/Distillery Tour With Winding Roads Wine Tour, Tastings/Make your own Wine at Winery on the Gruene, Horseback Riding at Hollow Tree Ranch.
Location and Points of Interest
The Gruene River Hotel & Retreat is located in the Gruene Historic District of New Braunfels. It is within walking distance of shopping, dining, river activities, monthly events, and live music. It is a five-minute walk to the Gruene General Store and 3 km from Schlitterbahn Waterpark New Braunfels. The Gruene Flea Antique Mall is 2.5 km away, the Comal River is 4 km away and Cypress Bend Park is 2.5 km away. New Braunfels Tube Chute is 3.5 km away and Landa Park is 4 km away. Prince Solms Park is 3.5 km away. San Antonio International Airport is 50 km away.
Hotel Services
The Gruene River Hotel & Retreat provides complimentary wine, beer, and snacks from 5:30-7 p.m. The conference room hosts 5-30 people. The meeting room is suitable for smaller team gatherings and offers a fireplace. The Gruene General Store opened in 1989, offering Texas-made products, souvenirs, and gifts.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Adults only
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Billiard tables
- Fishing
Services
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Board games
- Game room
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Leisure/ TV room
- Jacuzzi
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Dining table
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
