We absolutely loved our stay! The staff were all so helpful and happy. The whole hotel was clean…read moreand welcoming. The chef prepared breakfast was very good! The wine, beer, and snacks in the evenings were a great bonus. It is right on the main street in Gruene and great walking distance to everything. I cannot recommend this place enough. We are already planning to come back!

Had a 2 night stay and really enjoyed it. Very well kept hotel with excellent staff. The rooms are…read morevery comfortable and cozy with a fireplace as well. On the river and right next to Gruene and perfectly located so you can still here live music form nearby venues. A wonderful breakfast, hit tub, library, pool room etc.

My husband and I were looking for something low key to do for our 29th anniversary. We chose the…read moreMansion because it seemed local and we didn't want to drive a lot. We hit the jackpot! There were a few different types of rooms to choose from and we chose the Penthaus 15 because it was on the River. This room is not for tall people (we are not). Choose another room if you're tall! We loved that it's all original buildings from 1800s in the area. Had good plumbing and amazing AC (thank God!) and quite a bit of charm. Please note this is not a bed n breakfast anymore. But The Pantry is a part of the main office and they serve breakfast for reasonable prices. My lox and bagel was amazing and my husband's taco was delicious. Breakfast was a local affair. So many people and everyone was small town friendly. We sat on the porch but there were tables inside and on the back patio. The Texas Pecan Coffee was so good I bought some to bring home. Location of the mansion was perfect! We never even got in our car all weekend!! Shops, live music, bars, parks, river tubing was all within a few blocks. So close that if we needed to cool down (June in TX with no ac in some shops and restaurants) we would just swing back to the room for about 15 mins, cool down, and then keep going. So much live music to enjoy. I see some reviews that complain about music at night but we were not bothered by any of it. We had to strain to hear anything outside our room. The Inn provides earplugs but we didn't use them. We've already promised each other to come back again in the fall when it's a little cooler. And of course we will stay at the Gruene Mansion Inn.

We love visiting Gruene and love to stay at Gruene Mansion Inn when we are able to make it. I was…read moresad to find out that it is a bed and breakfast anymore. With how high the rates are it should definitely be a B&B still, but i guess high prices are just something that people get away with now! Regardless the room we stayed in was beautiful and clean and had updated renovations. The outside looks rustic but the inside is very comfortable and relaxing. Besides the music that is playing next door, sleep was great. The beds are comfy. We enjoyed rocking in the chairs on the patio watching the people. Plenty of parking during the week for guests. Staff was great and helpful.

Nice clean rooms, pool area, friendly staff. Just don't go to the sales pitch. Will be back to…read morefloat the river. Very close.

Amazingly clean. Loved this place! So spacious and beds so comfortable!! Immaculate!!!read more

Our daughter had a fabulous "Brunch" wedding in May 2025. We had 4 months to plan the wedding…read more From the moment we stepped foot in The Hidden Gem of Gruene, we felt like this was it. Macie initially greeted us and showed us around explaining everything and all the details. When we asked if we could have a morning wedding and a brunch, she was so accommodating and ready to make that happen, special, and beautiful! We were also handed a preferred vendor packet of all the amazing people that they know can be counted on and do a great job! So, we went with their recommendations for most all of our vendors. We could not have been more pleased with everyone. They all worked well together and were so eager to make our daughter's day so very special. So thank you to Joey, Katie, Macie, and Abbie for the best day ever!! If you are thinking about a venue, hurry and head on over to The Hidden Gem of Gruene! They are ready to make your dream day come true!!

beaaaaautiful venue, people, decor, all of the above! you can fit a good amount of guest in this…read morespace for any type of event. i was blessed enough to come and see my cousin and his beautiful bride get married! only issue i had was the ceremony being outdoors and the ground was super moist and muddy, making for a very dirty heel that gets stuck in it. not a big fan of the venue closing at 11p on a Friday either. other than that, everything was beautiful and we had a grand time. keep in mind it's an open bar after dinner and you can bring your own bottle, but have to leave it with the bartenders. i have no idea how they will know it's for you specifically, so just make sure you're aware. not sure if the venue also handles the lodging in the units next to it, but you can rent out a spot and stay for the weekend. cabins are super cute, clean and spacious.

We have never been to Schlitterbahn New Braunfels so we got season passes this year to try it out…read more I called the resort number and Laura was most helpful. Now remember, these are rustic cabins not a 5 star luxury hotel. The best part is you're steps away from everything! We started at Schlitterbahn. Our room was finally ready about 3:30. Check in is 4:00, that is the only downfall. Since we arrived at 10:00, six hours is a long time for four children ages 9, 6, 4, and 1. That is my only complaint. Our room had a living room, kitchen, dining plus a separate bedroom with 2 king beds and a bathroom. That night there was a movie with popcorn and s'mores. (The movie didn't work but that's okay bc we were all tired.) The pool that was open nearby was being enjoyed by several families. Next time we might stay at a hotel and see how that works. Or one of the cabins looked cute.

What a cool experience. We stayed in a Riverbend cabin. Two…read morequeen beds and a pull out couch was perfect for two adults and a teen. Full kitchen, nice sized bathroom. Everything was clean. There was a LOT of confusion about when we could enter the park after hours. Apparently gates were locked that were not supposed to be. It did get resolved but took a couple hours. Otherwise, we had a great time!

We stayed here for a Fri-Sun recharge, and it was fantastic! The acreage is pristine, and it goes…read moreall the way to the river, where we sat and listed to the babbling river roll over the rocks. For this trip, we didn't want to go out a lot, so we took our own food. There are multiple grills (gas and wood) on property, and a mini fridge in the room, as well as cold drawers in the cabana! It was a little cool still, so we opted out of swimming, but the pool is very nice and shaded from the harsh summer sun that's just around the corner. If you want to stay connected, there is WiFi throughout and TV's in your room and under the cabana outside. If you go with a group, there is more than enough room inside and out, including seating in the cabana! All of this, and they are pet friendly! Bentley had just as a relaxing weekend as we did, although we suspect he never works that hard at home either. ;-) Totally worth it!

After checking out hundreds of venues for our 50th wedding anniversary celebration, we selected the…read moreGruene River Guest House for many reasons!! It had 4 main bedrooms to accommodate us and and our three kids and their spouses. Then it provided a giant bedroom that our 10 grandchildren could enjoy and be comfortable! The main house had a large family area and a perfect kitchen! The covered outdoor kitchen was where we spent a lot of our time! The covered pool allowed use all day long!! The kids enjoyed the tubing in the river a lot!! There is a big yard where ballgames, laser tag, flying drones, and water ballon battles occurred daily!! Also the big parking area allowed all 67 of our Saturday guests a place to park safely and conveniently!! Gruene offers lots to do and we had a fun filled, busy week! The owners, Lynnae and Jeff became fast friends and they accommodated our every need! They have the place outfitted perfectly from the kitchen to the bedrooms to the outdoor furniture! This place was perfect for our family celebration!

Great family resort, pool, and on the River. Plenty of things around to do. Very clean and…read morefriendly. We will be back for a stay again for sure.

From the owner: Pet friendly Vacation home on the Guadalupe River in New Braunfels TX with 175' of private river…read morefrontage. A space unlike anything else on River Rd.

Just stayed at The Other Place 9/15-9/17. Large family birthday celebration. Everything was…read morefabulous, even had a little rain to cool off the heat! We had the Zubik House and it is amazing and peaceful. We had plenty of room -- the deck, the river area, playground and lots of seating inside and out. You would never know you are in the middle of downtown New Braunfels! Thanks Sarah and Barry Shea for preserving this gem of a resort!

Our family has been coming here for many years. Wonderful place for a family reunion. Picnic area…read moreand playground in the middle makes for a great place for all the kids to play. Lots of trees keep the area shaded well. Staff is always friendly and helpful. Kiddie "pool" area is awesome too! Definitely recommend this place.

Obviously if you're really expecting a 5 star resort, pony up the Bucks, and go to San Antonio…read moreHilton. That said, the cottages were cute, if dated. More importantly, they were clean. The pool was algae free, yet not over-chlorinated. No bugs. Nice to see deer wander so close and content. The gameroom had several CLASSIC games. Video Games, Air Hockey, Skill Cranes, Billiards, and Table Tennis for starters. [DID that other review say Queen sized beds, too small? Really?] The staff did a fine balancing act between checking in - out with friendly precision, and off-hand concierge service. Yeah, there's a 1970's vibe... But remember respectful service? They never lost it. It is off the beaten path, but worth seeking. CLOSE to The SCHLITTERBAHN, considering how much you'll be walking INSIDE, heh heh) Actually it is closer to the main gate of The Schltterbahn, than the BACK CORNER OF THE SHITTERBAHN IS! Oh and Saturday Overnite during my stay, all of New Braunfels got pummeled with 5" of rain, my cabin was warm and dry. Not sure I would even let curiosity about OTHER hotels in New Braunfels sway my intention of keeping this as my DEFAULT Lodging when in region.

Large roaches all over our cabin including in 3 different beds. No one seemed to care when I…read morereported it. Sent 2 emails and no one responded.

Came here with my girlfriends for my birthday. Some of us have been and others like myself have…read morenever been. The pros: to start the experience off we showed up around 1045am (15 min before opening) and there was plenty of free parking, which was amazing! All of us were able to get a free spot and honestly that's a bonus for a place like this. Most places have you paying for parking. Security was quick and easy and the fact you can also bring your own coolers and food and drinks is also amazing as most places do not allow that and force you to purchase their overpriced items. So this was great. I love eating healthy so I was able to feel good about my food that day. The park (we went to both east and west side but spent most of the day on the west) was well maintained and fairly clean from what I saw. The beautiful oak trees and plenty of picnic tables that you could set up your stuff on was also nice. We sat near the river and it was the perfect place to set home base and enjoy our food. Loved how it was also set next to the pool. Whatever playlist or dj they had that day was awesome. 90s R&B was on the loud speakers so that was right up my alley. :) My friend lost her phone in the wave pool/lazy river and someone turned it into the lifeguard and we were able to retrieve it from them. We appreciated the honesty of whoever found it and also to the lifeguards for holding it for us. Cons: the unfortunate part of the trip was the lines. My goodness. Average wait time was up to an hour each ride. We were there from open to close which was 8 hours and we went on 4-5 rides. So needless to say this was a bit of a bummer. For $60 we would have wanted to get more action for our money. This is why I gave the park 3 stars. The workers did seem a little young and also one of them was fairly rude. A friend of mine were trying to get a tube and the worker stopped me and said I'll get it. And then threw the tube at me. ------- To be honest I know there were a lot of reviews from people who have been here from years and years past who are disappointed in the way this park has headed. While it's sad to hear I only know what I know and I'm used to long lines at other theme parks so it seemed pretty on par. However, if this place used to have shorter lines whatever is needed to get back to that would be appreciated and honestly would bring more business to this park as I'm sure people will continue to avoid this place if they have to wait in line 1-3 hours per ride. So I hope management changes things. I could tell some of my friends weren't too happy with waiting in line so long. Over $100 per person for a fast pass is absolutely ridiculous and robbery if you have more than one person in your group. There has to be another way. Thankfully I was just so happy to have a girls day with friends that I kinda overlooked the long line times but I'm sure had I not been in such a happy mood-it would have been a big buzz kill. Overall, I had an amazing time outside the long wait and all my friends said they had a blast so that's a win! Unforgettable girls birthday trip:)

This is a wonderful waterpark! I went a couple times as a kid and revisited last summer and this…read moresummer. They run through the summer season for a few months daily, then switch to weekends only in the late summer. I would advise getting there as they open to get the best parking - we arrived around noon a couple weeks ago and had to park at a lot that was a little less than a mile away. Not so bad for just the two of us, but a lot harder for those with coolers and bigger groups. The parks are amazing - so many fun tube rides, body slides, and some faster tube blasters that are so much fun! I especially like the double rider tubes in Schlitterbahn east, like the Black Knight. I highly recommend the Fast Pass - it is a steep price but well worth it for accessing more of the rides. We felt like the regular fast pass was more than enough as we didn't have time to access all the rides once throughout our day. We also only visit once per season, though. It's been pretty crowded on both of our recent visits - Saturdays in July and August. I would guess it's less busy during the weekdays. We got to ride the Falls (worlds longest tube ride) on our visit in mid-August but they shut it down for the rest of the season the day after we went. All in all definitely worth visiting at any age and very family-friendly. You can rent a locker for your belongings and some folks keep their coolers on the tables by the larger pool areas. You can bring in food/drink or purchase in the park and they have Dippin Dots!