The Guadalupe River runs past the back patios here, and Gruene Hall — Texas' oldest still-running dance hall — is a four-minute walk from the front door. Gruene River Hotel & Retreat sits inside the Historic District, a family-run bed and breakfast with thirty-four rooms, each one built around a river view. Guests must be 21 or older. For anyone who wants breakfast made to order, wine poured at five-thirty, and a porch to watch the river do nothing in particular.
Thirty-four rooms make up the hotel, which keeps breakfast to one buffet line instead of a queue, and the hot tub — the kind of size the hotel just calls Texas-sized — from ever feeling crowded. Many rooms carry a river view, a private balcony, and a fireplace lit through the cooler months; there's a Keurig on the counter and cable television if you want it, though the grounds are built for quiet rather than noise. Evenings run on their own clock: wine, beer and snacks set out from half past five to seven, then firepits outside once that runs its course. Past the patios, the Guadalupe keeps moving.
Gruene River Hotel & Retreat sets a minimum age of 21 in its own house rules, read on 24 August 2026. A house whose rule drops below eighteen, or stops naming an age, is taken off HUSH — how every house is checked.
Rooms & prices
Fishing (off-site)
3 nights · 2026-09-24 → 2026-09-27 · 2 adults
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The entire staff was amazing and accommodating. We will recommend to our friends and definitely stay there again in the future!
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...
Excelent
My reviews are always based upon how well the property pays attention to detail. After spending three nights in residence, we throughly enjoyed our stay from the decor, amenities, the cleanliness and upkeep of the...
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Luxurious Accommodation
Gruene River Hotel & Retreat offers an exclusive adult retreat in New Braunfels. The 4-star property provides free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, private bathrooms, and some rooms even feature balconies with river views.
Relaxation and Recreation
Indulge in the hotel's hot tub or try your hand at billiards. For outdoor enthusiasts, fishing is a popular activity in the area.
Convenient Location
Located near Canyon Lake and just a short drive from Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort and San Marcos Premium Outlets, Gruene River Hotel & Retreat is the perfect base for exploring the area. San Antonio International Airport is also within easy reach.
Experience luxury and relaxation at Gruene River Hotel & Retreat. Book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.
This property is adult exclusive and cannot accommodate guests under the age of 21.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 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.
A deposit may be required at the property.
The house lists these as things to do from here. Where a line is marked off-site it is not on the property — a dive site, a trail, a stable. That mark is ours, not theirs.
It sits among the riverside patios and stays lit past the evening wine hour. Pair it with the game room next door, board games and a billiards table are both there, and you've filled an evening without leaving the grounds.
Six minutes on foot, the winery ferments and bottles more than thirty wines under its own roof, with a four-option tasting and both indoor and outdoor seating. The food truck parked outside, Gruene Barbecue Company, covers whatever the tasting doesn't.
Texas' oldest continually operating dance hall opened in 1878; George Strait, Willie Nelson and Garth Brooks all played it before their names carried much weight. Most nights are free to walk into — back to a lit firepit whenever you're done.
The river runs behind the hotel and is set up for tubing, kayaking and rafting straight off the patios in the warmer months. Come cooler weather, the same stretch is better watched from a balcony chair, fireplace lit behind you.
Answered from what the house itself publishes.
Yes. Gruene River Hotel & Retreat, a hotel in New Braunfels, United States, sets a minimum age of 21 in its own house rules, so every guest on site is 21 or older. We last read the rule on 24 August 2026.
No. The minimum age at Gruene River Hotel & Retreat is 21, and it is the house's own rule rather than a preference — anyone younger cannot book or stay. This page quotes where the rule is written.
Gruene River Hotel & Retreat is a hotel in New Braunfels, United States.
Check-in at Gruene River Hotel & Retreat is from 04 PM and check-out is by 11 AM, as the house lists them.
No — Gruene River Hotel & Retreat lists itself as not accepting pets. Ask the house before you book if it matters to your trip.
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