Hacienda del Rio

Hacienda del Rio — New Braunfels, United States

Hacienda del Rio is a renovated, motel-style riverfront hotel with generous outdoor amenities in New Braunfels, United States.

Address: 1273 River Terrace, New Braunfels. Property ID: 1394498.

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Total price: $954 USD

2026-11-10 to 2026-11-13 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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November 2026

December 2026

#2 of 2 hotels in Gruene & Guadalupe River by Axel's take. Gruene & Guadalupe River is #1 of 3 places to stay in New Braunfels. The best hotels in Gruene & Guadalupe River, ranked · Where to stay in New Braunfels

Axel's take: 8.7/10

Come for the river and outdoor fun, not a polished resort experience. A renovated, motel-style riverfront hotel with generous outdoor amenities, scored for what it is.

Hacienda del Rio is a renovated, motel-style riverfront hotel that offers considerably more outdoor fun than a basic two-star stay. Reopened after a major makeover in 2025, it pairs colorful rooms with Guadalupe River access, a pool, sports courts and a poolside restaurant. Tripadvisor, Booking.com and Expedia guests broadly praise the welcoming staff, comfortable beds and clean rooms. It's a strong pick for families and couples who would rather spend their time outside than in a hotel room.

The distinction is expectations: this remains an older roadside property, not a secluded upscale resort. Some guests mention traffic noise, and room layouts and finishes aren't universally loved. Gruene Hall is a short drive rather than right outside. We'd skip it for luxury or guaranteed quiet; choose it for easy river days and plenty to do on site.

• Best for: Families planning river days; Couples wanting an active getaway; Gruene concertgoers with a car

• Watch out for: Traffic noise can reach rooms; Older motel-style layout; Breakfast and watersport rentals cost extra

• Location: Direct Guadalupe River access; roughly five minutes by car to Gruene Hall.

• Rooms: Colorful updated interiors and well-liked beds, but expect motel-style rooms rather than luxury finishes.

• Cleanliness: Strong overall cleanliness feedback across booking sites outweighs occasional negative reports.

• Service: Friendly, helpful staff are a consistent strength; after-hours check-in is remote.

• Amenities: Year-round outdoor pool, sauna, sports courts, Del Sol restaurant and on-site watersport rentals.

• Fees and surprises: First car parks free; additional cars and dogs incur fees, and outside food and drinks are prohibited at the pool.

Axel's opinion of Hacienda del Rio, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Expedia · Hotels.com · visitnbtx.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.

About Hacienda del Rio

• Property type: Hotel
• 2-star hotel
• 1273 River Terrace, New Braunfels
• Amenities: Outdoor pool, Bar, Sauna, Parking (free), Pet-friendly, Wi-Fi (free), Meeting rooms
• Check-in from: 15:00
• Check-out by: 11:00
• City page: Hotels in New Braunfels

Room types

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Standard room

• Room features: Fridge; Microwave
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Standard Triple room

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Standard Family room

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2 Bedrooms Standard Family room

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Standard Quadruple Family room

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Standard Quadruple Family room with river view

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Standard Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Standard Double room with river view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Standard Quadruple Family room

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Superior room

• Room features: Fridge; Microwave
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Superior room with river view

• Room features: Fridge; Microwave
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Superior Single room with river view

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Superior Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Superior Double room with river view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge; Microwave
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Deluxe room

• Room features: Fridge; Microwave
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Deluxe Triple room

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Deluxe Quadruple room

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Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge; Microwave
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Deluxe Quadruple room

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• Room features: Fridge; Microwave
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Premier room

Premier Triple room

Premier Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed

Premier Double room with river view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed

Premier Quadruple room

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)

Premium room

Premium Triple room

Premium Quadruple room

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)

Premium Sextuple room

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)

Suite

Family Suite with river view

Double Suite (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed

Superior Suite

• Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Microwave
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Superior Suite with river view

• Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Microwave
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2 Bedrooms Superior Suite with river view

• Bedrooms: 2
• Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Microwave
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2 Bedrooms Superior Quadruple Suite with river view

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
• Bedrooms: 2
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Deluxe Suite

• Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Microwave; Patio
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Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed)

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Deluxe Quadruple Suite

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Deluxe Suite (sofa)

• Beds: sofa
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Premier Suite

Studio

Duplex Studio

Family Studio

Double Studio (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed

Double Duplex Studio (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed

Double Family Studio (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed

Deluxe Studio

Deluxe Studio (sofa)

• Beds: sofa

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