Gruene River Hotel & Retreat — New Braunfels, United States
Gruene River Hotel & Retreat is a family-run, adults-only riverside bed-and-breakfast in historic Gruene in New Braunfels, United States.
Address: 1235 Gruene Rd, New Braunfels. Property ID: 1389725.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/new-braunfels/gruene-river-hotel-retreat-1389725
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Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.
| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights | $599 | $692 on Expedia | $93 less (13%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms |
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Total price: $780 USD
2026-11-15 to 2026-11-18 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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November 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-11-08 | $314 for 1 night |
| 2026-11-11 | $316 for 1 night |
| 2026-11-15 | $248 for 1 night · 2 nights $489 · up to 5 nights priced |
| 2026-11-16 | $241 for 1 night · 2 nights $532 · up to 4 nights priced |
| 2026-11-17 | $291 for 1 night · 2 nights $596 · up to 3 nights priced |
| 2026-11-18 | $305 for 1 night · 2 nights $622 |
| 2026-11-19 | $317 for 1 night |
| 2026-11-22 | $321 for 1 night · 2 nights $621 · up to 3 nights priced |
| 2026-11-23 | $300 for 1 night · 2 nights $588 |
| 2026-11-24 | $288 for 1 night |
| 2026-11-29 | $260 for 1 night · 2 nights $552 · up to 4 nights priced |
| 2026-11-30 | $292 for 1 night · 2 nights $582 · up to 3 nights priced |
December 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-12-01 | $290 for 1 night · 2 nights $580 |
| 2026-12-02 | $290 for 1 night |
#1 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: 9.4/10
An exceptional adults-only inn for homemade breakfasts, warm service and walkable Gruene weekends. a family-run, adults-only riverside bed-and-breakfast in historic Gruene, scored for what it is.
Gruene River Hotel & Retreat is a family-run riverside bed-and-breakfast for guests 21 and older, and it's an exceptional pick for a couples' weekend in Gruene. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests consistently praise spotless rooms, comfortable beds and genuinely welcoming staff. The chef-prepared breakfast is a particular strength, while included evening wine, beer and snacks add to the generous, sociable feel. Gruene Hall, restaurants and shops are an easy walk away.
Choose your room carefully: the individual themes, layouts and outlooks vary, and not every room has a river-facing balcony. There's a large hot tub rather than a swimming pool, and a recent Tripadvisor guest flags steep stairs down to the river. We'd skip it for a family trip with children or if easy, step-free river access is essential.
Best for: couples' weekends; Gruene Hall concertgoers; travelers who enjoy sociable inns
Watch out for: All guests must be 21 or older; Steep stairs to the river; Hot tub, not a swimming pool
Location: On the Guadalupe River, within easy walking distance of Gruene Hall, shops and restaurants.
Rooms: Individually themed rooms with varied layouts; book a specific room for a river-facing balcony.
Cleanliness: Recent guests across Expedia, Tripadvisor and Booking.com repeatedly praise exceptionally clean rooms.
Service: Warm, personal hospitality is one of the most consistent strengths across guest reviews.
Amenities: Chef-prepared breakfast, evening wine and beer reception, hot tub, game room and riverside patios.
Fees and surprises: Parking and Wi-Fi are free; confirm late-arrival arrangements because published check-in windows differ.
Axel's opinion of Gruene River Hotel & Retreat, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.
About Gruene River Hotel & Retreat
- Property type: Hotel
- 3-star hotel
- 1235 Gruene Rd, New Braunfels
- Amenities: No pool, Hot tub, Game room, Breakfast (free), Parking (free), Accessible parking, Accessible elevator, Wi-Fi (free), Meeting rooms
- Check-in from: 16:00
- Check-out by: 11:00
- City page: Hotels in New Braunfels
Room types
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Bed in Dorm (female dorm) (shared bathroom)
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
Bed in Dorm (female dorm) (shared bathroom) (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
Standard room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
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Standard room with pool view
- Room features: Fridge
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard room with pool view — room photo 1
- Standard room with pool view — room photo 2
- Standard room with pool view — room photo 3
Standard room with river view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard room with river view — room photo 1
- Standard room with river view — room photo 2
- Standard room with river view — room photo 3
Standard room with balcony
- Room features: Fridge; Balcony
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard room with balcony — room photo 1
- Standard room with balcony — room photo 2
- Standard room with balcony — room photo 3
Standard Single room with river view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Single room with river view — room photo 1
- Standard Single room with river view — room photo 2
- Standard Single room with river view — room photo 3
Standard Single room (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Single room (single bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Single room (single bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Single room (single bed) — room photo 3
Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Double room with pool view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double room with pool view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room with pool view (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room with pool view (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge; Balcony
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 3
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