Eastside Travel Guide

New Braunfels

An aerial view of a river with clear water, surrounded by trees and a bridge.
People on water tubes in a water park.
A water park with a wooden bridge labeled 'The Falls' and people on inflatable tubes.
A water park entrance with a dragon logo, a brick archway, and green water slides.
People in a pool with inflatable tubes.

Stay near popular Eastside attractions

A castle with towers, a winding water channel, and lush greenery.
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Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark

8.8/10 (934 reviews)
Although it is home to one of the longest water rides in the world and attracts visitors from all over the world, this amusement park in Texas maintains its homey family-owned spirit.
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Things to do

Cable Park All Day Pass

Cable Wakeboard Park All Day Pass in New Braunfels

฿3,005
per adult
Cable Wakeboard Park All Day Pass in New Braunfels
Picture 1 for Activity San Antonio: Twisted Trails Zip Rails, Ropes & Climbing Wall

San Antonio: Twisted Trails Zip Rails, Ropes & Climbing Wall

฿1,396
per adult
San Antonio: Twisted Trails Zip Rails, Ropes & Climbing Wall
Axe Throwing Experience in San Antonio TX

Axe Throwing Experience in San Antonio TX

฿835
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Axe Throwing Experience in San Antonio TX
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Top hotels in Eastside

The Resort at Schlitterbahn

The Resort at Schlitterbahn

3.5 out of 5
305 West Austin St. New Braunfels TX
Fully refundable
The price is ฿2,578 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿2,578
฿2,971 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in New Braunfels. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,247 reviews)
"Loft was wonderful for our mother daughter college tour trip as our homebase. Plenty of room, beautiful, and scenic relaxing views of trees and river. There was coffee and plenty of delicious restaurants minutes away. Great hill country stay. Thanks!"

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026

The Resort at Schlitterbahn
Petit Cowboy

Petit Cowboy

2 out of 5
1020 N Houston Ave New Braunfels TX
The price is ฿3,911 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿3,911
฿4,625 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in New Braunfels. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a picnic area. Popular attractions Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark ...
Petit Cowboy
LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos

2 out of 5
1550 River Rd San Marcos TX
The price is ฿2,387 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
฿2,387
฿2,745 total
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Marcos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions San Marcos Premium Outlets and Bobcat Ballpark are ...
LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall

3 out of 5
111 Centerpoint Ct San Marcos TX
The price is ฿3,059 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿3,059
฿3,518 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Marcos. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall
JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa

JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa

4.5 out of 5
23808 Resort Pkwy San Antonio TX
The price is ฿11,883 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿11,883
฿16,339 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy 4 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 6 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Very nice place!"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026

JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
Motel 6 San Marcos, TX

Motel 6 San Marcos, TX

2 out of 5
1321 North I-35 San Marcos TX
The price is ฿1,848 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
฿1,848
฿2,126 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in San Marcos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Motel 6 San Marcos, TX
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Where to stay in Eastside

Find the best Eastside areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A building with a sign that reads "General Store" and another sign that says "Cotton Eyed Joe's".

Gruene

River views, gardens and shopping are some highlights of Gruene. Make a stop by Gruene Hall or Guadalupe River while you're exploring.

An aerial view of a river with clear water, surrounded by trees and a bridge.

River Road

If you're spending some time in River Road, Guadalupe River is a top sight worth visiting.

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Downtown

While visiting Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Texas Tubes and Comal River.

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Landa Park Highlands

While visiting Landa Park Highlands, you might make a stop by sights like Comal River and Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark.

Clear Springs

While visiting Clear Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Dunlap and Guadalupe River.

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