Hillside Boutique Hotel
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Hillside Boutique Hotel

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#1 of 1 boutique hotel in Castroville
4.6 of 5 bubbles
Location
4.4 of 5 bubbles
Rooms
4.3 of 5 bubbles
Value
4.4 of 5 bubbles
Cleanliness
4.6 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.5 of 5 bubbles
Sleep Quality
Featuring big city amenities in the country, Hillside Boutique Hotel is located just minutes from downtown San Antonio. Our quiet boutique hotel offers breathtaking views overlooking the Medina River Valley & historic Castroville; our property includes 38 well-appointed spacious guest rooms, spa services including customized skin & body treatments, several meeting spaces and a venue space for special events.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Hiking
Patio
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Highchairs available
Parking
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Pool with view
Outdoor pool
Fence around pool
Complimentary tea
Outdoor dining area
Snack bar
Wine / champagne
Walking tours
Board games / puzzles
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Spa
Body wrap
Facial treatments
Full body massage
Massage
Massage chair
Waxing services
24-hour security
BBQ facilities
Gift shop
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor fireplace
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
First aid kit
24-hour front desk
Room features
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Private balcony
Room service
Coffee / tea maker
Microwave
Cable / satellite TV
Hair dryer
Safe
Seating area
Telephone
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Iron
Private bathrooms
Tile / marble floor
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Refrigerator
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
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4.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Quiet
Business
Languages Spoken
English

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Vicki L wrote a review Oct 2023
Huntington Beach, California
Hotel's Favourite
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We are traveling on a road trip with our Golden pup. Hillside was a good choice to stay with our pup. The room is very nice, the bathroom area is separate from sleeping area, and our room had a nice balcony. There is a large grass area near the pool where I was able to walk our pup. She got the zoomies while we walked about in the lower grass area. The pool looked great and the grass area looked like a beautiful area for a wedding. The staff was friendly. Very comfortable bed, we had a great night sleep before heading back on the road. When checking out they had fresh coffee and tea available in the lobby. I am not able to review the restaurant or the spa, as we didn't utilize them. I would recommend a stay at Hillside and if we were able to stay longer we would have. 😀
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Date of stay: October 2023
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
4.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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TrustyTussy wrote a review Mar 2023
Kemah, Texas
5.0 of 5 bubbles
The two of us had been camping in the hill country, but the weather wasn't great, so we decided to head home. We went through Castroville on purpose because of Haby's Bakery and figured we'd find a hotel for the night. Well, there are no chain hotels in Castroville--only Hillside Inn.

We took a chance, and were impressed with such great accommodations in that small town! Perched on a hill overlooking the Medina River Valley, the boutique hotel features three buildings of rooms as well as a bistro, a spa and a party venue with an inviting pool. Nicely decorated, I could see why someone would choose to hold their event there. The manager obviously had customer service as a priority as she and the desk clerk worked through their reservation system glitch to get us a room. We felt welcomed and valued.

What we noticed about the room were the upscale furnishings and the large balcony with two lounge chairs where we watched the sunset. A large bathroom with separate toilet had boutique shower supplies and soft, ample towels which added to the special feeling. The bed was comfy as well as attractive.

We realized we made the right choice to dine at the bistro when the plentiful portions of perfectly cooked chicken fried steak came out, along with a huge kale and golden raisin salad we ordered. The weather was perfect for patio dining and the servers were appropriately attentive. What had been a somewhat disappointing camping trip turned into a memorable stay at the Hillside Inn, now one of our favorite accommodations on the edge of the hill country.
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Date of stay: March 2023
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: This is a small hotel so reservations are recommended.
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Valerie wrote a review Oct 2021
Victoria, Texas
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Hillside has many things going for it—a beautiful location with really nice outdoor spaces to enjoy, a lovely pool area when the season calls for it, friendly and helpful staff, and comfortable, appropriate furnishings. In my opinion the best thing at Hillside is the Bistro. It is a beautiful facility with competent staff and delicious food and beverages. The efforts to update the decor of the entire place are to be commended; however, it appears that a major flaw has been overlooked. Namely, MOLD/MILDEW. Many small imperfections can be easily compensated by having a sparkling clean bathroom, A/C vents, etc. Humidity and/or leaks must be located and repaired ASAP. To not do so would be very irresponsible for the health of employees and guests and will ultimately hurt the business significantly. Perhaps like so many other businesses right now, Hillside is operating on less than a full staff. That is understandable, but the #1 priority of the existing staff should be eliminating the mold problems. Overall, my friends and I enjoyed our stay and wish to especially thank the front desk clerk who went beyond her normal duties to prepare a comfortable space for us.
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Date of stay: October 2021Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Laszlo wrote a review Aug 2022
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3.0 of 5 bubbles
The barrel room is closed due to staffing. Bistro had several large cobwebs in dining area, the grand chandelier was covered in cobwebs. Our table was very sticky (all napkins stuck to table). Our room needed updating and a heavy cleaning. Moldy air vents, windows fogged from leak, curtains stained, dirt in corners and under things. The bathroom faucet needed cleaning. Room overall needed a serious deep cleaning. The building exterior needed attention, such as pressure washing, repair rotten wood, and clean parking areas. Palm trees need trimming! Our room had a great view if the plam was not there and overtaking the view. Door to balcony was very dusty around edges. We traveled with friends and their room was the same way with the exception of their bathroom sink was cracked. The pool had green algae on the sides and a slim film over the water. For a boutique hotel with premium pricing, this was very disappointing. I feel like we would have had a cleaner room at a big box brand hotel.
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Date of stay: August 2022
3.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
2.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
3.0 of 5 bubblesService
Room Tip: Pictures on web site are very old
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Lance O wrote a review July 2021
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Terrible hotel, don’t waste your time!
The sound from the highway kept us up all night. We phoned reception and were offered a white noise machine (they clearly know this is an issue), 50% off that night and to be moved to a quieter room in the morning. The overnight manager had left in the morning and the unhelpful day manager said the offer was no longer valid. We cut our 2 night stay short and would highly recommend you never stay here. This is a motel, not a 4* hotel. Truly terrible!
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Date of stay: July 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Don’t go!
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Jana W wrote a review July 2024
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Our stay at the Hillside Boutique Hotel could not have been better. The hotel staff went above and beyond accommodating our needs (as we needed a handicap room)! The room was beautiful and offered a great view (especially seeing the Fourth of July fireworks).
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Date of stay: July 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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LJRoadWarrior wrote a review July 2021
Austin, Texas
4.0 of 5 bubbles
We have stayed here a couple of different times now.
First, the view from the deck is just awesome and should be enjoyed with a cold beverage around sundown.
Second, the customer service from Aurelio and his staff is some of the best we have experienced. They will go out of their way to make satisfy you if they can (and you ask - hotel staff can' read your minds or control other customers).
Third, The food has improved from the first time we stayed and there seems to be an ongoing effort to make the hotel a destination rather than just a place to sleep.
Last, If they made a little effort to update the rooms or provide more quality on-site entertainment like the beer tasting we saw recently, the value for our stay would be more in line with some of the higher end hotels in the SA area.

We are looking forward to the continued improvements and plan to return soon.
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Date of stay: July 2021
3.0 of 5 bubblesValue
3.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
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Scott S wrote a review Apr 2022
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Rooms are nice and our had a great view of the Medina Valley. Staff is polite and the restaurant serves good food and has a very good wait staff. I am only giving 3 stars because the bottom sheet on both sides of the bed, mine and my wife's did not fit the deep mattress and the sheet would not stay on the bed by the headboard. Also, the sheet had some dried stained blood or something dark on it in the corner. Also, the room had no kleenex. I think when one pays $250 a night for a room, it ought to have clean sheets that fit. Notwithstanding this, there's not much choice in Castroville, TX.
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Date of stay: April 2022
2.0 of 5 bubblesValue
3.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
Room Tip: Stay on the north side of the hotel
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Response from Shelby Stolte, Marketing at Hillside Boutique Hotel
Responded 8 Apr 2022
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. I'm sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. Please know that we are taking appropriate measures to address the problem and prevent future occurrences.
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Phil C wrote a review Nov 2021
Kerrville, Texas
5.0 of 5 bubbles
This was our third visit to HIllside. This time, we attended the South American Wines "Sip and Swirl" and stayed overnight.
Our room (426) was very nice and had a great view. We took advantage of their Fall room rates and included two $50 dinner and two $16 breakfast credits. We decided to dine before drinking and had a 5pm dinner. James was our server and did a grand job of pacing the meal. The Pork Belly Bite appetizer was wondrous (again!) and Deb had her usual Taco Flight but I had the Brisket Pot Roast which was pretty much out of this world! We met Butch, the new chef and look forward to some interesting menu changes.
The Sip and Swirl was outside and the weather was perfect. Kudos to Screech, who did a great job of looking after us for the tasting.
Breakfast was a delight....Becca was our server and is a gem. She is very personable and did a great job keeping our coffee cups full.
All the staff, from the front desk to the servers, did an excellent job and we really enjoyed our stay at Hillside.
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Date of stay: November 2021
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
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Response from Shelby Stolte, Owner at Hillside Boutique Hotel
Responded 8 Apr 2022
Thank you for the feedback and 5-star review!
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Katy J wrote a review July 2021
5.0 of 5 bubbles
This is a cute little boutique hotel. I was nervous at first, as the hotel is right off the highway. But the hotel does offer nice views and a cute pool. The pool isn't big, but it's a nice spot to recharge. They had pool service on Friday but not Saturday, or at least nobody was serving out there, which was disappointing.

The rooms were clean and a maid came in the late afternoon to make the bed and give new towels, which other reviews said they didn't do.

One thing about this place is the food. It's incredibly good and fun to sit outside!

It's also pretty close to San Antonio, so you can go into the city for a night.

The spa services were affordable and fun!

Overall, awesome stay and we'll definitely keep on the list
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Date of stay: July 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Shelby Stolte, Owner at Hillside Boutique Hotel
Responded 8 Apr 2022
Thank you for the feedback and 5-star review!
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Moodring asked a question Oct 2019
Austin, Texas7 contributions9 helpful votes
Is the pool open year round?
Answer from Hillside
Yes, it is!
Answer from Hillside
1 contribution
Yes we are kid and family friendly. We have toys for the little ones in our gift shop as well.
oentxlog asked a question July 2017
Dallas2 contributions
Do they have the menu of spa services online somewhere?
Answer from TXAngler15
San Antonio, Texas68 contributions9 helpful votes
Hello, I'm not sure. I only stay there for overnight visits. I'm not there long enough to utilize the spa services
Answer from judygandy
Tyler, Texas37 contributions2 helpful votes
I'm just a customer reviewer. Probably need to just call the office and ask to be safe.
Sharaf D asked a question Nov 2015
Houston, Texas11 contributions4 helpful votes
Microwave in room?
Answer from terri316g
Universal City, Texas36 contributions3 helpful votes
Yes there was a little fridge and microwave
s c wrote a tip Oct 2024
1 contribution
2.0 of 5 bubbles
"Just stay somewhere else. I would not go into the pool, water was murky, couldn’t see the bottom, and there was a sheen on the top. Eww!"
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Des T wrote a tip Sept 2024
1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
"Avoid this place go somewhere else. Not worth the money. NOT a wedding venu, just plays at one."
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Heather D wrote a tip Aug 2024
1 contribution
4.0 of 5 bubbles
"Make time to sit outside and enjoy a glass of winr"
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Jill L wrote a tip Aug 2024
1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
"Dealt with in a very unprofessional manner. They changed their policy AFTER I booked the room. What a great scam to keep people's money."
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Melinda F wrote a tip July 2023
11 contributions2 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"All rooms have an amazing view."
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PRICE RANGE
AU$190 - AU$287 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
hotel alsace and spa resort, hotel alsace castroville
LOCATION
United StatesTexasCastroville
NUMBER OF ROOMS
38
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hillside Boutique Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Hillside Boutique Hotel?
Nearby attractions include St. Louis Catholic Church (1.8 km), Castroville Regional Park (1.2 km), and Landmark Inn State Historic Site (2.3 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Hillside Boutique Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and a spa.
Which room amenities are available at Hillside Boutique Hotel?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a refrigerator, and a seating area.
What food & drink options are available at Hillside Boutique Hotel?
Guests can enjoy barbeque facilities, complimentary tea, and free instant coffee during their stay.
Is parking available at Hillside Boutique Hotel?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Hillside Boutique Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Haby's Alsatian Bakery, Castroville Cafe, and Cora's 471 Grill.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Hillside Boutique Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Are pets allowed at Hillside Boutique Hotel?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Does Hillside Boutique Hotel offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers meeting rooms, a banquet room, and conference facilities.
Are there any historical sites close to Hillside Boutique Hotel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Landmark Inn State Historic Site (2.3 km).
Is Hillside Boutique Hotel accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access, reduced mobility rooms, and facilities for disabled guests. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.
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