Name: Hillside Boutique Hotel
Address: 1651 Us Highway 90 West, Castroville, 78009, US

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2026

Erin

The restaurant was great!

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jul 2026

Jacqueline

On the website they post the main entrance, pool, and updates rooms. Most rooms have an exterior motel like door facing the parking lot. Rooms were big and spacious. Could be cleaner in the corners of the room and dirt in the tile floor. Shower is outdated and shower head does not have good pressure. Staff was helpful and polite.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2026

Hollie

We enjoyed our stay at Hillside Boutique. Everyone was nice made you feel so welcome. It was really nice having a ceiling fan in our room.

8/10

Excellent

23 Jul 2026

William

Didn't eat at hotel! Good stay at hotel and was able to visit the catholic graveyard for family.
Thanks for providing the input.

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jul 2026

David

Rooms we're ok, for the price I thought they would have complimentary breakfast, overrated for my needs. I was there for work, not for pleasure.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Austin

Wonderful staff

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Leslie

Great little hidden gem. We always stay there once or twice a year just for fun. To relax. New owners and management and it shows. For a small boutique hotel they have it all going on. Lots of improvements just since last year. For a quick relaxing getaway or a secret romantic rendezvous it’s perfect!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2026

Dustyn

Loved it

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Letti

I’ve stayed here at least in at least 5 separate occasions within the last year. I’ve noticed new updates every time I go. I love staying here, the atmosphere is tranquil, the hill country scenery is beautiful. Spa services are wonderful.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

04 Jul 2026

Aeron

Breakfast not included when you booked.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jul 2026

Cordelia

We were just passing through and our stay was very short. The property is okay. It is right off the highway and a little dated, but the rooms are well stocked and decently maintained for their age. The front desk agent was very welcoming and friendly. The reason for less than 5 star review is that the room smelled a little funky, fitted sheets were a little dingy, the extra blanket in the closet was stained and the television didn't get any channels because the input somehow got changed. We didn't have the vizio remote to change the input, but didn't really care too much. There is a nice restaurant and bar on the property that we didn't have time to try out. I personally wouldn't have stayed for more than one night, but I consider myself very picky.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Erica

Everyone was so kind and helpful! The food on site was delicious and well priced. We all 3 also got massages and facials - both were amazing for all of us! The pool was relaxing and we were able to spend all day reading after the spa. Their happy hour is also unbeatable! We enjoyed our stay and I’m sure we’ll be back!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

SHANNON

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10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

James

We enjoyed our stay! No issues!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2026

Robin

Clean, staff was great and food was wonderful

Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2026

Kathleen

We had a very enjoyable two day stay at Hillside. At check-in I was greeted warmly and it was a breeze. I was given information on the restaurant, bar and check out time at the end of my stay. Clear directions were given to our room. This property has several buildings with eight rooms in each. Our room included a small balcony with chairs and was shaded by large live oak trees. We did not use the pool, but it looked well kept and inviting. There is a small yard space with a covered overlook - the view was beautiful. There is a spa onsite, but you will need to book ahead of time. We had a short stay and other items on our agenda so were not able to book an appointment. We enjoyed a drink in the bar on our first night, the staff was inviting and very attentive without being overbearing. The restaurant looked nice, but we did not have a chance to enjoy. All staff that we encountered were friendly and helpful - really seem to enjoy working at Hillside. We had a two queen room. It had a small table with chairs, dresser and a refrigerator. The bathroom was a good size and the water pressure in the shower was delightful! I would love to return here for a longer stay and enjoy the spa. Castroville is a quaint little Texas town with a rich history of it's French/German beginnings. Take time to check out the town.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2026

Rubisela

The view was beautiful. The breakfast was amazing. Highly recommend to others.

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2026

rafik

This place is very unique unlike most other places. It has alot of charm with beautiful views. The staff at the desk were very friendly and helpful. One of the ladies Julie was so kind. She would make a fresh batch of decaf coffee just for my wife and serve her with an amazing smile. They made us feel very special and among friends.

The food at La Colline is delicious and appropriately priced. I definitely will go back to this location.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2026

Michael

Beautiful room, nice bathroom. Staff was very helpful and friendly.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2026

Rosa

Nice staff and room was clean. Conveniently located.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Danielle

Very comfortable. Clean and quiet. Staff was great.

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

Robin

Clean room, staff was courteous and helpful, food was good

Self

6/10

Pleasant

21 May 2026

Miguel

The air conditioning never worked

Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2026

Hope

Incredible views, food, bar, cocktails, vibes staff. Every single thing about my stay was absolutely flawless.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

14 May 2026

Matthew

Room was not clean. Found hair on the bedsheets and floor and the sheets were stained. The body wash container in the shower was empty. Staff was friendly and the restaurant was good with a terrific menu and food bar. The views from the rooms are solid. Not the best place to stay, but a solid choice for an overnight in Castroville. The price was okay, but the $100 pet fee was an unpleasant surprise.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2026

Ryan

Absolutely amazing hotel, bar, and facility. As someone who travels for business and stays in so many hotels, this was a wonderful experience.

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2026

Nestor

This hotel is not luxury but rooms are really clean and comfy, I had a good experience and the restaurant was next level.
Overall the hotel was very good

Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Kirby

We didn't try the bar and restaurant, but we were impressed with the room and property.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 May 2026

Edward

Everything was nice, except the pool was not open while we were there, it was pretty green. The bar and restaurant were nice, just closed a little early for us. I think 9 o’clock. So be prepared to drive a block or two to a bar, which isn’t a big deal, but worth noting if you plan on not leaving the property in the evening.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2026

Samuel

Great hotel. Definitely will be coming back.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2026

Robbi

Yes everything was great!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

08 Apr 2026

Sarah

First impressions beautiful, yet they were in the process of updating and so a little painting and caulking in the bathroom, would’ve made a difference. The bed was nice but I didn’t realize I am allergic to down bedding so next time I will request synthetic bedding. The front desk staff were excellent! Friendly and welcoming and helpful at all times. The restaurant was nice. My food was good I had Pesto Linguine with added chicken. but my husband was not happy with his meal. From the recommendation of our waiter, my husband had the chicken fried steak. His meal had little to no gravy on the steak and potato mash was plain. Which gravy is a staple of that type of meal, so when asking for more gravy to put on them both he was done eating the whole thing without it before it came out and he was still charged extra for it. His vegetables melody on the side were mushy and without variety. Again he asked recommendations for the desert and with exaggeration the waiter told him about the size of a slice of cake that two could eat. Well worth the $12. Price. When seeing that it was your basic average size. All in all, it was are anniversary staycation and we didn’t want to make a fuss, over the $140 meal. In comprehension of other Spa hotels we have stayed, The Hotels or Restaurants put more effort on our anniversary and always made us complimentary desserts or drinks as a show of celebration of our marriage, paving a path for future patronage.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2026

Kim

Gorgeous spot to relax on the way to San Antonio!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2026

Jessica

Great place to stay, everyone was very friendly. Parking was easy as everyone gets a parking permit. The room was very clean and cleaning was done each day we stayed (5 nights). Only thing that could be better is the pool could be a little cleaner. But also understanding as it was just coming out of Texas winter so the pool probably wasn't used as much consideringit'soutside. There was lots of wasp floating around, leaves, and the bottom looked a little dirty from stuff sinking to the bottom. It didn't stop prople from going in though.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2026

Samuel

Very nice boutique hotel

8/10

Excellent

23 Mar 2026

Anahi

The room was clean and comfortable, and all staff were helpful and friendly. It was perfect for our one night stay while on the road.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2026

Stuart

Enjoyed our stay!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2026

Robert

Nice

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2026

Irina

Cute

8/10

Excellent

25 Feb 2026

Deborah

Everything was good, comfortable and staff friendly and helpful. The only thing we didn’t like is the water pressure was VERY low and it took a long time for hot water to start flowing.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2026

David

Yes

Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2026

Michael

Staff was great and the restaurant was fabulous.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

17 Feb 2026

Connie

Nice staff, place is under remodeling which is why we had choose this place was because of the outdoor area there is a bunch of construction stuff going on outside. Breakfast available only to go. Heard great things of restaurant but did not try.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2026

Eric

Nice rooms. Quiet.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2026

Absedy

Absolutely love this hotel , the view from the balcony is beautiful and the place it self is beautiful. Staff is very sweet and respectful! . Would absolutely come again for just wanting to get out the house .

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2026

Marissa

Very unique hotel! Loved every second of my stay.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2026

Bowen

Room was very clean

6/10

Pleasant

03 Feb 2026

John

Only the restaurant let us down

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jan 2026

Armando

Everything A+

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2026

Jamie

Beautiful property friendly staff and very beautiful and clean room

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Dec 2025

Samantha

Really nice staff, huge room, great breakfast, located near our family.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Dec 2025

Debra

Yes, the staff was courteous and very friendly. I did make some suggestions. I need handicap parking spaces in spots so you can be close to the ramps. Also, it would be helpful if they had carts to get your luggage to your room other than that, the state was very pleasant and the staff was very friendly. We enjoyed our stay.

Leisure Pet

6/10

Pleasant

09 Dec 2025

John

Great location but cleanliness needs to be stepped up. Staff are very friendly and accommodating, but here's my issue: the bathroom. Shower curtain/liner needed to be washed. It smelled like it had not been changed for a while. This is not acceptable for the price we paid, and I have stayed here before and encountered the same issue, but didn't leave a review.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2025

Ronald

My wife and I were in town to attend a wedding. I stayed here before when my daughter got married. It was my wife’s first time to stay there. She loved it and talked about coming back for a weekend.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2025

Charity

Room was very nice and cozy!

10/10

Exceptional

28 Nov 2025

Snow

Love- love - loves the vibe the food was AMAZING

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2025

Andrea

I really enjoyed not only the room but the staff was amazing and super friendly!

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2025

Kelly

The rooms were large and clean with a great shower and hot water. Convenient location. Beds were super comfortable and the check in process was easy. I will stay here again

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2025

Kim

The room was clean. The shower had hot water and good pressure. Great view on the balcony. The staff was amazing. The clerk that checked us in was great and every day staff came around to see if we needed anything. I will absolutely be staying here again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2025

Jacqueline

Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Clean room with comfortable bed.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2025

David

Nice view from balcony

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2025

Tomas

I bit of work on pool is a nice are to relax how ever the water was dirty you can see the stains definitely need it to be clean but other that it was amazing

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2025

Robin

Great place to stay

Check in was wonderful. The staff helped with directions and had good feedback on the surrounding areas.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2025

Delbert

We had a wonderful stay. Most relaxing. The staff did an awesome job. Thank you!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Oct 2025

Ted

Pool area was under construction with lot of noise. Rooms were nice, but not quite 5 star.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

12 Oct 2025

Kimberley

The pool did not have functioning lights. One was hanging out halfway. The people above us kept stomping the whole night.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2025

John

Very unique stay! Loved the casual atmosphere!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2025

amanda

Beautiful room and buildings! Love the stone floors and rustic accents. The dining room/restaurant is lovely. The pool area is very pretty and I love the view over the town. The staff is very welcoming and attentive. The front desk in particular was extremely professional, friendly, and helpful - big shout out to Jenny, she is an asset to the team!

Business

4/10

Poor

16 Sep 2025

Adriana

Find a better hotel

Our family and friends have been staying at the the Hillside Boutique Hotel for years. We have been there through its transition to what it is today. We always enjoyed our stay until this last visit.
The water was shut off without warning. The guests were not informed and when I called the front desk the clerk's attitude was unprofessional. Only stating that the city turned it off without notice and they didn't know when it was coming back on (they also did not give a courtesy call when it was back on). That's it.
This was a major inconvenience and affected our ability to fully use the room. There was no offer of a credit or adjustment to the bill. I left my name with the clerk and she said she would let the manager know. Since I have not been contacted (and don't wish to be anymore), I will no longer be staying at this hotel. Management should train the employees on professionalism and how to better handle these situations.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2025

William

Great option in quiet area with scenic views of Texas.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2025

Mary

Highly recommend beautiful place

Leisure

2/10

Poor

09 Sep 2025

Joe

That room was supposed to be canceled and the money refund it was not canceled or refunded… never again will I use y’all

2/10

Poor

31 Aug 2025

Lisa

At over $300 a night at a boutique hotel that was not full you have a certain level of expectancy. It was not met. Room was clean and cute. Had to call twice for wasp nests on balcony, day two none of our keys worked. Ordered drinks for by the pool, no one came to check on us to see if we needed anymore. My girlfriend signed up for a facial in the spa, no one showed up for her appointment. We asked for more coffee for the room front desk gal said to come pick it up. Felt like I was at motel 6

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2025

Jamie

Nice staff, nice beds

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2025

Deborah

Enjoyed our stay. Highly recommend!

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2025

Stephen

.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2025

melissa

Perfect little get away!

This hotel is adorable! We loved every part of it! The front desk staff was friendly and very welcoming!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2025

Denise

The front desk was SO helpful! The room was beautiful and spacious! The pool was lovely, I could stay all day in the cabanas! The ONLY thing I wish I would have known was that the rooms have shared balconies. Which was not an issue just would have liked to know.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

30 Jul 2025

Brian

We came here for a quick one day/night getaway. We anticipated a nice room and a nice spa experience and a good on-site meal so we didn’t have to leave the hotel.
There was nothing to let us know when we booked the hotel for Tuesday night stay that the restaurant is only open 4pm to 9:00 pm Wednesday through Sunday.
So never a breakfast or a lunch ever and only dinner is offered Wednesday through Thursday. We had to drive a ways to eat a nice dinner and then desert and coffee later.
It’s a very nice place but you will be disappointed come here if you’re expecting it to be a 100% destination location. It could be , but it’s not. We can’t even critique the food because they weren’t even open for us to give it a try.
Hotel is very nice, spa experience is nice , the place is clean, staff is friendly. It’s lacking amenities.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2025

Brian

The evening meal was too expensive

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2025

Emanuel

Good placed for resting

Business

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2025

Julia

Hillside boutique was so cute! We loved our stay. Check in was easy, the service was great and the pool was wonderful.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

08 Jul 2025

PAMELA

Hot water was barely warm

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2025

Courtney

The hotel was very stylish, comfortable, and clean. Would highly recommend if you are in the area! We weren't able to take advantage of the pool or spa but both looked very nice and we would have if we had the time!

Partner

4/10

Poor

20 Jun 2025

Kim

I had always wanted to stay here and was so excited to. Our check in was fast, in fact too fast and we weren't greeted with the most friendly staff. Upon getting to our room it was warm in there so I turned down the AC. After awhile it wasn't cooling down and we noticed that the sliding farm door for the bathroom was covering up the intake for the AC so there was very little cool air blowing. Just not a great design. Our balcony was covered in debry, leaves and real dirty, so we couldn't go out there without wearing shoes and cleaning the chairs. But the worst part was our bed! It was the loudest bed we've ever slept in. Every move woke us both up all night. No sleep at all. Next morning we wanted breakfast, but the restaurant doesnt serve breakfast. I wish we had a positive review, we really wanted to love this place, but we wont be coming back.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2025

Lisa

This Hillside boutique Hotel is my favorite place to stay when I go to San Antonio to visit my daughter. The rooms are beautiful and the property is amazing.. it would be a great place to relax, unfortunately I didn’t get to spend as much time there as I would have liked, but I would definitely recommend this hotel.!

Business_and_leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jun 2025

Kari

Older property with nice furnishings. Needs a good deep cleaning and cosmetic upgrades! Floors very dirty. Needs paint!

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

05 Jun 2025

Eileen

The description of the view isn’t what we saw unless we walked to the main building. Our building was closest to the highway. The bed in our room (536) snapped and cracked loudly just sitting on it as well as when I turned over. The vinyl chairs were peeling and I originally thought it was supposed to have that rustic look.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2025

Kerri

Excellent customer service at check-in. Room was spacious, clean and comfortable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2025

Rene

Great place, location. Views, room,etc.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2025

Judy

Lovely hotel up on a hill with nice views from the room balcony. Big shower, COLD refrigerator, king bed, great happy hour in the Barrel Bar, good food also. Very enjoyable stay. The staff was super friendly.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2025

AmyMarie

Perfect Family Get-Away

We had a wonderful stay at this hotel and would absolutely return! The pool was a highlight—perfect for swimming laps and spacious enough for our kids to play and have fun. Our room was large, clean, and comfortable, with more than enough space for our family of four to spread out and relax.

While the hotel doesn't offer breakfast, the staff was incredibly helpful in suggesting nearby spots that worked well for our family. The on-site restaurant serves dinner from 4 to 10 PM (if I recall correctly) and, though more of a pub-style setting, the food was delicious and satisfying after a day of travel and activity.

We also appreciated the option for a late checkout at a small additional fee, which gave our kids one last swim before we headed home. It was the perfect way to end our trip—pool time, a quick shower, and a smooth departure. Next time, we’re planning to try out the spa services too!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2025

Annaka

We stayed Hillside over Easter Weekend. It was a cool and quiet weekend. We didn’t have the opportunity to use the pool but did still enjoy our time there. The staff were pleasant and the restaurant/bar was great!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2025

Jenyffer

Awesome experience thabk you so much jen..
We will be back.

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2025

Linda

Love this place. Perfect getaway for couples.