We arrived to the Hill Country on Friday and left on Sunday. My children cried when we left. I think that sums it all up. The Guadalupe River Ranch is a wonderful place to go to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. I was scared to tell you the truth when I made my reservations they told me there were no televisions in the rooms. But this was the best time I have had with my children. No video games, t.v. was not as bad as I thought it was going to be. There was so much to do from the horseback riding to the hayride and campfire at night with marshmallows. They have deer that will come up to you and eat out of your hands. If I would have to have a negative comment on the weekend it would just have to be that it was over too fast. Just remember if you are going, that it is rustic, and in the country. You are not going to a four star hotel, you are going to a ranch and the staff there tries to ensure you have a good time.

I recently stayed at the Guadalupe River Ranch. It was a weekend retreat I planned for my girlfriend's birthday with two other friends. After making the reservation, I read the reviews on this website. Immediately I started to panic. I searched around and found other places with similar activities (we were going there specifically for the horseback riding), but no where else had rooms available. When I found there were no alternatives, I had to choice but to continue with the plans at GGR, and I am glad that I did. The property is beautiful and well kept. Our room was clean, our bathroom was as well. As far as I know, we stayed in the only building with balconies, and there were absolutely no holes in the floor. There were bugs (hello? you are in the country), but no roaches. Our beds were clean, and the girls requested extra towels that were brought within 30 minutes. The horseback riding was very tame. I do not recommend this for someone who wants to actually ride. It is horseback riding on a trail at a very slow pace. It was very enjoyable, but nothing above a fast walk. The only truth I can find in the other reviews is that dinner was slow and there was ONE item that was unavailable. However, this is an extremely nice restuarant (our bill was $120 w/o apps. or salads). It takes time to prepare a delicious meal and the scenery is more than enough to keep you occupied. It seems to me that someone has a vendetta against this place and is posting unfounded defamation. I did not see the other rooms, but I can't imagine that they were much different than ours. I would excercise caution while reading other reviews. This was truly a memorable visit for all of us.

We planned a two-night getaway to the hill country for rest and relaxation. What we got was one-night away (because that's all we could take), disappointment and a much lighter wallet. This place has very little maintenance, no TV's in the rooms, not much to do, dirty floors, a shower that sprayed every direction but down, etc. etc. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY GOING HERE!!! The website looks nothing like the real thing. I wish I'd checked here first!!!

Lets see where to begin. I choose to try to see the bright side of things but.....
1. Balcony to our dirty room was missing five slats making it unsafe for my two children. The 7 and 3 year old could easily fit through. Didn't make me feel confident about the rest of the balcony. I informed staff they smiled and said they would get to it. Didn't while I was there.
2. Restaurant was out of menu items everytime we ate there.
3. You can get a fridge in the room but have to know to ask. I asked twice, both times being assured I would get one. Never got one.
4. Also have to ask for housekeeping.
5. Petting zoo is only open for a short time, 10 minutes or so, in the morning. Animal lovers will have a problem with the petting zoo as the animals are penned up all day.
6. There is no ice cream parlor at the general store. The general store has very little of the neccesities. Plan on going into Boerne if you forget something or someone gets sick. Only junk food offerings.

I think for the money there are lots of better options. Horse rides were good but we have had better. Wranglers don't tell stories just lead quietly. After an hour my 7 year old almost fell asleep atop his horse. They do have two star deer that will eat grahm crackers and let you pet them. That was fun. If you want a ranch stay keep looking.