San Antonio, with a metro population of 2.1 million, sits in the South Texas Plains at the southern end of the scenic Hill Country. It's an ideal spot for the five resorts operating in 2010 that are conveniently located within a 30-mile radius of this historic city with Spanish roots dating to 1718. San Antonio is less than 300 miles from Dallas, Houston, Brownsville and Beaumont, and is the destination for 26 million visitors annually.
This luxury resort 20 minutes northeast of San Antonio opened in 2010. It includes 1,002 rooms and suites as well the large Lantana Spa with 30 client rooms. In addition, you can choose from seven different dining options, the six-acre River Bluff Water Experience with pool and water slides for the whole family and a 36-hole PGA tour golf course at TPC San Antonio.
JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
23808 Resort Pkwy.
San Antonio, TX 78261
210-403-3446
jwsanantonio.com
This 300-acre Hyatt resort is on the west side of San Antonio. It features 500 rooms, four restaurants, a four-acre water park, 21-room Windflower spa and a 27-hole golf course. This resort is also home to the Antlers Lodge restaurant, which proudly displays not only its AAA Four Diamond rating but also its one-of-a-kind chandelier built from 500 sets of antlers.
Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa
9800 Hyatt Resort Dr.
San Antonio, TX 78251
800-323-1234
hillcountry.hyatt.com
The Westin La Cantera Resort is built near the remains of a limestone quarry off Interstate 10 north of San Antonio. Included in this 508-room scenic resort are secluded Casita luxury suites that are up to 1,020 square feet. Guests have the choice of two championship 18-hole golf courses, plus the choice of four pools, a health club and in-room spa treatments.
The Westin La Cantera Resort
16641 La Cantera Pkwy.
San Antonio, TX 78256
210-558-6500
starwoodhotels.com
Only 30 miles northwest of San Antonio is the small town of Boerne, pronounced BER-nee, settled by Germans in 1849. Two small resorts nearby--the Serengeti Resort and the Tapatio Springs Resort--can offer visitors the individual attention that makes a stay in Boerne memorable.
The Serengeti Resort opened as a boutique resort in 2009. It currently offers rooms, suites and bungalows--all with expansive windows for viewing zebras, giraffes and other exotic African animals. Several South African wines also are available for tasting, as well as wine from Argentina, Chile, Australia and New Zealand. Courtyard dining, star-gazing platforms and carriage and wagon rides also are part of the Serengeti Resort experience.
Tapatio Springs Resort has 112 nonsmoking rooms as well as a 27-hole golf course. A limited number of condominiums also are available. You can enjoy beautiful Hill Country views as you explore the area. Choose from outdoor activities like fishing, horseback riding and hiking or spend your time shopping Hauptstrasse in Boerne.
Serengeti Resort
408 Fuller
Boerne, TX 78006
830-816-3600
serengetiresort.com
Tapatio Springs Resort
314 Blue Heron Blvd.
Boerne, TX 78006
800-999-3299
tapatio.com
