San Antonio is located in south-central Texas and is ideal for a family vacation. Take the kids to The Alamo, the original 18th-century Spanish mission and fort that has been preserved as a museum. This is the spot where the battle for Texan independence from Mexico took place in 1836. Another site of interest is the San Antonio Mission National Historical Park, where the family can enjoy a tour. The kids will also love Six Flags Fiesta Texas, an amusement park with a number of fun rides and a water park. Parents will love the San Antonio River Walk, which is lined with shops, restaurants and cafes. While visiting this part of the world on a family vacation, try out the range of kid-friendly resorts and hotels in San Antonio, Texas, listed below. Scroll to find out more.
1. JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa (from USD 279)
Located outside the city, JW Marriott San Antonio Resort is great for the whole family. The kids can enjoy the on-site water park with its lazy river and water slides, while parents can enjoy the TPC San Antonio Golf Course next door. Parents can also relax with a treatment or massage at the resort’s spa with its private swimming pool, while kids enjoy the children’s club daily activities and childcare. There is a wide range of choice for dining with seven restaurants offering a range of South-western, American and Tex-Mex food. There is also an in-house Starbucks and the Crooked Branch Bar, serving up delicious cocktails. Rooms feature flat-screen TVs, coffee makers and refrigerators and there is free Wi-Fi throughout.
JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
Address: 23808 Resort Parkway
Accommodates: 4
Parking Restaurant Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-hour front desk Tennis court Sauna
2. La Cantera Resort & Spa (from USD 332)
Located in the San Antonio Hill Country, La Cantera Resort & Spa is ideally located right across the road from Six Flags Fiesta Texas and the Shops at La Cantera. San Antonio River Walk and Sea World San Antonio are both around a 20-minute drive from the hotel. The resort features four outdoor swimming pools including an adult-only infinity pool and a hot tub. While children from 4 to 12 can enjoy supervised play at the Kid’s Club, parents can enjoy a round of golf at the onsite course, or relax in the spa. Rooms feature 42-inch flat-screen TVs and a minibar, with the King and Queen rooms and Junior Suites featuring additional beds for the children.
La Cantera Resort & Spa
Address: 16641 La Cantera Pkwy, San Antonio, TX, USA, 78256
Accommodates: 10
Parking Restaurant Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-hour front desk Tennis court Sauna
3. Blazing Star Resort (from USD 146)
Blazing Star Resort is a great spot for families. The property is located a five-minute drive from Sea World San Antonio. There is a choice of cabins to accommodate the family, featuring flat-screen TVs with cable channels. This accommodation with an in-room kitchen for cooking daily meals. A heated outdoor swimming pool is available on the property and a fitness center is available too. Kids can have fun in the games arcade with billiards and coin-operated video games. There is also an outdoor playground for the children. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.
Sun Outdoors San Antonio West
Address: 1120 West Loop 1604 North
Accommodates: 4
Parking Fitness centre Non-smoking rooms Laundry Games room Free parking Internet services Children's playground
4. Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa (from USD 337)
Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa is an ideal place for the family as it is a short drive from Sea World in San Antonio. The resort also features its own sprawling water park, including slides, a lazy river and three swimming pools. Parents will enjoy the 27-hole championship golf course on-site and the luxurious spa with its massage and beauty treatments. There is a wide range of dining options to choose from in the seven on-site restaurants. Rooms are spacious and feature flat-screen TVs with cable channels, iPod docking stations, a refrigerator, iHome stereo system and free Wi-Fi. All rooms accommodate from three to four guests.
Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa
Address: 9800 Hyatt Resort Drive
Accommodates: 8
Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-hour front desk Tennis court
Kid-friendly hotels in San Antonio, Texas
5. Omni La Mansion del Rio (from USD 210)
Omni La Mansion del Rio is nestled in the heart of downtown San Antonio on the River Walk. The property is a five-minute walk from The Alamo and a ten-minute walk from the Henry Gonzalez Convention Center. The property features an outdoor pool and tropical courtyard. Las Canarias, the hotel’s restaurant, spreads over three floors with views over the River Walk. Each room features a 32” flat-screen TV, minibar and en-suite marble bathroom and some offer a balcony and views over the city and River Walk. Most rooms can accommodate four to five persons. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout.
Omni La Mansion del Rio
Address: 112 College Street
Accommodates: 10
Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-hour front desk Sauna
6. Hyatt Residence Club San Antonio, Wild Oak Ranch (from USD 159)
Hyatt Residence Club San Antonio, Wild Oak Ranch is a 17-km (10-mi) drive from Six Flags Fiesta Texas and an 18-km (11 mi) drive from River Walk in San Antonio. The property features an outdoor pool with a lazy river, as well as a fitness center and hot tub. Golf is available on-site and there is an indoor play area for kids with DVDs, books, music, board games and puzzles. Adults have access to shuffleboard, bocce ball and horseshoe pits and there are barbecue grills on the property. Meals can be enjoyed at the onsite restaurant. Some rooms at this property come with a balcony or terrace and others with a comfortable seating area. All feature a flat-screen TV and en-suite bathroom and free Wi-Fi is available throughout.
Hyatt Residence Club San Antonio, Wild Oak Ranch
Address: 9700 West Military Drive
Accommodates: 6
Parking Restaurant Sauna Fitness centre Golf course (within 3 km) Babysitting/child services Laundry Facilities for disabled guests
7. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk/Downtown (from USD 253)
Homewood Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk/Downtown is ideally located right on the River Walk and a ten-minute stroll from The Alamo. The hotel features a rooftop pool and a fitness center and there is a convenience store on the property. The pool is fenced and features a shallow end for children. Each suite features a kitchenette for cooking daily meals as well as air conditioning, a TV with cable channels and free Wi-Fi. Suites come in various sizes to suit families.
Homewood Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk/Downtown
Address: 432 West Market Street
Accommodates: 8
Parking Pets allowed Meeting/banquet facilities 24-hour front desk Fitness centre Golf course (within 3 km) Non-smoking rooms Business centre
8. Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio North Stone Oak (from USD 179)
Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio North Stone Oak is conveniently placed, just a 15-minute drive from San Antonio Airport and a 25-minute drive from SeaWorld. The property features an outdoor pool, a hot tub and hot tub. There is a fitness center on-site. Guests can enjoy a free hot breakfast each morning and hot food and beverages at the complimentary 5:30 Kickback each afternoon. Vending machines are available with snacks and drinks. Each room features a flat-screen TV, microwave and a small refrigerator. This hotel with suites can accommodate three to six guests, making the property ideal for families.
Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio North Stone Oak
Address: 823 North Loop 1604 East
Accommodates: 4
Parking Pets allowed Meeting/banquet facilities 24-hour front desk Fitness centre Non-smoking rooms Business centre Laundry
9. Omni San Antonio Hotel at the Colonnade (from USD 127)
Omni San Antonio Hotel at the Colonnade is a great choice for families, as it features two large swimming pools and a Kids Crew program to keep them occupied. Parents can enjoy in-room massages and spa treatments as well as a hydrotherapy pool at the spa or work out at the fitness center in the hotel. Dining is available at the Bolo’s Rotisserie, serving American cuisine and drinks and live entertainment can be had at the Lobby Bar. Each guest room comes with a flat-screen TV, minibar and coffee maker. Rooms can accommodate from five to six persons. Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.
The Westin San Antonio North
Address: 9821 Colonnade Boulevard
Accommodates: 2
Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-hour front desk Sauna Fitness centre
Enjoy all the fun of San Antonio with the family
San Antonio, Texas has plenty of staycation spots and tourist destinations to boast. Whether taking the children to enjoy all the fun at the local amusement, theme and water parks or exploring the iconic historic sites in and around the city, this is the ideal place for a great family vacation while staying in kid-friendly resorts and hotels in San Antonio, Texas, USA.
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