La Cantera Resort & SpavsJW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
Both hotels are rated highly by expert writers. Overall, La Cantera Resort & Spa is the choice of most reviewers compared to JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa. La Cantera Resort & Spa is ranked #8 in San Antonio with praise from 9 publications like Frommer's, Oyster and Star Service.
La Cantera Resort & Spa Show All Reviews
16641 La Cantera Parkway, San Antonio, TX 78256
From $179/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"This resort is grander and less homey than the Hyatt." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Oasis with a clay-tiled roof on a mesquite- and live oak-covered plateau 30 minutes from the historic downtown." Full review
Star Service
"Across from Six Flags and 15 miles north of downtown, this place, previously a Westin, rests atop the area's highest hilltop on the site of what was once a limestone quarry (cantera in Spanish)." Full review
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The whole family can have fun at the waterslide's ice-cream-sundae classes, basketball and sidewalk chalk sessions while others may choose to stroll the 1-mile nature trail filled with quarry rock, native plants and other Texas wildlife.
Gayot
"Rolling hills set the scene for this destination resort. The setting is a favorite with golfers for its scenic, Arnold Palmer-designed course, the first in South Texas."
Star Service
"Across from Six Flags and 15 miles north of downtown, this place, previously a Westin, rests atop the area's highest hilltop on the site of what was once a limestone quarry (cantera in Spanish)." Full review
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Jetsetter
"A Hill Country resort as vast and friendly as the Lone Star State, with six pools, three hot tubs and two golf courses." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Set in the Hill Country outside of San Antonio, La Cantera Resort & Spa is a 496-room golf resort with a first-rate spa and nine total eateries and bars." Full review
Fodor's
"Make a list of the things you'd look for in a luxury, full-service resort, and La Cantera has it." Full review
Frommer's
"Grander and more upscale than the other resorts on the outskirts of San Antonio, La Cantera is a magnet for golfers, shoppers, lovers, girlfriends seeking a luxe getaway—and families who can afford it (along with a variety of kid-friendly features and programs, the resort’s partnership with BabyQuip means you can rent high-quality cribs, strollers, and other gear on-site)" Full review
Lonely Planet
"Standard rooms are elegant but on the small side, so you'll enjoy this resort most if you're willing to get out." Full review
JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
23808 Resort Parkway, San Antonio, TX 78232-1571
From $161/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"The resort encompasses just over 1,000 rooms... so don't expect an intimate retreat, but the spacious design is such that you should never feel like you're part of a crowd." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Twenty minutes from downtown, the resort is one of the brand’s newest (and largest) properties, with 1,002 rooms done in leather, wood, and stone." Full review
Gayot
"Whether visiting this sprawling resort for business or pleasure, San Antonio travelers will appreciate its serenity and style. This property is home to the 36-hole TPC San Antonio golf course."
Star Service
"Located a half-hour north of the San Antonio Airport and 40 minutes from the River Walk, this upscale, all-purpose resort is a prominent feature in the lovely Texas Hill Country north of San Antonio." Full review
Jetsetter
"Grand rural getaway for the whole family in Texas Hill Country." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The largest property in the JW Marriott family, this 1,002-room behemoth is an upscale convention resort in the San Antonio hill country." Full review
Afar Magazine
"A stay at this resort offers the best of many worlds: easy access to San Antonio and its airport, proximity to scenic Hill Country and its wineries, and plenty of on-site amenities to..." Full review
Frommer's
"This huge (600-acre, 1,000-room) link in Marriott’s luxury brand chain really earns its “Hill Country” designation: It’s farther from the city center than the other resorts." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Set in the stunning rolling hills of Texas, JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa is a serene escape that expertly combines rustic charm with luxury"
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