The Best Hotels with Pools to Book in San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio is the most popular tourist town in Texas. History buffs are drawn to its Spanish colonial relics, such as the Alamo, an 18th-century mission, fortress and battleground. Thrill-seekers flock to Six Flags theme park, while those in search of nature and culture head to the picturesque San Antonio River Walk, botanical gardens and museums. One thing this landlocked city doesn’t have, though, is a coast – and with temperature highs of 100F (38C) in summer, you’ll certainly want to cool off. Here’s our pick of the best hotels with pools in San Antonio, Texas – all bookable with Culture Trip.
1. Hotel Contessa, for rooftop swims
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2. Menger Hotel, for San Antonio’s largest heated pool
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3. Hotel Emma, for snacks and dips
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4. Omni La Mansión del Rio, for lounging in a Spanish hacienda
Chain Hotel, Luxury
You’ll feel like a boss when lounging by the pool at this four-star mansion hotel. From the towels provided on the classy poolside loungers to the Mediterranean styling and palm-filled gardens, it feels more like a Spanish hacienda than a city-center hotel. Built as a school by four brothers of the Society of Mary in 1852, the hotel is located right on the River Walk, boasts AAA Four Diamond restaurant Las Canarias, and offers access to the spa at nearby companion property, Mokara.
5. Mokara Hotel and Spa, for total relaxation
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6. Courtyard by Marriott San Antonio SeaWorld/Westover Hills, for indoor and outdoor swimming
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Why choose between indoor and outdoor swims when you can have both? This Marriott provides an undulating pool that flows from the building’s ground floor out into the courtyard garden, incorporating a hot tub and swim-up bar along the way. Located in the northwest suburbs of San Antonio, the hotel is close to numerous golf courses and shooting ranges, while Downtown is 18mi (29km) away.
7. La Cantera Resort and Spa, for a choice of five pools
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When it comes to San Antonio hotel pools, this ranch-style resort spoils its guests with no less than five options. All outdoor and heated, they’re designed to cater to everyone, with waterslides and a splash park for kids, cabanas and a bar in the adults-only number, and a peaceful, private pool for spa users. Located in the Hill Country surrounding the city, this sprawling stay is less than a mile from Six Flags theme park and a 15-minute drive from the airport. As well as the five pools, there are two golf courses on site, plus nine bars and restaurants.
8. The St Anthony, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Antonio, for a romantic escape
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9. Estancia del Norte San Antonio, A Tapestry Hotel by Hilton, to see and be seen
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Hilton’s Tapestry hotels are chosen for their history and character, so it’s unusual to find an airport hotel joining the label – but this is no ordinary airport hotel. Built in 1978 as La Mansion del Norte, and fully renovated and reopened – with an $11 million investment – in 2021, the Estancia has design credentials and style galore. Its south Texan restaurant, LAZO, is a first static outing from food truck favorites Don Strange; its Paseo Bar has a huge selection of bourbons; and its outdoor pool and courtyard is a place to see and be seen.
10. San Antonio Colonnade Hotel, for a kid-friendly paradise
Budget Hotel
There aren’t many indoor hotel pools in San Antonio, but if you’re looking for one, this high-rise hotel has you covered. It also boasts an outdoor pool with a cabana snack bar serving ice cream and burgers each day. With “float-in” movie nights on weekends in summer, this is a kid-friendly paradise. To really blow their minds, parents can book the discovery suite – a special, kids-only room with a sports court, costumes and surprises.
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