Best Hotel Resorts In Texas

Look no further for the best hotel resorts in Texas! We’ve got plenty to choose from.

Depending on where you’re headed this summer and whether you’re looking for a luxury family vacation, a romantic getaway in Texas, or a good time in the sun, at the spa and on the golf course, here is an in-depth list of the best hotel resorts in Texas for families, couples, groups, and anyone looking to spend their vacation at a resort in Texas.

14 Best Hotel Resorts In Texas

We all know that resorts can provide families with so many fun things to do that you don’t even have to leave if you don’t want to. The Lone Star State has plenty, and we are here to show you the top best. The best hotels often have excellent restaurants, so be sure to check them out before making reservations elsewhere. Here is Texas Travel Talk’s list (not in any order).

• Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa

Location: Cedar Creek, TX (Austin)

20 minutes outside of Austin near the Lower Colorado River

Accommodations: 

Hotel guests will enjoy a full-service luxury getaway featuring award-winning golf, a water park, delicious dining & more.

Room Type: 491 Guest Rooms, including 58 Suites

Hotel Class: 4-Star Hotel

Amenities:

• Free WIFI
• On-site spa
• Water Park with lazy river, water slides, etc.
• 18-hole Golf Course
• Outdoor pool

Price: From $529

Resort fee: $40 (lots included for your money)

Parking: $18 / Valet $42

Are Pets Allowed? 

Dog-friendly (certain rooms $150 fee)

Restaurants:

1. Sushie by Scratch Restaurants
2. Firewheel Cafe serves Southern-style dishes
3. Coffee shop & ice cream parlor
4. Bar serving Texas microbrews  and casual fare
5. Stories Ranch Kitchen – a steakhouse featuring Wagyu, antelope, etc.
6. Scribes Club – spirits from across the border and small plates
7. Old Buck’s Place – poolside lunch
8. In-room Dining – breakfast & dinner

Activities:

• Horseback riding
• Archery
• Lawn games
• Playground
• Amphitheater
• Yoga on the lawn
• Float the river
• Biking trails
• Renegade Trailhead – on-site adventure

Is there anything else worth noting?

It’s an ideal venue for weddings, private dinners, conferences, and more.

Near Downtown Austin, where everything is weird!

Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa
575 Hyatt Lost Pines Rd, Cedar Creek, TX 78612

• La Cantera Resort & Spa

Location: San Antonio (close to the Hill Country)

A short drive from the San Antonio International Airport

Accommodations: 

Plush rooms, luxury all around, serene atmosphere, and pure relaxation in a Texas Hill Country setting. You’ll want to do nothing else but relax and revive.

One of San Antonio’s luxury resorts and a Conde Nast Travel Reader’s Choice Award – #1 Resort in Texas & #1 Resort in the Southwest (2022).

Room Type: Spacious One-Bedroom Suite, Pool View Suite, Luxury Suite, or Presidential Suite. Guest rooms, 7th-floor adult-only rooms, and separate villas.

Hotel Class: 4-Star Hotel / AAA 4 Diamond Luxury

Amenities:

• Luxury linens
• Loma de Vida Spa & Wellness
• World-class 18-hole golf course
• 5 Pools; 1 adult-only pool, cabanas
• Fitness center
• Running trail

Price: $359 – $1439 + Vacation packages

Resort fee: $39

Parking: $18

Are Pets Allowed?

No, but service animals under 50 lbs are allowed.

Restaurants:

1. Sweetfire Kitchen – al fresco dining
2. Primero Cantina offers Tex-American in a poolside setting – bar too
3. Sire Bar – hand-crafted cocktails and small bites
4. Bocado – award-winning wine list and charcuterie boards
5. Grille 254  – sports bar and scratch kitchen
6. Signature Restaurant serving award-winning wines & chef-driven cuisine
7. In-room Dining
8. Henrietta’s Market

Activities:

• Arcade
• Kid’s Club
• Crafts: tie dye, painting, canvas, slime,
• Bear Factory
• Family Bingo
• Archery Tag
• S’mores

Is there anything else worth noting?

Complimentary shuttle to shopping and theme parks

An excellent hotel resort for weddings.

La Cantera Resort & Spa
16641 La Cantera Parkway, San Antonio, TX

• Isla Grand Beach Resort

Location: South Padre Island

Accommodations:

A premier family-friendly resort right on the beach on the Texas Gulf Coast. With mild winters in the south, you can relax here all year round. It is one of the best hotel resorts in Texas, according to many parents who bring their families here year after year.

Room Type: 128 Cabana Rooms and 65 2-bedroom Condos

Hotel Class: First Class

Amenities:

• 2 Swimming pools
• Hot tubs
• Tennis courts
• Sand volleyball courts
• Nightclub
• Gift shop & coffee shop

Price: From $244

Resort Fee: $25 per accommodation

Parking: Self-parking is included in the resort fee.

Are Pets Allowed?

Yes, 50 lbs or less and $25 a day.

Restaurants:

1. Windjammer’s Beachfront Cafe
2. Quarterback Lounge
3. Outdoor Burger Shack Grill

Six recommended restaurants nearby (on their website)

Activities:

• Live entertainment
• Stand-up Comedy night
• Golfing
• Horseback riding
• Sandcastle lessons
• Beach Park
• Off-shore fishing
• Dolphin Tours
• Sailing
• Water sports

Isla Grand Beach Resort
500 Padre Blvd South Padre Island, TX

• Horseshoe Bay Resort

Location: Near Marble Falls

Accommodations:

Along the shores of Lake LBJ in the Texas Hill Country and a short drive from Austin and San Antonio is this award-winning golf course with an upscale spa and luxurious lakefront hotel resort—a Marriott property.

Room Type: 251 Guest rooms – Villas, Condo rentals, Private home rentals, accessible rooms

Hotel Class: -Star Hotel

Amenities:

• World-class golf courses
• Full-service Spa
• Resort-style pool
• Fitness center
• Wine country tours
• Marina
• Boardwalk

Price: Starts at $375

Resort Fee: $45

Parking: Self-parking is free

Are Pets Allowed?

Pet-friendly in the Palm Villas only

Restaurants:

This Texas Hill Country resort offers a diverse range of upscale and casual dining options, featuring fresh seafood, quick sandwiches, and award-winning burgers.

Activities:

• Golf
• Tennis
• Kid’s Club
• Outdoor activities
• Lake water sports
• Pickleball
• Sunset cruises
• S’mores by the campfire
• Bike rentals

Is there anything else worth noting?

Enchanted Rock State Park is an excellent destination for a hike.

9 Miles from Dead Man’s Hole.

Wineries nearby.

Horseshoe Bay Resort
200 Hi Cir N, Horseshoe Bay, TX

 

• Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa

Location: San Antonio

Next to SeaWorld and 20 minutes to the Riverwalk.

Accommodations:

Rooms are fully renovated with ranch and Texas decor and are accessible for individuals with disabilities and older hotel guests.

Room Type: 500 Guestrooms and 58 Suites

Hotel Class: 4-Star Hotel

Amenities:

• Free Wifi
• Electric Vehicle Charging
• Fitness center
• Windflower Spa
• Pool
• Hill Country Golf Club
• Business services

Price: $366

Resort Fee: $35 (includes quite a lot)

Parking: Self-parking overnight $20; Valet overnight $38

Are Pets Allowed?

Yes, under 50 lbs – Fee $100

Restaurants:

1. Antlers Lodge – fine dining steakhouse (resort casual dress)
2. Springhouse Cafe – casual and family-friendly, open for breakfast, lunch & dinner
3. Charlie’s Long Bar has multiple flat-screen TVs, shuffleboards, billiards, and darts.
4. Papa Ed’s Pool Bar & Grill – poolside

Activities:

• 5-acre waterpark with a lazy river (open year-round)
• Kids’ outdoor recreational activities
• Biking & hiking
• Nature trails
• Golf
• Tennis
• Volleyball
• S’mores by the fire pit

Is there anything else worth noting?

Six Flags Fiesta Texas would be a great place to take the kids after they’ve been swimming for several days!

It is a nice hotel for weddings and meeting events.

Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa
9800 Hyatt Resort Dr, San Antonio, TX

• Woodlands Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton

Location: The Woodlands (North of Houston)

Accommodations:

An upscale and great place to vacation for the whole family, tucked north of Houston with a waterpark and golf, something for everyone.

Room Type: Guest rooms & suites

Hotel Class: 4-Star Hotel

Amenities:

• Forest Oasis Waterpark with waterslide
• Hot tub and sauna
• Fitness center
• Business center
• Two championship golf courses
• Outdoor pool
• Free WiFi

Price: From $305

Resort Fee: $35 (includes a lot)

Parking: Self-parking is included in the resort fee / Valet $28

Are Pets Allowed: Yes

Restaurants:

1. Back Table Kitchen & Bar – a full-service restaurant serving Southern-inspired dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
2. Cool Water Cafe – with an ice cream parlor!

Activities:

• Nature trails
• Kids’ area
• Golf
• Tennis
• Waterpark with slides

Explore Nearby:

Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands Mall, Market Street, & The Woodlands Waterway

The Woodlands Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton
2301 N Millbend Dr, The Woodlands, TX

• San Luis Resort Spa & Conference Center

Location: Galveston Island

Accommodations:

A luxurious beachfront hotel and spa resort for every type of traveler.

Room Type: Guest Rooms, Club Ten, Villas & Penthouse Suites

Hotel Class: AAA Four Diamond Hotel

Amenities:

• Spa San Luis
• A Privy Boutique
• State-of-the-art fitness center
• Outdoor heated pool
• Outdoor hot tub
• Plunge pool
• Dog Park

Price: Average price $318-$429

Resort Fee: I found a $ 8-a-day resort fee, which seems too low. I am still searching.

Parking: Self-parking $16. Valet $35

Are Pets Allowed?

Yes, with pet accommodations! Under 40 lbs and limit 2 – $150 non-refundable fee.

Restaurants:

1. The Steakhouse – the finest prime beef, fresh seafood, an extensive wine list
2. Grotto – Southern Italian meals
3. Blake’s Bistro – comfort food
4. San Luis Bar – drinks and bar bites

Explore Nearby:

• Pleasure Island
• Surfing
• Sailing
• Kayaking
• Shopping
• Enjoying the beach

Is there anything else worth noting?

You may want to check out Landry’s Select Club Villa and all its perks.

Across the street is the sandy beach. Walkable to other restaurants and the convention center.

San Luis Resort
5222 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX

• Lake Austin Spa Resort

Location: Lake Austin

Accommodations:

A perfectly calm, all-inclusive, award-winning escape on the shores of Lake Austin, offering a relaxing oasis on acres of rolling hills on beautiful resort grounds. It is a special place for couples and individuals celebrating a significant occasion. Just 30 minutes from downtown Austin. 16+ hotel guests only. An adult must accompany kids at all times.

Room Type: 40 Guest rooms

Hotel Class: -Star Hotel

Amenities:

• World-class luxury spa
• Adult-only Wellness Center
• Free Breakfast
• Indoor pool
• Complimentary Wifi
• Water taxi service
• Complimentary laundry room

Price: Starts at around $850, all-inclusive

Resort Fee: A 23% service charge will be charged

Parking: Included

Are Pets Allowed?

Yes, a non-refundable pet fee of $300 (with lots of pampering)

Restaurant:

1. The Nurturing Table – curated fine healthy dining
2. The Aster Cafe – healthy lunches at the spa

Activities:

• Yoga
• Paddleboarding
• Boating
• Fitness classes
• Hiking
• Water Fitness
• and so much more

Is there anything else worth noting?

Not staying at the resort but want to experience the spa? The spa is open to the public.

Lake Austin Spa Resort
1705 S Quinlan Park Rd, Austin, TX

• Great Wolf Lodge

Location: Grapevine, TX

Accommodations:

It is one of the best family resorts near Fort Worth, with an indoor water park.

Room Type: Standard suites, Themed suites, & Premium suites (the water park is included in your stay)

Hotel Class: -Star Hotel

Amenities:

• Free Wifi
• Water park pass
• Microwave, mini refrigerator, and coffee maker in every room
• kids’ activities

Check before you go to make sure Grapevine has the above activities available.

Price: $$250-300, cheaper during the week and after school starts. $550 weekends – look for discount codes

Resort Fee: $30

Parking: Free

Are Pets Allowed? No

Restaurant:

1. Buckets – hamburgers
2. Hungry As A Wolf – pizza, pasta & salad
3. The Watering Hole – drinks
4. Grizzly Jack Bar & Grill – poolside
5. a couple of sweet shops for that sweet tooth
6. Starbucks
7. Lodge Wood Fired Grill

Activities:

• Arcade
• Mini bowling
• MagiQuest – an interactive game
• Topgolf
• Mining Co.
• Ropes course
• Build-A-Bear
• Kid’s Activities

Is there anything else worth noting?

The best ages to enjoy the resort are 7-13 years old.

Day passes to the water park are available for $45-$50. (Grab a coupon on Groupon).

Explore deals and packages on our website.

Great Wolf Lodge Water Park Grapevine

 

The Ritz-Carlton (formerly The Las Colinas Resort)

Location: Irving (a suburb of Dallas)

Accommodations:

Luxury, upscale, family-friendly resort near the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport.

Room Type: Villas, Premier villa suites, Tower guest rooms

Hotel Class: -Star Hotel

Amenities:

• Two 18-hole championship golf courses
• Spa
• Two outdoor pools
• Outdoor heated whirlpool
• Indoor lap pool
• Tennis Courts
• Golf & Sports Club
• Fitness Center
• Down pillows & duvets
• Lobby boutiques
• Twice-daily housekeeping

Price: $322

Resort Fee: $40

Parking: Overnight self-parking $34; Valet $40

Are Pets Allowed?

Yes, with a complimentary pet package

Restaurant:

1. LAW – serving the very best of prime steak, bird, and seafood with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.
2. The OUTLAW Taproom – live music, serving the best beer, wine & cocktails in Texas.
3. Agave Bar & Grill – poolside
4. The Mesquite Room – private dining

Is there anything else worth noting?

Formerly the Four Seasons Resort and soon to be a Ritz-Carlton.

Explore Nearby

• The Mustangs of Las Colinas Museum
• Irving Arts Center
• Toyota Music Factory
• Las Colinas Canal

The Ritz-Carlton
4150 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving, TX

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• Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center

Location: Grapevine, TX

Accommodations:

​Family fun all around at this resort—a Marriott Property.

Room Type:​ Guest rooms, Atrium views, luxury suites,

Hotel Class: 4-Star Hotel

Amenities:

• Private balconies
• Full-service spa
• Outdoor Swimming Pool
• Indoor Swimming Pool
• Free bicycle rentals
• Multi-gift shops
• Paradise Spring Waterpark during the summer months
• Limo/town car service

Price: $391

Resort Fee: $26

Parking: Valet $40+ or Self Parking $20+

Are Pets Allowed: No

Restaurants:

• ​Texan Station Sports & Grill – hamburgers, salads, chicken, etc. for breakfast, lunch & dinner
• Riverwalk Catina – Tex-Mex
• Zeppole – Italian
• Old Hickory Steakhouse – dinner only – casual dress
• Mission Plaza Marketplace – coffee, snacks, drinks, ice cream, nuts, etc.

Activities:

• Summerfest activities (charge)
• Scavenger Hunt
• Night Club with live music
• Lone Star Christmas – ICE!

Is there anything else worth noting?

• Christmastime at the Gaylord is magnificent and worth a visit to see the Lone Star Christmas Event – ICE! It’s an excellent choice to bring the kids and grandkids.

• Close to Downtown Grapevine – The Christmas Capital Of Texas

One of the best hotel resorts in Texas that I’ve had the privilege of partnering with for the last fourteen or fifteen years. Going here never gets old.

Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center

• Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa & Convention Center

Location: Galveston

Accommodations:

It is a relaxing, tropical vacation perfect for the whole family. World-class attractions, great restaurants, and more surround it.

Room Type: Spacious guest rooms

Hotel Class: 4-Star Hotel. AAA Four Diamond Award.

Amenities:

• Complimentary WIFI
• Spa
• Deluxe bathrobes
• Fitness center
• TV Movies (free and for a fee)
• Golf Course
• Massive outdoor pool
• Indoor pool
• Minifridge in every room
• Boat marina

Price: Average price $257-$310 (more on weekends)

Resort Fee: I could not find one

Parking: Free. Covered parking is $10. Valet $22

Are Pets Allowed? No

Restaurants:

• Shearn’s Seafood & Prime Steaks – fine dining and #1 restaurant on TripAdvisor
• Cafe in the Park
• Moody Brews in the hotel lobby
• Pool Bar

Activities:

All attractions are for a fee, except for children under three years old, who are admitted free of charge.

• Aquarium Pyramid
• Rainforest Pyramid
• Discovery Museum
• Colonel Paddlewheeler
• Dinos Alive
• Special FX Theater
• and so much more

Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa & Convention Center
7 Hope Blvd, Galveston, TX

• Rosewood Mansion On Turtle Creek

Location: Uptown Dallas (Highland Park)

Accommodations:

Once an estate of the 1920s with a rich history both inside and out, it’s now a Dallas luxury hotel ten times over! A Dallas, TX icon, known for many years as The Mansion on Turtle Creek.

This resort is perfect for a romantic getaway. Dress code: Smart Casual.

Room Type: 142 Guest Rooms, 16 Suites, and a Penthouse

Hotel Class: 5-Star Hotel

Amenities:

• Wellness Studio (massage treatments)
• State-of-the-art Fitness Center
• Indoor pool open year-round
• Conference facilities
• Pet services
• Babysitting services
• Free area shuttle

Price: Starts at $625-$800 and goes up

Resort Fee: Did not locate

Parking: Overnight Valet $49

Are Pets Allowed?

Yes, with enforced rules

Restaurants:

1. Mansion Restaurant is one of the finest restaurants in Dallas.
2. Mansion Bar
3. The Terrace – A relaxed location overlooking Turtle Creek’s upscale residential neighborhood. An al fresco dining serving breakfast, lunch & cocktails.

Attractions To Explore Nearby:

• Dallas Arts District
• Dallas Museum of Art
• Perot Museum of Nature & Science
• American Airlines Center
• Klyde Warren Park
• Katy Trail, Bishop Arts District
• The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum

Rosewood Mansion On Turtle Creek
2821 Turtle Creek Blvd. Dallas, TX

There you have it, the best hotel resorts in Texas. Which hotel resort is on your mind?

Are you looking for pet-friendly hotels in Texas? They may not be resorts, but they will take your pups – anytime and anywhere!

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