The San Antonio Hill Country area is an absolute gem for a getaway in Texas! Whether you want to explore the historic Alamo, check out the touristy (but fun!) riverwalk, take the best bluebonnet photos, or float a nearby river, there are so many fun things to do for families in the Texas Hill Country!
Top 13 Best Hill Country San Antonio Places to Stay with Kids
1. JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa – San Antonio, Texas
We love the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa for its well-maintained pools, sandy beach pool, lazy river, water slides, and the adults-only hot tub with a lovely hill country view that’s especially nice at sunset.
There’s a large back patio off the main building with outdoor fireplaces and a sprawling green lawn where the kids can play tag or corn hole (our favorite) while you wait to eat the best filet mignon ever (trust us) at Cibolo Moon, one of the many on-site restaurants. There are also championship golf courses and walking trails surrounding the resort.
What we love most about it:
- Enjoying our favorite steak at Cibolo Moon
- Relaxing on the lazy river – check out more of the Best Texas Lazy Rivers!
- Roasting marshmallows nightly as the sunsets over the hill country view
2. Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa– San Antonio, Texas
The OG of Texas Hill Country resorts, the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa has recently been renovated to a more polished yet still authentically Hill Country vibe. We love the multiple pools, the heated lazy river, sandy beach, and dedicated kids pool.
Other great resort amenities include golf, lawn games, sports courts, and wildlife encounters sure to entertain the whole family. My boys love to get a slushie from the poolside bar to keep cool in the Summer and, of course, a fireside s’more at sunset!
What we love most about it:
- The water park and riverside “beach”
- Enjoying a frozen drink poolside
- Taking in the hill country from the lazy river – more Best Texas Lazy Rivers
3. La Cantera Resort & Spa – San Antonio, Texas
La Cantera Resort and Spa in San Antonio feels a little more upscale than the other Texas Hill Country family resorts. It sits up on a hill and has amazing Hill Country views in literally every direction. You can easily enjoy it with your kids, as an adults-only weekend getaway (parents on the loose!), or a girls’ trip. We think La Cantera Resort has the best food and views of the San Antonio resorts. There is no lazy river but there are 3 infinity swimming pools and a kids pool with water slides as well as an adults-only hot tub… decisions, decisions.
What we love most about it:
- Hill Country Views from the 3 infinity pools and kids pool
- Literally all of the on-site restaurants – y.u.m.
- The fitness center… because life is all about balance!
4. Hyatt Vacation Club San Antonio – Wild Oak Ranch – San Antonio, Texas
The Hyatt Vacation Club San Antonio Wild Oak Ranch is a best-kept secret when it comes to Hill Country Resorts (shhh)! It is the sister resort to the larger Hyatt Regency Hill Country San Antonio Resort and Spa located just down the street and has shared access to some of its amenities. The property has a smaller, private resort feel but with more spacious condo accommodations that are perfect for families that want to spread out. Don’t let this smaller resort fool you though, it has an indoor/outdoor pool, lazy river, on-site dining, and lots of other fun family-friendly activities.
What we love most about it:
- More spacious accommodations with 1, 2, or 3-bedroom condos with full kitchens
- Relaxing lazy river with a more private feel to it compared to bigger resorts
- Family-friendly indoor resort pool with water slide
5. Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk– San Antonio, Texas
The Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk is located in downtown San Antonio right on the Riverwalk and next to the historic Alamo. Families will love the rooftop pool, kid-friendly dining options, and close proximity to San Antonio favorites.
What we love most about it:
- Close to the historic San Antonio Riverwalk and the Alamo
- Rooftop Pool with views of the surrounding Hill Country San Antonio views
6. Canyon Lakeview Resort– Canyon Lake, Texas
The Canyon Lakeview Resort is a lakeside community of cabins and lodging on Canyon Lake in the Texas Hill Country between San Antonio and Austin. The cabins are rustic but affordable… and did we mention lakeside? There are also community amenities such as beach volleyball, fire pits, a pool, and grilling areas.
What we love most about it:
- Six cute lakeside cabins… eenie, meenie, miny, moe
- Waking up to those Canyon Lake views
7. Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort– Boerne, Texas
The Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort is located in Boerne, Texas in the Texas Hill Country Northwest of San Antonio. This resort is known for its live music scene with a country music singer-songwriter series with weekly live music for guests to enjoy on the outdoor patio. Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort was once owned by the “King of Country Music” himself, George Strait. Spend your days at the resort playing golf surrounded by hill country views, swimming in the resort pool with a water slide, or dining at the renowned La Cascada Table and Bar.
What we love most about it:
- Listening to live music on the patio with a cold beer in hand
- Playing Golf with stunning Texas Hill Country views
- Stargazing around the fire pit in the evening
8. Camp Fimfo Texas Hill Country– New Braunfels, Texas
Camp Fimfo Texas Hill Country is located on the Guadalupe River in New Braunfels, Texas. Camp Fimfo delivers a trendy, retro family summer camp vibe with riverfront accommodations and over-the-top pool amenities. Along with RV Sites and tent camping sites, there are three private cabin sizes available to rent on either a nightly or monthly basis. Resort amenities include a resort-style pool, swim-up bar, water slides, mini golf, hammock grove, and an adventure course complete with an alpine coaster (yes, like the kind you ride at a Colorado mountain resort) and much more. A general store, bathroom facilities, onsite dining, and golf cart rentals are available at Camp Fimfo Texas Hill Country. It’s hard to sum up this place in a few sentences, it’s a vibe.
What we love most about it:
- Alpine coaster through the stunning hill country
- Water slides that are fun for the whole family
9. Jellystone Park Guadalupe River Camp-Resort– Kerrville, Texas
The Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort: Guadalupe River, TX is located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country in Kerrville, Texas. In addition to RV sites (reverse and pull-through) there are several different-sized cabins to choose from, accommodating from 4-15 people. Jellystone Park RV Resort amenities include a pool, water slides, water playground, jumping pillows (think: inflatable trampoline), lawn games, sport courts, pedal carts, fishing, mini golf, laser tag, and a ninja playground to name a few.
There are multiple onsite dining options with a pizza place, a poolside grill, and a grab-and-go convenience store with ice cream available for the kids (and the kids at heart). Don’t forget to keep your eyes peeled for the much-loved characters from Jellystone Park like Yogi Bear and Boo Boo.
What we love most about it:
- The impressive water playground
- Spotting characters
10. Schlitterbahn Resort – New Braunfels, Texas
The Schlitterbahn Resort in New Braunfels, Texas (between Austin and San Antonio for those in the back) is a classic water park resort. There are 3 lazy rivers that each surround a different area of the water park resort and also connect together, creating a river transportation system. Bonus – you also have access to over 30 other water park attractions including slides and a wave pool.
What we love most about it:
- Full-tilt water park with over 30 slides and rides
- 3 Lazy Rivers at the waterpark
- Using a lazy river as a mode of transportation to navigate around Schlitterbahn
11. Flying L Ranch Resort– Bandera, Texas
The Flying L Ranch Resort located outside of San Antonio in Bandera, Texas blends classic resort activities like swimming pools with water park features, sport courts, and golf with ranch activities such as horseback riding, wagon rides, and even a chuck wagon dinner and show. There is onsite dining at the Branding Iron Bar and Grill. What says ranch resort more than campfire songs with s’mores under the stars. You know what they say about the stars at night in the heart of Texas!
What we love most about it:
- Chuckwagon dinner and a show by an authentic Texas cowboy
- Roasting s’mores under the stars
12. The Cedars Ranch – Wimberley, Texas
The Cedars Ranch is a vibey glamping resort nestled in the quaint hill country town of Wimberley, Texas. Lodging options at the resort include modern rustic decorated cabins, yurts, or geodomes that accommodate 2-6 people. Resort amenities include a resort pool, pickleball courts, and lawn games. Enjoy the feeling of connecting with nature but with modern conveniences and a private bathroom!
What we love most about it:
- Stargazing at night
- Resort amenities to keep the family entertained – pickleball, anyone?
13. Antler Oaks Lodge RV Resort– Bandera, Texas
The Antler Oaks Lodge RV Resort is located about an hour outside of San Antonio in the “Cowboy Capital of the World”, Bandera, Texas. RV Sites as well as private cabins that can accommodate either 4 or 6 people with private porches are available for rent. Resort amenities include a pool, playground, lawn games, sport courts, hay rides, Medina River access, and excursions to San Antonio highlights.
What we love most about it:
- Family movie nights in the lodge
- Childhood nostalgia on a hay ride `
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