Arlington, Texas Hotels with a Hot Tub
A hot tub in Arlington works as a reward after a day on your feet, whether you spent it at Six Flags Over Texas, in the stadium district around AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field, or on the road between Dallas and Fort Worth. Texas summers are hot, and a warm soak is mostly a cool-season pleasure, but several hotels here pair the tub with a pool, so you can swim in the afternoon and soak after dark. The hotels on this page all list a hot tub. I describe each one as its listing does, including the distances to the parks and the stadium, and I note where the tub is outdoors or part of a spa.
Arlington is a sports and theme-park city between Dallas and Fort Worth, with stadium arches on the skyline and interstates I-30 and I-20 across it. Days are often hot and active, so a hotel with water amenities is a real part of the plan.
Hot tubs near the Arlington stadium district
After a stadium day or a theme-park day, a hot tub is a simple recovery tool. I list the Arlington hotels whose descriptions mention one, and I say what comes with it: a pool, a spa, free parking or a shuttle. The listings rarely say how large or how warm the tub is, so I do not claim details they leave out. I keep the choice practical, by distance from Six Flags and the entertainment district.
The Loews Arlington Hotel is the most polished hot tub option on this page. The listing describes pet-friendly rooms with air-conditioning, city views and free WiFi, plus an infinity pool, spa facilities, a sun terrace, a garden, a fitness room, a hot tub and a 24-hour front desk, all two minutes on foot from the stadium district. Its 9.3 rating comes from 781 reviews. It is the best fit for event weekends at AT&T Stadium or Globe Life Field, when walking beats driving and parking, and for travelers who want the hotel itself to be part of the trip.
The Drury Plaza Hotel Dallas Arlington is the strongest value in the group, with 9.5 from 1,313 reviews. It offers pet-friendly family rooms with free WiFi and toiletries, an on-site restaurant and bar, an outdoor pool, a hot tub and free parking, 1.9 kilometers from AT&T Stadium and 5 from Six Flags Over Texas. The La Quinta by Wyndham Arlington North 6 Flags Dr is less than half a mile from Six Flags, with an outdoor pool, a hot tub and a daily shuttle covering DFW Airport and Cowboys Stadium. Its rating is 8.6 from 1,222 reviews.
Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Arlington South lists an outdoor pool and a hot tub, with family rooms, a fitness center, a sun terrace and a family-friendly restaurant, 10 kilometers from AT&T Stadium. The Hilton Garden Inn Dallas Arlington has a pool, hot tub, restaurant, bar and fitness center, 2.5 kilometers from Six Flags, with an 8.4 rating. The Holiday Inn Express Arlington Interstate 20 Parks Mall by IHG has a large outdoor pool, a hot tub, a 24-hour gym and free WiFi, a 10-minute drive from downtown Arlington. The distances quoted come from the hotel listings, not from a route calculation, so check the real drive time for your hour of travel.
Two more options are less central. The Holiday Inn Arlington Northeast by IHG lists an indoor pool and a hot tub, 2.5 miles from Six Flags and 1.2 miles from Cowboys Stadium, with a gym and convenience store. The La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fort Worth Arlington West is half a mile from Interstate 30, with complimentary daily breakfast, free parking and a hot tub, six miles from AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field. Both suit travelers who care more about price and highway access than about walking to the stadium. Ratings and review counts come from the listings as published, and I would still read recent guest feedback before booking a stay.
A traveler's perspectiveFor a hot tub close to the stadium district, I would choose the Loews Arlington Hotel: its infinity pool, spa facilities, sun terrace and hot tub are a two-minute walk from the stadium district. For a theme-park trip with a lower profile, I would pick the Drury Plaza Hotel Dallas Arlington, with its outdoor pool, hot tub and free parking. My advice is to check the pool hours before you book.
Drury Plaza Hotel Dallas Arlington
Arlington
1,313 reviews
Stadium-close comfort with free parking and a hot tub
Check availabilityWhy guests love itWith a 9.5 score from more than 1,300 reviews, this is one of the most reliable family choices in Arlington. Family rooms are pet-friendly, parking is free, and the outdoor pool and hot tub fill the evenings. Six Flags Over Texas is about 5 km away and AT&T Stadium about 1.9 km, so both are a short drive. The on-site restaurant and bar make dinner easy after a long day at the parks.
Loews Arlington Hotel
Arlington
781 reviews
A 2-minute walk to the stadium with an infinity pool and spa
Check availabilityWhy guests love itFor a family weekend built around a game or a concert, location is the argument: the stadium district is a 2-minute walk, so there is no parking to manage with children in tow. Between events, the infinity pool, hot tub, garden and sun terrace give everyone somewhere to recharge, while a parent can slip off to the spa or the fitness room. Pets are accepted, and the 24-hour front desk helps after a late return.
La Quinta by Wyndham Arlington North 6 Flags Dr
Arlington
1,222 reviews
Steps from Six Flags with a shuttle to the airport and stadium
Check availabilityWhy guests love itThis is the address I would give a family planning a Six Flags Over Texas day: the park is less than half a mile away, so a tired child can be back in the room quickly. The outdoor pool and hot tub help everyone recover afterwards. Rooms have a microwave, refrigerator and coffee facilities for easy snacks, and the daily shuttle to DFW Airport and Cowboys Stadium means one less car journey. Pets are welcome.
Hilton Garden Inn Dallas Arlington
Arlington
182 reviews
Stadium and Six Flags both under 3 km, pets welcome
Check availabilityWhy guests love itSix Flags Over Texas is 2.5 km from the Hilton Garden Inn Dallas/Arlington, close enough for a quick drive back to the room between rides. The outdoor pool is the evening treat for children, and the on-site restaurant and bar make dinner easy after a long day in the heat. Pets are welcome, handy on a road trip. Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is 14 km away. I would book it for a theme-park weekend with a car.
Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Arlington South
Arlington
215 reviews
A quieter South Arlington base with a pool and hot tub
Check availabilityWhy guests love itSet in south Arlington, this Courtyard keeps some distance from the stadium crowds while AT&T Stadium stays about 10 km away by car. Families get air-conditioned family rooms, an outdoor pool with a sun terrace, a hot tub for parents and a family-friendly restaurant on site, so evenings do not require another drive. Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is 28 km away. I would book it for a quieter base on a game or theme-park weekend.
Holiday Inn Arlington Northeast by IHG
Arlington
276 reviews
An indoor pool close to both Six Flags and the stadium
Check availabilityWhy guests love itSitting between the stadium district and the theme park, the Holiday Inn Arlington Northeast is 1.2 miles from AT&T Stadium and 2.5 miles from Six Flags Over Texas, both a short drive. The indoor pool keeps children happy whatever the weather, and rooms are spacious, with a microwave, a refrigerator and coffee facilities. The convenience store on site helps with forgotten snacks or drinks. I would book it for a weekend split between a game and the park.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fort Worth Arlington West
Arlington
975 reviews
Free parking and breakfast half a mile off I-30
Check availabilityWhy guests love itAT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field are 6 miles away, so I would suggest the La Quinta Inn & Suites Fort Worth Arlington West to families coming for a game. Breakfast is included every day, rooms have a microwave and a refrigerator for snacks, and the outdoor pool is a good way to end a hot Texas afternoon. Parking is free and plentiful, pets are welcome, and WiFi is free. The hotel is half a mile from Interstate 30. An 8.2 from 975 reviews is a very good score.
Holiday Inn Express Arlington Interstate 20 Parks Mall by IHG
Arlington
461 reviews
An I-20 stop with a big pool, hot tub and mall next door
Check availabilityWhy guests love itThe large outdoor pool and hot tub are the reason I would stop here with children: it is sized for more than a quick dip after a day on the road. Rooms have a microwave and fridge, useful for snacks and leftovers, and the continental breakfast includes granola and cinnamon rolls. The Parks Mall is next door for a rainy-hour outing, and downtown Arlington is a 10-minute drive. A score of 8.2 from 461 reviews is fair.
Local tips
- 1Check the pool and hot tub hours before you book, since outdoor tubs often close earlier than the front desk.
- 2Pick the Loews Arlington or another stadium-district hotel for event weekends, when walking beats traffic and parking fees.
- 3Choose a hotel with both a pool and a hot tub in summer, so you can swim in the afternoon and soak when the air cools.
- 4Ask about shuttles: the La Quinta Arlington North mentions a daily shuttle covering DFW Airport and Cowboys Stadium.
- 5Pack a swimsuit and a light wrap even in winter, since Texas evenings can be cool and indoor or covered tubs are most reliable.
- 6Book early for game days and big concerts, because stadium events fill the closest hotels first.