San Antonio Hotels With a Hot Tub
San Antonio has a solid choice of hotels with a hot tub, and the best ones split into two groups. On the River Walk, Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk pairs a rooftop pool and an indoor pool with two whirlpools, while Drury Inn & Suites San Antonio Riverwalk has a heated rooftop pool and a hot tub on the same riverside path. Farther out, the Drury hotels in Stone Oak, near the Medical Center and by the airport score between 9.2 and 9.4 and keep their pools and spa tubs quieter. I explain below which area suits which trip.
San Antonio mixes history and everyday Texas life in a compact center. The River Walk follows the San Antonio River below street level past hotels and restaurants, the Alamo stands a few blocks away, and the Pearl district has turned an old brewery into a food and market hub. Beyond downtown, the city spreads north toward Stone Oak, La Cantera and the Medical Center. Hot summers and mild winters make a pool and a hot tub useful for much of the year.
River Walk rooftops or quieter suburbs
A hot tub matters more in San Antonio than visitors expect: after a long day on foot along the River Walk, at the Alamo or at the Pearl, a warm soak is the easiest way to recover, and an indoor spa tub stays useful on the cooler evenings of winter. The hotels on this page also share practical strengths, such as free hot breakfast at most of them and evening hot food at the Drury properties, which keeps the cost of a family trip under control without giving up comfort.
For a stay on the River Walk, Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk is the strongest option on this page. It has direct access to the river path, an outdoor rooftop pool, an indoor pool and two whirlpools, which means a soak is available whatever the weather. Its 9.1 score comes from 3,270 reviews, the largest sample in this list. Rooms include a microwave and a small refrigerator, and the daily hot breakfast plus evening hot food and cold drinks reduce the number of meals you need to plan downtown. The hotel is also pet-friendly.
Drury Inn & Suites San Antonio Riverwalk is the smaller sibling, rated three stars but scoring 9.2 across 1,892 reviews. It sits directly on the River Walk, with a heated outdoor rooftop pool and a hot tub, a fitness center and free WiFi. Breakfast is served daily and evening snacks are included, which suits families and solo travelers alike. I would pick it over the Plaza if you want the same riverside location and a hot tub but do not need the indoor pool, which gives you two good River Walk choices with comparable facilities and service.
Away from downtown, the north side has three high-scoring Drury hotels. Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio North Stone Oak, rated 9.4 by 887 guests, was recently renovated and offers an outdoor pool with a hot tub. Drury Inn & Suites San Antonio North Stone Oak, rated 9.3, has an indoor pool and a hot tub plus laundry facilities, useful on a longer stay. Drury Inn & Suites San Antonio Northwest Medical Center, also at 9.3, has an indoor pool with a spa tub, meeting rooms and a business center, a sensible base for visits to the Medical Center area.
Three more hotels cover specific needs. DoubleTree by Hilton San Antonio Northwest - La Cantera, a four-star hotel rated 8.8, sits across from the University of Texas at San Antonio and offers an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a restaurant serving American fusion dishes and a 24-hour fitness center. Near the airport, Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Airport scores 9.2 and has suites with a sofa bed, while Heritage Inn & Suites, a two-star hotel, is pet-friendly and about 5 miles from the River Walk. Best Western Plus Lackland Hotel and Suites adds a hot tub, a bar and buffet breakfast.
A traveler's perspectiveIf I were planning a first visit to San Antonio around a hot tub, I would book Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk. Its two whirlpools and indoor pool work in any season, and its direct River Walk access means the Alamo and the riverside restaurants are a short walk away. For a quieter trip with a car, I would choose Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio North Stone Oak, the highest-rated hotel on this page at 9.4.
Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio North Stone Oak
San Antonio
887 reviews
Renovated hotel with outdoor pool, hot tub, and complimentary meals
Check availabilityWhy guests love itDrury Plaza Hotel San Antonio North Stone Oak keeps family logistics simple. The hot breakfast is included, and the 5:30 Kickback serves hot food and cold drinks in the evening, which can replace a dinner run after a long day out. Rooms have a microwave and a small refrigerator for snacks. The outdoor pool and hot tub give children and parents a break, and pets are accepted. The hotel has also been recently renovated.
Drury Inn & Suites San Antonio North Stone Oak
San Antonio
795 reviews
Indoor pool, hot tub, and pet-friendly comfort in North San Antonio
Check availabilityWhy guests love itThe 5:30 Kickback, with free hot food and cold drinks each evening, is what I would tell families about first at the Drury Inn & Suites North Stone Oak: it can replace a dinner out after a long day. Breakfast is free too. The indoor pool and hot tub work in any weather, and the guest laundry helps on longer trips. The north San Antonio setting is quieter than downtown. Pets are accepted. A score of 9.3 across 795 reviews is outstanding.
Drury Inn & Suites San Antonio Northwest Medical Center
San Antonio
966 reviews
Hot breakfast, indoor pool, and evening refreshments near the Medical Center
Check availabilityWhy guests love itI would choose Drury Inn & Suites for a San Antonio stay where free food matters. Guests rate it 9.3 across 966 reviews, a score I trust. A complimentary hot breakfast is served daily, and complimentary hot food and cold beverages are served every evening. The indoor pool and spa tub, a fitness center and a business center are on site, rooms have a microwave and refrigerator, and pets are welcome.
Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Airport
San Antonio
1,079 reviews
Complimentary hot breakfast and a pool near San Antonio Airport
Check availabilityWhy guests love itSuites with a sofa bed and a separate seating area give families room to spread out at the Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Airport. The hot breakfast is complimentary, and in the evening the lobby offers cold drinks and snacks, which can stand in for a light dinner with children. Rooms have a compact refrigerator and a microwave. The outdoor pool and hot tub close the day, and pets are welcome. The River Walk is about 14 km away by car.
Drury Inn & Suites San Antonio Riverwalk
San Antonio
1,892 reviews
Rooftop pool and hot tub on the scenic San Antonio Riverwalk
Check availabilityWhy guests love itSitting directly on the San Antonio Riverwalk, the Drury Inn & Suites puts families right where they want to stroll, and I would recommend it for that position alone. The heated rooftop pool and the hot tub are a treat after a day out, and breakfast plus evening snacks are included, which simplifies two moments of the day with children. WiFi is free, rooms have a flat-screen TV, and there is a fitness center. A 9.2 from 1,892 reviews is outstanding.
Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk
San Antonio
3,270 reviews
Riverwalk access with rooftop pool, hot tubs, and complimentary meals
Check availabilityWhy guests love itFamilies get a lot included here: a hot breakfast every morning and hot food in the evening, which can replace an early dinner with tired children. The rooftop pool, indoor pool and two whirlpools mean swimming in any weather. The River Walk is reached directly from the hotel, and the Alamo is a short walk away. Rooms have a microwave and small refrigerator for snacks, and pets are welcome.
DoubleTree by Hilton San Antonio Northwest - La Cantera
San Antonio
413 reviews
Outdoor pool, hot tub, and American fusion dining near UTSA
Check availabilityWhy guests love itDoubleTree San Antonio Northwest sits directly across from the University of Texas at San Antonio, on the northwest side of the city. The outdoor pool and hot tub are the easy reward after a hot day out. Fire & Water Restaurant serves American fusion food at breakfast, lunch and dinner, so meals need no planning with children. Parents can use the 24-hour fitness center at any hour, and pets are accepted for families traveling with a dog.
Heritage Inn & Suites San Antonio Airport, Trademark Wyndham
San Antonio
1,385 reviews
Pet-friendly hotel with a pool, hot tub, and free hot breakfast near the airport
Check availabilityWhy guests love itA free hot breakfast and rooms with a microwave and refrigerator are the two practical reasons I would suggest the Heritage Inn & Suites San Antonio Airport to families. The outdoor pool and hot tub suit a Texas afternoon, the fitness center covers adults' routines, and pets are welcome. Wireless internet is free. The San Antonio Zoo and the River Walk are both about 5 miles away, an easy drive for a day out. An 8.5 from 1,385 reviews is a very good score.
Best Western Plus Lackland Hotel and Suites.
San Antonio
558 reviews
Relaxing stays with a hot tub, fitness center, and on-site bar
Check availabilityWhy guests love itI would choose this Best Western Plus for a San Antonio stay where a free hot buffet breakfast and some downtime matter more than a trendy address. Guests rate it 8.0 across 558 reviews, a solid score on a big sample. The hot tub and fitness center are on site, and a stylish lounge serves evening cocktails. Rooms have a flat-screen TV and private bathroom, with free WiFi, and the front desk is staffed around the clock.
Local tips
- 1Want a hot tub you can use in any weather? Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk has two whirlpools as well as an indoor pool next to its rooftop pool.
- 2Staying downtown without a car, choose one of the two Drury hotels on the River Walk so you can walk to the Alamo and the riverside restaurants.
- 3On a longer stay, Drury Inn & Suites San Antonio North Stone Oak has laundry facilities, which helps when traveling with children.
- 4For an early flight, Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Airport and Heritage Inn & Suites San Antonio Airport are the closest options on this page.
- 5Plan meals around the free hot breakfast and evening hot food served at the Drury hotels, which can replace a dinner out on busy days.
- 6Visiting UTSA or shopping at La Cantera? DoubleTree by Hilton San Antonio Northwest - La Cantera is across from the university campus.