Best Wichita Hotels with a Hot Tub
Wichita, on the Arkansas River in south-central Kansas, has cold winter evenings and hot summer days, and a hot tub earns its place in both seasons. The standout here is Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview Wichita, downtown, with an indoor/outdoor spa overlooking the Arkansas River and a 9.2 rating. Homewood Suites by Hilton at The Waterfront scores 9.3 and pairs a hot tub with an indoor pool and suites with kitchenettes. On the east side, Country Inn & Suites, Holiday Inn Wichita East and Residence Inn at Plazzio round out the list, each with a hot tub and a pool.
Wichita is the largest city in Kansas, built where the Arkansas and Little Arkansas rivers meet, a spot marked by the Keeper of the Plains sculpture. Known as the Air Capital of the World for its long history of aircraft manufacturing, it has a compact downtown around the Century II convention centre and the brick warehouses of Old Town, now filled with restaurants and bars.
Riverside spas downtown, practical hotels east
Most travellers come to Wichita for business, a convention at Century II, the aviation industry or family, and the days are often long. A hot tub at the hotel is a simple way to recover in the evening, especially on a cold winter night on the plains. The choice is mostly between downtown, near the river and the convention centre, and the east side, closer to the shopping areas and the highway.
Downtown, Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview Wichita has the most memorable setting on this page: an indoor/outdoor spa that overlooks the Arkansas River, alongside an indoor pool and a fitness center. It is rated 9.2, accepts pets and sits about six miles from Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport. Hyatt Regency Wichita, next to the Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center, offers a heated indoor pool and an on-site restaurant, but its description does not mention a hot tub, so I would check with the hotel if that matters to you before booking. Its rooms have a 65-inch TV and a separate work area.
Homewood Suites by Hilton at The Waterfront is the best-rated hotel here, at 9.3. It offers family rooms with kitchenettes, an indoor pool, a hot tub, a fitness center and a garden, and it is pet-friendly, which makes it a strong choice for a longer stay or a family trip. With fewer reviews than the downtown Drury, it is a smaller property, but its combination of hot tub, indoor pool and kitchenette suites is the most complete on this page for travellers who need space and want to cook some of their own meals. The garden adds a place to sit outside on milder days.
On the east side, three hotels keep things practical. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Wichita East is the most reviewed hotel on this page, with almost 800 reviews, an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a fitness center, a daily continental breakfast and a free weekday airport transfer. Holiday Inn Wichita East I-35 offers family rooms, an indoor pool, a hot tub and a garden with an outdoor fireplace, and it accepts pets. Residence Inn by Marriott Wichita East At Plazzio has kitchenette rooms, a seasonal outdoor pool, a hot tub and an American buffet breakfast. Its family rooms also have city views.
In winter, the indoor pools at Drury Plaza Broadview, Homewood Suites and Holiday Inn Wichita East let you move between pool and hot tub without going outside, while the outdoor pools at Country Inn & Suites and the seasonal one at Residence Inn are better suited to summer. The Drury's indoor/outdoor spa is the one option that lets you sit outside in warm water with a view of the river. If you are travelling with a dog, Drury Plaza, Homewood Suites and Holiday Inn Wichita East all accept pets. In summer, Country Inn's outdoor pool sits alongside its hot tub and fitness center.
A traveler's perspectiveI would choose by what you want from the evening. For a hot tub with a view, Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview Wichita is my first pick, with its indoor/outdoor spa above the Arkansas River and a 9.2 rating. For a longer stay or a family trip, Homewood Suites at The Waterfront, rated 9.3, adds kitchenettes to its hot tub and indoor pool. If you need an airport transfer on a weekday, Country Inn & Suites Wichita East provides one for free.
Homewood Suites by Hilton at The Waterfront
Wichita
133 reviews
Family-friendly suites with kitchenettes, indoor pool, and pet-friendly policies
Check availabilityWhy guests love itFamily rooms with kitchenettes and sofa beds give families space and flexibility at the Homewood Suites Wichita at The Waterfront. The indoor pool with a view and the hot tub work in any season, and the games room keeps children busy. The buffet breakfast includes fresh pastries, cheese and fruit. Outside, a sun terrace, a garden and barbecue facilities make an easy dinner. Pets are welcome and parking is free.
Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview Wichita
Wichita
543 reviews
Downtown Wichita hotel with river views, pool, and pet-friendly policy
Check availabilityWhy guests love itDrury Plaza Hotel Broadview Wichita covers two meals a day for families: a free hot breakfast and an evening hot food reception, which keeps dinner simple after a day out. Children can swim in the indoor pool in any season, and the indoor and outdoor hot tub looks over the Arkansas River. Rooms have a microwave and a fridge for snacks. Pets are welcome, and on-site parking helps families arriving by car.
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Wichita East, KS
Wichita
797 reviews
Spacious rooms, outdoor pool, and a hot tub with free breakfast
Check availabilityWhy guests love itAn outdoor pool and a hot tub are the family highlights at the Country Inn & Suites Wichita East, a four-star hotel in east Wichita, less than 11 km from the city center. Rooms are spacious, with free WiFi, cable TV and coffee-making facilities, and the continental breakfast is complimentary every morning. Parents can use the fitness center. Pets are accepted, parking is on site, and a free airport transfer runs on weekdays, useful for flights.
Holiday Inn Wichita East I-35 by IHG
Wichita
369 reviews
Family-friendly hotel with indoor pool, hot tub, and pet-friendly rooms
Check availabilityWhy guests love itAn indoor pool and hot tub give children a swim in any Kansas weather at the Holiday Inn Wichita East, and I like the garden with its outdoor fireplace and picnic area for an evening outside. The family-friendly restaurant serves American and Italian dishes at dinner, and breakfast is continental. Family rooms keep everyone together, some with city views. The hotel sits just off I-35 with free parking, and pets are accepted. A score of 8.5 across 369 reviews is solid.
Hyatt Regency Wichita
Wichita
359 reviews
Downtown hotel with a heated indoor pool and hot tub
Check availabilityWhy guests love itA heated indoor pool and a hot tub give children a reason to look forward to the evening at the Hyatt Regency Wichita, right in downtown next to the Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center. Rooms have a 65-inch flat-screen TV and a separate work area. HARVEST Kitchen/Bar serves local, seasonal cuisine at every meal, and Perks Coffee and More covers mornings. INTRUST Bank Arena is a short walk away for a family show or game.
Residence Inn by Marriott Wichita East At Plazzio
Wichita
39 reviews
Family-friendly suites with kitchenettes, a seasonal pool, and hot tub
Check availabilityWhy guests love itI would suggest the Residence Inn Wichita East at Plazzio to families planning more than a night or two: family rooms come with kitchenettes and private bathrooms, so meals and bedtimes stay on the family's own schedule. Breakfast is an American buffet served daily at no extra charge, the seasonal outdoor pool and the hot tub fill warm evenings, and pets are welcome. Parking on site is free. A rating of 8.4 from 39 reviews is very good.
Local tips
- 1For a hot tub with a river view, book Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview Wichita, whose indoor/outdoor spa overlooks the Arkansas River.
- 2The best-rated option is Homewood Suites by Hilton at The Waterfront, at 9.3, with kitchenettes and an indoor pool.
- 3Hyatt Regency Wichita has a heated indoor pool next to Century II but does not list a hot tub; ask the hotel if it matters.
- 4Country Inn & Suites Wichita East offers a free airport transfer on weekdays.
- 5Residence Inn at Plazzio's outdoor pool is seasonal, so in winter rely on its hot tub or choose an indoor pool elsewhere.
- 6Travelling with a dog? Drury Plaza, Homewood Suites and Holiday Inn Wichita East accept pets and have a hot tub.