17 Amazing Resorts in Texas Perfect for Pampering

Home to some of the most spectacular sights in the U.S., Texas offers limitless top attractions and endless accommodation options. The Lone Star State has a little bit of everything for all travelers — including some amazingly beautiful resorts.

With water parks, spas, awesome guest rooms, delicious restaurants, golf and more — these resorts in Texas are worth visiting. Saddle up, pack your bags and get ready to plan your stay at one of these spectacular resorts in Texas.

LA CANTERA RESORT & SPA

La Cantera’s beauty lies in all the luxuries and pastimes available on site. It is an ideal place for a family retreat or a romantic getaway in San Antonio.

You can indulge in healing therapy at Loma de Vida Spa & Wellness. You can also play 18 holes of championship golf. Water lovers have access to any of the resort’s five pools, including an adults-only infinity pool. Reserve a cabana or run along a jogging route winding through the resort’s natural surroundings.

Total relaxation is the name of the game at La Cantera Resort & Spa. Each suite and guest room includes plush carpeting, new beds, and luxurious linens. The thoughtful designs and décor reflect their Texas Hill Country surroundings and invite guests to unwind into the rooms’ peaceful resort atmosphere.

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HYATT REGENCY HILL COUNTRY RESORT AND SPA

Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa has an out-of-this-world feel to it. The spa is located next to SeaWorld San Antonio and is only 20 minutes from the downtown Riverwalk. Find plenty of space to relax, unwind, and play at this ultimate Texas getaway on 300 acres of historic ranchland.

 Stay in one of the 500 stylish rooms or any 58 well-appointed suites. All rooms have décor that is open and rustic to fit the Texas Hill Country area. The family-friendly suites add comfort and space, with many featuring a private patio or balcony to enjoy sweeping countryside views.

Reconnect with loved ones at the 5-acre water park at the hotel! The water park features a lazy river, multiple pools, and a waterslide. The resort offers many onsite activities for everyone, including biking and walking trails, nature walks with a guide, and wildlife feedings. The golf course, tennis courts, sand volleyball pits, and more offer other avenues to play and relax.

A morning yoga class on the spa’s picturesque back porch is an excellent way to kickstart your day. Experience pure relaxation and bliss at Windflower Spa. Here, you can get a massage, facial, or nail service and feel refreshed for live outdoor music each weekend.

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JW MARRIOTT SAN ANTONIO HILL COUNTRY RESORT & SPA

Cradled on 600 acres of oak-covered hills, JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa is an extravagant sanctuary with unparalleled views. Find your peace in deluxe accommodations with sweeping floor plans, plush furnishings, and superior amenities.

Nearby attractions include renowned wineries, SeaWorld, Shops at La Cantera, Natural Bridge Caverns, and Six Flags Fiesta Texas.

The resort offers a thrilling water experience showcasing a nine-acre water park with a 1,100-foot lazy river. They also have a sophisticated event space with outdoor pavilions and elegant ballrooms for private celebrations.

After a day of exploring San Antonio, TX, indulge in flavorful food at one of their six resort restaurants and five bars. All palates are catered to. Alternatively, restore your well-being at the Lantana Spa. Get a facial, a body scrub, full body massage, a mani-pedi, some waxing, or just chill in the steam room.

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HYATT REGENCY LOST PINES RESORT & SPA

Laying on 405 acres along the banks of the Colorado River, this Texas Hill Country resort offers a relaxing escape to all who visit. Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa is only 20 minutes from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

Enjoy various hotel activities like archery or fishing. Tee off at their 18-hole golf course, or explore the grounds on horseback. Try kayaking down the Colorado River or hiking on an outdoor trail. Chill by the fire pits and make s’mores.

Refresh yourself with pampering treatments, a facial, or a massage at Spa Django. Or make memories at the Crooked River Waterpark with its lazy river and a two-story water slide. If you’re looking for something more relaxing, consider visiting the private lagoons or luxury poolside cabanas.

Your stay here can be as lazy or as pumped up as you need to be.

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THE HOUSTONIAN HOTEL, CLUB & SPA

The Houstonian reflects Houston’s strength, beauty, and friendliness with outstanding service and grand adventures. This luxury hotel is set up in 27-acre pine and oak woodlands with leafy greenery and flora. The proximity to Houston’s exciting activities is also a big plus.

Houstonian Hotel offers free entrance to the exclusive Houstonian Club, one of the nation’s top private health clubs. Trellis Spa with its Mediterranean-style rest complete with treatment rooms, a float pool, and salons.

With four onsite restaurants and classic bars, you get to wine, dine and unwind in any way you can imagine. Take a dip at the sports pool for the active swimmers, the large resort pool, a beautiful garden pool, and a shaded children’s wading pool that is climate-controlled year-round.

The resort boasts of a state-of-the-art jogging path that uses recycled materials and connects to Memorial Park’s longer trails for the more active guests. Alternatively, take a stroll along the shaded paths or sit on the benches and gazebos and watch squirrels, rabbits, and armadillos nibble.

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COMMODORE PERRY ESTATE

Commodore Perry Estate is Austin’s youngest luxury hotel. It is a beloved historic landmark originally built in 1926 but recently renovated. The 54 unique soundproof guest rooms and suites are enveloped by manicured English-style gardens sweeping the 10-acre property.

When you walk into the 10,800-square-foot mansion, you’ll be amazed by its magnificence. The peacock-designed wrought iron door, original curving staircase, and an iron light fixture illuminating a hand-painted fresco by Deborah Phillips will leave you in awe.

On the walls you’ll find one-of-a-kind Pierre Frey fox-patterned wallpaper. The detailed, iconic columns, original carved wood, and plaster moldings towering over restored Mexican tiles in curry, celadon, and apricot will have you staring. It is like stepping back in time into a Texan estate during the roaring twenties.

  Find your way to the Solarium, Living Room, Loggia, Library, Terrace, and Lutie’s Garden Restaurant. Sit under one of the tents with your picnic basket in one of the picnic areas. Other amenities include Free parking, Free high-speed internet (WiFi), pool, fitness center with gym, workout room, bar & lounge, and bicycles. Pets are allowed.

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FOUR SEASONS RESORT & CLUB DALLAS AT LAS COLINAS

Sitting on 400 acres and just 15 minutes from both Dallas and Fort Worth, Four Seasons Resort & Club Las Colinas offers 31 adaptable event spaces and private dining rooms. Las Colinas’ upscale communities and eateries are just minutes away, as is Lake Carolyn’s spectacular waterfront.

Enjoy picture-perfect views from all the windows of the North Texas Hill Country and the Dallas skyline. The Four Seasons has 431 rooms and suites, boasting high ceilings, a step-out private balcony, personal fire pits, and floor-to-ceiling windows. Spacious marble bathrooms containing glass showers and deep tubs are also a welcome feature.

 Splash around the curving 25,000-square-foot resort pool or any of the three pools at their fantastic waterpark. Work out at the three floors Sports Club which offers classes in anti-gravity yoga, mixed martial arts, and biking. Go golfing like tournament pros on the 18-hole golf course. With 24/7 concierge, housekeeping, and waiting staff at your beck and call, your stay here will be a breeze.

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THE WOODLANDS RESORT

Stretching across 350 lush acres just 30 miles outside Houston, The Woodlands Resort is an all-encompassing Texas resort within easy reach. The resort offers everything you need within its walls.

Work and play come naturally in the woods and waterways surrounding the Forest Oasis waterpark with a 1005 foot long lazy river, two additional pools, and three whirlpools. The fitness center and conference center with 33 meeting rooms are also an incentive for those on business tours.

Within the footsteps of your door are multiple dining options, onsite golf courses, tennis courts, hiking trails, making the resort the ideal destination for families, couples, and companies.

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GAGE HOTEL

The Gage Hotel resides in the soul of the lovely rugged Texas Mountain Trail Region in Brewster County. Surrounded by the pure beauty of Big Bend country, the Gage offers unique accommodations with laid-back extravagance, friendly hospitality, outstanding dining, and one of the most iconic pubs in Texas.

Book the Mexican-inspired rooms and take advantage of the WiFi, complimentary continental breakfast, or the outdoor pool & a spa. Take a stroll through the gardens, play around in the game lot, gather at the fire pit, and gaze upon our West Texas stars.

Set off on a thrilling hike, try a bumpy mountain bike trip, river excursion, or sunset horseback ride at this ranch resort. Visit the nearby charming towns filled with art, history, and natural beauty.

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HORSESHOE BAY RESORT

Resting along the shores of Lake LBJ, Horseshoe Bay Resort’s exclusive, lifestyle holiday destination, is just a short drive from Austin and San Antonio. Picture-perfect Texas Hill Country panorama motivates you to loosen up in modern rooms, suites, and villas with waterfront views.

Enjoy imaginative local cooking at their restaurants or dine al fresco on the patio. Tee off on any of the three championship golf courses and enjoy fun family activities, from boating to tennis.

Reinvent yourself with a day at their waterfront spa, or host a private celebration in one of the dramatic outdoor venues. Learn about colorful wildlife at the Birds of the Bay Show and meet exotic reptiles at the Tortoise Connection.

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LA COLOMBE D’OR HOTEL

Nestled in Montrose, Houston’s most dynamic neighborhood, La Colombe d’Or combines its history with a newly reimagined experience. Named for the celebrated hotel in France (home to Picasso’s favorite water hole), the estate is a landmark of skillful design and promising enchantment.

The resort offers 32 suites in three different stay experiences, luxurious amenities, an art gallery, and a sculpture garden. Other amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness facility and linear rooftop pool with dramatic views of downtown Houston, a sunset terrace, a lush private park, and many more.

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THE SAN LUIS HOTEL, SPA, AND CONFERENCE CENTER

Find phenomenal luxury at The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center, a beachfront hotel and spa resort sitting on 32 acres on the glorious Galveston Island, Texas. The resort offers elegant dwellings, breathtaking Gulf views, and personalized service.

Eat out in any of the ten eateries, sip a signature cocktail in The Cove pool, and make use of the amenities. Step into the warmth of unforgettable Galveston Island, which boasts a wide array of activities on land and sea, unforgettable historic sites, and famed shopping.

 After a day of bronzing in the sun and scrutinizing all the island has to offer, relax and loosen up in Gulf-view guest rooms, which ooze indulgence and comfort. Every guest room is ample, enticing, plush, and has a private balcony and airy sitting.

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GAYLORD TEXAN RESORT HOTEL

Standing on the shores of Lake Grapevine, the grand Gaylord Texan Resort pays tribute to everything Texas on a dramatic scale. Gaylord Texan Resort calls attention to the 10-acre Paradise Springs water park, Glass Cactus nightclub, lovely guestrooms, stately suites, and amenities.

This resort offers two pools & shops, four restaurants, incredible event space, and a 5-acre atrium. You will not find yourself looking for something to do with all the surrounding restaurants, shopping, and extraordinary entertainment.

Paradise Springs is an exclusive luxury for all resort guests, with a winding lazy river, waterslides, private cabanas for rent, a massive water playhouse, and much more. Nothing but fun and sun here!

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OMNI BARTON CREEK RESORT & SPA

Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa is a royal resort spread out on 4000 acres in the tumbling Texas Hill Country. The resort offers stylish rooms for a romantic hideout, a weekend getaway, a golf retreat, and memorable family vacations.

Relieve tension under the care of well-trained masseuses, play a round of some of the best golf in the country, or experience everything the “Live Music Capital of the World” has to offer.

Guests can unwind poolside in private cabanas, splash around on the splash pad, warm up in an oversized adult-only hot tub and relax by two fire pits facing Austin’s hills.

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ESCONDIDA RESORT & SPA

Escondida Hacienda and Spa is a resort reclining on 125 acres on Medina Mountain. It is the perfect space for discerning travelers.

Release all the stress in Southwestern-style rooms in this elegant adults-only hotel. The Spa at Escondida will have you even more loose, relaxed, and rejuvenated.

Get ready to experience privacy amongst the beauty and wildlife, featuring their signature fantasy, leisure, and regeneration mixture. Your four-legged friend is also welcome with advance notice.

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LAKE AUSTIN SPA RESORT

Lake Austin Spa Resort is an incredibly affluent 19-acre, all-inclusive resort. It is set on a lake offering three pools, a spa, and posh dining. The accommodations reflect the beauty and spirit of the Texas Hill Country setting, with relaxed charm and uncompromising satisfaction.

Engage with nature while celebrating a holistic method to healthy living—cuisine, exercise, and mindfulness. Take in the pleasant scenery, the alluring resort lands, the pastimes and spectacles prepared to amuse and motivate, and of course, sample delicious holiday menus.

 As an overnight guest here, your all-inclusive package includes the following: Three fresh, locally-sourced gourmet meals, snacks, and complimentary room service offered daily; Access to all lake activities and unlimited use of lake equipment; Unlimited fresh smoothies and juices; Complimentary teas, coffee, and lemonade bar and so much more.

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MOODY GARDENS HOTEL

Moody Gardens Hotel is a remarkable island resort curled up amongst leafy palm trees and tropical gardens. The resort offers modern rooms, a full service spa, golf, dining, and three world-class glass pyramids with tropical exhibits.

Sample impressive views of the Pyramids, Galveston Bay, marinas, and Galveston itself when you linger in any of the guestrooms. Amenities include bathrobes, lighted vanities, full-length mirrors, complimentary WiFi, mini-fridges, safes, and nightly turndown service.

Work out at the fitness center, which is open for hotel guests 24 hours a day with your room key for access. Free transfer service around Moody Gardens, Strand Shopping District, and Scholes International Airport is provided.

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