Stay ended · September 2026
The family enjoyed a birthday stay and appreciated cupcakes and small gifts left for their daughter, with hopes to return soon.
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Nestled amid 600 acres of oak-covered hills, JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa is a luxury haven within a stunning landscape. Explore the area's most popular attractions, including wineries, SeaWorld, Shops at La Cantera, Natural Bridge Caverns and Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Retreat to our hotel for the thrilling River Bluff Water Experience, a nine-acre water park featuring a 1,100-foot lazy river. Celebrate and succeed in 268,000 square feet of sophisticated event space, featuring outdoor pavilions and elegant ballrooms. After a full day of business or sightseeing in San Antonio, TX, savor delectable fare at one of our six resort restaurants, or rejuvenate your wellbeing at our luxury spa. Find your respite in upscale accommodations with expansive floor plans, plush furnishings, premium amenities and breathtaking views of the Texas Hill Country. An inspiring destination with something for everyone, our resort offers quiet luxury in the beautiful Texas Hill Country.
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Stay ended · September 2026
The family enjoyed a birthday stay and appreciated cupcakes and small gifts left for their daughter, with hopes to return soon.
Stay ended · September 2026
The family enjoyed a weekend stay at the JW, where their three young children spent hours on the water slides. They loved the resort and food and appreciated their advisor’s help with the trip.
Stay ended · August 2026
The guests enjoyed their local getaway, especially pools, water slides, gym and restaurants, and look forward to returning.
Stay ended · August 2026
The guests liked the child-friendly hotel’s pools and amenities. Dining choices were somewhat limited, but the breakfast buffet seemed well suited to families, and they would stay again.
Stay ended · July 2026
The guest felt the rooms needed a refresh and believed work was planned, while appreciating cleanliness, service and friendly, helpful staff.
Stay ended · June 2026
The guest enjoyed the resort and had a lot of fun.
Stay ended · June 2026
The guests enjoyed the clean rooms, pool and friendly JW Marriott staff and would return. Breakfast and dinner needed higher quality for the category, though poolside food was excellent.
Stay ended · June 2026
The returning guests enjoyed Cibolo Moon’s plentiful breakfast, relaxed pool days and watching sports at Velocity. They were unhappy with changes they attributed to new management during their visit: charges including parking, restrictions on outside pool snacks, no upgrades without payment and no special recognition for regular guests.
Stay ended · March 2026
The guest praised the service and amenities and looks forward to returning.
Stay ended · March 2026
The guests particularly appreciated efficiency, professionalism and attention to detail and found the process easy.
Stay ended · March 2026
The family loved the clean resort, attentive staff and food. The waterpark entertained both the adult guest and children aged four to fifteen, and they planned to return.
Stay ended · March 2026
The guest found the property beautiful and reasonably priced for a pool-focused family trip, suggesting it especially for children aged five and up. Pools and water park were fun but packed, requiring a very early start for a spot. Lunch and dinner choices felt limited, expensive or greasy; delivery was convenient, though nearby options were mostly fast food. Beyond occasional activities, there was not much to do away from the pool on most days.
Stay ended · February 2026
The family of five loved a quiet off-season birthday break, receiving the potential benefits of their booked offer, including a room upgrade. Made-to-order breakfast, good meals and helpful staff pleased them. Water slides, lazy river, heated pools, a clean, well-equipped gym and spacious rooms were highlights; February felt especially uncrowded during their visit.
Stay ended · February 2026
The family found parking easy and check-in quick, with Texas-inspired décor and comfortable rather than exceptional rooms. Helpful staff supplied welcome snacks, small toys at breakfast and a pizza-making visit for the children. Water slides, pools and a small sandy entry were favorites, alongside s’mores, bingo, duck decorating and racing, arcade games and other indoor games. They liked a steak dinner at 18 Oaks overlooking the golf course and the sports bar during rain. The guest considered it particularly suitable for families, golfers and conferences, and suggested nearby caverns and safari attractions as possible outings.
Stay ended · October 2025
The family enjoyed relaxing after work meetings, appreciated family-friendly amenities and food and recommended the stay.
Stay ended · September 2025
The guests enjoyed a relaxing Labor Day weekend with welcoming staff and everything they needed on site.
Stay ended · August 2025
The guest loved a local getaway that felt like a real holiday despite being close to home. Friendly staff went out of their way to help, and there was plenty to keep the family occupied.
Stay ended · August 2025
The family enjoyed another relaxing local break, especially the water park. Both the four-year-old and twelve-year-old loved the lazy river; the older child favored the slides, and the younger the sandy beach and activity pool. Fiamme’s pizza felt tasty and affordable, while Cibolo Moon’s breakfast buffet and campfire s’mores were favorites.
Stay ended · July 2025
The guest enjoyed the resort and service, described it as fun for families, and appreciated their advisor promptly correcting a billing mistake.
Stay ended · July 2025
The family enjoyed another successful trip arranged by their advisor. They especially liked the daily breakfast included with their booking, and the children had a great time at the resort.
Stay ended · June 2025
The guest liked the design, landscaping, breakfast buffet and clean room. Friendly staff and attentive lifeguards were positives, though the pools could become crowded at weekends.
Stay ended · June 2025
The guests liked the pool and restaurant food. Most restaurants did not take reservations, leading to waits over thirty minutes most evenings. June-weekend activities focused on children but also offered adults some fun.
Stay ended · May 2025
For a child-free friends’ trip over Memorial Day weekend, the resort missed expectations despite lovely staff and pleasant rooms. It felt strongly geared toward families and the water park, with crowds, screaming children and even scooters in the restaurant during dinner. A spa day pass and its quieter private pool were the saving grace. The guest thought the property could suit a family vacation far better.
Stay ended · January 2025
The guest found the hotel clean and especially welcoming for children.
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