The Westin La Cantera Resort

Location. Nestled in the Texas Hill County, San Antonio's Westin La Cantera Resort is 16 miles from SeaWorld. The historic Riverwalk's nightlife, boutique shopping and dining is 12 miles away, as is the historic Alamo and San Antonio International Airport.

Hotel Features. The hotel lobby at the Westin La Cantera Resort is decorated with massive stone fireplaces and beamed ceilings with majestic wrought-iron chandeliers over slate flooring and Mexican and Persian rugs. The Westin La Cantera Resort features two 18-hole golf courses tucked behind oak trees and meandering streams, and includes a golf academy, putting greens and an apparel shop. Five pools include a children's area, slide, waterfall and spa tubs. A serene retreat area is reserved for massages and spa services. Children ages 4 to 12 can enjoy the Enchanted Rock Club's games, arts and crafts, nature hikes and storytelling. Brannon's Café offers American, Mexican and local fare and breakfast buffets, and Francesca's at Sunset serves gourmet Southwest cuisine enhanced by panoramic sunset views of the Texas Hill Country. Two additional bars and grills are also available.

Guestrooms. The seven-story Westin La Cantera Resort features 508 guestrooms with high-speed Internet access, premium bedding, desks, and chenille reading chairs with ottomans. Private bathrooms feature velour bathrobes and scented English toiletries.

Expert Tip. One mile from the hotel, Six Flags Fiesta Texas offers thrill-seekers amusement and water park activities, including a million-gallon wave pool in the shape of Texas. The park sits on a limestone quarry with 100-foot cliffs soaring overhead.