I stayed at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa in San Antonio for one night while…read moreattending a conference. Having stayed at Hyatt Regency Lost Pines near Bastrop for work meetings, I found the two properties very similar in style and layout. The outdoor area here seemed larger, with more pools, spaces, and activities, but overall the resorts offer a similar Texas Hill Country vibe. Pricing can vary dramatically depending on the weekend and local events, so it is worth checking carefully. I have seen rooms listed for around $1,000 per night, which feels excessive. Fortunately, my conference rate was a little over $200. I had planned to self-park, but when I arrived on Friday afternoon, valet was the only option available. It cost around $40. My room had two queen beds and was spacious, fresh, and very clean. I especially enjoyed the balcony view, the in-room coffee maker, and the spotless bathroom. Even the soap smelled great. Overall, I would stay here again, especially for a work event. It could also be a nice option for a quick staycation or local getaway. Whether it is worth it really depends on the room rate, so compare dates before booking.

We finally got tickets to visit the Hyatt with a day pass after trying several times before and…read morefinding out they were sold out! That alone tells you how popular this place is, and now I can see why! We had an absolute blast as a family! My children did NOT want to leave. They spent hours playing in the lazy river, and they especially loved the water slide, going down it over and over again! There's also a restaurant on-site where you can order food, which is super convenient when the kids work up an appetite. The inner tubes are included with your pass, but make sure to bring your own towels! Another big plus for me was how clean the restrooms were. I felt comfortable taking my children in there and changing them, which is always important when visiting places like this. Now I completely understand why this location is so popular! We made some great family memories, and we will DEFINITELY be back! If you're looking for a fun family outing, this one is worth checking out!

This place was the highlight of our trip. I wanted to get away from the city life while not…read morecompromising my amenities. Baron's Creekside was perfect. My wife expects 5 star resorts and she said this place exceeded the typical 5 star experience. The bedding, linens, amenities were awesome. They had live music and great food and drink options at the head cabin. Every cabin felt private and unique and the babbling creek and ponds along the Creekside were so relaxing to sit by with lots of Adirondack chairs overlooking the creek and rocking chairs on the cabin porches. We also chose this place because they allowed my Australian Shepard to come (only some cabins). The whole experience was amazing and only a 5 minute drive to the main strip. Don't miss a tour of Signor Vineyards, a 10 minute drive West. The most beautiful vineyard and cool experience!

Beautiful cabins / bungalows, the owners and staff onsite were very nice, friendly and helpful…read more The restaurant onsite is nice, decent food, good wine/prosecco list, friendly staff ... when we had questions about anything, owners, staff were quick to respond and it was only 2 blocks away from Main Street, Fredricksburg.... * Only recommendations: would recommend about putting a couple air fresheners (i.e. plug-ins, etc), in some spaces... to help with the old wood smell, some areas gave a strong moldy smell, which is normal for old wood. I understand that the cabins are old, and authentic but it would help a little. I would also recommend a little better dusting, around window sills, and windows/curtains, a fair amount of dust that came off, every time we closed the blinds or pulled the curtains. That is the only reason I rated it a 4 instead of 5.

The hotel was nice! Stayed here for 2 night. Must try the coffee shop downstairs and get ANY of…read moretheir cookies - we got the Lemon, sugar & Oreo... oh my goodness. My favorite was lemon and sugar ... i wished i could get these cookies shipped to my home. Hotel was clean and nice. Still giving 5 stars even though the power went out for 2 hours (we weren't there when it happened) & our AC unit was out the last night of our stay // they gave us a fan for the room and the living room AC unit still ran so we were ok.

After visiting for a weekend daycation with my bestfriend, I feel indifferent about the experience…read more While the landscape was beautiful, the heat was hard to beat even with ordering a daybed to be under a fan. When we were first sat, it was next to a bush that had so many bees. We asked a server to move but she stated all daybeds were taken (despite some being empty through our stay). We asked a second server our request again because we were unable to even sit on the daybed without bees swarming on us. This second server was able to move us with no issues. Upon arrival there were no towels, we had to ask multiple times before we received any. The food was served quickly thankfully and was pretty good- as well as our drinks. We ordered a pina colada and gin based drink. Both were good but it was way too hot to drink how we wanted. The turkey sandwich, guacamole and chips, and chicken tenders were also good and pretty standard. There was a separate adult pool on the lower deck that was a lot quieter than the general pool (and no kids) with better music. We know for next time to just order chairs here. Ending the night, it took at least 25 minutes for our final receipt to be given. I had to approach the bar area twice to ask what was going on. There seemed to be confusion on our pool tab and how to close our Resort Pass. Spending over $300, the experience could've been a lot better with quicker service. It was also hard to follow who was our server as we were greeted by 4-5 people through our time. I would consider coming here on a calmer day out of season if looking for a more relaxing experience. Plus to seeing the fireworks while leaving. The pools were a lot more enjoyable once the sun began to set which was around 7 (our stay was from 4-9).

Everything! The food was exceptional especially the Cowboy breakfast. Great lunches with fresh…read moreveggies; happy hour; fabulous barbecue dinner and Cornish Game hens with wild rice and veggies plus delicious desserts. Entertainment in the evening was excellent: Guinness Book of records champion rope trick artist; wonderful guitarist who sang 90 minutes straight. Games: corn hole, BB gun shooting; country and western dancing. The horses were the highlight. Free to roam the 365 acres after trail rides. All were gentle and sweet.

A true gem. An experience that gave us family bonding time in an environment that felt absolutely…read moretimeless. The first time at the Mayan ranch I had just graduated 8 th grade and went with my parents and siblings. Best family vacation ever. I vowed to return one day. Fast forward 34 years and I went back this week for a girls trip with my sister in law, her 2 tweens and my youngest daughter, who is also a tween. The Hicks family has owned this ranch for over 60 years. It is so refreshing to go somewhere where almost every staff member has grown up on the ranch and have such passion for ensuring guests have a good time. Most other ranches are now run by large corporations and lack the family owned charm of this place. The staff are great . Shoutout to Cowgirl Kel who is the heart and soul of this place and makes sure the kids have a good time ( games and activities scattered throughout the day during the summer months). Things you must know and be OK with to come here: If you are a high maintenance person who won't be happy unless there are high end accommodations you will struggle here . Most of the facility is pretty rustic. The tennis court, basketball count and volley ball court look like they haven't been used in years. That said , the cabins are spacious and functional. Nothing fancy but adequate and the beds are comfortable. Housekeeping is pretty minimal but they will come on occasion to bring new towels and make the bed. The pool has been refurbished and is beautiful and was wonderfully refreshing each afternoon to cool off from the hot Texas sun. Horse Back Riding : The horses are beautiful, healthy and seem well taken care of. The rides are perfect for absolute beginners as the only option for riding is a slow walk in single file line. If your kids are experienced horse riders you may want to consider a different ranch as you won't be able to do anything but walk in a line here. That said, my 11 year old, who is an experienced rider, didn't mind much and loved helping to care for the horses and loved her rides with her cousins who are less experienced riders ( her favorite horses were Sheriff, Cinco and Jamison and I loved Faith and Sherriff) . Ruger the horse is a bit of a scatter brained horse but really all the horses are quite sweet and well behaved . While you aren't assigned a horse for your stay here, you can request your favorite horse each ride ( tip - get to the stables about 15-20 min before your ride to do this ) Tip - come to the ranch with kids over the age of 6 only. Kids under 6 are not allowed to do the trail rides ( due to insurance reasons they are strict about this ). The ideal ages for kids at this ranch are 6-11 years old in my opinion. Not much to do for teens at this ranch. Food : I'd rate the food an A plus. For real. Lots of options satisfied even the pickiest eater of our crew. Don't come her if you have allergies as they can't accommodate. Most meals consist of meat/ or chicken served with some many delicious sides that a vegetarian would still find enough options to be happy. Lunches were surprisingly varied in the main dining hall ( e.g. Mexican food one day, Italian one day, deli one day ) and you can always opt for a hamburger/hotdog instead at the Pavilion. All meals served family style/cafeteria style where you go through a line and select your food. Cost /Value: This place is incredibly fairly priced. Adults pay 190$ a night and kids only 80$ a night which includes 3 meals and snacks per day, 2 horse rides daily , spacious lodging and fun activities/ entertainment throughout the day. Tips: Bring your own beach towels for the pool ( they don't provide them) Bring a flashlight ( you'll want it waking to your cabin after the night activities) Bring your own hand sanitizer and carry it around . We used it. a lot. If you have very young kids or elderly people in your group bring a car to the ranch as while the place is 100 percent walkable, there are times it's nice to drive to certain parts of the ranch especially in the sweltering sun. Uber will go to the ranch from San Antonio but won't bring you back. There are private ride services but they are waaaay expensive so it's just a better value to rent a car if coming from San Antonio Wear a cowboy hat to bingo on Sunday nights - trust me - you will thank me later :) Bring jeans but if it's summer pack more shorts than jeans as the kids will ditch the jeans ( I ditched my jeans day 2) and wilwant to ride with shorts as it is HOT here if you come in the summer months ( you are allowed to ride wearing any clothing except fof a wet bathing suit and cowboy boots aren't required either - I'd skip them if you don't already own them and skip them personally even if you do as they just aren't needed for this type of riding. Highly recommend !!!

Happy hour specials Outdoor dining next to the pool. Covered…read moreseating area with friendly staff. The serenity of birds singing adds a lovely nature touch. Quick drive through the hill country to enjoy nature is worth the trip. Calendar of events is available on the website. Day passes for pool are available. Nature walks, picnic tables and fishing are some of the free activities available.

I am a wedding planner, I did a wedding here! It was wonderful! Great place for the guys! The…read morepeople who ran this place were great to work with!

Tapatio's new menu is absolutely fantastic! The chef-prepared dishes bring a fresh, elevated touch…read morewhile still feeling welcoming and approachable. Whether you're looking for a great business lunch or a family dinner, this is the place to be. The pretzel appetizer was incredible, and the grilled chicken salad was packed with flavor. The fresh, crispy fries were the perfect addition and clearly made with care. Every dish we tried was delicious and thoughtfully prepared. The service was attentive, friendly, and made the entire experience even better. If you haven't visited Tapatio before--or if it's been a while since your last visit--you owe it to yourself to give it a try. Highly recommend!

Pools - Smaller than expected, and the family pool and adult pool are basically right next to each…read moreother, so there's not much separation if you're trying to get away from the noise. Food - La Cascada wasn't bad, but the menu selection was limited, and we had flies buzzing around while trying to eat, which wasn't great. Staff - Genuinely friendly and helpful, no complaints there. Facilities - A lot of the amenities were closed during our stay. The gym was open but pretty mediocre, basically on par with a standard hotel gym rather than a resort. And the golf course itself is closed until further notice, which was a huge letdown given that's supposed to be a main draw here. Vibe - It was dead when we visited (mid-July), and nothing much was really planned or going on for guests. It also felt like members got a bit more priority/attention around the course and events than resort guests did. Overall - Between the outdated rooms, small pools, limited facilities, and the course being closed, I wouldn't really recommend this for young couples looking for a lively getaway. Might work better for a quiet, low-key trip if you go in with low expectations.

Riven Rock Ranch is a hidden hill country gem that I'm hesitant about sharing. I'm getting married…read morehere, so I may be biased, but this place is heaven on earth. Their Terrace Grill has excellent, farm fresh food. They try and use the resources they have on the ranch including their own beef cattle, and fruits and vegetables. I've never had anything bad at their restaurant. The actual Ranch, including the guest cabins and other facilities are also amazing. They have a pool and Guadalupe River access also if that's your thing. If you want a quiet, relaxing getaway, this is the place to go.

It was difficult to find. Several of the map applications led us in the wrong direction. The entry…read moreway is a large brick entrance and if you look careful you will see Riven Rock on the metal signs. We got to the top of the hill where it stops and tat is where the restaurant was. Absolutely gorgeous atmosphere and location. They have the facilities to hold parties and weddings. We came on a night when they have pizza made to order in the Italian stone pizza oven. We brought our own wine and orders both salad and pizza. Fantastic service and food. Definitely a best kept secret I. The hill country.

Y'all. It doesn't matter the occasion or reason you've found yourself searching for the coolest…read moreplace to stay on The Frio; all you need to know now, is that the search is over, you've found it!!! Rio Bella is a hidden gem along the Frio owned by an amazing family! The unreal beauty & versatility, make her the perfect spot for A N Y B O D Y! Families with small babies Families with toddlers through teenagers Families with no kiddos Just you Weddings, reunions, or just because you wanna, this place can accommodate it all-I'm serious! -No worrying about missing nap times, forgotten sippy cups or binkis (pacifier). With your cabin within walking distance to the water, going back and forth is a breeze! From the right cabin, I'd be willing to bet your baby monitor will reach the water, too ;) -having pre teens and teenagers can make picking a vacay destination tough, but trust me, they'll be into this place. With tubes, kayaks, stand up paddle boards, lilly pads, hammocks, and an overwhelming amount of space to explore, they'll be off and running as soon as you pull up! Basically, if you're into sun, fun, and being able to completely see your toes underwater, Rio Bella is a no brainer!! As I'm sure you can tell, I really love this place, it's just that damn good.

I had the pleasure of staying at Rio Bella last November for an event called Songs on the Frio. The…read morewhole property is magical, the rooms are perfectly done and not too much of any specific vibe allowing your mind to relax and feel right at home. The front desk and manager were so accommodating, they went above and beyond to ensure I had the best stay. The river is FABULOUS and so is RIO BELLA!

Great place for a 2-3 day retreat. Dog-friendly (on leash required). The customer service responds…read morequickly, and check-in/check-out are smooth and easy. This year's water level is historically low (since the 1960s), so direct swimming access to the water is nearly impossible. Boat ramp closed. However, the view is still spectacular. We also appreciate the grill spots -- we saw previous complaints about the grills -- honestly, we don't quite understand why they are being so picky with the public grill spots lol... I can tell they have tried their best to manage/clean. A/C works well, especially at night! Not much noise created. All the fire pits were upgraded and well-maintained. Some things to be careful with: 1/ Some weeds in the grass can be sticky and painful to pick off. Be careful walking in grass near the cabins (wear water shoes). 2/ Some dogs may be reactive to people/other dogs (barking). But everyone was very respectful. 3/ Didn't try the swimming pool; it looks a little muddy. 4/ Coffee station not working well. We noticed from others' reviews and brought our own coffee boiling pot with pour makers. They also didn't provide milk/coffee mate. 5/ Pillows are not quite comfortable.

**Extremely Poor Check-In Experience and Customer Service**…read more I booked my stay at 7:37 PM and drove an hour to the property, arriving around 8:45 PM. Upon arrival, there was no clear office or designated check-in area. I asked several guests attending a loud wedding at the back of the property for assistance, but nobody could tell me where to check in. I called once and no answer. After spending approximately 15 minutes walking around the property trying to figure out how to access my booking, I called the phone number provided in the booking confirmation again atound 9:11 PM. I did not receive the check-in instructions by text until 9:29 PM--far too late, after I had already left and been forced to make other arrangements. I emailed management to explain the situation and request a refund, but their response was disappointing and unhelpful. Given the complete lack of timely communication, clear check-in instructions, and reasonable customer service, this was an incredibly frustrating experience. **If a guest drives an hour to your property, they should not have to spend their evening wandering around trying to figure out how to check in.** Basic communication and a functional check-in process are the bare minimum expected from any lodging provider. Since I was unable to access the property as needed, I will be disputing the charge with my credit card company. I would strongly recommend reconsidering this property until management makes significant improvements to its check-in process and customer service.