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Hotels in San Antonio

Our shortlist of hotels in San Antonio, Texas: every qualifying property within 12 miles of the centre, with the reason behind each pick.

  • 41 qualifying stays
  • 12 mile radius

San Antonio's downtown is organised around the River Walk, and being on or a block from it is the main decision. The King William Historic District sits just south with 19th-century German-Texan houses; the Pearl district north of downtown has the newer independent properties. The Alamo and four further Spanish colonial missions are all inside the city.

Areas covered: River Walk, King William Historic District, The Pearl, Downtown, Alamo Heights.

Selection radius: properties within 12 miles of the centre of San Antonio, measured from coordinates in our source data.

41 qualifying stays reviewed. 12 made this shortlist.

We start from every hotel, inn, resort, lodge and bed & breakfast in our United States dataset that scores 8.5 or higher on Booking.com with at least 100 guest reviews. For this page we then looked only at properties in San Antonio. See how we select hotels.

The shortlist

Ranked by Charming Score, independent properties first. Every figure below comes from our Booking.com data export (August 2026).

9.3 Charming ScoreMokara Hotel & Spa, San Antonio, TX

Mokara Hotel & Spa

San Antonio, TX

9.3 guest rating from 288 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Independent
  • 4-star
  • Pool
  • Spa & wellness

Why it made the listA 9.3 guest rating across 288 reviews is among the strongest San Antonio returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 4 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and an on-site restaurant. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property and our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $271 per night

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9.2 Charming ScoreHotel Valencia Riverwalk, San Antonio, TX

Hotel Valencia Riverwalk

San Antonio, TX

9.0 guest rating from 527 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Independent
  • 4-star
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant

Why it made the listIt ranks #2 of the 41 qualifying San Antonio properties we scored. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 4 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $234 per night

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8.8 Charming ScoreAiden San Antonio Riverwalk, San Antonio, TX

Aiden San Antonio Riverwalk

San Antonio, TX

8.9 guest rating from 322 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Independent
  • Spa & wellness
  • Bar

Why it made the list322 reviews average out at 8.9 - high enough to clear our San Antonio cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 3 stars with spa and wellness facilities and a bar. Indicative rates sit in the lower third of the collection.

Best for: Well-rated, no-surprises stays

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed.

Indicative rate from $100 per night

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9.3 Charming ScoreDrury Inn & Suites San Antonio North Stone Oak, San Antonio, TX

Drury Inn & Suites San Antonio North Stone Oak

San Antonio, TX

9.3 guest rating from 761 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Pool
  • Spa & wellness
  • Pet friendly

Why it made the listGuests score it 9.3 over 761 reviews, which is what put it on the San Antonio shortlist. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 3 stars with a pool and spa and wellness facilities. Indicative rates sit in the lower third of the collection.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Value-conscious travelers

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $106 per night

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9.2 Charming ScoreDrury Inn & Suites San Antonio Northwest Medical Center, San Antonio, TX

Drury Inn & Suites San Antonio Northwest Medical Center

San Antonio, TX

9.1 guest rating from 924 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Pool
  • Spa & wellness
  • Pet friendly

Why it made the list924 reviews average out at 9.1 - high enough to clear our San Antonio cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 3 stars with a pool and spa and wellness facilities. Indicative rates sit in the lower third of the collection.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Value-conscious travelers

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $118 per night

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9.1 Charming ScoreLa Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Antonio Seaworld LAFB, San Antonio, TX

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Antonio Seaworld LAFB

San Antonio, TX

9.0 guest rating from 940 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Pool
  • Spa & wellness

Why it made the listIt ranks #6 of the 41 qualifying San Antonio properties we scored. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 3 stars with a pool and spa and wellness facilities. Indicative rates sit in the lower third of the collection.

Best for: Value-conscious travelers

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $108 per night

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9.0 Charming ScorePlaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection, San Antonio, TX

Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection

San Antonio, TX

9.2 guest rating from 365 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • 4-star
  • Pool
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant

Why it made the listGuests score it 9.2 over 365 reviews, which is what put it on the San Antonio shortlist. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 4 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and an on-site restaurant.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property and our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $241 per night

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9.0 Charming ScoreCanopy By Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk, San Antonio, TX

Canopy By Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk

San Antonio, TX

8.8 guest rating from 941 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • 4-star
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant
  • Terrace

Why it made the list941 reviews average out at 8.8 - high enough to clear our San Antonio cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 4 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $228 per night

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8.9 Charming ScoreHoliday Inn Express - San Antonio Airport by IHG, San Antonio, TX

Holiday Inn Express - San Antonio Airport by IHG

San Antonio, TX

9.0 guest rating from 591 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Pool
  • Spa & wellness
  • Pet friendly

Why it made the list591 reviews average out at 9.0 - high enough to clear our San Antonio cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 3 stars with a pool and spa and wellness facilities. Indicative rates sit in the lower third of the collection.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Value-conscious travelers

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $117 per night

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8.9 Charming ScoreStaybridge Suites San Antonio Downtown Convention Center by IHG, San Antonio, TX

Staybridge Suites San Antonio Downtown Convention Center by IHG

San Antonio, TX

9.1 guest rating from 477 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Pool
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant
  • Pet friendly

Why it made the listA 9.1 guest rating across 477 reviews is among the strongest San Antonio returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 3 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and an on-site restaurant.

Best for: Travelers with pets

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property and our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $145 per night

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8.9 Charming ScoreHome2 Suites by Hilton San Antonio Lackland SeaWorld, San Antonio, TX

Home2 Suites by Hilton San Antonio Lackland SeaWorld

San Antonio, TX

8.9 guest rating from 809 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Spa & wellness
  • Pet friendly

Why it made the listA 8.9 guest rating across 809 reviews is among the strongest San Antonio returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 3 stars with spa and wellness facilities. Indicative rates sit in the lower third of the collection.

Best for: Travelers with pets

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $122 per night

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8.8 Charming ScoreEmbassy Suites By Hilton San Antonio Landmark, San Antonio, TX

Embassy Suites By Hilton San Antonio Landmark

San Antonio, TX

9.2 guest rating from 344 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • 4-star
  • Pool
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant

Why it made the listA 9.2 guest rating across 344 reviews is among the strongest San Antonio returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 4 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and an on-site restaurant.

Best for: Slow, restorative stays - City breaks with dinner on site

Know before you book: Our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $195 per night

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8.8 Charming ScoreFairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Antonio Downtown/Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Antonio Downtown/Alamo Plaza

San Antonio, TX

8.8 guest rating from 725 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Pool
  • Spa & wellness

Why it made the listIt ranks #1 of the 41 qualifying San Antonio properties we scored. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 3 stars with a pool and spa and wellness facilities.

Best for: Well-rated, no-surprises stays

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $102 per night

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8.8 Charming ScoreCandlewood Suites - San Antonio Lackland AFB Area by IHG, San Antonio, TX

Candlewood Suites - San Antonio Lackland AFB Area by IHG

San Antonio, TX

9.1 guest rating from 422 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Spa & wellness
  • Pet friendly

Why it made the list422 reviews average out at 9.1 - high enough to clear our San Antonio cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 3 stars with spa and wellness facilities. Indicative rates sit in the lower third of the collection.

Best for: Travelers with pets

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $125 per night

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8.8 Charming ScoreHyatt Vacation Club at Wild Oak Ranch, San Antonio, TX

Hyatt Vacation Club at Wild Oak Ranch

San Antonio, TX

8.9 guest rating from 514 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • 4-star
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Why it made the listIt ranks #3 of the 41 qualifying San Antonio properties we scored. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 4 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar.

Best for: Slow, restorative stays - City breaks with dinner on site

Indicative rate from $171 per night

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8.7 Charming ScoreThe Emily Morgan Hotel - A DoubleTree by Hilton, San Antonio, TX

The Emily Morgan Hotel - A DoubleTree by Hilton

San Antonio, TX

8.5 guest rating from 754 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • 4-star
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant
  • Pet friendly

Why it made the listGuests score it 8.5 over 754 reviews, which is what put it on the San Antonio shortlist. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 4 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $129 per night

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8.7 Charming ScoreDrury Inn & Suites San Antonio Northeast, San Antonio, TX

Drury Inn & Suites San Antonio Northeast

San Antonio, TX

8.7 guest rating from 540 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Pool
  • Spa & wellness
  • Pet friendly

Why it made the list540 reviews average out at 8.7 - high enough to clear our San Antonio cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 3 stars with a pool and spa and wellness facilities.

Best for: Travelers with pets

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $103 per night

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8.7 Charming ScoreEmbassy Suites San Antonio Brooks City Base Hotel & Spa, San Antonio, TX

Embassy Suites San Antonio Brooks City Base Hotel & Spa

San Antonio, TX

9.0 guest rating from 262 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • 4-star
  • Pool
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant

Why it made the listA 9.0 guest rating across 262 reviews is among the strongest San Antonio returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 4 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and an on-site restaurant.

Best for: Slow, restorative stays - City breaks with dinner on site

Know before you book: Our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $159 per night

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Common questions

Should I stay directly on the San Antonio River Walk?

It is convenient but noisier and pricier. King William and the Pearl are both within a mile and considerably quieter.

How many hotels in San Antonio made this shortlist?

41 properties cleared our criteria and 12 are shown above, ranked by Charming Score. The highest-scoring is Mokara Hotel & Spa at 9.3, with a 9.3 guest rating from 288 Booking.com reviews.

What do these stays cost?

Indicative nightly rates for the shortlist run from about $100 to $271 in our data export. Rates move with date, season and availability, so the figure on each card is a starting point rather than a quote.

What is the Charming Score?

It is our own 0-10 selection score, not a guest rating. It combines the Booking.com guest score (45%), review volume (20%), property class (10%), amenity fit (10%), independence and property character (10%) and price positioning (5%). The full method is published on the Charming Score page.

Have you stayed at these hotels?

No, and we do not pretend otherwise. Our selections come from guest data, property facts and location, not from first-hand visits. Our editorial policy explains exactly what we do and do not claim.