The weather is warm and the wildflowers are starting to peek out signaling the beginning of a Hill Country spring. The associates at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa are warming up for the season with new experiences and excitement. With an average of 300 sunny days per year, rolling oak covered hills, nine acres of water park fun, 36-holes of PGA TOUR golf, hill country hiking and biking trails, an award winning spa and numerous delectable culinary venues, spring is a cherished and anticipated time at the resort and throughout San Antonio. Renowned for a lavish list of creative guest experiences, the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa continuously delivers new fun-filled adventures for the entire family.
The resort carefully curates experiences around five unique pillars: Nature’s Treasures, Poolside Fun, Magical Nights, Wellness and The Arts. Vacationers will enjoy opportunities to explore the beautiful property and nature that surrounds the resort, spend the day relaxing poolside while the kids dig for dinosaur bones in the sand, paint a picture of the picturesque views, marvel at the Texas night sky and even get in some exercise.
The 2017 Spring Experience: Menu of Activities
Award-Winning 9 Acre River Bluff Water Experience – Enjoy an incredible water experience without ever leaving property. Guests will have access to nine acres of water park fun that includes a sandy beach, sloped entry leisure pools, whirlpool spas, private cabanas, two 47-foot tall body slides, tube slides, a children’s pool, adult-only infinity pool, 1,100-foot-long lazy river, lounge chair seating and much more. A 13,000 square foot multi-use building, River Bend Pavilion, adds additional indoor and outdoor function space for activities and experiences with easy access to the pools.
Kids’ Night Out ($) – While parents are away the kids will play! Enjoy a parents’ night out where kids participate in activities and games while mom and dad are relaxing amid a multitude of resort amenities. Cost: $65 per child with dinner included, ages 4-12.
Agility Boot Camp – Speed Killz Agility Training activities focus on speed and movement to enhance neuromuscular control and flexibility of muscles. Train with the team who works with many of Texas’ D1 athletes, don’t worry, they’ll go easier on you!
Become a Jr. Lifeguard – Come down to the pool and enjoy the sun while learning how to be a JW Junior Lifeguard! During the class you will experience what it’s like to be a lifeguard at the JW by going through your own class with the resorts trained team and becoming an official Junior Lifeguard. You will have a great time enjoying our waterpark as well as learning important water safety.
Flick N’ Float – The evening begins with yummy s’mores by the fire pit, then it’s onto the River Bluff activity pool for a complimentary showing of a movie the whole family can enjoy. You can choose to float on the water or sit on terra firma for the movie screening. Fridays and Saturdays at the River Bluff Water Experience activity pool. Complimentary for resort guests.
Dinosaur George – The Texas Hill Country had a rich and abundant prehistoric period and was home to at least 20 different dinosaur species. San Antonio’s resident paleontologist, Dinosaur George, will thrill and educate your children with treasures found in the cracks and crevices of this region. Experience a prehistoric journey millions of years on the making. For children of all ages. Experience held inside the River Bend Pavilion.
Zoomagination – Experience animals unlike a typical zoo – up close and hands-on. All ages will touch, feel and learn about some of the world’s most amazing animals, like the two-toed sloth, African pygmy hedgehog and ball python. This event is complimentary and takes place in the Crooked Branch lounge.
Channeling Picasso – Unimaginable to many of us, artists say that anyone can learn to paint. Enjoy step-by-step instruction with our experienced and enthusiastic local artists. You will leave with a one-of-a-kind creation and a renewed sense of creative empowerment. Ages 7 and up.
Last But Not Least...
The resort has also crafted a special package to help vacationers kick-off the spring fun. Book early for best rates and dates!
More is Less Package – Stay three nights and receive 15% off your stay or stay four nights for a 20% discount. Room rates starting at $109 {valid through June 30, 2017}
About JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
Effortless sophistication and authentic Texas friendliness await you at the award-winning JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa. We’ve firmly established ourselves as a premier destination for memorable vacations in the heart of Texas Hill Country, with a 36-hole TPC San Antonio golf course, an adult-only infinity pool, Lantana Spa, 9-acre water park with a lazy river, seven restaurants, and 288,000 square feet of versatile meeting and event space. Make yourself at home in your expansive room or suite, which features pillowtop bedding, a marble bathroom, and a private balcony. Sample true Texas BBQ, perfectly aged steaks, and authentic Mexican cuisine at one of our resort restaurants, or host a private event with exceptional catering. Stay connected, courtesy of high-speed wireless Internet available throughout the resort. For unforgettable weekend getaways, productive meetings, or fun family vacations, our Hill Country resort will not only exceed your expectations but redefine them altogether.
