Fodor's Expert Review Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa

Step into relaxation at this sophisticated yet homey country resort with lots of shade—a key feature when the mercury soars during a San Antonio summer. On the northwestern edge of the city, it occupies 200 acres of former ranch land, so you feel far removed, even though you're just a few minutes from SeaWorld, about 15 minutes from Six Flags, and 20 minutes from downtown. Rooms are well-appointed and spacious, and some have balconies or walkout patios. Family-friendly touches abound, from the relaxing man-made lazy river where you can float along with the current in an inner tube to nightly s'mores at the firepit. There's plenty to do with a 5-acre water park, the Hyatt Hill Country Golf Club, a nature trail, and a spa with a full range of treatments and salon services.