These Are the 12 Best Family Resorts In Texas
With summer around the corner, it’s time to plan a trip. And what better time to make memories with the kids than when they’re out of school? These 12 getaways—which we’re deeming the best family resorts in Texas, hands down—are sure to delight kids of all ages and their parents. Seriously—whether you’re into chillin’ by the beach in a luxury resort or hanging out by an amazing pool while dad golfs, we’ve got you covered and we’re here to prove a resort can, in fact, be family friendly. Yep, maybe the best of both worlds does exist after all.
1. Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas
- Getting there: 14 miles from downtown Dallas
- Why we recommend it: outdoor activities, family-friendly, close to Dallas
- Rates: Tower Room starting at $425/night
2. Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center
- Getting there: 23 miles from downtown Dallas
- Why we recommend it: outdoor activities, dining, family-friendly, close to Dallas
- Rates: Standard Guest Room starting at $371/night
3. Hyatt Regency Los Pines Resort and Spa
- Getting there: 3 hours (215 miles) from downtown Dallas
- Why we recommend it: outdoor activities, family-friendly, customer service
- Rates: Standard room starting at $323/night
4. JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa
- Getting there: 3 hours, 58 minutes (268 miles) from Downtown Dallas
- Why we recommend it: outdoor activities, family-friendly, food
- Rates: Standard rooms starting at $329/night
5. The JL Bar Ranch, Resort & Spa
- Getting there: 5 hours, 16 minutes (330 miles) from Downtown Dallas
- Why we recommend it: outdoor activities, family-friendly, food, unique, luxury
- Rates: Standard cabin room starts at $399/night (two night minimum)
6. La Cantera Resort and Spa
- Getting there: 4 hours and 24 minutes (282 miles) from Downtown Dallas
- Why we recommend it: outdoor activities, family friendly, spa
- Rates: Standard Rooms starting at $360/night
7. Lakeway Resort and Spa
- Getting there: 3 hours 21 minutes (209 miles) from Downtown Dallas
- Why we recommend it: waterfront, family friendly, outdoor activities
- Rates: Standard rooms starting at $220/night
8. Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe
- Getting there: 3 hours and 15 minutes (208 miles) from Downtown Dallas
- Why we recommend it: new, outdoor activities, family friendly
- Rates: Suites start at $259/night
9. Rough Creek Lodge and Resort
- Getting there: 2 hours, 2 minutes (106 miles) from downtown Dallas
- Why we recommend it: outdoor activities, family friendly, food
- Rates: Call to inquire
10. The San Luis Resort Spa & Conference Center
- Getting there: 4 hours, 27 minutes (293 miles) from Downtown Dallas
- Why we recommend it: outdoor activities, family-friendly, beach
- Rates: Standard rooms starting at $189/night
11. The Westin Dallas Stonebriar Golf Resort & Spa
- Getting there: 30 miles from Downtown Dallas
- Why we recommend it: outdoor activities, family-friendly, golf
- Rates: Standard rooms starting at $209/night
12. The Woodlands Resort
- Getting there: 3 hours, 23 minutes (213 miles) from Downtown Dallas
- Why we recommend it: outdoor activities, family friendly
- Rates: Standard rooms from $267/night