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San Antonio resort debuts luxury villas with Hill Country charm

With the summer travel season now in full swing, the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa in northwest San Antonio is expanding its offerings. The high-end property has introduced five new private villas, providing guests with a fresh option for a more secluded and amenity-rich experience.

Named after iconic Texas rivers — Guadalupe, Nueces, Brazos, San Saba, and Pecos — the villas are designed to have all the comforts of home. The 2,336-square-foot ranch-style buildings, ideal for family get-togethers or group getaways, include a roomy open-plan living and dining space, a fully-equipped kitchen, and two patios with barbecue grills, firepits, and seating.

The luxury suites also boast four private bedrooms: two outfitted with king beds and two with double queens. Each room includes its own bathroom with a soaking tub and walk-in shower, a mini refrigerator, a Nespresso machine, and an enclosed outdoor patio with rocking chairs to check out the pastoral views. Or whittle. You do you.

It may read like an Airbnb on paper, but the villas up the ante by including a suite of services that are not offered by most vacation rentals. Housekeeping will stop by twice daily, and each house is assigned a dedicated host. Guests also get access to Wildflower Spa to enjoy an outdoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, and steam rooms.

“The addition of our new villas brings an enhanced level of luxury and flexibility to the resort,” said Steven J. Smith, general manager at Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort, in a release. “These accommodations were thoughtfully designed to feel like a home away from home, with spacious accommodations surrounded by beautiful Hill Country scenery and exclusive amenities that make every stay truly memorable.”

The resort, at 9800 Hyatt Resort Dr., isn’t done gussying up its grounds, located at the former site of Texas’ historic Rogers-Wiseman family ranch. In April, the hotel announced it was building a sparkling lagoon with white-sand beaches, cabanas, and plenty of splashy activities. The addition is set to make waves in early 2026.

Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa San Antonio

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The villas even have a counter for shaking up cocktails.

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River Walk hotel unveils $9M glow-up with new restaurant and bar

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The new lobby at Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk is full of midcentury charm.

San Antonio’s Project Marvel may not yet be a done deal, but Alamo City’s hotels are already putting on their Sunday best for a surge in tourism. The Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk at 600 E Market St. is the latest downtown property to reveal a glow-up, in this case, a $9 million rework of its lobby, restaurants, and public spaces.

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The new lobby at Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk is full of midcentury charm.

The renovation adds some midcentury swank to the lobby with honeyed woodwork, sculptural seating, and marble floors. From there, guests can click-clack to three new dining concepts: Italian eatery Moda Fare, coffee shop Spoonful Provisions, and Tejas Lounge.

Moda Fare Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk Moda Fare is designed in chic neutrals.Photo courtesy of Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk

Moda Fare has been serving Italian classics since late June, when it replaced the hotel’s Bar Rojo. Gone are the glossy tiled columns and hot pink amoeba chandeliers, replaced with sweeps of marble, faux shagreen club chairs, and an of-the-moment bleached tambour bar.

The hotel’s former café, Perks Coffee, got its own boost. Now named Spoonful Provisions, the space is clad in yet more marble, midnight blue tiling, and a lush floral wallpaper. The coffee program was upgraded, too, with locally roasted beans.

Lastly, the bar — redubbed Tejas Lounge — serves Texas spirits, cocktails, and light bites. It is in full view of the lobby, so guests can peek at the handsome new checkout desks and looming chandeliers.

Tejas Lounge is open to the lobby.Photo courtesy of Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk

“We are so excited to provide our guests with these impressive updates; these renovations reflect our commitment to providing an exceptional stay for every guest who walks through our doors,” said Ryan Fender, General Manager of Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk, in a release. “The completion of this project brings comfort and convenience to our guests and celebrates traditional Texas flavors and hospitality in a luxurious setting.”

The new interiors also raise the stakes in a renovation arms race currently sweeping San Antonio’s hotels. On September 22, downtown’s Gunter Hotel debuted a $57 million revamp, following in the footsteps of Hyatt Regency River Walk, Mokara Hotel & Spa, and the newly reminted Signia by Hilton La Cantera Resort & Spa.

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