24 hours at La Cantera Resort & Spa
We've been there — pulling up to destination, with just one night to soak it all in before the road (or the next flight) calls. A short stay doesn't have to feel rushed if you know exactly how to spend it. Start by settling in and allowing the property do what it does best — whether that's at The Villas pool or a slow morning or afternoon at the spa, because a resort stay is as much about the pause as it is the place. This is slow travel in miniature: one perfect evening, fully lived in, before you're back on the move. So here's our honest, tried-it-ourselves guide to making the most of your quick stay at La Cantera Resort & Spa in San Antonio, Texas — how to spend your day and where to dine in the evening, and how to leave feeling like the stay was worth every minute.
Lay your head at The Villas
You can always stay at La Cantera Resort in the main building, but The Villas provide all the amenities of home - kitchen, living room, king bed, shower and tub. And the spectacular robes wrap you in comfort and you’ll find yourself wanting to stay much longer. With a reservation at The Villas, a complimentary golf cart is provided to scoot around the compound. And that’s just plain fun!
The Villas at La Cantera Resort and Spa
Tex-Mex Tini raises the bar on heat
Enjoy a complimentary cocktail - or mocktail - upon arrival at The Villas. That’s the perfect opportunity to sample the wide seasonal offerings. Dive into a Tex-Mex Tini with the just right amount of heat to ready you for a afternoon lounging at the private Villas pool.
Mornings are best spent at the spa
Spend the morning or the entire day at Loma de Vida Spa located on the grounds of La Cantera Resort. It is secluded and private, an easy golf cart ride from your room or villa. Gather the girls together early for a Floating Sound Bath Experience (pictured above). Feel the stress melt away as the breeze and the birds create the soundtrack for a beautiful hour. Next, a massage or facial; there’s also nail and hair services. An amazing massage, the Well You uses aromatherapy to enhance the experience. Once you pick the scent, not only will the therapist delight you in the scent but also provide the oil and bath salts to take home.
Meet me at the adult pool . . . or one of the four others
Beauty in the Hill Country, La Cantera offers five pools to choose from. The kids can play in their own world on waterslides or the adults can play in theirs - the adult-only Topaz Pool. Enjoy poolside dining and cocktails all the while enjoying the spectacular view of the Texas landscape. And, there are private cabanas - indulgence at a higher level.
Dinner at Signature Restaurant
Fine-dining the Michelin way, Signature is the ideal way to end a day of enjoyment. Focusing on local ingredients reimagined with seasonal ingredients and Texas flair. Start with the truffle arancini or the buttermilk fried Texas quail - beautifully presented. The Charred Sugar Snap Peas allows your eyes to feast first, followed by spring gnocchi or the Texas rib-eye. There’s really no wrong choice. If there’s room, top the meal with Te a i n Bloom, a panna cotta that sweetly punctuates the meal.
