There are plenty of things that make Texas a suitable destination for families: Texan barbeque, acres of forested campgrounds for RVs, encompassing beaches and lakes, and free WiFI and wired Internet in most hotels. Make your Texan vacation even more enjoyable with these boutique hotels in Texas that mix style, natural wonders, and family-friendly facilities.
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Hotel Alsace
Hotel Alsace sits on beautiful Hill Country, a town brimming with child-friendly outdoor thrills like lakes, rivers, caves, forested trails, and ranches. San Antonio SeaWorld and Dolphin Cove SeaWorld are also within a 15-minute drive.
Only 10 minutes from Alsatian-rooted Castroville, the hotel features a restaurant specializing in Alsatian dishes and gorgeous French architecture. Thirty-nine suites — each with a full kitchen and a patio overlooking Medina River Valley — wrap around a lap pool. Cribs and rollaway beds may be requested. Family barbecues can be enjoyed in picnic areas.
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Port Royal Ocean Resort & Conference Center
If your family loves beaches, then Port Royal Ocean Resort and Conference Center will delight you.
Straddling the eastern shores of the Gulf of Mexico, the 25-acre condominium resort offers prime beach access to Port Aransas, where kids can play Frisbee, volleyball, and football. Nearby, trails and facilities for biking, hiking, tennis, parasailing, and golfing abound. Natural parks, including the Mustang Island State Park, are within 9 miles of the resort.
The resort offers four swimming pools, three spa tubs, and one waterslide. Kids can choose from three on-site restaurants. Grilling stations are available, but families can cook homemade meals using in-room stoves and dishwashers. Babysitting services are available upon request.
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The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center
Situated amid well-preserved woodlands, The Woodlands Resort and Conference Center is a playground for nature-loving families. Bikes can be rented to explore several trails teeming with birds. Pristine lakes for serene boat cruises surround the community. The lakes are visible from 218 rooms, set with lavish patios, kitchenettes, and sofa beds.
If you prefer huddling in, there are five lagoon-like pools — including a children’s pool — a lazy river, a water slide, and three whirlpools to enjoy. Two golf courses, 21 tennis courts, and a spa with a sauna are also on-site.
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The Ashton Hotel
Situated in downtown Fort Worth, The Ashton Hotel affords families walking-distance access to renowned family destinations like the Sundance Square, National Cowgirl Museum, and Fort Worth Botanic Garden. For best-in-class Continental dishes, troop to the in-house bar, SIX 10 Grille.
Spacious suites come with a full-sized living room, snug sleeping essentials, flat-screen cable TV, a minibar, private balcony, and a Jacuzzi tub in select rooms. Being pet-friendly, The Ashton Hotel allows even your four-legged family member to luxuriate in style. Cribs are available, as are adjoining rooms for teens who prefer a separate bunk.
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Omni Dallas Hotel at Park West
Omni Dallas Hotel at Park West merges a suburban atmosphere with family-friendly offerings. Welcome games and books are provided, and children under 17 get to stay for free (no extra beds). Pets can be brought in-room for $50 a stay.
Families can indulge in a year-round outdoor heated pool, a spa tub, and four restaurants. Should they wish to explore the surrounding lake, zoos, and parks, free shuttle within a 5-mile radius is provided.
