Press Room
Welcome to the La Cantera Resort & Spa press room, where you’ll find resort news, current press releases and fact sheets. This AAA Four Diamond Award resort sits atop one of the highest points in San Antonio, overlooking the scenic Texas Hill Country. Situated on more than 550 acres, the resort provides a vacation experience unlike any other. From exceptional golf on our two 18-hole award-winning courses, to delectable cuisine at one of our nine unique dining venues, there is something for everyone at our Texas Hill Country resort. Thank you for your interest.
For press inquiries, please contact Evie Reichel, EGR Commuications, at 210.872.3843 or by email.
Awards
2018
- USA Today 10Best: Best Hotel Pool 2018, La Cantera Resort & Spa
- Organic Spa Magazine: 2018 Wellness Travel Award, Loma de Vida Spa & Wellness
- Southern Living: The South’s Best Restaurants 2018 - Signature, Inspired by Chef Andrew Weissman
- Southern Living: The South’s Best Restaurant in Texas 2018 - Signature, Inspired by Chef Andrew Weissman
- Southern Living: The South’s Best Desserts 2018 - Signature, Inspired by Chef Andrew Weissman
- Southern Living: The South’s Best Restaurant Bars 2018 - Signature, Inspired by Chef Andrew Weissman
- San Antonio Magazine: Best of the City, Spa for a Full-Day Escape - Loma de Vida Spa & Wellness
- San Antonio Magazine: Best of the City, Golf Course - La Cantera Resort Golf
- San Antonio Magazine: Best of the City, American Cuisine - Signature, Inspired by Chef Andrew Weissman
- USA Today 10Best – Top 10 winners the Best New Restaurants – #3 Signature, Inspired by Andrew Weismann
- MSN.com – Best luxury spas across the US – Loma de Vida . Link
- StyleBlueprint - The 10 Top Spa and Wellness Centers in the South – Loma de Vida. Link
- Golf Advisor – Best of 2017: Top 50 golf Courses in the U.S. according to your ratings and reviews - #44 The Palmer Course at La Cantera Resort & Spa
- U.S. NEWS - #2 in Best in San Antonio Resorts - #8 Best in San Antonio Hotels – La Cantera Resort & Spa
- Spas of America’s – Top 100 Spas of 2017 – Loma de Vida Spa & Wellness listed as #97
- American Spa and Luxury Travel Advisor – Global Spa & Wellness Awards – Winner 2017 - Best Spa – U.S. Regional awards – Texas Loma de Vida Spa & Wellness.
2017
- San Antonio Magazine's 2017 Best of the City awards - Loma de Vida Spa & Wellness
- San Antonio Magazine's 2017 Best of the City awards. Editors named La Cantera Resort & Spa/Loma de Vida as the best Place to Relax in San Antonio
- San Antonio Magazine’s 2017 Best of the City awards. Editor’s have voted Signature’s Risotto - Best Luxurious Dish in the City.
- Golf Advisor – Top 25 Arnold Palmer golf course designs in the U.S. according to reviews / No. 10 Palmer Course at La Cantera Resort & Spa, San Antonio
- Golf Advisor – Top 25 golf destinations in 2016, based on ratings and reviews / No. 15 Palmer Course at La Cantera Resort & Spa, San Antonio
- The Zoe Report – The Best Spas in Major US Cities / Loma de Vida Spa & Wellness.
- Smart Meetings Magazine – 2017 Smart Star Award Winners. La Cantera Resort & Spa - Best Golf Resort.
- Southern Living – “Our Favorite Engagement Spots in Every Southern State” – Texas: La Cantera Resort & Spa Link
- Conde Nast Traveler – Readers’ Choice Awards for 2017 - #1 in San Antonio, #5 in Texas & #21 in Texas and the Southwest
- Smart Meetings Magazine – Platinum Choice Awards, Best of 2017 – Hotels & Venue – La Cantera Resort & Spa
- Brides.com – Ten Most Instagram-worth Infinity Pools in the World – La Cantera Resort & Spa
- Association of Golf Merchandisers (AGM) – Top 100 Golf Shops in America, Palmer Course – 2018 AGM Platinum Award
2016
- Avid Golfer – Top 50 Golf Courses, Palmer Course ranked #3
- GOLF Magazine’s “Best Courses You Can Play in Texas”, La Cantera Hill Country Resort (Palmer) in San Antonio
- San Antonio Express News – Readers’ Choice: La Cantera Golf Club Earns Top honor.
- GOLF Magazine and Golf.com’s “Premier Resorts” rankings for 2016-17 Silver Medal Resort: La Cantera Resort & Spa (The Palmer Course & Resort Course) – San Antonio, Texas
- GolfWeek’s Best Courses You Can Play, State-By-State /No. 10 La Cantera Hill Country Resort (Palmer), San Antonio
- Northside Independent School District Outstanding Partner of the Year - Outstanding Partnership Program
2015
- AAA Four Diamond Award, Resort
- Best Courses You Can Play, Resort Courses, Texas, GolfWeek, Palmer Course
- Top 25 Courses for Staff Friendliness in 2014, Palmer, Course, GolfAdvisor.com
- Golf Advisor Top 20 Courses in Texas 2014; Palmer Course #2 ; Resort Course #9
- Golfweek’s Best: State-by-State Courses You Can Play, 2015, Texas; Palmer Course #8
- GolfAdvisor’s Top 25 courses in the first quarter of 2015; Palmer Course #4
- Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence
- My SA.COM Readers’ Choice 2015 – Golf : Bronze
- One of Cvent’s 2015 100 Most Popular Meeting Resorts in North America and the Caribbean
- Smart meetings Best of 2015 - one of the top 17 renovated hotels and resorts
- Corporate & Incentive Travel - 2015 Award of Excellence Winner - Hotels, Resorts & Conference Centers
- Best Courses You Can Play, Resort Courses, Texas, GolfWeek, Palmer Course
- Golf Magazine Premier Golf Resorts 2014-2015 Silver Award
- ResortandLodges.com Top Texas Luxury Getaway
2014
- AAA Four Diamond Award, Resort
- AAA Four Diamond, Francesca's at Sunset
- "Premiere Golf Resorts," Silver Medal Resort, Golf Magazine
- "Best Hotels in San Antonio," U.S. News & World Report
- "Best Courses You Can Play," Texas, GolfWeek
- Reader's Choice: "Top Resorts of the South: Business Class," ConventionSouth magazine
- The Most Beautiful Courses in Texas, Golf Magazine
- Greens of Distinction award, Corporate & Incentive Travel magazine
- Wine Spectator Award, Wine Spectator magazine
- Reader's Choice: "Top 100 Southern Hospitality Hotels for Groups," ConventionSouth magazine
In The News
LATEST BUZZ
Overlooking the Texas Hill Country, La Cantera Resort & Spa is situated on a 550 acre tranquil oasis just minutes from San Antonio’s finest shopping, dining, and entertainment. We invite you to discover what all the buzz is about and visit the resort for yourself. In the meantime, here's what other people are saying about us.
For press inquiries, please contact Evie Reichel, EGR Communications, at 210.872.3843 or by email.
Recent Coverage
Get Off the Grid: 30 Relaxing Thanksgiving Getaways in Texas, Chron, November 2019
Condé Nast Traveler Names Top Ranked Resorts in 2019 Reader's Choice Awards, Texas Meetings + Events, November 2019
The Power of Pecans, Texas Journey Magazine, November/December 2019
The Big Smoke, Gourmet Traveller, October 2019
30 Perfect Lobster Dishes To Enjoy On National Lobster Day, Forbes, September 2019
10 Most Romantic Couples Resorts in Texas, Trips to Discover, August 2019
The Palmer Course at La Cantera Resort ages like fine wine, On the Links Magazine, August 2019
7 Spas in San Antonio Where You Can Spend The Night, Trivago Magazine, July 2019
A Soul Replenishing Escape, On the Links Magazine, October 2018
15 Best Golf Destinations in America: Where to Play & Stay For a Great Trip to the Links, TripAdvisor Vacation Rentals Blog, September 2018
San Antonio cleans house in magazine's 'best in the nation' awards, San Antonio Express News, September 2018
These 5 blissful Texas spa escapes are worth the drive from Fort Worth, CultureMap, August 2018
10Best: Best Hotel Pool, USA Today, August 2018
Loma de Vida Wins Wellness Travel Award, Organic Spa Magazine, August 2018
Move Over, Vermont — Texas Just May Be the Best State for Fall Foliage, Travel + Leisure, August 2018
Checking In: La Cantera Resort & Spa, Kerrently, August 2018
Where Chef Andrew Weissman Eats in San Antonio, Eat Sip Trip, May 2018
The Best Hotel Spas in San Antonio, Oyster.com, April 2018
Loma de Vida Video Spotlight, YOLO TX, April 2018
100 Best Anti-Aging Secrets, BestLife, February 2018
Top 10 Spa & Wellness Centers in the South, StyleBluePrint, February 2018
Suite Dreams: A Look Inside Some Decadent Hotel Rooms, Texas Monthly, February 2018
La Cantera Resort Vacation Giveaway, The TODAY Show, February 2018
The Best U.S. Wine Regions Beyond Napa Valley, Brides.com, February 2018
Signature, Inspired by Chef Andrew Weissman Named One of the Most Romantic Restaurants in the Country, San Antonio Current, February 2018
Feature: Signature, Inspired by Chef Andrew Weissman, GoodTaste TV, January 2018
6 Winter Wonderlands That Will Make You Reconsider Your Tropical Honeymoon, Brides.com, January 2018
Respected San Antonio Chef Andrew Weissman Cooks French, South Texas-Style, The Daily Meal, December 2017
The 10 Most Instagram-Worthy Infinity Pools in The World, Brides.com, December 2017
2017 Platinum Meeting Award Winner, Smart Meetings, October 2017
10 Wellness Getaways For Every Type of Traveler, Pop Sugar, September 2017
The Best Spas in Major US Cities, The Zoe Report, August 2017
DIY Face Masks For Men, AskMen.com, August 2017
Our Favorite Engagement Spots in Every State, Southern Living Magazine, August 2017
Spas with New and Signature Treatments for Everything from Inner Beauty to Balance and Mindful Rejuvenation, Organic Spa Magazine, Summer 2017
19 Cocktails That Are Basically Summer in a Glass, Cosmopolitan Magazine, June 2017
The Newest Hotel Dining in San Antonio Lives Up to Its Name, The Daily Meal, May 2017
Road trip: Loma de Vida Spa, Texas Lifestyle Magazine, Summer 2017
2017 Smart Stars Award Winners, Smart Meetings, Summer 2017
11 Spa Treatments That Will Make You Feel Your Best on Your Wedding Day, Martha Stewart Weddings, Spring 2017
Celebrity Jewelry Designer Tracee Nichols Adds Personal Touch to La Cantera’s New Spa, San Antonio Woman, January 2017
Just a Taste: Signed, sealed, delivered at Signature, San Antonio Express News, November 2016
5 Ways to Find Inner Peace at La Cantera, Haute Living, October 2016
No Ordinary Spa: An Adult Jungle Gym, a Grotto and Punching Bags Give This Fancy New Resort Retreat a Unique Vibe, Paper City, May 2016