Pet-Friendly Hotels in San Antonio, TX
14 family-friendly hotels with pet friendly in San Antonio . Handpicked for families who want the best.
Traveling with the family dog to San Antonio no longer means boarding it at home: fourteen hotels on this list welcome pets, from the downtown Riverwalk address of Omni La Mansion del Rio to budget-friendly Drury and Holiday Inn Express properties near the airport and Stone Oak. Families who do not want to add a kennel bill to the trip, or who simply will not leave the dog behind, have real options across every price point and neighborhood. Pet policies and fees vary by property, so confirming size limits and any extra charge directly with the hotel before booking still matters.
San Antonio's Riverwalk is walkable but crowded during peak tourist hours, which matters for anyone managing a leash alongside a stroller. The suburban stretches near Stone Oak, La Cantera and the airport corridor offer more open space and quieter sidewalks for a dog walk, at the cost of a longer drive back to River Walk restaurants and The Alamo. Pet-friendly families end up making the same downtown-versus-suburb call as everyone else, just with a dog's routine added to the mix.
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🐕Why San Antonio is Great for Hotels with Pet Friendly
Daily routine with a pet in San Antonio depends heavily on where the fourteen pet-friendly hotels sit. Kimpton Santo San Antonio Riverwalk and Omni La Mansion del Rio put dog-walking routes along the River Walk itself, useful before the crowds arrive but requiring a leash through pedestrian traffic later in the day. Drury properties like Drury Inn and Suites San Antonio North Stone Oak and Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Airport sit in quieter, more suburban settings with easier early-morning walks, and most bundle a free evening meal and breakfast that a family does not have to plan around the dog's schedule too.
Older kids can usually take on dog-walking duty independently at the suburban pet-friendly hotels, where quieter streets near Stone Oak or the airport corridor feel manageable without direct supervision. Downtown, at properties like Plaza San Antonio Hotel and Spa or Staybridge Suites San Antonio Downtown Convention Center, the Riverwalk's crowds and street traffic mean a parent should handle dog walks personally, at least during the busier midday and evening hours. A teenager can reasonably manage an early-morning walk at a quieter suburban property like Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Airport, freeing a parent to get ready for the day instead of doing the walk solo before anyone else is up.
Pet fees add up over a multi-night stay, so value on this list should be judged with that extra cost in mind. Budget three-star options like La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham San Antonio at the RIM or Holiday Inn Express San Antonio East I-10 typically charge a lower nightly rate to begin with, which can offset a pet fee better than a four- or five-star property like Omni La Mansion del Rio or Kimpton Santo San Antonio Riverwalk, where both the room and the pet fee run higher.
Parent's take
A family that will not travel without the dog finds the early-morning routine easiest at a suburban property like Drury Inn and Suites San Antonio North Stone Oak, where a quick loop around the parking area and a nearby patch of grass gets the walk done before anyone needs coffee. Downtown, the same routine at Omni La Mansion del Rio means timing the walk before the River Walk fills with tourists and other dogs on leashes.
Our Top 14 Picks
Hotels in San Antonio with pet friendly, sorted by guest rating.
Wonderful
877 reviews
Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio North Stone Oak was recently renovated and sits a fifteen-minute drive from the airport, with an outdoor pool and hot tub for evening use after a day of driving around San Antonio. Every room includes a microwave and small refrigerator, and complimentary hot breakfast is served daily. A 24-hour business centre and fitness centre are available for parents keeping one eye on work during the trip.
Why families love Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio North Stone Oak
Families staying here will find the recent renovation shows in the room condition, a plus over some of the area's older three-star options at a similar price. The in-room microwave and fridge cover bottle warming and snack storage, and the hot tub gives tired legs a break after a day of sightseeing. The fifteen-minute airport drive keeps arrival day simple.
Wonderful
762 reviews
Drury Inn and Suites San Antonio North Stone Oak offers an indoor pool and hot tub fourteen kilometers from the airport and a ten-minute drive from the University of Texas at San Antonio. The daily 5:30 Kickback serves free hot food and cold beverages each evening, and complimentary breakfast is included every morning. On-site laundry and a fitness centre round out a three-star stay built for families passing through North San Antonio.
Why families love Drury Inn & Suites San Antonio North Stone Oak
Families staying here will find the indoor pool a reliable option regardless of the Texas weather, and the free evening Kickback meal again does real work on the food budget over a multi-day stay. The Stone Oak location sits away from downtown attractions, so this suits a family based in North San Antonio for other reasons over Riverwalk sightseeing.
Drury Inn & Suites San Antonio Riverwalk
San Antonio
Wonderful
1,863 reviews
Drury Inn and Suites San Antonio Riverwalk sits on the Riverwalk itself, with a heated outdoor rooftop pool and hot tub above the water. The daily 5:30 Kickback serves free hot food and cold beverages each evening, and free soda and popcorn are available in the lobby throughout the stay. Complimentary breakfast runs every morning, and on-site laundry helps a family traveling light get through a longer trip.
Why families love Drury Inn & Suites San Antonio Riverwalk
Families staying here will find the 5:30 Kickback the standout: a free evening meal most nights takes real pressure off the food budget with kids who eat early. The heated rooftop pool works even on cooler evenings, and on-site laundry means packing fewer outfits for a week-long stay. The Riverwalk location puts sightseeing within walking distance.
Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Airport
San Antonio
Wonderful
1,065 reviews
Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Airport offers suites with a separate seating area and sofa bed, useful for a family needing an extra sleeping spot without booking two rooms. An outdoor pool and hot tub sit alongside a compact fridge and microwave in every room, and complimentary hot breakfast runs each morning. Free hot food and cold beverages are served in the lobby every evening, cutting one meal out of the daily restaurant budget.
Why families love Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Airport
Families staying here will find the evening lobby spread of free hot food genuinely covers dinner some nights, which matters on a multi-day trip with kids who eat on their own schedule. Suites with a sofa bed avoid booking a second room for an older child. The airport-area location sits fourteen kilometers from the River Walk, so plan on driving in for downtown sights.
Wonderful
495 reviews
Staybridge Suites San Antonio Downtown Convention Center puts an outdoor pool and barbecue area within walking distance of downtown attractions. Rooms include a DVD player and seating area in some units, useful for a family movie night after a day of sightseeing, plus a private bathroom and free WiFi throughout the property. A 24-hour fitness centre and front desk cover both early risers and late arrivals, and pets are welcome.
Why families love Staybridge Suites San Antonio Downtown Convention Center by IHG
Families staying here will find the barbecue area a real cost-saver on a multi-day trip: a home-cooked dinner instead of another restaurant tab, right by the pool. The downtown convention center location puts River Walk attractions within a short walk rather than a drive, which matters with young kids in tow at the end of a long day. Rooms with a DVD player help wind down before bed.
Wonderful
338 reviews
Candlewood Suites San Antonio Lackland AFB Area gives families an indoor swimming pool that works regardless of Texas heat or sudden rain, plus a laundry room that turns a week-long stay into something closer to a short-term apartment. Rooms carry air-conditioning and private bathrooms, and the on-site minimarket and barbecue facilities cover meals without a mandatory restaurant run. Pets are welcome, and a 24-hour front desk handles late check-ins after a long travel day.
Why families love Candlewood Suites - San Antonio Lackland AFB Area by IHG
Families staying here will find the indoor pool the standout: no waiting for a sunny window or checking a forecast before promising the kids swim time. On-site laundry matters for anyone packing light for a toddler, and the barbecue facilities let a family cook rather than eat out every night. The Lackland AFB area location suits visits tied to the base more than sightseeing downtown.
Wonderful
1,119 reviews
Drury Inn and Suites San Antonio Near La Cantera pairs an indoor pool with a whirlpool, giving families a weather-proof swim option 3.2 kilometers from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Rooms carry a microwave and small refrigerator for snacks and leftovers, and a flat-screen cable TV covers a quiet evening in. The business centre and fitness centre round out a three-star property built for practical, longer stays, and pets are welcome.
Why families love Drury Inn & Suites San Antonio Near La Cantera
Families staying here will find the indoor pool and whirlpool solve the rained-out-afternoon problem better than most outdoor-only properties nearby, and the in-room microwave takes the pressure off finding a restaurant for every meal. The La Cantera area suits shopping and dining stops more than River Walk sightseeing, so plan a drive downtown.
Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk
San Antonio
Wonderful
3,187 reviews
Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk connects directly to the Riverwalk and stacks three water options: a rooftop outdoor pool, an indoor pool and two whirlpools, covering both sunny afternoons and rained-out mornings. Every room includes a microwave and small refrigerator, and daily hot breakfast is included. With 3,187 reviews at a 9.1 rating, it is one of the most reviewed family-friendly properties on the Riverwalk itself.
Why families love Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk
Families staying here will find the direct Riverwalk access removes the walk-or-drive question entirely, and having both an indoor and a rooftop pool means the weather never cancels swim time. The in-room microwave and fridge cover snacks between meals. With over three thousand reviews, expect a busy, larger-scale property rather than a quiet boutique stay.
Wonderful
506 reviews
Holiday Inn Express San Antonio Airport sits less than five minutes from the terminal with a free airport shuttle, useful for families juggling car seats and luggage on a red-eye arrival. The free hot breakfast buffet is included every morning, and rooms carry a private bathroom, work desk and coffee machine. An outdoor swimming pool and fitness centre give a place to burn off travel energy before or after a flight, and pets are welcome.
Why families love Holiday Inn Express - San Antonio Airport by IHG
Families staying here will find the airport shuttle removes the rental-car scramble on a short layover trip, and the free hot breakfast buffet feeds a family of four without a restaurant bill. It is built for a night before or after a flight rather than a River Walk vacation base, so plan on driving in for downtown attractions.
Kimpton Santo San Antonio - Riverwalk by IHG
San Antonio
Wonderful
607 reviews
Kimpton Santo San Antonio Riverwalk puts a rooftop swimming pool and pool bar above the Riverwalk crowds, with free bicycles for reaching the river paths and downtown sights without a car. Rooms carry city views, a work desk and free WiFi, and the coffee shop covers an early start before a day of sightseeing. The hotel is pet-friendly, so a family dog does not need a kennel back home.
Why families love Kimpton Santo San Antonio - Riverwalk by IHG
Families staying here will find the rooftop pool a genuine change of pace from a ground-floor pool, giving kids a view along with the swim. Free bicycles cut the cost and hassle of getting downtown, and the pet-friendly policy matters for families who will not travel without the dog. Five-star Riverwalk pricing puts this toward the splurge end of a San Antonio trip.
Omni La Mansion del Rio
San Antonio
Excellent
1,115 reviews
Omni La Mansion del Rio sits directly on the River Walk in downtown San Antonio, with a tropical courtyard pool tucked between the guest wings. Rooms look out over the courtyard, the river or the city, and carry a marble bathroom, a 49-inch flat-screen TV and an in-room safe for passports and devices. The three-level Las Canarias restaurant overlooks the River Walk itself, and the hotel welcomes pets for families traveling with a dog in tow.
Why families love Omni La Mansion del Rio
Families staying here will find the River Walk location means stepping outside the door rather than driving to reach the boat tours and riverside restaurants that make San Antonio work for kids. The courtyard pool gives a quiet swim break away from the crowds along the water, though the four-star pricing and downtown setting suit a special-occasion trip more than a budget stopover.
Excellent
682 reviews
Plaza San Antonio Hotel and Spa, Autograph Collection gives families a year-round outdoor pool and free bicycles for exploring beyond the property, plus balcony rooms overlooking the garden or pool. The family-friendly restaurant serves American and Japanese cuisine across brunch, lunch and dinner, covering picky eaters and adventurous ones at the same table. Spa facilities and a sun terrace give parents a break while older kids use the pool, and pets are welcome.
Why families love Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection
Families staying here will find the free bicycles and garden-facing balcony rooms make this feel more like a resort than a downtown hotel, with room to let kids run before dinner. The dual-cuisine restaurant menu avoids the usual argument over where to eat with a mixed-age group. Four-star spa pricing puts it above the area's budget options.
Excellent
605 reviews
La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham San Antonio at the RIM keeps things simple: air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom, a fridge for snacks and bottles, and a year-round outdoor pool on the sun terrace. The daily continental and American buffet breakfast covers early risers before a day out, and pets are welcome, so the trip does not mean boarding the family dog. A fitness centre and business area round out a three-star stay built around reliability rather than extras.
Why families love La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Antonio at the RIM
Families staying here will find the free daily breakfast buffet does real work on a multi-day trip, cutting one meal a day out of the budget without a reservation to plan around. The in-room fridge covers formula and leftovers, and the pet-friendly policy means the whole household, four-legged included, can travel together. This is a base for exploring San Antonio, not a resort day in itself.
Tru By Hilton San Antonio At The Rim, Tx
San Antonio
Very Good
491 reviews
Tru By Hilton San Antonio At The Rim has a dedicated games room alongside a year-round outdoor pool, giving kids an indoor option when the Texas sun gets too much. Rooms come with interconnected options for larger families and a work desk for parents catching up on email. A daily buffet breakfast covers pastries, pancakes and cheese, and an outdoor fireplace lounge gives evenings a gathering spot once the pool closes.
Why families love Tru By Hilton San Antonio At The Rim, Tx
Families staying here will find the games room the differentiator on this list, a genuine indoor activity for kids on a slow afternoon rather than just a pool. Interconnected rooms let a bigger family stay together without cramming into one space, and the pancake-and-pastry breakfast keeps mornings simple. Pricing sits toward the budget end of the At The Rim area hotels.
💡Tips for Choosing a Hotel with Pet Friendly in San Antonio
- 1Confirm the exact pet fee and weight limit directly with the hotel before booking; policies vary noticeably across the fourteen pet-friendly properties on this list.
- 2Book a suburban option like Drury Inn and Suites San Antonio North Stone Oak if the dog needs quiet, low-traffic walking routes rather than crowded Riverwalk sidewalks.
- 3Choose Omni La Mansion del Rio or Kimpton Santo San Antonio Riverwalk for a pet-friendly stay that still keeps The Alamo and river taxis within walking distance.
- 4Pack a leash and waste bags regardless of hotel choice; none of the fourteen properties on this list mention on-site pet supplies as part of the stay.
- 5Walk pets early on Riverwalk-adjacent properties, before mid-morning crowds make navigating a leash through pedestrian traffic more stressful for both the dog and the kids.
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