SAN ANTONIO—JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa will undergo a $16-million expansion to both its world-class River Bluff Water Experience and its meeting/convention space. Along with a new 13,000-sq.-ft. multiuse pavilion area for additional indoor and outdoor function space, the project will expand the six-acre water park with an additional pool, spa, cabanas, two water slides, lounge chair seating and artificial turf lawn space. The project is scheduled to commence in September for completion in spring 2016.
The new pavilion, event lawn, surrounding pool and seating areas will offer pre-function and event space opportunities for group meetings, golf tournament banquets, dining, wedding events and other celebrations. The additional indoor and outdoor venues will allow groups to reserve private spaces while also enjoying the the Texas-sized outdoor pools and waterslides. Adjacent to the TPC San Antonio golf area, the newly developed area will be able to host team-building events, outdoor awards dinners and wedding and corporate receptions.
Amid 600 acres of rolling oak-covered hills and currently offering the largest hotel customizable convention, meeting and event space in the Texas Hill Country, according to the property, the new 13,000-sq.-ft., standalone ballroom will bring the resort’s total event space to 278,000 sq. ft.
“The JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa is dedicated to offering our guests a warm heart welcome with unique and best-in-class experiences and premium amenities,” said Arthur Coulombe, general manager, JW Marriott San Antonio. “Our southwest San Antonio climate enables travelers to enjoy our River Bluff Water Experience the great majority of the year, while our Texas Hill Country attentive culture reflects in our hospitality. We are thrilled to offer additional recreation space to our leisure guests, and multiple flexible meeting and entertainment options to our group customers.”
The new design will enhance the River Bluff Water Experience by adding a beach-entry gradual slope swimming pool complete with two new body slides, one with a dramatic 60-ft. drop. Other additions include 230 poolside lounge and multiple cabanas available via reservation. All of the new features and enhancements will be in place for travelers visiting during spring break in 2016. The current River Bluff Water Experience will be unimpeded during construction.