The Westin La Cantera Resort
Contact
16641 La Cantera Parkway
San Antonio, Texas 78256
San Antonio, Texas 78256
TEL 210-558-6500
FAX 210-558-2400
FAX 210-558-2400
Resort Overview
Nestled in the beautiful Texas Hill Country just north of San Antonio, Texas, the resort provides breathtaking views of the Hill Country and downtown San Antonio from one of the highest points in the area. Ranked #2 on the “Top 30 Resorts in North America” and among the “Top 50 Golf Resorts in the U.S.” by Conde Nast Traveler, the hilltop retreat combines the best in golf with the best of luxury. The 508-room resort provides luxury accommodations, six pools, health club and spa services, tennis courts, unique dining, kids club, three hot tubs, flexible and spacious meeting space, and golf options second to none.
Golf Overview
Golf legend and award-winning course designer, Arnold Palmer, has created a new championship course for The Westin La Cantera Resort to rival his other courses named as America’s Best Courses by Golfweek. The 6,926-yard, par-71 magnificently scenic course is set in the Texas Hill Country and will challenge your skills from tee to green. The public course is Palmer’s first in South Texas and his fifth course in the state. The Palmer Course is adjacent to the existing Resort Course at La Cantera, and together, the public courses provide 36 exciting holes of championship golf to guests of The Westin La Cantera Resort.With their unique landscaping of artistically carved rock and colorful foliage, The Westin La Cantera Resort, Resort Course at La Cantera and The Palmer Course at La Cantera evoke places so natural and real that it feels as if they’ve been here forever.
Golf Courses
Palmer Course at Westin La Cantera Resort
Architect: Arnold PalmerDescription:
Located on 225 acres, The Palmer Course at La Cantera provides golf enthusiasts a par-71 course measuring approximately 7,000 yards. The course includes several signature holes, including the par 3 No. 4 hole with dramatic waterfalls along the entire front of the green and a tribute to Palmer’s late wife: The Winnie Palmer Memorial Bridge.
18 hole par 71 7000 yardsResort Course at Westin La Cantera Resort
Architects: Tom Weiskopf &Jay Morrish
Description:
Designed by noted golf course architect Jay Morrish and PGA Tour professional Tom Weiskopf, The Resort Course at La Cantera opened in 1995 and lured the historic Texas Open, one of the oldest stops on the PGA Tour, to its greens that same year. Winding through the Texas Hill Country, the par-72 course has been named one of the Top 10 public access golf courses in the U.S. by Golf Magazine and one of the best new courses by Golf Digest.
The course is known for its breathtaking views, the most famous being the sheer, 80-foot drop from the 7th tee to the fairway, and offers spectacular views of the roller coaster at Six Flags Fiesta Texas Theme Park and the downtown San Antonio skyline.
The course is known for its breathtaking views, the most famous being the sheer, 80-foot drop from the 7th tee to the fairway, and offers spectacular views of the roller coaster at Six Flags Fiesta Texas Theme Park and the downtown San Antonio skyline.
Rating/Slope
| Tees | Yardage | Rating | Slope | Par | ||
| Men's | Ladies' | Men's | Ladies' | |||
| Black | 7001 | 72.5 | N/A | 134 | N/A | 72 |
| Gold | 6406 | 69.6 | N/A | 127 | N/A | 72 |
| Copper | 6026 | 68.2 | N/A | 119 | N/A | 72 |
| Silver | 5581 | 66.1 | N/A | 113 | N/A | 72 |
| Jade | 4993 | 67.1 | N/A | 108 | N/A | 72 |
Dining
The Westin La Cantera Resort DiningFrancesca’s at Sunset
Following in Westin’s long tradition of epicurean excellence, Francesca’s at Sunset will tantalize your taste buds while your eyes sparkle at the breathtaking view. The cuisine at Francesca’s is inspired by celebrity chef Mark Miller of Coyote Café in Sante Fe, presenting gourmet Southwestern cuisine.
The La Cantera Grill
Located in the La Cantera Golf Club, The Grille is one of La Cantera’s best kept secrets. You can catch the best view of the city lights and enjoy our unique steak menu which offers a wide variety of dry-aged black angus steaks. Distinctive seafood and chicken entrees are also available.
The Gantry
Situated at the Lost Quarry Pools, The Gantry serves a poolside menu and refreshments daily. If you are looking to have a Texas-style cookout, join us at The Gantry for lunch (Seasonal).
Brannon's Cafe
Located on the lower level of the Citadel, Brannon’s offers something for everyone for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Offering a casual, yet festive atmosphere with a wide variety of menu selections, it provides the perfect place to enjoy the panoramic views of the Texas Hill Country.
Steinheimer's Bar
If a relaxing cocktail is what you are craving, then stop by and sit a spell in our bar or light up a cigar in our Cigar Lounge with its wood paneling and parquet floor . You will find a variety of liquors available for almost every taste. While you are there, you can read the map on the ceiling and try to find Karl Steinheimer’s gold.
Tio's Lobby Lounge
Located in the spacious lobby of the “Big House.” Tio’s offers guests a place to relax and enjoy our player piano. Sit by the fire and have a cocktail as the sun goes down.
Spa
Guests may enjoy one of the many spa services available in the Castle Rock Health Club & Spa. The massage therapy includes basic back/neck/shoulder massage, Swedish Body Chiro, therapeutic, sport, aromatherapy and reflexology. Enjoy a spa pedicure or manicure or one of our many cleansing and refreshing facials. We also offer our guests a 7,600-square-foot cardio and weight training fitness center. Meetings
Groups will enjoy the wide variety of meeting options, banquet services, and the high quality of food and beverage options. For meetings and special events, there is more than 39,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor function space, including a 17,000 square-foot ballroom, with 20-foot ceiling— which is divisible into two smaller ballrooms of 10,752 square feet and 5,088 square feet, or into as many as nine individual meeting areas. Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Spa
- Fitness Facilities
- Basketball
- Golf Practice Range
- Golf School
- Putting Green
