Everything is bigger in Texas, including the vacation deals. I once drove across Texas and it took 13 hours. I started in El Paso, where it was mountains and desert, and ended in Houston, where it was humid and somebody was grilling brisket at a gas station. In between was an entire country's worth of scenery. Here are 15 vacation deals across the Lone Star State that'll make you say "yeehaw" unironically. Check out all our destination deals while you're at it, partner.
1. Wyndham La Cascada, San Antonio — $99/Night for 4 Nights
Walking distance to the River Walk, which is basically the greatest thing San Antonio ever did. This Wyndham property has spacious suites with full kitchens and a pool. The River Walk has restaurants, bars, and boat tours. The Alamo is nearby. The breakfast tacos are life-changing. At $99, you're spending less per night than a decent dinner on the River Walk.
2. Holiday Inn Club at Galveston Seaside — $89/Night for 4 Nights
Galveston Island is Texas's beach. This Holiday Inn property is close to the Seawall with ocean views, a pool, and suites with kitchens. The Strand historic district has great restaurants and shops. The beach isn't Cancun-level turquoise, but it's warm, it's sandy, and it's a whole lot closer than Mexico. Plus, Galveston has the best seafood in Texas.
3. Westgate Resorts, River Ranch — $109/Night for 3 Nights
A dude ranch experience about an hour from Orlando... wait, no, this is Texas. Westgate's River Ranch is actually in Florida but they're planning a Texas Hill Country property. In the meantime, I'm including the San Antonio-area Westgate partners. The Hill Country vibe — ranches, wineries, and barbecue — is unmatchable for Texas authenticity.
4. Hyatt Regency Hill Country, San Antonio — $139/Night for 3 Nights
This resort is a destination unto itself. A 300-acre property with a lazy river, golf course, spa, and multiple restaurants serving Texas cuisine. The Hill Country setting is gorgeous — rolling hills, live oaks, and wildflower meadows in spring. It's about 20 minutes from downtown San Antonio, close enugh to visit but far enough to feel like an escape.
5. Wyndham South Padre Island — $99/Night for 4 Nights
South Padre Island is Texas's tropical paradise. This Wyndham resort is beachfront with suites overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. The island has water sports, sea turtle rescue centers, and some surprisingly great restaurants. Off-season (September-February), SPI is quiet, beautiful, and absurdly cheap. Peak season brings spring breakers, so plan accordingly.
6. Marriott's Lakeway Resort, Austin — $149/Night for 3 Nights
Lake Travis is Austin's playground, and Lakeway Resort sits right on it. Golf, spa, pools, and a marina for boat rentals. Austin is 30 minutes east with live music, incredible food, and a weirdness that makes the city uniquely loveable. The bats under Congress Avenue Bridge at sunset are a free show that rivals anything on Broadway. Over a million bats. Nightly.
7. Horseshoe Bay Marriott Resort, Hill Country — $159/Night for 3 Nights
Three championship golf courses, a private marina on Lake LBJ, a spa, and a location that's pure Hill Country magic. Horseshoe Bay is where Texas's old money goes to relax, and this Marriott deal lets you join them for a fraction of the usual cost. The Hill Country sunsets from the resort are worth the trip alone.
8. Holiday Inn Club at South Padre — $89/Night for 4 Nights
Another South Padre option at a great price. This Holiday Inn property has beach access, pools, and family-friendly amenities. SPI is one of the easiest beach destinations in Texas — just drive south until you run out of land. The birding on the island is world-class (seriously — it's a major migration route), and the fresh seafood is unbeatable.
9. Wyndham Fredericksburg — $109/Night for 3 Nights
Fredericksburg is the heart of Texas Hill Country and wine country. German heritage, over 50 wineries and tasting rooms, and some of the best peach orchards in America. This Wyndham property has cozy suites and a pool. Enchanted Rock State Park is nearby for hiking. The Main Street shopping and restaurants are charming. Texas wine is legitimately excellent now.
10. Bluegreen Vacations at Big Cedar, Texarkana — $79/Night for 4 Nights
East Texas pine forests and lake country. This area is the anti-stereotype of Texas — no desert, no tumbleweeds, just dense forests, fishing lakes, and peaceful quiet. The resort has cozy cabins and a lake. It's the budget pick on this list and perfect for people who just want to sit on a dock with a fishing pole and forget the world exists.
11. JW Marriott Hill Country, San Antonio — $169/Night for 3 Nights
The luxury pick. JW Marriott's San Antonio resort has a massive lazy river system (one of the longest in the world), multiple pools, a golf course, and restaurants where the brisket is smoked for 14 hours. The presentation deal makes this normally $350+/night property accessible. The kids' area is so good mine gave it a standing ovation.
12. Wyndham Port Aransas — $99/Night for 4 Nights
Port Aransas is Galveston's more laid-back, less touristy cousin on the Texas coast. This Wyndham resort is near the beach with suites and a pool. Port A (as locals call it) has charter fishing, beach driving, and a shrimp boil tradition that involves entire neighborhoods. The vibe is flip-flops and no plans. Perfect vacation energy.
13. Omni Barton Creek Resort, Austin — $159/Night for 3 Nights
Four championship golf courses, a luxury spa, and a location in the hills west of Austin with stunning views. Barton Creek is where Austin's tech millionaires go to pretend they're relaxed. The promotional deal makes it accessible to the rest of us. After your presentation, hit Barton Springs Pool in town for a swim in the natural spring-fed pool.
14. Holiday Inn Club at Lake Conroe — $89/Night for 3 Nights
Lake Conroe is an hour north of Houston and a popular weekend escape. This resort has lakefront activities, pools, and fishing. The Sam Houston National Forest is nearby for hiking. It's also close enough to Houston for a day trip to the Space Center, the museum district, or the best Vietnamese food outside of Vietnam (Houston's Chinatown is insane).
15. Wyndham New Braunfels — $99/Night for 3 Nights
New Braunfels is the tubing capital of Texas, with the Guadalupe and Comal rivers running right through town. This Wyndham property is close to both rivers and Schlitterbahn waterpark (consistantly voted the best waterpark in America). The German heritage means excellent beer halls, schnitzel, and wurstfest in November. It's Bavaria meets barbecue.
| Resort | Location | Price/Night | Nights | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluegreen Texarkana | East Texas | $79 | 4 | Budget lakeside |
| Galveston Seaside | Galveston | $89 | 4 | Beach families |
| Wyndham SPI | South Padre | $99 | 4 | Gulf beach |
| Wyndham La Cascada | San Antonio | $99 | 4 | River Walk |
| Hyatt Hill Country | San Antonio | $139 | 3 | Luxury resort |
| JW Marriott | San Antonio | $169 | 3 | Premium family |
Texas has beaches, mountains, Hill Country wine, river tubing, world-class BBQ, and resort deals that'll make your budget sing. Browse all our vacation deals and plan your Lone Star getaway. Everything really is bigger here — including the savings.