Dec 4, 2024 • 4 min read
15.11.2024 - 09:38 / matadornetwork.com / River Walk
San Antonio is an action-packed city filled with historic Spanish missions, a buzzy and beautiful River Walk, a slew of museums, a handful of amusement parks, and at least one resort that’s designed to keep you coming back time and again: the Hyatt Vacation Club at Wild Oak Ranch.
The Hyatt Vacation Club at Wild Oak Ranch isn’t your average hotel. It’s a residential-style resort set on 39 acres with oversized rooms and immersive experiences like wine tasting, resin-art crafting, and cooking classes. It’s also a timeshare that allows owners to have a voice in deciding on the property’s upgrades (such as the pickleball court that’ll be installed later this year) and one of the highest performing properties in the 22 residential-style Hyatt Vacation Club portfolio.
Even the timeshare purchase model at the Hyatt Vacation Club at Wild Oak Ranch is fresh. Instead of buying a particular unit, owners can now purchase points to use at the San Antonio property, other Hyatt Vacation Clubs, and even properties around the world that share reciprocity with the Hyatt Vacation Club brand.
Of course, you don’t have to be a timeshare owner to book a stay. However you choose to experience the property, just be sure to make your reservations early — the Hyatt Vacation Club at Wild Oak Ranch is popular and often fully booked.
Photo: Michelle Steinhardt
The Hyatt Vacation Club at Wild Oak Ranch honors its cattle-ranch roots through its design and decor while taking advantage of the views of the award-winning Hyatt Hill Country Golf Course surrounding it. Having recently undergone a multi-million-dollar renovation, the resort’s guest rooms and grounds have been refreshed to usher in a modern ranch style. Guests can choose from a variety of room types, including studios and one-, two-, or three-bedroom villas. Rates range from around $175 to $400-plus per night, depending on the season, availability, and room type.
During my recent visit, I stayed in a one-bedroom villa, which had a fully equipped kitchen with a coffee maker, stove, fridge and freezer, microwave, cookware and dishware, and dishwasher. The room also had a cozy living area complete with a dining room table large enough for six guests, a bright overhead chandelier, and a private balcony overlooking the property.
Photo: Michelle Steinhardt
My villa had a warm and inviting atmosphere. I was able to relax in the living room and watch a show on the new Smart TV before heading to sleep in my bedroom’s king-sized bed. (For families, the living room would be the perfect place to have a movie night or play board games before heading off to your separate bedrooms for the night.) I also appreciated my villa’s large windows and doors that flooded the space with natural light, as
Dec 4, 2024 • 4 min read
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