Set atop one of San Antonio's highest points in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, The Westin La Cantera Resort provides 508 guest rooms, including 38 luxurious rooms in a secluded Casita Village, and 39,000 square feet of meeting space. The Resort offers five restaurants and a fine cigar bar, six pools, three hot tubs, the Enchanted Rock Kids Club, and the 7,600 sq. ft. Enchanted Rock Health Club and Spa.

CURRENT AWARDS & ACCOLADES

2007

• Conde Nast Traveler, 2007 Gold List of “The Worlds Best Places to Stay”*
• 2007 AAA Four Diamond Award Resort*
• 2007 AAA Four Diamond Award Restaurant – Francesca’s at Sunset*
• Conde Nast Traveler, 2007 Golf Poll - “Top 100 Golf Resorts - ranked #41.”

2006

• Conde Nast Traveler, 2006 Gold List of “The Worlds Best Places to Stay”*
• Conde Nast Traveler, 2006 Golf Poll – “Top Mainland North America Golf Resorts – ranked #45” *
• Conde Nast Traveler, 2006 Reader’s Choice Award for “Top 50 Resorts in the US – ranked #34.”
• 2006 AAA Four Diamond Award Resort*
• 2006 AAA Four Diamond Award Restaurant – Francesca’s at Sunset*
• Host resort for PGA Tour’s Valero Texas Open – 2006 #1 charity event on tour
• Golf Magazine, 2006 - 2007 Silver Medal Resort Award
• Golf Digest, 2006 “75 Best Golf Resorts in North America”
• Golf For Women, 2006 list for “50 Best Courses for Women”*
• Golf World Business, 2006 list for “100 Best Golf Shops – The Resort Course at La Cantera and The Palmer Course at La Cantera”*
• Wine Spectator, 2006 Award of Excellence – Francesca’s at Sunset*
• Corporate & Incentives Magazine, 2006 “Greens of Distinction Award”
• Meetings & Conventions Magazine, 2006 Gold Tee Award, “Best Meeting Destination”*
• Meetings South, 2006 “Best of the South” award.

* Indicates that the honor/award has been received for consecutive years.

COMPLETE AWARD & ACCOLADE HISTORY

The Palmer Course at La Cantera, designed by golfing legend Arnold Palmer, challenges skilled golfers from tee to green. This Par-71 course is set among spectacular views of the hotel and the majestic natural landscape.

• Conde Nast Traveler, “Top 100 Golf Resorts Around the World,” Top 20 of U.S., 2003
• Golf For Women, “50 Best Courses for Women,” 2005, 2003, 2002, 2001, 1999 & 1998
• Golf World Business, “100 Best Golf Shops for 2003”, 2004, 2005
• Crittenden Golf Inc. – “The Palmer Course Clubhouse named Best New Daily Fee Clubhouse in US,” 2001
• American Society of Interior Designers – “The Palmer Course Clubhouse honored with 4th Annual Award,” 2001
• Golf Inc. – “The Palmer Course Clubhouse, Annual Clubhouse Competition,” 2001
• Club Management – “The Palmer Course Clubhouse, Annual Clubhouse Competition,” 2001
  

Designed by golf course architect Jay Morrish and PGA Tour professional Tom Weiskopf and host to the PGA’s Valero Texas Open at La Cantera, The Resort Course at La Cantera winds through the Texas Hill Country and is known for its breathtaking views, the most famous being the sheer, 80-foot drop from the 7th tee to the fairway.

• 2005, 2004, 2003 AAA Four Diamond Award*
• 2005 Mobile Three Star Resort Award
• Golf Magazine, 2004 - 2005 Gold Medal Resort Award
• Travel and Leisure Magazine, “500 Greatest Hotels and Resorts” for 2004
• Conde Nast Traveler, Gold List of “The Worlds Best Places to Stay” for 2004, 2005
• Conde Nast Traveler, 2005 Reader’s Choice Award for “Top 50 Resorts in the US.”
• Meetings & Conventions Magazine, 2005 Gold Key Award, “Best Meeting Destination”
• Conde Nast Traveler, “Top 100 Golf Resorts Around the World,” Top 20 of U.S., 2003
• Golf World Business “100 Best Golf Shops,” 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998
• Golfweek – “America’s Best – Top 100 Courses,” Ranked 7th in Texas, 2003
• Conde Nast Traveler, “Top 75 Golf Resorts Around the World,” Top 20 of U.S., 2002
• Golf For Women, “50 Best Courses for Women,” 2005, 2003, 2002, 2001, 1999 & 1998
• Golf Digest, “Top 75 Golf Resorts in America, ” Ranked 49th, 2002
• Golf Magazine, “America’s Best Golf Courses – Silver Medal,” 2002
• Conde Nast Traveler – “Top 50 Golf Resorts,” 2001
• Golf Digest – “San Antonio ranked 45th in Top Golf Destinations in the World,” 2000
• Golf Magazine – “Top 100 courses in America You Can Play,” 2000
• Conde Nast Traveler – “Top 50 Golf Resorts,” 2000
• Golf Digest – “North America’s 201 Best Public-Access Courses,” 2000
• Golf Magazine – “America’s Best Golf Courses - Silver Medal,” 2000
• Survey of Texas Pros & Gulf Coast Golfer – “Favorite Public Golf Course in Texas,” (#1) 2000, 1999, 1998
• Houston Chronicle – “Top 10 Courses in Texas,” (#1), 2000
• San Antonio Express-News – “Top Pro Shop and Best Customer Service,” 2000
• Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary System – “La Cantera Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary,” 1998
• ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARD AWARD – 1998, 1997, 1995

Host Club

• Valero Texas Open at La Cantera – 2002 - 2006
• Texas Open at La Cantera - 2001
• Westin Texas Open at La Cantera – 2000, 1999, 1998
• La Cantera Texas Open – 1997, 1996, 1995
• Executive Women’s Golf Association

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 and author Mark Miller, presenting gourmet Southwestern cuisine.

• AAA, Four Diamond Award 2007
• AAA, Four Diamond Award 2006
• AAA, Four Diamond Award 2005
• AAA, Four Diamond Award 2004
• AAA, Four Diamond Award 2003
• 2005, 2004 Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator
• Arts and Eats, Best Appetizer Winner 2005
• Arts and Eats, Best Appetizer Winner 1999
• Arts and Eats, First Prize Entrée Winner 2000
• Arts and Eats, Grand Prize Winner 2001
• Arts and Eats, Best Entrée, First Prize Winner 2001
• Texas Hill Country Food and Wine Festival, Critic’s Choice, Best Savory Dish 2002
• Texas Hill Country Food and Wine Festival, Critic’s Choice, Best Dish 2003
• Texas Hill Country Food and Wine Festival, Critic’s Choice, Best Presentation 2003
• Taste of Dominion, Any Baby Can Benefit, First Place 2003
• Star Chef’s, March of Dimes Benefit, Winning Chef 2003