The Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Villas in San Antonio has completed the final phase of a multi-year $100 million renovation.
The 300-acre Texas Hill Country resort marked the milestone with a ranch-inspired ribbon-cutting ceremony using barbed wire. The project culminated with the debut of The Big Spring, a 2.2-acre lagoon; the new Rancher Hall waterfront event venue and Toptracer Range golf bays. The property is owned by Dallas, Texas-based Woodbine Development Corporation.
“After three years of enhancing our resort experience, we are proud to announce the completion of this extensive renovation project,” Steve Smith, general manager of Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Villas, said in a statement. “From the addition of Texas’ newest beach to stand-alone villas, every enhancement was designed to preserve the warm, welcoming atmosphere that defines our resort and inspires guests to return year after year.”
The centerpiece of the transformation is The Big Spring, a human-made lagoon powered by Crystal Lagoons technology. The 2.2-acre attraction includes white-sand beaches, cabanas and water activities.
The addition expands the resort’s existing five-acre water park—which includes a 900-foot lazy river modeled after a traditional Texas river float, multiple pools, a two-story waterslide and a FlowRider wave simulation attraction.
Adjacent to the lagoon is Aunt Di’s Comfort Station, a new restaurant inspired by and named after a member of the ownership group’s family.
“Aunt Di has a unique gift of hospitality that makes everyone feel like they’re part of the family,” said King Scovell, managing partner and chief development officer of Woodbine Development Corporation.
Overlooking the lagoon is the newly built Rancher Hall, a 5,600-sq.-foot indoor-outdoor event venue designed for weddings, social gatherings and corporate meetings. The space features vaulted ceilings, exposed wood beams, expansive windows and a patio and ceremony lawn framed by live oak trees.
The renovation also introduced five stand-alone villas, each named for historic Hill Country rivers — Guadalupe, Nueces, Brazos, San Saba and Pecos. The 2,336-sq.-foot residences include four bedrooms, full kitchens, indoor and outdoor living areas and private patios with fire pits. Villa guests receive exclusive amenities including a dedicated host, twice-daily housekeeping and access to the resort’s spa facilities.
At Windflower – The Hill Country Spa, upgrades completed in 2025 include refreshed interiors, enhanced salon stations, upgraded outdoor relaxation areas and the addition of the Talpa Room, a 1,105-square-foot wellness-focused meeting space overlooking the spa pool.
Earlier phases of the transformation included a complete renovation of guestrooms and suites in 2023, featuring hardwood flooring, updated technology such as 65-inch UHD televisions, redesigned walk-in showers and décor inspired by the property’s ranch heritage. Meeting and event spaces were also refreshed with new carpeting, wall coverings, lighting and sound systems.