Located in downtown San Antonio along the world-famous River Walk, Mokara Hotel & Spa is the city’s only four-star hotel and offers luxurious accommodations, fine dining and a full-service spa. The hotel has 99 tranquil rooms and suites with high ceilings, beautiful finishes, comfortable beds with fine linens and jetted tubs in the bathrooms.

Additional amenities include a heated rooftop pool with stunning city views, Mokara Hotel & Spa also has a fitness studio and offers complimentary yoga classes in the Mind & Body room on Saturdays. Mokara Spa is a Forbes Four-Star spa (the only one in San Antonio) that offers guests a peaceful retreat with 17,000 square feet of relaxation space. In addition to 18 private treatment rooms, the spa includes private men’s and women’s sanctuary lounges, and offers a complete menu of treatments and services that are guaranteed to restore the body and mind.

We interviewed Hubert Bazan, Mokara Hotel & Spa Director, to learn more about treatments to try, insider tips, and more.

Why You’ll Love It: We cater to our guests based on their needs. As a team, we take pride in learning what our guests are looking for so that we can customize their spa journey. In our spa it’s not just a treatment it’s an experience. 

Key Features: Our illustrious spa amenities include a eucalyptus wet steam room, a European-type dry heat sauna, a heated whirlpool that is adjacent to our lovely balcony that overlooks the historic San Antonio Riverwalk. Every spa guest receives complimentary valet and a full support staff the duration of their spa experience.  

Snacks Served: We have a seasonal fruit option presented to you after your treatment. We also have snacks, nut and nut-free options, with carefully selected fruit for our infused water selection in both our relaxation areas. Along with a mimosa and champagne offering and wellness tea ritual. 

Insider’s Tip: Though we are a clothing optional facility, swimwear is encouraged to ensure you maximize the use of our amenities with your comfort level in mind. We have lockers for all our guests equipped with the essentials to help facilitate your spa journey. We encourage our guests to leave their cellphones in their locker so they can disconnect from their world and fully breathe in the moments of relaxation that await them. 

Bonus: Every spa guest can partake in libations perfectly crafted with our guests in mind to include nuts, fruit and a touch of chocolate. We also offer a complimentary mimosa or champagne with every treatment. 

Splurge Treatment: Our most popular option is our Relax & Renew Package. It has the best of both worlds in this offering. You get a massage and facial along with lunch. The services are customizable and carefully catered with our guest in mind. 

Unique Treatment: Our Summer Rain Polish and Massage. As refreshing and invigorating as a summer rain, immerse yourself into this full-body and relaxing massage under cascading warm water. Your experience is enhanced with hydrating body butter, for smooth skin and an overall feeling of renewal. This treatment is perfect on a hot summer day!

Insider’s Favorite: Massage/Body: CBD Massage & Summer Rain; Facial: Hydrafacial (this gives immediate results); Nails: Luxe Pedicure (If you are someone who is constantly on your feet you must try our Luxe Pedicure).

Featured Products: Our featured products are Naturopathica, Babor, Aromatherapy Associates, TARA, Kevin Murphy, Spongelle, Sonoma, and Supergoop. 

For more information on Mokara Hotel & Spa, visit their website and follow on Instagram: @mokarahotelandspa

[Photos courtesy of Mokara Hotel & Spa]

Mokara Hotel & Spa

212 West Crockett Street

San Antonio, TX 78205

210-396-5800