Hot Wells Hotel Ruins

Review №1

Rating: 5

Bike ride on the trail behind it next to the river is worth the all day attention.

Date: 3 days ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

Date: 5 days ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Date: a week ago

Review №4

Rating: 1

Not open as advertised. Drove all the way to location and the place was closed. No one was working, but not sure I would have stayed for soak if they were. Felt unsafe with strange man hanging out front, and the foot soaks looked like questionable. Not as advertised or as pictures show.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

Well Supervised. Learn something new. Excellent..

Date: a month ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

Awesome piece of history

Date: a month ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

Ive been walking this park going on 4 years. You could easily walk 12 or more miles. Plenty of trail to go through. I usually do 5 miles but I have walked up to 14 miles. The trail is easy on your shoes, make sure you take the appropriate gear for long walks. Short shorts, running shoes, and light colored shirts. The Hot Well ruins in particular used to be a getaway for the rich, it had spas, and a deep pool for swimming. When looking at the ruins, it may not look extravagant, but if you imagine a roof over the ruins, you will notice that it is well preserved. It gives you an idea of what it use to look like. To the left of the pool, there are some abandoned homes hidden by the trees, although some homless may use them, its interesting to see. To the right is a bar, quite pricy, but calming atmosphere, definitely worth the visit.

Date: a month ago

Review №9

Rating: 4

Small, clean park. Has tables and new restrooms.

Date: a month ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

Great weekend hoping I can return

Date: 2 months ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

Was so glad to see this place refurbished and open to the public! Such an interesting place with rich history! Great way to spend a morning!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

Dope wine, great bartender, great price.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №15

Rating: 4

Date: 4 months ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

Good!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

I did not know this place was here, but it was so relaxing and beautiful. I would recommend going to clear your mind.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №18

Rating: 4

Date: 4 months ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

Fascinating history experience.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Beautiful place.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

Great park for a long walk

Date: 5 months ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

Great historic site.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

Real clean peaceful and great knowledge of our history,I hope this place remains for years to come..

Date: 6 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

A nice park to walk around in. Well paved paths and plenty of nature to take in.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

The whole experience was great. Didnt realize this was here in our backyard. Would definitely recommend for a date night.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 4

It s alright. The ruins themselves are unremarkable. But the riverfront is nice and worth a walk on a nice day.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 1

This review is not necessary on the ruins itself, but the fact that my family and I made the trip out here, just for it to be closed. Its Saturday at 4pm. So disappointing. We came last weekend and they closed as soon as we got there. Online says they close at 9pm, on the grounds it says 6pm. Parks and rec department, can we get some clarity please?

Date: 8 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 4

Date: 8 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

Very peaceful historic and a part of the southeast side Yu need to pay a visit if ever off south Presa st.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

Love this place I did my photos there. Very nice and peaceful. Clean and all.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

Its a nice hotel, been there a couple times with the movie stars, the pool was warm and clean.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 4

I had no idea this place existed growing up here in San Antonio, interesting history.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

This was a great day adventure. We like to visit local Historical Sites, Monuments, etc. Learning more about our hometown keeps us connected and reminds us where we come from.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

Very interesting.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

Im so excited that this park site is open and free to visit! I grew up near here, and always heard about the hotel and hot water pools. It was nice to visit this park and get pictures!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Very cool history

Date: a year ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

Beautiful place to visit. I love the history boards of the place all around the ruins.

Date: a year ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

Cool old ruins. You can walk into the ruins, but they are cool to see from the sidewalk. The history is on and info board. What a cool hidden gem!

Date: a year ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

When one looks at the old photos, it s so hard to image the amount of fun activities and the sheer size of the original resort and baths. So happy the bike trails now hook up to it. Lovely bicycle ride from San Juan Capistrano.

Date: a year ago

Review №51

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

I grew up catching only glimpses of decaying buildings in a once marvelous hot springs. The city of San Antonio did a great job of turning this area into a park, bike path and historic display of the ruins.

Date: a year ago

Review №53

Rating: 4

The Hot Wells Hotel and Spa, located in San Antonio, Texas, has a rich history dating back to the late 19th century. The site was initially used by the Southwestern Lunatic Asylum to drill a well for water supply but instead discovered hot, sulfurous water. Recognizing the potential medicinal and recreational benefits of the water, a resort was established by Charles Scheuermeyer in 1892. McClellan Shacklett later leased the property and built a natatorium, drawing large crowds and offering various treatments and recreational activities. However, the resort faced setbacks, including a fire in 1894 that destroyed the bathhouse. Shacklett rebuilt the facility but faced financial difficulties and was unable to realize his plans for expansion. In 1900, the Texas Hot Sulphur Water Sanitarium Company took over the lease and constructed a grand hotel and bathhouse complex. The resort flourished, attracting famous guests such as Will Rogers, Charlie Chaplin, Teddy Roosevelt, and Cecil B. De Mille. The Hot Wells Hotel became one of the largest in the southwest, featuring luxurious amenities and attracting visitors from around the country. The property also served as a movie studio, hosting the Star Film Company and producing numerous films, including the first about the Battle of the Alamo. However, World War I and Prohibition negatively impacted the resorts popularity, and it eventually declined. In 1923, the property was sold to a Christian Science congregation and converted into a parochial institute called the El Dorado School. The hotel served as a dormitory until it was destroyed by fire in 1925. The bathhouse survived, but the resorts glory days were over. In the following years, the site underwent various transformations, including the construction of tourist cottages and its conversion into a motel and trailer park. Despite fires in 1988 and 1997, the remains of the bathhouse have stood for decades, with hopes of revitalizing the site. In 2018, plans were underway to incorporate the bathhouse into a new county park. The Hot Wells Hotel and Spas legacy as a renowned vacation destination for the elite and its connection to the healing properties of hot springs continue to be remembered.

Date: a year ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

Great place to come and enjoy a peaceful historical spot.

Date: a year ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

This area was beautiful. It was nice to learn some history as well as looking at the old building. After exploring that area they had some really nice trails we walked. It was peaceful and fun.

Date: a year ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

This was beautiful park, rich with fascinating SA history! Short, accessible walking trail, clean restrooms, and lovely areas for pictures.

Date: a year ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

Very interesting part of San Antonio history I was not aware of. Its right off the southern part of the river with nice wide e trails if you want to come by bike. After seeing the ruins, stop by the Hot Wells Club right next door for some refreshments, and if you plan ahead, a soak.

Date: a year ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №64

Rating: 3

I wish theyd re-open the baths for bathing.

Date: a year ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

Amazing historic ruins with informative signs! Really enjoyed the visit! Underrated free visit along the walking trail and a nextdoor snack shop and little park. Cool place to stop for families along the trail. 25 min walk from the San Jose Mission.

Date: a year ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

Teddy roosevelt being there great history!!!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

Cool spot, a few homeless folks but theyre mostly just sleeping in the abandoned cabins

Date: a year ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

Great stop to visit historical site for about 30 minutes. Walk next door to Camp Hot Wells and grab a drink and snack and soak your feet in the hot sulfur springs. Little smelly, but supposed to have healing properties. Just ask the store clerk on how it works.

Date: a year ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №71

Rating: 3

Unfortunately only the ruins of an old hotel which was very popular

Date: a year ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

Nice peaceful place eat your lunch,snack or read a book

Date: a year ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

A Nice place to visit, real peaceful to eat a snack, lunch or little picnic.

Date: a year ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

The new Hot Wells Camp is pretty cool.. they sell coffee, beer, wine and food. Couples to bathe in the hot tub is $100 an hour. We soaked our feet in the front and that is free and it felt amazing on the feet. I have rough feet and when we were done they were very soft and soothed. Yall better go and check it out cus it is too cool..

Date: a year ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

Cool little spot with lots of history, very clean and well kept

Date: a year ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №81

Rating: 4

Lovely place for a nice stroll, bring your four-legged friends!

Date: a year ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

Nice little park with Camp Hot Wells on the property for a nice hot tub soak

Date: a year ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

Great piece of history here! Hot Wells is open to the public again

Date: a year ago

Review №85

Rating: 2

Nothing special

Date: a year ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №87

Rating: 4

We had walked about the grounds of this area. It was a nice quiet relaxing walk. We had originally visited the adjacent Hot Wells spring foot bath which is currently a small location with a bar and a relaxation area to soak your feet in the warm mineralized Waters.

Date: a year ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №89

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Okay for little day if you need place to hang out

Date: a year ago

Review №91

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

Great place trails are amazing

Date: a year ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

One the oldest churches in America at 300yrs old. A must see.

Date: a year ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Nice park. Well lit at night. Very close to riverwalkway.

Date: a year ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №99

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

Visiting the Hot Wells Ruins. Was a site to see.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №105

Rating: 3

Date: 2 years ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №107

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №109

Rating: 4

The ruins offer a beautiful and unique backdrop and for those looking for a new walking trail, this one runs along the river.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

Awesome place to explore and visit!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

Lovely start off area

Date: 2 years ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №114

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №115

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №116

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №117

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №119

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

Accessible from the Riverwalk or by car. If you are a history buff, dont miss this.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №121

Rating: 3

Date: 2 years ago

Review №122

Rating: 4

Very nice walk.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №123

Rating: 3

Date: 2 years ago

Review №124

Rating: 2

We walked over 1.5hrs to visit this famous spot. When we arrived, a police officer put his hand to his weapon and told us it was closed for a private event and to come back tomorrow. Looked like a police related celebration, lots of cops and thin blue line flags.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

Awesome place

Date: 2 years ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

Very interesting didnt kno bout this place u learn sumthing every day my grandkids were so impressed were excited n said were going 2 go n tell at skool their experience took pics 2 show n tell glad my husband took us he walks around there on wkends enjoys his walks very very nice

Date: 2 years ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

A hidden treasure. I love walking these grounds, particularly the native plant landscaped path on the far side of the ruins. A stop here should be included on any mission trail tour. Parking lot is safe and provides a nice access point to the river hiking and biking trails. I recommend going left to the bridge and dam.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

Very beautiful and very historical

Date: 2 years ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

I had walked through those ruins about 20 years ago with my little dog and you guys kept the Integrity of the building I appreciate that

Date: 2 years ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

Another beautiful place of history in my city

Date: 2 years ago

Review №134

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №135

Rating: 5

Amazing old ruins with a great history! Sadly you can go in but its open enough to see pretty much everything.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

Great place to walked around and think about its past...

Date: 3 years ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

Very interesting and cultural place

Date: 3 years ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

Very beautiful landscapes, excellent place to walk

Date: 3 years ago

Review №140

Rating: 3

Interesting, not able to access building due to safety issues. Would have been great to see photos of the interior in its prime.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

The ruins are lit up at night. Here are some drone photos taken on August 14, 2021, from this location. Daytime photos were taken about 2 weeks earlier. Photos courtesy of Yellow Rose Drones. Videos are on YouTube from this location for daytime and nighttime.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

Amazing setting. I love the walk space and the historical information given.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

Went here with my girl and roommates, we were able to walk around and see the building normally. As we were walking halfway around, they heard a faint woman screaming. Me being deaf couldn t hear it though I would have loved to. It s beautiful and interesting as well

Date: 3 years ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

Love the ruins but it would be better if City Parks would cut back some of the overgrowth

Date: 3 years ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

Great little stop to take to read a little history

Date: 3 years ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

You need to know this exists

Date: 3 years ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

Lots and lots of butterflies. Convenient path to Riverwalk.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

Well kept San Antonio history!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №151

Rating: 4

Interesting history here...amazing background along the San Antonio River with walking trails all around. Worth the quick stop!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

Good place to read up on some history of the old hotel and the well that is a natural hot spring.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №154

Rating: 5

Very nice area

Date: 3 years ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

Very clean and peaceful

Date: 3 years ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

The Hot Wells Hotel ruins are gorgeously maintained and set in a stunning field of wildflowers. The park is the perfect place to stretch your legs or take some pictures, and the flowers offer a perfect spring/summer splash of color.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

Nice area for walking/biking.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №158

Rating: 4

Very interesting, setting in a nice park.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №159

Rating: 4

Directions were great. Just some traffic backup

Date: 3 years ago

Review №160

Rating: 4

Nicely landscaped, not crowded. Right now just the bathhouse had been opened to the public. You can still read the stenciling one the pools area. It connects directly to the river trails with wide concrete paths close to a pretty dam. As the park expands it will be even better.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №163

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №164

Rating: 5

Beautiful and charming spot for a picnic. The little known history of the place is fascinating. We love walking our dog there and seeing a variety of different birds and animals. Such a hidden gem.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №165

Rating: 4

I would definitely add this as a stop during your hike or bike trip along the San Antonio River. The bathrooms seem like they are always locked.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

Really nice park. There is picnic tables and benches available for spending some time there. Also a paved trail that connects to the Mission Trails behind the Ruins.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №169

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №170

Rating: 5

Loved the new park, which is attached to the SA River Walk and bike trails. It wasas interesting to learn about the history of this building.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №171

Rating: 4

I think youd spend about 10-30 min here. The placards detailing the history here are great, the grounds are well-landscaped I enjoyed visualizing and contemplating high-society at the turn of the century in that very spot and contrasting it with here today. Rich, famous, powerful, all congregated here. Teddy Roosevelt stayed there, silent movie industry was filming there. Who knew, in San Antonio? How does something that opulent get reduced to ruins in much less then a century? The answer is on the placards there, but youll have to go there and read it for yourself. Also a great pit stop if you are riding a bike on the Mission trail.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №172

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

I grew up in the Hot Wells area and I love how they preserve it. Just wish more of it could had been included. Some much history...

Date: 3 years ago

Review №175

Rating: 5

Unfortunately, we arrived close to closing time but we did receive a warm welcome from the park police AND a quick history lesson. We will return again..

Date: 3 years ago

Review №176

Rating: 4

Nice place to go for a walk

Date: 3 years ago

Review №177

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №178

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №179

Rating: 5

Was a nice to see some of the areas other history outside the missions. Area was nicely maintained and right off of portion of Riverwalk. Better signs off the main road would help..almost drove past it.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №180

Rating: 5

Was very interesting, but wish we could have explored the ruins more. There is no going inside ruins just walking around them. But we explored the woods surrounding it and found some abandoned houses which were interesting. A quick stop for shore or you could get on the river path and walk for hours.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №181

Rating: 5

Park/Trailhead with whats left of the old Hot Wells hotel.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №182

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

If those walls could talk.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №184

Rating: 4

Was different and clean

Date: 3 years ago

Review №185

Rating: 2

Bathrooms are not open Cannot access drinking water

Date: 3 years ago

Review №186

Rating: 3

Great place for history unfortunately restrooms or close on a Sunday man-eaters when you looking to use but couldnt

Date: 3 years ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

Very nice.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №188

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №189

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №190

Rating: 4

Date: 3 years ago

Review №191

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №192

Rating: 4

Date: 3 years ago

Review №193

Rating: 4

Date: 3 years ago

Review №194

Rating: 4

A great place to take photos! Very clean and well maintained. It s unfortunate that you can t go inside.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №195

Rating: 4

Very interesting place to visit...nice scenery and just a few yards from the San Antonio river...A++

Date: 3 years ago

Review №196

Rating: 3

Date: 4 years ago

Review №197

Rating: 5

Alot of History here. And Very Interesting Information about this place. I love it here personally.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №198

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №199

Rating: 5

I IT! A beautiful piece of San Antonio history

Date: 4 years ago

Review №200

Rating: 5

Very pleased to see this historical structure preserved. A fascinating look at history.

Date: 4 years ago