98 room hotel profile
An Exceptional Escape
Welcome to Mokara Hotel & Spa, a relaxing retreat on San Antonio’s world-famous River Walk. Just steps from all the action yet worlds away, this inviting oasis has all the best creature comforts easily at hand, including luxurious accommodations, first-class amenities, fine dining and a full-service spa. Plus, our attentive staff is always available to make your stay in San Antonio a truly memorable one.
San Antonio’s only Forbes Four-Star Hotel
Formerly the Watermark Hotel, the Mokara Hotel & Spa has a long-standing history of excellence. As the only four-star hotel in San Antonio, Mokara Hotel & Spa is the first choice for sophisticated travelers. Recent accolades include:
- Travel & Leisure's 2012 “World's 500 Best Hotels”
- Condé Nast Traveler’s Gold and Platinum List for 2012
- Travel & Leisure’s 2010 “World's Best Hotels”
- Condé Nast Traveler’s Top Spas for 2010
- Condé Nast Traveler’s Gold List for 2010
- Travel & Leisure's prestigious 500 List of World Best Hotels for 2010
- Travel & Leisure's #10 overall for Value for hotels less than $300 a night, March 2010
- Ostra awarded the AAA Four Diamond award for 2011
Guest Rooms
Mokara : luxurious accommodations
Mokara San Antonio offers the ultimate in comfortable luxury. Every room and suite features high ceilings, wood and marble finishes, cozy beds with fine linens and gracious bathrooms with Jacuzzi tubs.
Premier Rooms
Welcome home to your own downtown retreat. Premier rooms offer quiet comfort and distinctive furnishings and amenities with your choice of a king or two double beds.
Riverview Rooms
Enjoy the ultimate San Antonio experience with spectacular views of the world-famous San Antonio River Walk from your own private balcony.
Spa Rooms
Conveniently located adjacent to Mokara Spa, these rooms are designed with relaxation and restoration in mind. Plus, many of our spa rooms have private balconies with scenic views.
Suites
Enjoy luxury as big as Texas in a spacious Mokara suite, with a living area that boasts a panoramic view of the River Walk, an adjoining bedroom and a spacious bath.
Accessible Rooms
Accessible rooms feature include enlarged door openings, grab bars available near toilet, shower and tub, toilet no higher than 29 inches from the floor, and available visual notification for hotel alarm system, door and phone. Accessible rooms are also available with standard tub and shower combination or with a roll-in shower and tub.
Dining
San Antonio Dining
Ostra
Enjoy exquisite cuisine in a romantic riverfront locale at our signature AAA four-diamond restaurant, recently awarded Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence. Executive Chef John Brand passionately oversees a sustainable seafood menu filled with exotic new dishes and tempting standards. And don't miss our acclaimed Oyster Bar, which includes a variety of the freshest oysters, clams, crab, shrimp and ceviche. A full wine list and specialty tequilas are also available. For reservations, call 210-396-5817.
Breakfast menu | Lunch/Dinner menu | Happy Hour menu
Hours of Operation - Ostra
Breakfast: 6:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Lunch/Dinner: 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. *Fri./Sat. until 11 p.m.
Happy Hour: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. & 9 p.m. - 11 p.m. (Bar & Patio only)
Ostra Bar: Sun. – Thurs. 10 a.m.–12 a.m., Fri.–Sat. 10 a.m.–1 a.m.
Rooftop Café
In addition to riverfront dining at Ostra, Mokara will offer lighter fare at our rooftop café. Enjoy sandwiches, salads and cocktails along with breathtaking downtown views.
Hours of Operation - Rooftop Café
Sunday – Thursday: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Friday – Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
In-room Dining
Mokara also features a complete in-room menu, available to all hotel guests 24 hours a day.
Services & Amenities
Mokara San Antonio: guest services
Step off the River Walk and enter your very own San Antonio sanctuary. The Mokara Hotel & Spa offers all of the amenities you'd expect at aForbes Four-Star Hotel, plus an elevated level of service you expect from an intimate boutique property. It's the perfect combination of service and style.
Four-star services and amenities include:
- Complimentary in-room wireless Internet access
- State-of-the-art fitness center
- Heated rooftop pool featuring spectacular city views
- Full-service concierge
- 17,000-square-foot spa, plus in-room spa services
- Laundry services and unlimited clothes pressing
- 24/7 in-room dining
- Valet parking
- Shoe shine service
- Complimentary coffee service delivery to guest rooms
Mokara Hotel & Spa is a proud member of the Global Hotel Alliance.
GHA Discovery is about making your travel unforgettable. Experience unique activities in authentic local settings. And receive recognition and hotel benefits across 14 Global Hotel Alliance brands with almost 300 hotels, resorts, palaces and spas. Plus, enjoy Local Experience awards to make your stay more memorable. To learn more, visit the GHA Discovery website or you may enroll in GHA Discovery.
Mokara Spa
San Antonio's only four-star spa
Welcome to the most highly acclaimed destination spa in the city. The Mokara Spa San Antonio has been honored as a top spa by both Travel & Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler. Plus, the 2010 Forbes Travel Guidenamed Mokara as the only "Four Star Spa" in San Antonio.
After just one visit, you'll understand why the Mokara Spa has received so many accolades. Our expert spa staff leaves no detail unattended and is dedicated to providing each guest with a personalized, memorable and relaxing experience.
Mokara Spa offers a complete menu of treatments and services guaranteed to restore the body and mind, including treatments such as the River Walk Foot Fix and The Texas Tingle Body Wrap. Other services include massage therapy, body treatments, facials, manicures, pedicures and hair care services.
The 17,000 square-foot Mokara Spa features:
- 18 private treatment rooms
- Private men's and women's sanctuary lounges
- Separate men's and women's facilities
- Heated rooftop pool
Book your appointment
Refined relaxation is only a phone call away. Book your appointment today, by calling 210-396-5840 or 800-830-1500.
Download a spa menu | Visit the Mokara Spa website
Weddings
San Antonio weddings: make memories
From elegant receptions to festive rehearsal dinners to unforgettable bridal brunches, Mokara Hotel & Spa offers sophisticated event spaces, luxurious accommodations and exceptional food and beverages for affairs of virtually any size. Our wedding consultant provides extraordinary, personalized service and attention to detail that will guarantee your wedding celebration exceeds your expectations.
Meetings & Events
San Antonio meetings: gather, retreat, relax
Let Mokara take care of all the details for your next business meeting or social event. Whether you need a conference room for 16 or a ballroom for 100 or more, Mokara can help. We offer 3,726 square feet of flexible event space – all just steps from the San Antonio River Walk.
Discover the Mokara difference
Each Mokara meeting room is designed with rich woods and tall windows that let in natural light. The latest in audiovisual and data services include DVD players, surround sound, Internet ports, electronic white boards and more.
Meeting room options include:
- The Saddlery - Our elegantly designed 1,692-square-foot ballroom with 12-foot ceilings is on the street level and can accommodate up to 100 guests.
- The Boardroom - Perfect for an executive retreat or board meeting, the Boardroom is located on the river level and can accommodate up to 16 guests.
- The River Walk Room - This 800-square-foot space on the River Walk can accommodate up to 80 guests.
- The Mind & Body Room - This contemporary rooftop meeting room features hardwood floors and glorious downtown views, making it ideal for receptions.
- The Ostra Boardroom - Private dining room in our signature restaurant can accommodate up to 12 guests.
- Rooftop Terrace - Hold a meeting with a spectacular view on our spacious rooftop terrace.
About San Antonio
Walk out the door and step into history
Nestled away on San Antonio's historic River Walk, Mokara Hotel & Spa is centrally located at 212 W. Crockett Street. Step out the door and experience the romance and excitement of River Walk dining and shops, or take a stroll to some of San Antonio's famous historical landmarks, conveniently located within easy walking distance:
- The Alamo
- Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center
- El Mercado Mexican Market
- La Villita Arts Village
- The Majestic Theatre
- The Spanish Governor's Palace
- San Fernando Cathedral
- Rivercenter Mall
