San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 15 min drive
San Antonio Station - 28 min walk
Airport shuttle
Restaurants
Tia’s Taco Hut - 5 min walk
Moon's Daughter - Thompson San Antonio - 4 min walk
Guillermo's - 4 min walk
Pete's Tako House - 7 min walk
Murphy's Deli - 9 min walk
About this property
El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel
El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 10-minute walk of San Antonio River. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Mangos, which serves breakfast. A poolside bar, a health club and a fitness centre are other highlights.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
306 rooms
Arranged over 9 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total, up to 9 kg per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
On-site self-parking (USD 29.00 per day; includes in/out privileges)
On-site valet parking (USD 29.00 per day; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Coffee shop
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
What to do
Discount at nearby fitness centre
Working away
24-hour business centre
Meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference space (37000 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Facilities
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
Garden
Television in common areas
Health club
An outdoor pool
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Handrails in stairwells
Closed-captioned TV
Room amenities
Be entertained
27-inch TV
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Free cot/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Freshen up
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Fridge
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Mangos – This buffet restaurant only serves breakfast.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 45 per day
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 10 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per stay
Parking
Self-parking costs USD 29.00 per day with in/out privileges
Valet parking costs USD 29.00 per day with in/out privileges
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
El Tropicano
El Tropicano Hotel
El Tropicano Hotel Riverwalk
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Hotel El Tropicano
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Tropicano Hotel
Tropicano Hotel Riverwalk
Tropicano Riverwalk
El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel San Antonio
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El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel Hotel
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Frequently asked questions
Does El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 9 kg per pet. There's a charge of USD 50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel?
Yes. Self-parking costs USD 29.00 per day. Valet parking costs USD 29.00 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.
What is there to do at El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel and nearby?
El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel has an outdoor pool and a health club, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Mangos.
What's the area around El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel like?
El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel is a short 13-minute walk from River Walk and 14 minutes' walk from Alamo.
El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel Reviews
Reviews
6.2
Good
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6.6/10
Cleanliness
7.0/10
Staff & service
6.2/10
Amenities
6.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
1 April 2021
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
18 April 2020
Hidden charges
Only bad thing I would really have to say is that they don't let you know there's a deposit we have to pay for every day we stay, and it's a high deposit. They should notify people as their booking about it. Wasn't able to really enjoy because the deposit we had to leave was our fun money.
John
John, 7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
11 April 2020
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
8 April 2020
Verified traveller
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
1 April 2020
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
4/10 Fair
31 March 2020
Bad experience!
The hotel looks nothing like pictures and had to change to three different rooms due to no working ac. Very disappointing hotel would not stay again
Stacy
Stacy, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
28 March 2020
Property located on the beautiful riverwalk although a long walk to the popular restaurant area. No convenient coffee, breakfast places other than the hotel. Always a few blocks to walk to. Even the closest bus stop was several blocks away.
Verified traveller
4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
27 March 2020
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
26 March 2020
No parking in the obligate used to play a $30 fee for self parking
Verified traveller
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 March 2020
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified CheapTickets guest review
2/10 Poor
23 March 2020
Coronavirus and San Antonio precautions. I had to pay $30 a night to park in the fire lane because there was no parking and the valets would not let me Park my own car. This was not in the hotel agreement I saw. The valets also wore gloves the whole time and parked cars with the same gloves ... and had hand sanitizer hidden. .. Like the hotel staff who had it behind the counter but nothing for the customers. Made me feel like I was the one that should get the virus.
Charles
Charles, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
20 March 2020
Springbreak
On the economicable side but rough stay
Fernando
Fernando, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
20 March 2020
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
20 March 2020
Lyla
Lyla, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
20 March 2020
I Normally don't take the time to review on a place but I had to for this place. Guest beware the picture are totally not what the hotel looks like.
1. Pull deck floor pulling apart pc missing.
2. Pool was dirty there was leaf's and dirt floating in the water.
3. The floor to our room smelled bad.
4. They charge you to park your car $30 a day.
The only good thing was our room was not that bad. The view and noise was they are building a new hotel next door not even on a Sunday morning could we sleep in.
Verified traveller
4-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
19 March 2020
Jack
Jack, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
18 March 2020
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
18 March 2020
Decent location. It is near the beautiful San Antonio Riverwalk but is a little far than I expected. I was afraid to go anywhere after dark in fear of what may happen to me or my kids. There were a lot of homeless people laying around. There was a lot of construction. The parking was horrible and was way overpriced. I had a hard time finding a decent parking spot and when I did, I will discover the next morning that someone dinged my car door because they parked too close to me. The hotel room was way overpriced. The staff were not friendly. At first glance this appeared to be a fancy hotel but after the first night, I learned that I was wrong. Everything was overpriced and not worth the paying for. My children and I counted down to check out time with anticipation. The worst hotel experience I have ever had.
Verified traveller
4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
18 March 2020
Hidden fees in parking.. food in lobby bar etc is added to your open tab. Then at checkout you leave with a different amount charged.
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
17 March 2020
Emma
Emma, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
17 March 2020
The customer service sucked and the room is dated wall paper is coming off the wall.
Wanda
Wanda, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
17 March 2020
The staff was friendly, the front desk looked clean or perhaps the lobby. Some what the hallways of the hotel looked old fashioned it looked liked it needed some remodeling and painting . The room that we stayed in with my family was somewhat cleaned. The room was dusty and the furniture was dusty as well. the sheets of the bed were stained. Also the hallway smelled like humidity.
mimi
mimi, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 March 2020
The proximity to everything withing walking distance.
frank
frank, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
16 March 2020
The front desk staff are not very helpful; their answers are shot and incomplete. At night, a lot of activities occurred with loud noises, even after 10 PM. With exception of valet parking staff.