Hotels on Lake Travis in Austin

Lake Travis is one of the six highland lakes in the Texas Hill Country. These lakes were created by the Lower Colorado River Authority in the 1940s to control flooding and provide reservoirs for Central Texas. Lake Travis has 270 miles of shore, and 18,930 acres of surface area. There are communities all around the lake that have excellent hotels, including Lakeway on the south side of the lake and Lago Vista on the north side. The lake attracts fishermen, water skiers and party boats. And don't miss Hippie Hollow, the only clothing-optional beach in Texas, just be sure to cover the kids' eyes!

Lakeway Resort and Spa

This resort on the south side of Lake Travis has 173 nonsmoking rooms, suites and villas. Guests can choose a Hill Country or Lake Travis view room. The resort also has two presidential suites and three condo villas. The amenities include 32-inch flat screen LED televisions, high-speed wireless Internet and spacious desks.

If water recreation is your goal, the resort has a full-service marina. Here guests can arrange for private yachts, ski boat rentals with or without a driver, pontoon boats, jet skis and fishing excursions. In addition, the marina has boat slips for rental and a marine service center.

If you are a golfer, guests of the Lakeway Resort can play at any of four adjacent private golf courses.

Lakeway Resort and Spa
101 Lakeway Drive
Austin, TX 78734
(512) 261-6600
www.dolce-lakeway-hotel.com

Vintage Villas

The 43 rooms at Vintage Villas are all uniquely decorated with antiques and artwork. But as charming as the rooms are, they are equipped with modern high-speed wireless Internet, guest-controlled thermostats, cable television and and in-room movies. Other luxuries include spa bath products, warm robes and whirlpool tubs in some rooms. After a long day boating or fishing on Lake Travis, guests can relax on balconies to watch the sunset and wake to Hill Country breakfasts in the dining room.

Vintage Villas
4209 Eck Ln
Austin, TX 78734
(512) 266-9333
vintagevillas.com

Lost Parrot Cabins

Lost Parrot Cabins are for travelers who like bright Caribbean colors, individual bungalows with tree-top decks, live music and hammocks. This mini-resort is steps away from Lake Travis and offers large rooms with air conditioning, fireplaces and wireless Internet. The property also has a pool, and hot tub for relaxing, or a nature trail for a short hike. And it is pet friendly. It is also minutes away from The Backyard, one of Austin's outstanding live-music venues. Also close by is the Hamilton Pool Nature Preserve, a spring-fed swimming hole. The innkeepers can also direct visitors to nearby zip-line tours and horse back riding.

Lost Parrot Cabins
15116 Storm Drive
Austin, TX 78734
(512) 266-8916
http://www.lostparrotcabins.com/index.html

Article Written By Susan Brockett

Susan Brockett worked in the computer industry as a technical writer for nearly 20 years at companies including Motorola and Dell Computer Systems. In addition, her articles have appeared in Society of Technical Communications publications. Brockett has a master's degree in English composition and communications from Kansas State University.

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