Austin Motel

Right, so we just got back from a cracking stay at the Austin Motel, and honestly, it was an absolute delight. As a family, we're always on the hunt for places with a bit of character, and this spot absolutely delivered. First off, its retro-chic vibe is just super charming. You really do feel like you've zipped back to the '80s, but in the best possible way. It's a proper escape from the usual humdrum of modern city life, despite being right in the thick of things. Location-wise, it's brilliant – really close to the city centre and nestled in a rather trendy part of town. Plus, and this is always a win for families, they offer free parking, which is a definite bonus. The staff couldn't have been friendlier, and we were quite impressed with their rather clever messaging system before and after check-in; it made everything super smooth. One of the highlights for us was stumbling upon their full moon pool party. What a laugh! The kids (and us, to be fair) had an absolute blast splashing about. And for the most important bit, especially after a busy day of exploring: the beds were incredibly comfortable. We were in a building out back, and it was wonderfully quiet, ensuring a truly relaxing night's sleep for everyone. All in all, the Austin Motel is a unique little find, and we'd genuinely recommend it for families looking for something a bit different.

Everyone was really kind. We loved the retro vibes of the rooms. The coconut body wash was a nice touch as well. It’s great that there is a Bluetooth speaker . The pool is amazing. The music was one of our favorite things. Pet friendly and great food, music, coffee shops. You don’t need a car when you are there. Everything is walkable. Highly recommend, 10/10

Amazing location - lots of great restaurants around, and the staff was very friendly and helpful. Very clean, but very basic. It's a remodeled motel. You really should embrace that and have fun with it. The decor is quirky but really fun...I liked it. Great pool area - lots of people were enjoying it - great vibe overall. The restaurant attached to it has great food and cocktails - highly recommend.

The location was amazing and the staff was so welcoming and friendly. It was the best way to be introduced to the city of Austin. The pool area was great, we loved our room, even in a busy area our room was nice and quiet. And once again the staff were truly incredible. I would highly recommend the Austin Motel to any one visiting Austin!

The vibe, the decor, and the location we top notch. This place has a personality and excellent, attentive staff. We left our bag full of new albums from Waterloo Records and our prints from another fun local artist shop in front of the hotel when we left for the airport. Not only did they find and keep the lost bag safe, they are facilitating its return to us the same day we lost it! Thank you for being great. And the pool is fun, too.