Name: Heart of Texas Motel
Address: 5303 US Highway 290 West, East Oak Hill, Austin, Texas, United States of America, Austin, Travis County, US
Price range: $71–$207 per night
Rating: 7.1

What guests think

At Heart of Texas Motel, guests report budget-friendly, generally clean rooms with comfortable beds, though the older property shows wear, and cleanliness and comfort vary, with some stained linens, pests, and maintenance issues reported.

Location is convenient for the nearby hospital and some guests, though access via one-way streets can be tricky and a few found the surrounding area questionable. Service is frequently described as friendly and accommodating, and stays are often quiet, but occasional disturbances from other guests were noted. Overall, expect a basic, budget stay with variability in room condition.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic; the parking lot is well lit and there is no elevator to upper floors.

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10

Jason

Oct 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean, the AC worked, had decent bathroom and shower. Parking lot was well lit and the lady at the front desk was nice. Thanks!

8

Teresa

May 9, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Decent place for the price. A little run down looking, but new roof. Long stairs to 2nd floor, no elevator. Cheap towels. But room furniture was nice, w/ 3 chairs plus a little table, in our 2 dbl bed room. A/c was good.

8

cynthia

Apr 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was a little hard to get to due to one way streets around the location. They also did not offer breakfast but did have a microwave and refrigerator in the room. The room was clean no smells no bugs.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent: many reviews praise very clean rooms, while others report stained or dirty linens, roaches, and noticeable wear.

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8

Patrick

Nov 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room

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Michael

May 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Subsequently left after finding dirt all over my room and bedsheets

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Jessica

Apr 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very disappointing. Roaches in fridge and roach traps around the fridge. Bathroom and cigarette burns all on the wall. Have pictures.

8

Henry

Jun 19, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Older hotel, showing its age, but, one of the cleanest hotels I have ever stayed in. The room was super clean, with plenty of condiments for morning coffee.

4

Mandy

Apr 24, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Roaches. Small roaches everywhere.

8

Braden

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We liked our room, it was very clean and organized upon arrival. Staff was friendly. This is a nice option for budget-friendly lodging.

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Trinidad A

Nov 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The place was very dirty. Trash and beer bottles outside. We went to the room and the first thing is the TV did not work. There was no batteries in the remote. My husband had to go get the batteries at night. We are now watching TV and there are guys outside the window sounds like they are yelling. We slept and woke up to bred up blood on the sheets. We checked my grand daughter -nothing. Checked my daughter-nothing. So then we realized that we slept on dirty bloody sheets. I go to complained to the managers and not even a sorry. Not exceptabe.

10

Larry

Apr 25, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The exterior could use updated paint, but the room was absolutely excellent, both in how it was laid out, the cleanliness, and care taken by staff. Everything was very positive during our stay.

10

Michael

Apr 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were friendly and courteous. The property is older but my room was very clean and comfortable.

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Emily

Jun 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

There were unknown stains on the bedding and towels. The a/c was turned completely off when we got in (in the start of summer) and did not comfortably cool the room during our 3 night stay.

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Rooms

Rooms are older and basic, with comfortable beds noted by several guests. Some mention limited noise issues, weak Wi-Fi, or noisy appliances.

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Nicholas

Apr 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stay was ok. The guy we checked in with was very nice, not sure his name. Older Motel, so it was relatively clean for what it is. The walls could use some attention. I would stay again if I needed a cheap place to stay on the south west side.

8

Abraham

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall was a great stay and i would go again. Walls were somewhat dirty but room and bathroom felt clean. There were NO signs of roaches, insects, rodents or pests. Also wifi didn't work too well.

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Teresa

May 9, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Decent place for the price. A little run down looking, but new roof. Long stairs to 2nd floor, no elevator. Cheap towels. But room furniture was nice, w/ 3 chairs plus a little table, in our 2 dbl bed room. A/c was good.

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Shawna

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bed was uncomfortable, but the room was clean. The mini fridge was loud, I had to unplug it so I could sleep.

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Chris

Sep 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms was clean and bed was good. Outside was not good at all. I would like a customer leery to stay there.

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Jon A

Jun 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was clean but needs some paint brush and repair in restroom door. Would not lock.Good comfortable beds. Thanks for restful sleep.

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Kamal

Apr 10, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

I liked the comfort beds in the room.

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Larry

Apr 25, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The exterior could use updated paint, but the room was absolutely excellent, both in how it was laid out, the cleanliness, and care taken by staff. Everything was very positive during our stay.

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Jon

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Needs a good paint brush and touch up and remodeling work. Following needs to be fix : 1. Light fixture in room needs repair. 2. Door does not close and lock to bathroom Beds were very comfortable. Air Conditioner worked good. Good nights rest. Very clean room. We enjoyed our rest.

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Robin

Nov 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good value. Pillow cases had hair on them, otherwise the room was clean. A little loud in the morning as people left for the day.

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Service

Service is often described as friendly and helpful, including accommodating owners and polite front desk. A few guests reported poor handling of issues or disruptive incidents.

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Jason

Oct 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean, the AC worked, had decent bathroom and shower. Parking lot was well lit and the lady at the front desk was nice. Thanks!

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Nicholas

Apr 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stay was ok. The guy we checked in with was very nice, not sure his name. Older Motel, so it was relatively clean for what it is. The walls could use some attention. I would stay again if I needed a cheap place to stay on the south west side.

8

Braden

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We liked our room, it was very clean and organized upon arrival. Staff was friendly. This is a nice option for budget-friendly lodging.

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Trinidad A

Nov 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The place was very dirty. Trash and beer bottles outside. We went to the room and the first thing is the TV did not work. There was no batteries in the remote. My husband had to go get the batteries at night. We are now watching TV and there are guys outside the window sounds like they are yelling. We slept and woke up to bred up blood on the sheets. We checked my grand daughter -nothing. Checked my daughter-nothing. So then we realized that we slept on dirty bloody sheets. I go to complained to the managers and not even a sorry. Not exceptabe.

10

Leticia

Oct 23, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Front desk nice service

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Jay

Dec 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The owners were very nice and accomodating. Quiet place, no crackheads beating on your door at 3am like some S.Austin motels i tried first.

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Michael

Apr 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were friendly and courteous. The property is older but my room was very clean and comfortable.

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James

Mar 16, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I knew this was an older hotel because one of my Uncles was the master carpenter who helped build it. The rooms are clean as long as you don't move furniture or look too closely at the walls. When I turned on the lights our little friends the roaches where all around the bathroom and vanity area. The white blankets had past stains, but they were clean. The beds were comfortable and the hotel staff was attentive and as some guests were playing loud music after 10pm the staff seemed to handle that well. Tiny roaches are not a deal breaker for me. They live in drains and the overflow of sinks and baths and are difficult to eradicate in older buildings.

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Esther

May 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The condition of the room was poor, but having to sleep in sorry bedding... That was disgusting. We would have moved but we arrived late and had no options. We laid our own beach towels on the bed so we didn't have to touch the sheets. It was bad. The desk attendant was very nice and helpful.

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Andrew

Apr 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Not the worst motel that I have stayed in, but I would not be returning. My friend and I were accosted by a drunk long term resident as we were leaving our rooms. Woken at one a.m. by another guest hammering on my door claiming a medical emergency. She hammered on a number of doors. When spoken to by the manager (sworn at) she disappeared into the room next to mine, where I could hear her aguing with someone.

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Location

Convenient for the nearby hospital and some workplaces, but access can be confusing due to one-way streets. A few guests felt the surrounding area was sketchy.

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Brad

Jul 21, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

I’ve never paid so much to stay in such a sketchy motel. Room was fine. Dead bugs but at least they were dead. Shower was terrible. Area was questionable but I didn’t have any issues. Will not return. When my friends picked me up they offered to just have me stay with them instead.

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cynthia

Apr 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was a little hard to get to due to one way streets around the location. They also did not offer breakfast but did have a microwave and refrigerator in the room. The room was clean no smells no bugs.

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Jay

Dec 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The owners were very nice and accomodating. Quiet place, no crackheads beating on your door at 3am like some S.Austin motels i tried first.

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James

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Good location.

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Adrian

Oct 31, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Close to work for me. Quiet

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nancy

Mar 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The place is right next to BSWHealth Hospital I stay to be closer to hospital while my husband was in hospital. The place has allot of work needed If your looking for cheap is worth the money One bed was made with new sheets one had been slept in & shower curtain so bad I can’t describe it bad … I stayed I was to tried to leave … it could be an awesome place with some work

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Dining

Not enough information in reviews.

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cynthia

Apr 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was a little hard to get to due to one way streets around the location. They also did not offer breakfast but did have a microwave and refrigerator in the room. The room was clean no smells no bugs.

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Month	Average price
January	$74
February	$69
March	$66
April	$66
May	$66
June	$66
July	$66
August	$66
September	$83
October	$99
November	$76
December	$69

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18 $82	19 $82
20 $72	21 $74	22 $71	23 $71	24 $71	25 $71	26 $72
27 $72	28 $74	29 $72	30 $72

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $71	2 $88	3 $88
4 $71	5 $71	6 $71	7 $71	8 $71	9 $88	10 $88
11 $71	12 $74	13 $71	14 $74	15 $71	16 $88	17 $88
18 $73	19 $74	20 $73	21 $73	22 $73	23 $206	24 $203
25 $73	26 $73	27 $74	28 $73	29 $74	30 $207	31 $201

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