Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site, although it is limited.

Is breakfast offered at the hotel?

Breakfast is available at Joann's Fine Foods, which serves satisfying meals to guests.

Does the property allow pets?

Yes, pets are allowed with a fee of USD 20.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is at 12:00 PM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms.

What is the hotel's location in relation to key landmarks?

The motel is centrally located, just steps from South Congress Avenue and 13 minutes by foot from Lady Bird Lake. It is 2.9 miles from the University of Texas at Austin and 1.3 miles from Sixth Street.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available, which is seasonal and features a fence around it for safety.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the property, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age, although specific age details are not provided.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property does not specify the availability of extra beds or cribs, and any requests for additional bedding may require prior confirmation.

Austin Motel in Austin, USA

Average nightly price at Austin Motel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$190
February	US$201
March	US$276
April	US$227
May	US$210
June	US$174
July	US$171
August	US$161
September	US$238
October	US$312
November	US$207
December	US$181

What guests think

Austin Motel draws guests for its retro charm, standout South Congress location, friendly service, and lively pool scene, while feedback also notes basic, sometimes noisy rooms with limited in‑room extras, occasional maintenance or cleanliness issues, and event‑related pool closures.

Most reviewers love walking to shops, dining and music, and many praise the personable, accommodating staff. Rooms deliver a fun vintage look and comfy beds but tend to be small with thin walls, older fixtures or loud AC, and fewer amenities like desks or in‑room coffee. Expect a unique, centrally located stay with strong service and a classic Austin vibe, best for travelers prioritizing atmosphere over luxury.

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Facilities

The retro pool with a bar is a major draw, and complimentary lobby coffee and on‑site parking are appreciated. Some guests encountered crowded or closed pool access due to events or repairs, and the open parking lot raised occasional security concerns.

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Minette

10 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everyone at the Austin motel were friendly and welcoming. The pool and poolbar is a great treasure! Centrally located.

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Priscilla

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This is just the coolest hotel. Great little shop at reception if you run out of drinks or snacks in your room. The pool is from another time, in the best way. Shower pressure was unbelievable, and I'm so glad they kept the old motel look to the rooms, despite the decor. This is a gem.

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MONICA

20 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great overnight stay to spend time doing things we love in Austin. Everything was great. Two things we didn’t love - there was some sort of party in the pool when we arrived. It was extremely crowded. That was a bummer because our plan was to swim before going out. I guess the hotel rents out their pool. If that’s the case, it would’ve been nice to know that ahead of time. Other thing we didn’t love was soap in the shower. It smelled very old and was dark brown. Everything else was awesome.

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Mary

2 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I’ve been coming to Austin for work/pleasure for years but have never stayed here before. I decided to take a chance and was rewarded with a fun, comfortable stay in the absolute middle of Congress Ave and all it has to offer! The staff were so attentive and welcoming and the FREE parking right outside my door was incredible! Loved the full mini-fridge and the lovely patio and pool area to hang out in! Safe, comfortable and so much retro fun!

10

Phillip

2 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The Austin Motel is located on South Congress, surrounded by some amazing restaurants, great shopping, entertainment and walkable to downtown. The hotel itself is retro and fun! The pool is the absolute best with a bar and music playing all day long! The entire staff is friendly and communicates well before, during and after your stay. We’ll definitely be back!!

10

Ellen Leslie

16 Aug 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Loved the pool area! The complimentary coffee in the lobby each morning was so good I had to find out what kind it was. Staff very nice! I thought the bed was comfy also. We will stay again when visiting Austin.oh and the free parking was a huge plus!

10

Jonathan

7 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, pretty close to Zilker park, we were able to walk to ACL every day without any issues. Friendly staff and ample parking.

10

Stacey

3 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Love the location and that it had a pool. Pool area became a little too busy because guests were letting in non-guests and the Resort Pass. Took away from hotel guest being able to enjoy the pool, which was disappointing. The hotel room was great and location was perfect!

10

oscar

24 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The only complaint is that the pool is under repair.

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kathryn

23 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff here are all amazing and super kind. The pool is a huge plus, always love it. The rooms themselves could use some updating but nothing that doesn’t make staying here not worth it. Perfect location, lots of food options. Uncovered parking but there is a lot/its not open to a busy street

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms and grounds clean, while others reported cockroaches, mold, strong cleaner odors, or worn areas; a few noted maintenance issues like clogged drains. Overall cleanliness feedback is mixed.

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brenton

4 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Old, mold in the shower

10

Carlos

28 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Always a nice time when we stay here. Rooms & property are clean. Great location!

10

Scott

8 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was spotless. Staff is amazing. I loved staying here. Throwback spot for those who remember Austin before the big tech money rolled into town.

10

Joanne

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Liked the vibe very clean and staff was very accommodating

10

Kyra

26 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was friendly and they left a dog bed and some bowls in the room for our dog. The room was really cute and comfy and we really liked it. The only issue is the floors could use a good mopping and the blanket appeared to have a burn mark on it. Overall a very nice stay and if we come back to Austin we will most likely stay again.

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Tiffany

11 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had two unexpected guests (cockroaches), the front desk came promptly to remove one and my son killed another the next day. There was also filming/ photos going on which we had to wait to use the amenities because of. But the staff were very nice and apologetic which is why I didn’t score this lower. We won’t be going back unfortunately because of the roaches. We were constantly looking in the corners and in the sheets. My son was afraid to use the bathroom. I can’t unlink that image (fear) with the motel. It’s not an experience I wish to pay for again.

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Phillip

2 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The Austin Motel is located on South Congress, surrounded by some amazing restaurants, great shopping, entertainment and walkable to downtown. The hotel itself is retro and fun! The pool is the absolute best with a bar and music playing all day long! The entire staff is friendly and communicates well before, during and after your stay. We’ll definitely be back!!

8

Gregory

1 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Love staying again but this time it was a bit off. Insane cleaning product smells overwhelmed. Shower drain backed up to floodstage :-(

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URIEL

5 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel looks cool, but its not. Its dirty, we found two cockrouch and the front desk man answere was “Its a problem all over Austin”. But that a not all, thers also bedbugs. Highly disaponted of this hotel. Not recomended at all.

10

Karina

10 Dec 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location, extremely walkable to plenty of shapes, restaurants and bars. The room was clean, simple and comfortable.

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Rooms

Rooms offer a fun retro style and comfortable beds but are generally small or basic with thin walls and low beds, older or noisy AC/TV, tiny bathrooms, and limited in‑room amenities like desks, coffee makers, or irons. Several guests also mentioned noise from upstairs foot traffic and occasional drainage or fixture issues.

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Elizabeth

21 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had an east facing window. Blinds with no curtain, so I was awake at 6am. Honestly was up all night from the street lights coming in the window also. Then I got a parking ticket even though I registered my car. The front desk said they would take care of it, which was very nice. Not sure how to confirm that.

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Chance

5 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The retro decor was cool, but the room was real basic. The staff is super friendly and helpful. Although we didn’t get to use it, the pool and pool bar was really cool. The proximity to shopping, dining and entertainment district on S. Congress can’t be beat. Would definitely stay there again

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Robert

21 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Cute Funky hotel in the center of the action. Great Restaurants and activities within a 3 min walk. Cool decor Room and hotel Amenities are basic but functional. No desk, no iron, no coffee maker. (But coffee in the lounge and Jo's famous Coffee is a 1-min walk.)

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Carter

28 Feb 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved the location in the heart of South Congress, as well as the upgraded retro feel, and the pool. Only complaint is the air conditioning system, which sounds like a 747 taking off.

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Chris

27 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The location is pretty good, right near pretty much everything. The employees were very nice and helpful as well. It looked like the nicer rooms were up front and the standard rooms were in the back. Our standard room was just okay, the bathroom definitely needed a facelift and bathroom issues sorted- high water pressure felt like it was ripping skin off, shower curtain was too short for the tub, and the tub wouldn’t drain for a good while. Was a bit disappointed that the fridge has for-sale items rather than a spot for my items, and you have to go to the lobby for coffee. The floor above us creaked all day/night as people were walking around and the walls are thin. The bed was comfortable (albeit low to the ground) and the AC worked great. Plenty of room for all our luggage and items. Felt safe and plenty of food options nearby. I probably wouldn’t stay here again as the money value to comfort just wasn’t there with this one, especially when there are similarly priced places nearby that are newer with better amenities.

8

Elaine

5 Feb 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Good old school motel, drive up to your room door! One thing we didn't realize was how low the beds were to the ground, so a little difficult for older folks to get in and out of the bed. The bathrooms were tiny, but shower pressure was great! Staff was very friendly and helpful. Great food at nearby Joann's Fine Foods and awesome coffee across the street at Jo's.

8

Kathryn

25 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very cute, the staff were all friendly. It is in a prime location. Even though it is supposedly safe, the forest room door was very hard to latch and wouldn’t latch when I left so had to switch rooms. They switched me next to the stairs and it was very noisy from the foot traffic, people in the parking lot, and rooms sermons me with loud kids. The next room also had just a lock on the handle, it was loose and didn’t feel secure. As a singular lady, didn’t feel the safest so I switched to another hotel. If it had a deadbolt, may have felt better. But the walls are so thin that you can hear everything. The property is iconic but is a bit older, the beds are very low to the ground.

10

Amanda

21 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff is fabulous. They're beyond friendly, helpful and kind. The tv in my room was showing its age, and didn't work with my firestick that I always use when traveling, but the cable worked and the wifi was strong. I was really looking forward to using the pool but the weather had other plans. There's an ice machine but I didn't see any beverage machines, so keep that in mind. I loved my stay!

6

James

17 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

great location, kinda of cute artsy redo of an old motel. Rooms have been updated with groovy wallpaper, new floors and that's about it. otherwise it feels like a 1950s no frills motel. rooms are very small, door locks are ancient and not very secure, bathroom is tiny with zero counter space, no shampoo, etc. provided. I knew rooms would be small but was suprised by condition. Exxpected more for $300+/night. Hyatt Regency was less

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Brandy

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We spent the weekend visiting Austin. South Congress is a cool walkable area. We enjoyed our stay at the Austin Motel. The staff was EXTRA friendly! Amazing customer service. The only reason I gave it four stars is the size of the room and the fact it is a motel with a Hotel price tag. I fully understand we are paying for location, so I am not complaining, but wanted to be honest. Staff gets 5 stars! The pool is awesome! Parking is good. And it is safe.

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Service

Service is widely described as friendly, welcoming, and accommodating, with helpful front desk and bar teams and smooth communication. A few guests reported isolated issues around check‑in courtesy or timing.

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April

10 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Fun pool, Helena the lady at the front desk was miserable and mean. Check in is 3 and I did get there at 2:15 knowing I might not get an early check in which was no big deal. I live in Austin (right down the street actually) and I know the areas well. When I walked in she says Do you need something. Which took me off guard. Then I said I know I’m early but just check if room is ready and immediately she said no, never checked, said other people were here before me, come back at 3. Insanely rude. I stay at over 100 hotels a year and she’s at the top of the list for being rude. The hotel itself is cool. We really enjoyed the pool. Bed was comfortable. AC works great. I’d love to come back but I hope I avoid Helena.

10

Alyssa

1 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff is always the sweetest and the magic of this hotel will never fade — One of our favorite places in the world!

10

Matthew

24 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Iconic Austin stay! Even though there was a private event booked for the pool, we were accommodated at their sister hotel, Hotel San Jose, which was an also an amazing experience!

10

Scott

8 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was spotless. Staff is amazing. I loved staying here. Throwback spot for those who remember Austin before the big tech money rolled into town.

10

Katie

4 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Front desk was so personable, starting before our arrival with texts and answering questions about activities to do during our stay, easy checkin and awesome service right thru checkout. Extremely convenient location, was able to walk everywhere. Would highly recommend this for a fun visit to Austin.

10

Renita

14 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was amazing! Very friendly. Great place to stay!

10

Dana

28 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My daughter just moved to Austin and I now have my favorite place to stay when we visit! Mattie, at the front desk, was super friendly, accommodating, hospitable and went out of her way to make sure my experience was excellent all around! Love the Austin Motel swag by the way! Brett at the bar was super nice as well!!

10

Alyssa

20 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff always goes above & beyond and is so friendly!

10

Dania

17 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff and easy check in check out process via text

10

Felicia

4 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We always love staying at the Austin Motel, this was our 3rd or 4th time. We brought our dog along this time around. It was a last minute request and the hotel staff were so quick to accommodate. A pet bed and bowls were provided. The hotel pet fee is Extremely reasonable as well!

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Location

Praised for its South Congress setting, the motel is walkable to restaurants, shops, live music, downtown sights, and Zilker Park.

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Brad

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely love this gem! In the heart of South Congress, close enough to downtown and so retro and chic!

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Minette

10 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everyone at the Austin motel were friendly and welcoming. The pool and poolbar is a great treasure! Centrally located.

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Paul

3 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Iconic sign, friendly staff, clean rooms and a killer pool make this the best place to stay on S. Congress. Walked to the bat bridge, Lady Bird Lake , Home Slice and all the area has to offer. Saw a great show at The Continental Club late and easy walk to our room after!

10

CATHERINE

11 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I liked everything about the Austin Motel. It’s a fun, retro hotel in a swanky area with great restaurants and shops. I was able to walk everywhere. It’s not far from the Congress St. bridge where many people like to see the bats. It’s across the street from The Continental which is a fun bar with live music. The room itself was comfy with upbeat retro decor. The bed and pillows were amazingly comfortable! I’ll definitely stay there again.

10

Justin

1 May 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location!

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Jonathan

7 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, pretty close to Zilker park, we were able to walk to ACL every day without any issues. Friendly staff and ample parking.

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Nenad

26 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Located in great area.

10

Juan

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Best location!

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Karina

10 Dec 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location, extremely walkable to plenty of shapes, restaurants and bars. The room was clean, simple and comfortable.

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kathryn

23 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff here are all amazing and super kind. The pool is a huge plus, always love it. The rooms themselves could use some updating but nothing that doesn’t make staying here not worth it. Perfect location, lots of food options. Uncovered parking but there is a lot/its not open to a busy street

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Dining

On‑site options include a popular pool bar and a fun restaurant, and lobby coffee is appreciated, though there’s typically no in‑room coffee. Guests also highlight plentiful dining choices within a short walk.

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Nicole

11 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great, quirky little property in the middle of South Congress St. Great shopping, restaurants, and bars within steps of the motel. Rooms are large and comfortable. Pool area is really cute with a great bar!

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Emma

18 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Smells like a pool in the room. The carpet is old. Had some activities going on when we arrived. Very central to a lot of things to where you can walk to. Parking was not that bad. Could use a little more upgrading. The look is so cute and the beds are A-making. The decor was definitely very appealing and Kool. No coffee in room but in the front office. Has ice machine, water filtration area and hot water for tea and warming baby bottles.

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Robert

21 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Cute Funky hotel in the center of the action. Great Restaurants and activities within a 3 min walk. Cool decor Room and hotel Amenities are basic but functional. No desk, no iron, no coffee maker. (But coffee in the lounge and Jo's famous Coffee is a 1-min walk.)

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Megan

28 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Love the retro vibes and on-property dining! Highly recommend!

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Margaret

2 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hospitality is exemplary. The location is great. The on-site restaurant is fun. Overall a wonderful spot.

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Dina

15 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location. They had a full pool bar, and lemon water stations around the hotel. Walking distance to every restaurant/shops.

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Sharon

13 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We loved our stay! Our room was ridiculously retro and adorable! We appreciated all of the special touches including the thoughtfully curated snacks and minibar selection and the kick-ass robes! We walked to Guero's Taco bar for dinner, to the Continental Club for music, and the bar (Joanne's Fine Foods) for a copita board (tequila and fresh fruit juice). And to top it off, our truck was safely parked in their nice lot the entire time!

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Elaine

5 Feb 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Good old school motel, drive up to your room door! One thing we didn't realize was how low the beds were to the ground, so a little difficult for older folks to get in and out of the bed. The bathrooms were tiny, but shower pressure was great! Staff was very friendly and helpful. Great food at nearby Joann's Fine Foods and awesome coffee across the street at Jo's.

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Ellen Leslie

16 Aug 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Loved the pool area! The complimentary coffee in the lobby each morning was so good I had to find out what kind it was. Staff very nice! I thought the bed was comfy also. We will stay again when visiting Austin.oh and the free parking was a huge plus!

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Justin

10 Jun 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

The Austin Motel is all about keeping Austin weird! Only stay here if you are happy to expect incredible service and lots of options to eat, drink and shop. Also, if you are needing a kitch pool you will find one of the best in Austin. Expect the pool bartender to take excellent care of you (Brett). Enjoy!

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