The best spa hotels in Texas Hill Country

Hey! Indulge in the ultimate pampering experience at one of these luxurious spa hotels. Designed to provide relaxation, rejuvenation, and tranquility, these properties offer an array of wellness services that range from massages and facials to yoga classes and meditation sessions. To make your search for the perfect spa hotel in in Texas Hill Country easier, I've compiled this list of top-rated properties for your consideration. So sit back, relax, and explore your options - your ultimate wellness retreat awaits!

• 1 Omni Barton Creek Resort and Spa Austin Austin, United States

  

  Hotel. This 4-star resort is located on 4,000 secluded acres, a 20 minute drive from downtown Austin. The resort offers a full-service spa, 4 championship golf courses, and indoor/outdoor pools. Omni Barton Creek Resort and Spa features rooms with a 42-inch flat-screen TV and in-room movies. Plush bathrobes are also provided. Guests can enjoy the spacious, modern gym with group exercise classes, personal training and an outdoor running area. Omni Barton Creek also offers 10 lighted tennis courts, lessons and group clinics. Located on site, Mokara Spa includes hair and nail salon services. There are 3 outdoor pools, 1 indoor pool, and 2 hot tubs located onsite. The infinity pool overlooks hill country. Guests can also enjoy a meal and beverages at 7 restaurants and bars, including Jim Bob's Lobby Lounge. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around $707.

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• 2 Embassy Suites San Marcos Hotel, Spa & Conference Center San Marcos, United States

  

  Hotel. This all-suite San Marcos hotel features suites with separate seating rooms and flat-screen cable TVs with HBO. Located 4 miles from Texas State University, it offers a spa and restaurant. Embassy Suites San Marcos Hotel’s spacious guest suites provide desks and sofa beds. They have safety deposit boxes and coffee makers and also include microwaves and refrigerators. Guests at Embassy Suites San Marcos Hotel, Spa & Conference Center are offered an outdoor pool and jacuzzi as well as a gym and gift shop. The hotel provides a business center and more than 78,800 square feet of conference space. Their full-service spa offers massages. San Marcos Embassy Suites is 4 miles from Wonder World Park and LBJ Library & Museum. It is 14 miles from Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around $126.

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• 3 Lakeway Resort & Spa Lakeway, United States

  

  Resort. Overlooking Lake Travis, this resort offers a full-service marina and spa. It features 4 private golf courses, a 3 tier pool with swim-up bar, a business center and rooms include free Wi-Fi. The guest rooms at the Lakeway Resort and Spa offer floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the rolling hills or the lake. Flat-screen TVs and bathrooms are provided in every room. The Lakeway Resort boasts a gym and a children’s pool with a waterslide. Travis Restaurant offers upscale dining in a rustic atmosphere with views of Lake Travis. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In the evening, guests can watch the sunset while having drinks at the Back Porch. Downtown Austin is 23 miles from the Lakeway Spa and Resort. Flintrock Falls golf course, created by Jack and Jackie Nicklaus, is located on the property. Show full description Guest review score 7.8, rooms from around $195.

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• 4 Hotel ZaZa Austin Austin, United States

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Austin. Conveniently situated in Austin, Hotel ZaZa Austin provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, private parking and room service. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and an ATM. The property features a year-round outdoor pool, fitness centre, sauna and bar. Guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box. Each room comes with a private bathroom with free toiletries, while certain rooms include a terrace and others also offer city views. All units in Hotel ZaZa Austin are equipped with a hairdryer and an iPod docking station. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving American cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and kosher options can also be requested. Popular points of interest near Hotel ZaZa Austin include Shoal Beach, Austin Convention Center and Capitol Building. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is 10 km away. Show full description

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• 5 Fairmont Austin Gold Experience Austin, United States

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Austin. The Fairmont Austin Gold Experience offers 5-star accommodation in Austin, TX. Ideally situated in the Downtown Austin district, this 37-story luxury hotel offers extravagant dining options, a relaxing spa and state-of-the art meeting facilities. Amenities at the Fairmont Austin Gold Experience include a dedicated Fairmont Gold team that can assist with all concierge requests, personalized wake-up calls with in-room beverage delivery and exclusive access to an upgraded lounge that provides complimentary offerings such a deluxe made-to-order breakfast, hors d'oeuvres and evening desserts. Other exclusive amenities include a private arrival and departure experience located on the 35th floor of the property, the on-site Honor Bar which provides alcoholic beverages within the Fairmont Gold Lounge and complimentary high-speed internet access. The Fairmont Austin Gold Experience offers contemporary rooms equipped with a 55-inch flat screen TV with internet streaming services, premium linens, luxury bathroom amenities, a plush bathrobe, bedside charging hubs and a work desk with upgraded technologies. In addition, rooms feature an nightly turndown service, complimentary newspaper delivery and overnight shoe shine services. There are 5 restaurants and bars located on-site, in addition to an elegant 7th floor pool terrace, an extensive fitness center and a full-service salon. The nearest airport is Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, 9 km from the property. There are many lakes offering paddle boarding, boating and canoeing nearby. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around $787.

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• 6 Fairmont Austin Austin, United States

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Austin. Fairmont Austin offers accommodation located 100 metres from Austin Convention Center. This property is located a short distance from Capitol Building and Frank Erwin Center - University of Texas. The property provides lake views, a sun terrace, a fitness centre, an outdoor swimming pool and a 24-hour front desk. The rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a bath or shower. Fairmont Austin features some units with city views, and rooms are fitted with a coffee machine. All rooms at the accommodation feature air conditioning and a desk. Several dining options are available on property including Fulton, Rules & Regs, Good Things and In-Room Dining. In the wellness area you will find a hot tub and a sauna. Texas Memorial Stadium is 2.5 km from Fairmont Austin, while Barton Springs Pool is 2.9 km away. The nearest airport is Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, 9 km from the property. Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around $516.

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• 7 Horseshoe Bay Resort Horseshoe Bay, United States

  

  Resort. The Horseshoe Bay Resort is located off Highway 2147 and is an hour’s drive from Austin. This pet-friendly resort features 3 championship golf courses and a full-service spa on-site. Horseshoe Bay Resort boasts 4 restaurants and 1 pool bars. Guests can use one of the 3 swimming pools, 14 tennis courts or the fully-equipped fitness centre. A kids' club and a business centre are also available. Every room offers a pool or resort view and a bath robe. A mini-refrigerator and coffee maker are provided. In-room movies and a 55-inch flat-screen TV are also included. The Highland Lakes Air Museum and Marble Falls historic district are a 12 minutes' drive of the Resort Horseshoe Bay. Fredericksburg is an hour's drive away. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around $634.

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• 8 Four Seasons Hotel Austin Austin, United States

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Austin. Located in the heart of downtown Austin, Texas, this hotel offers 294 spacious guest rooms with views of the city centre or Lady Bird Lake. A large flat-screen TV, work desk and lounge chair are included in each warmly-decorated room at Four Seasons Hotel Austin. Complimentary WiFi is available in every room. A heated saltwater pool is located on the property. Guests can work up a sweat in the state-of-the-art fitness centre enjoy a relaxing spa treatment in the award-winning Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Austin. The on-site 24-hour concierge can assist with business, entertainment or travel arrangements. Two self-service business centres are available for guest use. The onsite restaurant, Ciclo, is located on the property's lower level overlooking Lady Bird Lake. It features a menu of locally-inspired flavors and ingredients with a Latin influence. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Several key attractions, including the Texas State Capitol, Zilker Park and 6th Street entertainment district are located within 3.5 km of the Four Seasons.The University of Texas at Austin is less than 10 minutes’ drive from this hotel. Guest review score 7.9, rooms from around $1758.

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• 9 Austin Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels Austin, United States

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Austin. Situated in Austin, 500 metres from Shoal Beach, Austin Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels features accommodation with free bikes, private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel has a terrace and a bar. The property is 1.2 km from Austin Convention Center, and within 1.1 km of the city centre. At the hotel rooms have air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms are fitted with a coffee machine, while certain rooms are fitted with a balcony and others also boast city views. At Austin Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels rooms include bed linen and towels. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving American, Mediterranean and Moroccan cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options can also be requested. The area is popular for hiking, and car hire is available at this 5-star hotel. Staff at the 24-hour front desk speak German, English, Spanish and Italian. Popular points of interest near Austin Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels include Capitol Building, Congress Avenue Bridge and Palmer Events Center. The nearest airport is Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, 10 km from the hotel. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around $493.

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• 10 JW Marriott Austin Austin, United States

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Austin. Located in the heart of downtown Austin, JW Marriott features a luxurious, modern design throughout the property. Free Wifi for Marriott Bonvoy Members and a high-definition TV are provided in each room. Dine in the 3 elegant on-site restaurants or relax at the rooftop pool overlooking the city streets. Crisp white linens and plush bedding are included in each room. Free toiletries are available in an en suite bathroom. Ironing facilities, a desk and a coffee machine are also provided. An on-site Starbucks, fully equipped fitness center and spa are all located at the JW Marriott. Luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk are also provided. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is 15 minutes’ drive from this hotel. The Capitol Building is located 1 km away from Austin’s JW Marriott. Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around $669.

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• 11 W Austin Austin, United States

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Austin. Centrally located in the heart of downtown Austin's 2nd Street District, this 4-star hotel features a full-service luxury spa and an elegant outdoor pool with a poolside bar and grill. Contemporary decor and stylish furnishings are displayed throughout the property. A flat-screen TV and iPod docking station are provided in each room at the W Austin. Showcasing a chic, modern style, each room offers a spacious bathroom and seating area. W Hotel Austin offers both an on-site business center with free WiFi and a fully-equipped fitness centre. Guests may relax on the outdoor terrace or have the 24-hour concierge desk arrange activities and reservations. Hotel W Austin features TRACE Restaurant, which serves locally-sourced, farm-to-table gourmet American cuisine. The Living Room, a modern lounge unique to W hotels, offers three separate bars with high-end cocktails and a hip,casual atmosphere. The Austin Convention Center and Texas State Capitol are a 10-minute walk from this Austin W hotel. The University of Texas at Austin, South Congress shopping district and Frank Erwin Center are each 5 minutes' drive away. Show full description Guest review score 8.1, rooms from around $383.

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• 12 Hotel Flora and Fauna Wimberley, United States

  

  Hotel. Located in Wimberley, 25 km from Texas State University, Hotel Flora and Fauna provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, water sports facilities and barbecue facilities. This 3-star hotel offers a concierge service and a tour desk. Providing free WiFi throughout the property, the allergy-free hotel features a hot tub. All units in the hotel are equipped with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kitchenette, a dining area and a private bathroom with a hairdryer, a shower and a hot tub. At Hotel Flora and Fauna every room is equipped with bed linen and towels. A continental, American or gluten-free breakfast is available daily at the property. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Wimberley, like hiking. Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort is 39 km from Hotel Flora and Fauna, while Comal River is 40 km away. The nearest airport is Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, 68 km from the hotel. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around $187.

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• 13 Collective Hill Country Wimberley, United States

  

  Luxury tent. Situated 20 km from Texas State University, Collective Hill Country offers a terrace, a bar and air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. There is a private bathroom with shower in every unit, along with free toiletries, a hairdryer and slippers. The daily breakfast offers à la carte, continental or American options. At the luxury tent you will find a restaurant serving American cuisine. Vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested. If you would like to discover the area, hiking is possible in the surroundings and Collective Hill Country can arrange a bicycle rental service. Comal Park is 46 km from the accommodation, while Comal River is 48 km from the property. The nearest airport is Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, 69 km from Collective Hill Country. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around $207.

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