Lakeway, TX

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Lakeway featuring a small town or village
Enjoy a day of fun on the water in this small suburb of Austin located on Lake Travis and the Colorado River.

Lakeway offers a completely different Texas experience from its busy neighbor Austin. Lakeway is located on the shore of the Colorado River. Take advantage of all of the scenic outdoor possibilities it offers, from fishing to boating to tubing.

Begin your explorations of the Colorado River at Lakeway Marina. Choose from a full range of equipment to rent, from motorboats to paddle boards. Go waterskiing or Jet Skiing. Have fun in the sun on a party boat.

Enjoy Lake Travis and all its recreational possibilities. The reservoir, which was built into the Colorado River in 1942, stretches nearly 64 miles (103 kilometers) long. Go fishing and see if you can catch the largemouth bass, catfish and sunfish that are in abundance in Lake Travis. Dive in for a refreshing swim Lake Travis is renowned for its crystal clear water.

Check out the many parks located around Lake Travis. Use the boat launch at Mansfield Dam Park to put your canoe or motorboat in the water. Go windsurfing or scuba diving at Bob Wentz Park. Join other bird watchers at Dink Pearson Park. Hippie Hollow Park, located on the eastern end of the lake, is known as one of the few legal clothing-optional parks in Texas.

Lakeway has a surprising number of parks for its size. Find something to suit your interests at the play areas, trails, sports fields and more of the waterfront City Park. Follow Lakeway Boulevard Hike and Bike Trail all the way through town. Walk among dramatic geological features at Canyonlands. Take your family or your pet for a hike along Hurst Creek in the Smith Greenbelt.

Enjoy the beautiful outdoor scenery of Lakeway and visit nearby Austin for a lively cultural scene. In less than 45 minutes, drive to possibly the most hip city in Texas. From world-renowned museums to trendy restaurants, Austin has attractions to appeal to everyone. Attracting top talent in jazz, blues, rock, country and more, the state’s capital is also known as the “Live Music Capital of the World.”

Where to stay in Lakeway

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The Hills

When in The Hills, you can plan a visit to Flintrock Falls at The Hills Country Club and Lakeway Country Club, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

The Hills
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Buffalo Gap

Though Buffalo Gap might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Lake Travis and Volente Beach Water Park.

Buffalo Gap
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Rough Hollow

While there might not be top attractions in Rough Hollow, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lakeway Country Club and Flintrock Falls at The Hills Country Club.

Rough Hollow
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Cardinal Hills

Cardinal Hills might not have many top sights, but Lake Travis and Lakeway Country Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Cardinal Hills
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Yacht Harbor

When in Yacht Harbor, you can plan a visit to Lake Travis and Volente Beach Water Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Brooks Hollow

While there might not be top attractions in Brooks Hollow, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lake Travis and Volente Beach Water Park.

Brooks Hollow
Lakeway Resort & Spa
Lakeway Resort & Spa
4 out of 5
101 Lakeway Dr, Lakeway, TX
The price is $161 per night from Jun 16 to Jun 17
$161
$228 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 16 - Jun 17
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Lakeway. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Great location on the lake with beautiful scenery"

Reviewed on May 29, 2024

Lakeway Resort & Spa
Wyndham Garden Hotel Austin
Wyndham Garden Hotel Austin
3.5 out of 5
3401 South I-35, Austin, TX
The price is $91 per night from Jun 9 to Jun 10
$91
$106 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 9 - Jun 10
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
Good place for the price.
"Easy check in and out. Our room was clean but you can tell this place is a bit outdated. Pluses are the free parking, showers with great pressure, nice staff. For the price, you really can't get any better for the area. I would stay again."

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2024

Wyndham Garden Hotel Austin
citizenM Austin Downtown
citizenM Austin Downtown
4 out of 5
617 COLORADO ST, Austin, TX
The price is $110 per night from Jun 18 to Jun 19
$110
$128 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 18 - Jun 19
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Sixth Street and Moody Theater are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (372 reviews)
Excellent Option in Austin
"Excellent location. Clean, new and with a great vibe. Very small rooms - but well designed and has everything you’d need/want."

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2024

citizenM Austin Downtown
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Austin Condo Hotel
Austin Condo Hotel
4.5 out of 5
48 East Ave, Austin, TX
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury condo in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (251 reviews)
"The stay was nice. The room was clean ans spacious. It could have used a few more things. There was not enough silverware. There was enough bath towels, but only one washcloth. Would also would have liked to see a regular coffee pot or keurig. Only had expresso machine. Overall stay was okay, just ..."

Reviewed on May 27, 2024

Austin Condo Hotel
Sonder at East 5th
Sonder at East 5th
3.5 out of 5
1211 East 5th Street, Austin, TX
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Austin. Enjoy a fitness center, laundry facilities, and concierge services. Popular attractions Sixth Street and Rainey Street ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (145 reviews)
"Great location. Love the entire property. We will definitely stay again"

Reviewed on May 31, 2024

Sonder at East 5th
Sentral East Austin at 1614 E. Sixth
Sentral East Austin at 1614 E. Sixth
4 out of 5
1614 E 6th Street, Austin, TX
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (134 reviews)
"Probably 10 Stays in and has never let us down! Depending on which side you stay on the bars could get a little loud at night on the weekends but nothing unbearable. Most residents and guest are always polite and helpful if you get lost finding your unit after check in. Will always use this as my ..."

Reviewed on May 30, 2024

Sentral East Austin at 1614 E. Sixth
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Lakeway

4.4
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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4 - Good
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3 - Okay
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" "3 - Okay 11.224489795918368%
2 - Disappointing
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" "2 - Disappointing 1.0204081632653061%
1 - Terrible
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" "1 - Terrible 4.081632653061225%

1/5 - Terrible

Ruben
May 28, 2020

Pubic hair on shower head, hair on towels, hair on utensil towel. Food and excursions were way overpriced. Definitely not coming back to Lakeway Resort, if it can even be called a resort.

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler
Feb 4, 2020

I kept thinking I was in souls Southern California. Look, I love Austin. I lived there for a decade. But I had to go to a funeral in Lakeway so I stayed at the closest, reasonably place I could find. I made a huge mistake.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler
Jan 1, 2020

I've never been to a hotel that didn't allow kids in the hot tub. I'm not a picky person at all. That amenity should be accessible to everyone.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Sep 16, 2019

Pretty area. I was there for a family wedding so did not look around and tour at all.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Aug 25, 2019

We love Lakeway and visit often

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Jul 30, 2019

Beautiful & upscale place in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. Restaurants overlooking Lake Travis with stunning sunset views. Close drive to Austin downtown.

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