Lake Austin Spa Resort
Go to sleep on Egyptian cotton sheets, slip a plush terry cloth robe around you after a shower, and rest your head on down pillows at this luxurious Austin spa resort. Garden cabins feature a private patio and fireplace while the Premiere Garden rooms have their own Zen meditation garden. Other room amenities include oversized chairs and ottomans, flat-panel LCD televisions and refrigerators. The spa is so feature-driven that it was honored by Conde Nast as the best in the country in both 2008 and 2009. A river runs through the hilly course at River Place Country, which is located about 20 minutes away.
Lake Austin Spa Resort
1705 Quinlan Park Road
Austin, Texas 78732
(512) 372-7300
lakeaustin.com
River Place Country Club
4207 River Place Blvd.
Austin, Texas 78730
(512) 346-6784
riverplaceclub.com
Barton Creek Resort and Spa
Barton Creek Resort and Spa can be found in the West Lake area of Austin and is a hot spot for many of Texas' business executives. That means you can expect to pay a pretty price for the luxurious features like the highest quality bed linens, a 50-inch television, in-room Jacuzzi and up to 2200 square feet of spacious living. Dining services at Barton Creek has received four diamonds from AAA and offers everything from breakfast to fine dinner cuisine. Camp Barton includes fun activities for the kids. The full-service spa will have you rejuvenated and ready to get back home with renewed vigor. Best of all are the golf courses which were voted the number one and the number two public courses in the state by Golf Magazine.
Barton Creek Resort
8212 Barton Club Drive
Austin, Texas 78735
(512) 329-4000
bartoncreek.com
Horseshoe Bay Resort
Situated on Lake LBJ lies Horseshoe Bay Resort, the very first resort hotel in Texas to feature the Marriott name. The rooms are large enough to easily practice your putting, so bring along your ball return. Room features include a wet bar, refrigerator, balcony and high-speed Internet access. Relax in a heated pool that is adorned with fiber optic lighting effects. Work out on exercise balls, weight machines or cardio equipment inside the 24-hour fitness center. Visit the spa to receive a massage or body wrap. If you forget the ball return, take advantage of the 18-hole putting course created on real grass and then head over to the championship course designed by Robert Trent Jones.
Horseshoe Bay Resort
200 Hi Circle N.
Horseshoe Bay, Texas 78657
(830) 598-2511
hsbresort.com
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