The Crossings
The Crossings resort is located between the Cedar Park city limits and Lake Travis, with the Twin Creeks Country Cub nearby. Seven lodges with guest rooms are on-site, and the guest rooms include sitting and work areas, private patios and decks and wireless Internet access.
The resort's Wellness Spa offers a daily spa treatment to all guests and includes 11 treatment rooms, steam rooms, plunge pool and hot tub. Other activities include music workshops, bird-watching, pilates and yoga. The Dining Room's buffet offers natural, organic foods, while the Treehouse Caféserves drinks and snacks.
The Crossings
13500 FM-2769
Austin, TX 78726
(512) 258-7243
thecrossingsaustin.com
Best Western Cedar Inn
This Best Western is a half mile away from the Texas Hill Country Trail in Cedar Park, with the Crystal Falls Golf Club five miles to the west. The hotel offers 40 guest rooms that can come with queen-size or king-size beds, spa tubs, microwaves, refrigerators and free wired and wireless Internet access.
The hotel is non-smoking and offers a daily exercise facility, outdoor pool and safety deposit box. Complimentary breakfasts also are provided.
Best Western Cedar Inn
425 E. Whitestone Blvd.
Cedar Park, TX 78613-9014
(512) 259-7300
bestwesterntexas.com
Holiday Inn Express
The Holiday inn Express is across the street from the Lakeline Mall at the Austin/Cedar Park border and is less than three miles from the Balcones Country Club. This non-smoking hotel has guest rooms with double-size or king-size beds along with full-size or mini refrigerators, microwaves and in-room movies.
High-speed Internet access is available. The on-site fitness center includes elliptical equipment, and the hotel includes an outdoor pool. Complimentary breakfast is available to all guests.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Austin
12703 Fm 620 N.
Austin, TX 78750
(512) 249-8166
hiexpress.com
Hampton Inn & Suites Austin/Cedar Park
The Hampton Inn is a few hundred yards from the Lakeline Mall. More than 70 non-smoking rooms are available with either two queen-size beds or one king-size, in-room movies, video games and high-speed Internet; suites also include sofa beds, refrigerators and microwaves.
The hotel also includes a fitness center, outdoor pool and complimentary breakfast and beverage areas.
Hampton Inn & Suites Austin/Cedar Park
10811 Pecan Park Blvd.
Austin, TX 78750
(512) 249-0045
hamptoninn.com
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