Barton Creek Resort & Spa
Centrally located between Austin and The Oasis, Barton Creek Resort & Spa has four championship golf courses designed by masters like Tom Fazio, Ben Crenshaw and Arnold Palmer. All 312 guest rooms are richly appointed with hardwood entry ways, deluxe linens and 42-inch flat-screen televisions. There's a full-service spa and salon with rejuvenating treatments for the mind and body. If you bring the family, you'll find a premium hiking experience in the Texas Hill Country, a large outdoor pool and a kids club to occupy the little ones during the day.
Barton Creek Resort & Spa
8212 Barton Club Drive
Austin, Texas 78735-1406
(512) 329-4000
bartoncreek.com/index.cfm
Lakeway Resort & Spa
Lakeway is the closest golf community to Lake Travis and is four miles from the Oasis Restaurant on the western edge of the lake. The Lakeway Resort & Spa prides itself on its unequaled Southern hospitality, with rooms boasting contemporary furnishings and natural lighting of floor-to-ceiling windows. Guests will enjoy a 32-inch LCD television, soft bedding and oversized cotton towels. The resort also has four championship golf courses designed by Jack Nicklaus and other PGA professionals that showcase the diverse Texas Hill Country terrain. The San Saba Spa is there to relax and rejuvenate guests, while the three outdoor pools, a marina, a fitness center and a children's program are available to provide fun for the entire family.
Lakeway Resort & Spa
101 Lakeway Drive
Austin, Texas 78734
(512) 261-6600
dolce-lakeway-hotel.com/
The Crossings
Located on the north side of Lake Travis, The Crossings sits high above the Texas Hill Country, offering scenic views of the lake and surrounding area. The rooms are clean and modern with Southern touches like ceiling fans and comfortable chairs. All the rooms come with sitting areas, and many have private balconies or patios with treeline or skyline views. There are hiking trails, an infinity pool and a sanctuary, where guests can reflect and meditate. You can also rest up from, or for, the day with a massage or hot stone treatment or tuck yourself away in a hot tub.
The Crossings
13500 FM-2769
Austin, Texas 78726
(512) 258-7243
thecrossingsaustin.com/
About The Author
Patrick Cameron is a freelance writer with 10 years of diverse experience in consumer goods branding, promotions and retail communications. He works out of his home in Denver, Colo. He received his Bachelor of Arts in mass communication from the University of Minnesota.
