Austin Motel

2.5 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Exterior
Lobby
Courtyard

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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1220 South Congress Ave., Austin, TX, 78704
  • Place, South Congress Avenue
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lady Bird Lake
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Palmer Events Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Room (Full)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed (Pool)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Austin

With a stay at Austin Motel, you'll be centrally located in Austin, steps from South Congress Avenue and 13 minutes by foot from Lady Bird Lake. .This motel is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Sixth Street and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from University of Texas at Austin.

What's nearby

  • South Congress Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • South First Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lady Bird Lake - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Long Center for the Performing Arts - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Palmer Events Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Downtown Station - 9 min drive
  • Austin Station - 12 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Home Slice Pizza - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Soho House Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hopdoddy Burger Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jo's Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Aba Austin - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Austin Motel

Austin Motel offers 41 accommodations with bathrobes and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 41 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones with free local calls, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Joann's Fine Foods serving guests of Austin Motel. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Joann's Fine Foods - Onsite diner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
Poolside Bar - Onsite bar. Open select days.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Joann's Fine Foods
  • Poolside Bar

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: USD 1.76 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Austin Hotel
Austin Motel Motel
Austin Motel Austin
Austin Motel Motel Austin

Austin Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 644 out of 885 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 885 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 885 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 885 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 885 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrific stay. Remarkable location, thoughtful amenities, good vibes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Cleo

Liked: Staff & service
People were lovely no facilities at all in room is not good enough for a room at that price
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon, Austin

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Caroline

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean adorable room, friendly and helpful staff, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Logan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff is exceptional and so accommodating! I will be back for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay! The location is perfect, too.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff is always the sweetest and the magic of this hotel will never fade — One of our favorite places in the world!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025