Cool Hotels in Texas: Seven Hotels for an Unforgettable Stay

With unique outdoor recreation opportunities, a rich sense of history, a burgeoning arts and culture scene, and some of the best wine in America, Texas is one of the coolest places to vacation. Why accept anything less from your Texas hotel? We’ve handpicked seven cool hotels in Texas, where the line between nature and luxury blurs, and where your accommodations are as unique as the Lone Star State itself. So, come along as we reveal the coolest hotels in Texas, what to do on your Texas vacation, and how you can book your getaway today with Nook Outdoors.

Introducing the Coolest Hotels in Texas

Texas hosts hundreds of millions of visitors a year, thus making it one of the top tourist destinations in America. Naturally, it also hosts a ton of great hotels, from Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park to Colton House Hotel to Cotton Court Hotel and Hotel Zaza Austin. But what makes a cool hotel cool? Our picks for the coolest hotels in Texas all have that certain something extra, whether it’s one-of-a-kind accommodations, a once-in-a-lifetime location, or amenities that make the hotel an attraction unto itself. So, without further adieu, here are the coolest, most unique hotels in Texas.

Camp Comfort

This historic athletics club turned boutique hotel offers the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern comfort. Nestled on the banks of Cypress Creek, Camp Comfort lets you send your worries downstream as you stroll the property’s private creek frontage and listen to the gentle hush of the water. Community fire pits offer the opportunity to unplug and reconnect with your loved ones in an intimate setting. Meanwhile, the social hall makes the perfect venue for your big event.

Camp Comfort lives up to its name with a wide range of comfortable accommodations. Choose from a King Deluxe or Double Queen guestroom complete with a full bathroom and shared patio. Or, enjoy the space and privacy of a King Plus or Queen Plus cabin with creek views. Looking for something more unique? Experience the singular pleasures of luxury glamping in the Spartan Manor or Airstream Bambi trailer. Each features a full bed, private bathroom, as well as a kitchenette. Or, for group vacations, book the Camp Comfort House. This compound offers room for you and nine of your friends, with a main house, bunk house, airstream, private fire pit and private dunk pool.

Camp Comfort is located just two minutes from historic Downtown Comfort. Featuring one of the most well-preserved business districts in Texas, Downtown Comfort boasts over 100 historic buildings, including seven structures designed by celebrated architect Alfred Giles. Other nearby attractions include the Hygieostatic Bat Roost, the Cartoon Saloon, the Seashell Graves of Comfort Cemetery, as well as Stonehenge II.

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Cool Hotels in Texas: Onera Fredericksburg

Located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, Onera Fredericksburg is a luxury landscape hotel that immerses you in nature while providing all the comforts of home. From treehouses to container homes, to tiny homes, safari-style tents, and even geodesic domes, the accommodations at Onera Fredericksburg blend in with and accentuate the natural landscape. Meanwhile, private amenities like in-unit kitchens, central cooling and heating, cedar soaking tubs, private fire pits, and furnished decks give you everything you need for a comfortable stay.

Of course, this cool Texas hotel offers more than just a comfortable night’s sleep. On site, you’ll find several amenities designed to help you make lifelong vacation memories. Cool off on hot summer days with a dip in the outdoor swimming pool. Then, warm back up again in the community sauna or hot tub. There are also community grills located throughout the property, letting you cook out under the stars. And speaking of stars, the area is designated as a Dark Sky Community. So, stargazing here is truly out of this world.

Onera Fredericksburg is located just steps from Downtown Fredericksburg. Known as Fritztown to the old-time German residents, it features authentic German dining, boutique shopping, as well as historic buildings. Fredericksburg is the epicenter of Texas Wine Country, with over 60 wineries, vineyards, and tasting rooms located in and around town. It’s also the so-called Peach Capital of Texas, with the fruit reaching peak ripeness between May and August.

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Onera Wimberley

Like its Fredericksburg sister property, Onera Wimberley is a luxury landscape hotel where you can enjoy the splendor of nature without sacrificing the creature comforts. Perched on a hillside, and featuring treehouse accommodations up to 35 feet in elevation, Onera Wimberley offers breathtaking long-range views of the Texas Hill Country. Other amenities include a communal infinity pool, communal hot tub, 95-person event space, and walking trails.

The accommodations at Onera Wimberley come in two options: the Spyglass and the Greenhouse. From high in the treetops, the Spyglass peers out like a telescope over the Texas Hill Country. It offers a private terrace, king bed, spacious living area, kitchenette, walk-in rain shower, and complimentary WiFi. The Greenhouse, meanwhile, offers all the same amenities as the Spyglass, plus a vegetated rooftop and floor-to-ceiling windows.

Wimberley is another main hub in Texas’s wine region. Top vineyards here include Wimberley Valley Winery, Driftwood Estate Winery, Duchman Family Winery, and Fall Creek Vineyards. In addition to endless wine-tasting opportunities, Wimberley is home to Blue Hole Regional Park. Featuring a blue-hued, spring-fed swimming hole, lush forest, hiking trails, and picnic areas, this park is perfect for a family outing in nature. Other area attractions include Wimberley Zipline Adventures, the EmilyAnn Theater, Jack Glover’s Cowboy Museum, and horseback riding stables.

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Cool Hotels in Texas: The Bygone

Once a roadside motor lodge, the recently transformed Bygone is now one of the coolest boutique hotels in Texas. The Bygone is located in Wimberley, just three miles from Wimberley Square, where you’ll find retail shopping, several art galleries, a café, and more. Also located nearby is the Jacob’s Well Natural Area, a beautiful swimming spot featuring an artesian spring, submerged caves, seasonal tours, and events.

This historic hotel offers lodge rooms in four configurations: Poolside King, Balcony King, Balcony Double Queen, and The Perch. Each room features stunning Texas Hill Country views, a Terrazzo bathroom vanity, a mini fridge, and in-room coffee. All but the Poolside King feature a private balcony.

In addition to generously appointed accommodations, The Bygone boasts several on-site amenities to enhance your stay. Take a hike on the on-site nature trail, meandering through rocky slopes and moist lush ravines as you encounter unique native plant life and even a fossilized dinosaur footprint. And after you work up a sweat on the nature trail, cool off with a refreshing dip in the seasonal outdoor swimming pool.

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The Cedars Ranch

Located in Wimberley, The Cedars Ranch is a luxury glamping resort that doubles as an event venue. With a 98-guest capacity, an event hall and shared lounge, a resort-style pool with day beds, sports courts, outdoor games, twenty acres of idyllic grounds, and picturesque views, it’s the perfect location for your wedding, corporate event, or just a weekend getaway with friends. Other on-site amenities include yoga, massages, outdoor movies, private chefs, and more.

The Cedars Ranch offers convenience to Wimberley’s top attractions. Refine your palate with a tasting tour of the area’s many world-class wineries. Or, take advantage of the hotel shuttle and enjoy a relaxing float down the San Marcos River. Looking for something more exciting? Wimberley Zipline Tours offers high-flying thrills and panoramic views of Wimberley Valley.

The accommodations at The Cedars Ranch come in five varieties. Choose from an Eco Yurt, Geodome Suite, XL Geodome Suite, Deluxe Cabin, or Grand Cabin. Each unit features kitchen essentials, air conditioning, a full bathroom, Signature Series bath amenities, and an outdoor seating area.

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Cool Hotels in Texas: The Liney Moon

This cool boutique hotel is a full buyout retreat located in Dripping Springs, Texas. Like The Cedars Ranch, which is owned by the same company, The Liney Moon specializes in group bookings and is a popular destination for weddings as well as corporate retreats. It can accommodate 60 lodgers and 150 event guests. It features a private ceremony site, an outdoor pool, community fire pits, as well as outdoor games.

The Liney Moon offers three distinct group-lodging options: Horseshoe Cottages, Stellar House, and Triplets. The Horseshoe Cottages comprises ten industrial-style cottages, sleeps 20 guests, and offers a common lawn area with a grill and picnic table as well as in-unit amenities like walk-in showers and plush king or queen beds. The Stellar House sleeps 22 guests. It features four bedrooms, including a king master bedroom, as well as four private bathrooms, a gourmet kitchen, and a spacious patio. Finally, the Triplets is composed of three tiny homes sleeping a total of 18 guests. Each tiny home features one bedroom, one bath, a kitchenette, living room, and in-unit laundry facilities.

The Liney Moon is located just 20 minutes from Hamilton Pool Preserve. Considered one of the most picturesque locations in Texas, this masterpiece of natural erosion boasts a collapsed grotto, steep canyon walls, vibrant blue waters, and a stunning 50-foot waterfall. It’s a quarter-mile descent down a series of stone steps to get to the waterfall. So, be sure to pack plenty of water and wear comfortable shoes. Other nearby attractions include the Texas Hill Country Olive Company, wine tours, and historic Mercer Street.

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Wine Barrel Cabins

When it comes to cool hotels in Texas, Wine Barrel Cabins is one of the most unique. This one-of-a-kind boutique hotel is located in Fredericksburg, in the heart of Texas Wine Country. In honor of the region’s world-class wine scene, it features four wine barrel-shaped cabins, each hand-stained and boasting all-wood construction, a plush king bed, spacious sitting area, wine barrel vanity sink, and furnished back deck. Moreover, each cabin is themed after a different type of wine, with finishes and details that reflect the wine’s unique characteristics. Each Wine Barrel sleeps two guests, thus making this hotel ideal for a secluded couple’s vacation in nature. Need more space? You can also book the Hickory Haus, a country-style home with three bedrooms, two baths, and room for ten guests.

Wine Barrel Cabins sits on five private acres, giving you plenty to explore during the daylight hours. At night, gather round the fire pit to roast marshmallows under Central Texas’s vast night sky. In addition, the hotel features free WiFi and free private parking, adding a touch of convenience during your stay.

At just five miles from Downtown Fredericksburg, Wine Barrel Cabins is convenient to shopping, dining, as well as historic sites. It’s also just a short drive from the Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, home to one of the largest batholiths in the United States, where you’ll find opportunities for hiking, rock climbing, and other outdoor activities. And of course, Wine Barrel Cabins makes the perfect home base from which to explore Fredericksburg’s 60 wineries, vineyards, and tasting rooms.

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Nook Outdoors: Your Home for the Coolest Hotels in the Great Outdoors

At Nook Outdoors, we strive to bring you the coolest boutique hotels, landscape hotels, and glamping resorts in the great outdoors. Our curated portfolio of outdoor accommodations combine the grandeur of nature with the comforts of home, for a best-of-both-worlds vacation. But don’t just take our word for it. Browse our collection today!