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Austin is the hippest town in Texas. From music to comedy to fine dining, the city’s vibrant culture attracts throngs of tourists annually. However, you don’t have to contend with the tourist crowds on your trip to the Live Music Capital of the World. With these hotels outside of Austin, you can stay near the action while enjoying the tranquility and natural beauty of the Texas Hill Country. We’ve scoured the region for the best boutique hotels, landscape hotels, and glamping retreats, where nature and nurture converge for a one-of-a-kind lodging experience. So, join us as we reveal the top 7 hotels outside of Austin and book your vacation today with Nook Outdoors!
If you’re planning a trip to Austin but don’t want to stay in the city, the Texas Hill Country is the natural choice. With rolling hills, unique rock formations, freshwater springs, and abundant wildlife, the Texas Hill Country is certainly a nature-lover’s paradise. Moreover, with over 100 wineries, it’s a wine enthusiast’s wonderland.
Austin is often used as a jumping-off point for exploring the beautiful Texas Hill Country. But, of course, you can just as easily flip the script. Austin overlaps the Texas Hill Country’s eastern outskirts. So, whether you’re staying in Wimberley, Fredericksburg, or Dripping Springs, you’re never more than a short drive from excellent live music, delicious eats, hilarious stand-up comedy, trendy shops, art galleries, and more!
You’ll certainly find no shortage of comfortable hotels in the Texas Hill Country. But why sacrifice nature for comfort? Our picks for the seven best hotels outside of Austin immerse you in the great outdoors while providing everything you need for a restful stay. Meanwhile, world-class amenities provide a resort-style lodging experience you won’t find at most hotels.
Now, without further ado, here are the top 7 hotels outside of Austin!
At just under two hours from Downtown Austin, Camp Comfort is the furthest out of our top 7 hotels. Once an athletic club and bowling alley, this historic property has since been meticulously restored and converted into a one-of-a-kind outdoor hotel. Choose from a diverse selection of accommodations, including guest rooms, cabins, and Airstream campers. Need more space? With room for 10 guests, the Camp Comfort House comprises a Main House with a full kitchen, a Bunk House with a full bathroom, a private Airstream, as well as a private dunk pool. Camp Comfort boasts a generous array of amenities, including creek frontage, an event space, community fire pits, and more!
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Located an hour and six minutes from Downtown Austin, Onera Wimberley is a luxury landscape hotel whose upscale accommodations reflect the natural beauty of the Texas Hill Country surroundings. Accommodations come in two options: Greenhouse and Spyglass. Each boasts breathtaking views, a private hot tub, an efficiency kitchen, as well as free Wi-Fi. While at Onera Wimberley, you’ll enjoy access to a wealth of resort-like amenities, including an infinity-edge outdoor pool, walking trails, an event space, and a communal hot tub.
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Onera Fredericksburg is located about an hour and 40 minutes from Downtown Austin. Like its sister property, this luxury landscape hotel boasts unique accommodations that blend seamlessly into the environment. However, while Onera Wimberley offers just two lodging options, Onera Fredericksburg boasts 11. From treehouses to safari tents to container homes and geodesic domes, the accommodations at Onera Fredericksburg offer luxury amenities such as soaking tubs, private fire pits, and outdoor seating. Meanwhile, shared amenities like a communal pool and sauna add a resort-style feel.
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Located around an hour and a half from Downtown Austin, Wine Barrel Cabins is the perfect romantic getaway for couples exploring the Texas Hill Country’s vinicultural riches. Inspired by the wine flights of local tasting rooms, Wine Barrel Cabins boasts four barrel-shaped accommodations named after four popular grape varieties: Rośe, Tempranillo, Chardonnay, and Cabernet. Each wine barrel sleeps two guests and boasts a plush king bed, a bathroom with tile shower, as well as hand-staining that evokes the cabin’s namesake wine. While the cabins are ideal for couples, groups of up to 10 will find ample space in the Hickory Haus. It features three large bedrooms, a full kitchen, and a back patio with a bbq grill. On-site amenities at Wine Barrel Cabins include a fire pit and five private acres to explore.
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The Cedars Ranch is a serene escape just one hour from Downtown Austin. Accommodations range from cabins to yurts to geodome suites. Enjoy an upscale glamping experience with home-like comforts such as plush king beds, in-unit kitchens, and complimentary Wi-Fi. The Cedars Ranch boasts a generous suite of on-site amenities including a resort-style pool, a yoga garden, sports courts, and walking trails. Moreover, this hotel outside of Austin doubles as an event venue, with a ceremony site, an event hall, and chairs and tables for 200 guests. It’s perfect for weddings, corporate retreats, and family reunions!
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The only traditional hotel on our list, The Bygone is a roadside motor lodge turned boutique hotel located less than an hour from Downtown Austin. Accommodations come in four layouts – Poolside King, Balcony King, Double Balcony Queen, and The Perch – and sleep between two and four guests. Every room boasts plush beds, a mini fridge, as well as Hill Country views. Onsite at the hotel, you’ll find a variety of amenities to enhance your stay. Whether you’re walking the nature trail, relaxing around the fire pit, or beating the Texas heat in the year-round outdoor pool, there’s always something to do at The Bygone.
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The Liney Moon is a full buyout hotel located just 45 minutes outside of Downtown Austin in Dripping Springs, TX. Ideal for group bookings, this tranquil retreat comprises three phases – Stellar House, Horseshoe Cottages, and Triplets – each of which can be privately booked for groups of 22, 20, and 18 respectively. Stellar House boasts four beds, four baths, as well as a full kitchen. Horseshoe Cottages consists of ten industrial-style cottages surrounding an outdoor common space with lawn games and a putting green, while Triplets offers three one-bed, one-bath tiny homes with kitchenettes. The Liney Moon is the perfect venue for your wedding, corporate retreat, or other group getaway. It boasts a private ceremony site, oversized patio, and complimentary seating for 150 guests. Other amenities include an outdoor pool, fire pits, walking paths, and more!
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