Lake Austin Spa Resort

I went to Lake Austin Spa Resort for a girlfriend's pre-wedding bachelorette party. We were looking for a place to relax and unwind before the big day and Lake Austin Spa was the perfect spot. The facility and grounds are beautiful and the pool is a great place to lounge. We all got different treatments and then relaxed by the pool and sunbathes. My massage was awesome and we even had lunch in their sunroom out by the pool which was delicious and healthy. It was a perfect day! I can't wait to go back!

Pros: Pool, Facility, Atmosphere

Posted 05/28/09

After seeing this spa at several magazines I expected at least a decent massage. I had a really bad experience and I am not going back. First off, I requested a female masseur but a guy showed up. I decided to give it a try since I've never had a male masseur before and it turned out to be a disaster. He never got the right amount of pressure and whenever I ask him to put less/more pressure, I was either in pain or not feeling any of my muscles "massaged". It was the worst massage I've ever had. My boyfriend didn't like his massage at all either. I am sticking to my regular spa even though I have to drive so much more.

I loved eating delicious spa food at the cafe and the nature friendly setting is very pretty but you go to a spa to get a massage, not to eat.

Pros: The cafe

Cons: BAD MASSAGE

Posted 02/11/09

I was expecting a little more from one of the top rated spas in the United States, but everything seemed about average with this visit to the spa. The changing facilities were nice, the robes & flip flops were nice. The blue waiting room seemed nice enough, very quiet. The massage was good & she asked if there were any special areas to be worked on. They had some complementary crackers & beverages in the kitchen when I got there but the crackers were gone by the time I finished my first treatment. I was dissapointed the Cafe closed so early as I was hungry after my massage & had time to waste before pedicure. The pedicure seemed average & no better then a walk in place. The pool was pretty but the weather was not great & it didn't seem worth the extra $25 I had to pay for the facilites usage.

Pros: parking

Cons: value did not seem in-line with price

Posted 09/16/08

Take advantage of the accommodations such as the sauna, whirlpool, steam room, indoor lap pool, and outdoor swimming pool. All of these are yours to use for the entire day when you go to the Spa. The setting is gorgeous, the people are wonderful, there are pathways and trails down to the lake with flower gardens all around. It is obvious that this place spends a lot of time on the little details. This is a perfect place to go with a best friend or a lover on your day off. You can lay on the outside patio while getting a pumpkin wrap (or many of the other treatments) with your significant other (like I did ;) ). I HIGHLY recommend Lake Austin Spa Resort.

Pros: wonderful service, caring staff, wonderful atmosphere

Cons: a little bit of a drive down the lake

Posted 06/22/07

THE SERVICES WERE OK BUT OVERLY PRICED. THE SETTING WAS PRETTY BUT NOT REALLY WORTH DRIVING SOOO FAR OUT OF THE WAY. FOR A SPA BEING RATED TOP TEN IN THE NATION, IT WAS OK, BUT I HAVE HAD MUCH BETTER IN AUSTIN. SEEMED A LITTLE SNOOTY

Cons: JUST WAY TOO FAR OUT OF THE WAY

Posted 05/22/07

Facilities are beautiful....the spa, pool and lake area are very nice. However, the pricing for the massages, facials and food are too much for what you get. Food is way below average...nothing special. The massage and facial are no better than what you get at a smaller more afforable spa.

Posted 05/06/07

It is worth saving your money for a spa experience at Lake Austin Spa. I have been frequenting this spa since 2002. It was great then, but in the past year they have made amazing renovations that made Lake Austin Spa a 5 star experience. If you make an appointment during the week you don't have to pay for the extra locker room fee. Although, if you have the money, the locker room serivce is worth more than $25 per day.

During your massage they let you choose your own music instead of listening to what ever happens to be playing. You can also option for silence. The service, atmosphere and view is un-matched.

Pros: First Class treatment, View of Lake Austin, Massage Therapy Services

Cons: Expensive, but you get out of it what you pay

Posted 02/13/07

Good services, caring staff. Hint-if you come as a couple plan to spen dupwards of a $1000 for the day.
Take advantage of the services and the location.

Pros: Good variety of services

Cons: $1000 for two for day services

Posted 01/31/07

What an experience! This place is top-notch from the facilities to the staff, to the yummy spa cuisine. The environment is so relaxing! I've visited many other "spas" in Austin, and most of them have a lot to learn from this place. Great experience!

Posted 05/13/06

It is an experience I will never forget! It is more expensive than other dayspas however you get what you pay for. Attentive staff, great food but most of all the treatments. They are world class and so unique. You will not find anything like this around! No question about what I want for Christmas...

Pros: Comfortable, Beautiful, Serene

Posted 01/04/06

My sister and I were pleased with the results of our facial treatments (facial for me and microdermabrasion for sis). We both received coffee body treatments, which were amazing. The scrub leaves your skin super-smooth and polished looking. The massage leaves you feeling utterly and completely relaxed. They do something incredible with your hair that just makes you tingle all over. We both got comments on how our skin looked radiant for the next week. We finished our day with pedicures. My toes looked great for three weeks! My sister's pedicure didnt turn out so well. The girl she got kept cutting too deep with the cuticle cutters and the polish chipped off the next day. I would recommend the spa in a heartbeat. As for the nail services, I'd say skip it, since it's hit or miss. For what you pay, it better be a hit every time.

Pros: Beautiful property, lots of amenities, nice views

Cons: Expensive, far

Posted 11/27/05

The grounds and facility are gorgeous, and the aromatherapy massage on the treatment porch was great.

Pros: beautiful facility, very peaceful, great massage

Cons: overpriced

Posted 04/24/05

Prices are high and it is just to far from my work or home. Massage was okay but I will probably go back to my regular in town therapist.

Pros: Nice Views

Cons: High Prices, To Far Out

Posted 03/05/05

As soon as you enter the gates you know this is like no other spa. The staff treated me like royalty (even though I had a gift certificate from a year ago that was about to expire) and made me feel completly comfortable. I went for a manicure/pedicure, but was pleased to discover I could also use the whirlpool, sauna, steamroom, swimming pools and the list goes on. The info above is somewhat wrong because smoking is not allowed anywhere on the premises, which makes for a more enjoyable environment. When my treatment was over I was still free to utilize all of the facilities or just hang around and relax. This was heaven on earth for me and I will be going back again and again!

Pros: Beautiful setting, excellent service, amazingly peaceful

Cons: slightly pricey

Posted 02/24/05

This is a totally enveloped retreat into the essence of getting in touch with yourself. Nature offers such awesome beauty in a setting where the staff is actively involved at a high personal level with their own whole body health programs and knows from their own experience how to help you achieve the same goal. The treatments are exceptional, and the facilities first class. The gardens and Lake Austin calm your spirit, and the chef provides menus that nourish your body. Nothing is left amiss to provide a completely healing result.

Pros: Professional excellen, Physical setting, Not crowded

Cons: Slow response to rese

Posted 07/23/03

I had two treatments at Lake Austin and they wouldn't give me a robe to wear in between because the treatments were a la carte and not part of a package. When you're spending $300 in 2 hours, you'd think they could spring for washing a robe.

Pros: restful

Cons: far

Posted 06/04/03

Very relaxing and pleasant. I would love to go back.

Posted 11/12/02

this spa maintains a pleasant sense of calmness and relaxation. The staff was not stuffy and were easy to get along with making for a most enjoyable day.

Pros: great staff, relaxing

Cons: to far, to far, pricey

Posted 10/23/02

My first trip out there, I had a hot rock massage scheduled. Turns out I'm not an ideal candidate for this type of treatment, I couldn't take the heat... but the masseuse gladly switched gears and gave me a Swedish instead, which was wonderful. Another time went for a classic mani and waited about 45 mins past the scheduled appt time only to be rushed thru my service. The hand massage lasted about 15 secs. I expressed disaapointment as I was checking out and later that eve, a mgr called to let me know they were crediting me $25.

Pros: tranquil setting, lake views

Posted 10/13/02

I had the pleasure of being able to have my spa treatment at Lake Austin Spa Resort. It was a Christmas present from my parents and let me tell you, it was the BEST present I've ever received. I picked the full body massage and I felt like I had gone to heaven -- it was absolutely wonderful. The staff of "angels" were terrific!! And the view was magnificent -- I felt like I was in a whole different country. I can't wait until my next visit. Keep up the good work!!

Pros: customer service, total atmosphere, very relaxing

Cons: long drive

Posted 08/21/02

There are not enough adjectives to describe this sanctuary. I beleive I reached a new level of personal awarness after my wonderful massage and relaxing in a hammock by the lake while finding my inner peace.

Thank you Lake Austin Spa for changing my life!

Pros: Beautiful lanscaping, Away from the city, Spiritually Nurturing

Cons: Had to leave

Posted 08/13/02

visiting austin it's a must. even as a ou fan ut should visit the next day

Posted 07/29/02