Hotel Magdalena – A Favorite for Families in Austin
About the Hotel
Rooms with Local Flair
Hotel Magdalena has 89 rooms designed with a 1970s Texas lake house aesthetic. Each room includes Santa & Cole lamps, Spanish tile in red, blue, yellow, or green, and MP3 docking stations. Some units feature balconies or patios with garden views. Partially open bathrooms have rainfall showers and hair dryers.
Dining and Drinks
Summer House on Music Lane serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with seasonal dishes cooked on a live-fire grill. Magdalena Bar offers snacks and drinks like frozen piña coladas. The seventy-seat patio pairs martinis with Texas sunshine.
Pool and Activities
The outdoor pool sits among native Texas plants like Bigtooth Maples and Yaupon Holly. Guests can join water aerobics classes or sound bath sessions. Monthly events include Surf Rock Sessions with cocktails and vinyl spins.
South Austin Location
The hotel occupies 14 acres near South Congress, once owned by Willie Nelson. It's a 1 km walk to Congress Avenue Bridge and Auditorium Shores. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is about 10 miles away.
Guest Services
The hotel provides complimentary Wi-Fi, concierge assistance, and in-room cocktail service. Equipment Room houses a vinyl collection for guests. Nearby landmarks include Zilker Metropolitan Park (3 km) and the Bullock Texas State History Museum (3 km).
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Parking
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
Services
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Garden area
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Patio
Media
- Direct dial telephone