The 5 Best Family Hotels in Austin

Austin is primarily renowned for its live music and its fun culinary scene which includes a good dose of food trucks. However, there is more to this city than good eats and music; it is its outdoor culture that makes it such a good city destination for families. With over 300 parks, the opportunity to do watersports on Lady Bird Lake, and endless walking and cycling trails — there is plenty to do here for all generations. It also has a world-class range of accommodation much of which is suitable for families. Our hotel experts have hand-selected the best hotels in Austin for families chosen on their location, service, and amenities. With everything from charming B&Bs to grand five-stars, there is something to suit most tastes and budgets here. So why not browse through our collection to start planning your next family break?

For luxury

• Four Seasons Austin is a luxurious lake-facing downtown urban resort. Airy architecture, sprawling gardens and lake views create a peaceful lake house vibe. Spacious contemporary interiors combine high ceilings and lots of glass. An outdoor salt-water pool, fine dining, and luxe spa ensure a spoiling city stay. With attentive service, treats and games for kids and a policy of nothing being too much trouble, everyone will love it here.

For a B&B

• Brava House is a quaint 19th century Victorian home turned B&B set in a residential tree-lined neighbourhood. The property's large plot contains a porch, gardens and deck. Elegant rooms feature fireplaces, four-poster beds, antiques and wooden floors and almost all have sofa beds making this ideal for small families.

For self-catering

• Colton House Hotel is a wonderful blend of a trendy boutique hotel and self-catered apartments in central Austin. 80 units comprise studios and 1, 2 and 3-bedroom suites; many have full working kitchens, extensive living areas and balconies. Enjoy the pool, gym, lawn, shared lounges and lively cocktail & snack bar. A good choice for families looking for an independent stay.
• Another central self-catering stay is Kasa Austin Downtown. Spacious and stylish one and two-bedroom apartments with balconies are very well-equipped. Trendy industrial-chic decor favours concrete walls, design furniture and neutral tones with colour splashes. With a gym, terrace and pool access, families will feel right at home here.

For a resort

• Fairmont Austin is a large-scale urban resort set in a high-rise tower with a prime downtown location. Expect glossy, polished and contemporary design with bright and spacious city-view rooms (with extra beds or cribs available). Complete with a spectacular spa, 7th-floor pool terrace and multiple dining venues, families will have everything they need onsite.

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  • Brava House Austin (Texas) 5 rooms from AU$289

    
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    Local exploring  -  Historic West Austin is one of the oldest continuous districts in the city with period architecture and an interesting past

    Total relaxation  -  The charming leafy neighbourhood offers a quiet and relaxing city base with a homely feel

    Families  -  Nearly all rooms and suites have sleeper sofas, making it a good choice for families

    Sights nearby  -  Visit 'the castle' - an 1869 Victorian Gothic military structure which is the oldest existing college building in Texas

    

    Quaint original 19th century Victorian home turned B&B in a residential tree-lined neighbourhood. The property's large plot contains a porch, gardens and deck. Elegant rooms feature fireplaces, four-poster beds, antiques and wooden floors. A quiet home-from-home style city base. See More

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  • Colton House Hotel Austin 80 rooms from AU$308

    
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    Business meetings  -  There is a wide range of cool events spaces: the library, pool, lawn, salon, Club Room & penthouse with outdoor deck

    City Style  -  A fun, happening and very comfortable base from which to explore everything Austin has to offer

    Families  -  The multi-room suites, kid's toys and games, pool and lawn will suit those with young children

    Great walks  -  Take a walk up Mount Bonnell, also known as Covert Park, to get great views of the city and surrounding hills

    

    A wonderful blend of a trendy boutique hotel and self-catered apartments in central Austin. 80 units comprise studios and 1, 2 and 3-bedroom suites; many have full working kitchens, extensive living areas and balconies. Enjoy the pool, gym, lawn, shared lounges and lively cocktail & snack bar. See More

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  • Kasa Austin Downtown Austin (Texas) 20 rooms from AU$512

    
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    Families  -  Families and groups of friends will appreciate the spacious two-bedroom apartments with room to hang out yet plenty of privacy

    Local exploring  -  A perfect base to return to after a day out exploring for business or leisure; peaceful & private but surrounded by activity

    City Style  -  Will appeal to those who love the urban loft vibe, with trendy open-plan spaces - all in the happening city centre

    Swimming Pool  -  The large outdoor pool and terrace is suited to swimming laps, sunbathing or enjoying an al fresco snack

    

    Cool & contemporary downtown living. Spacious and stylish one & two-bedroom apartments with balconies are very well-equipped. Trendy industrial-chic decor favours concrete walls, design furniture and neutral tones with colour splashes. Business centre, gym, terrace & pool access. Feel right at home. See More

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  • Fairmont Austin Austin 1048 rooms from AU$518

    
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    Spa breaks  -  A destination spa; book a VIP couples suite for indulging massages, beauty treaments, salt-water soaking & skyline views

    Business meetings  -  The property boasts 140,000 sq ft of meeting space and has a direct connection with the Austin Convention Center

    Families  -  There are extra beds and cribs & the family-friendly package offers a 50% discount on connecting rooms

    Groups  -  The pool is available for outside guests with day passes, creating a fun sociable party atmosphere

    

    Large-scale urban resort in high-rise tower with prime downtown location. Glossy, polished and contemporary with bright and spacious city-view rooms; expect elegant furniture, classic cream palette and bold touches. Spectacular spa, 7th-floor pool terrace & multiple dining venues pack a punch. See More

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  • Four Seasons Austin Austin 294 rooms from AU$1201

    
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    Local exploring  -  Perfectly located to explore the boutiques & independent galleries of South Congress as well as the dining culture of 2nd Street

    Families  -  The whole family will love it here; babies, toddlers, teens & parents. Everything is taken care of and nothing too much trouble

    Total relaxation  -  Spend a quiet day lazing in a garden hammock, getting a spa treatment or playing lawn games like Giant Jenga and ping pong

    City Style  -  So expansive and surrounded by nature you forget the location in the heart of the city

    

    Luxurious lake-facing downtown urban resort. Airy architecture, sprawling gardens & lake views create a peaceful lake house vibe. Spacious contemporary interiors combine neutral tones, high ceilings & lots of glass. Outdoor salt-water pool, fine-dining & luxe spa ensure a spoiling city stay. See More

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Written by Katie Harris

posted Monday, 25th October 2021