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La Unica

2.0 star property
Motel in Austin with free parking

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Terrace/patio
Family Room | Free WiFi
Front of property
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Exterior
La Unica offers a vibrant stay in the North Austin Civic Association area. Travelers connect easily with in-room WiFi, find moments of calm in the garden, and appreciate the convenience of self parking. Previous guests consistently mention the staff's exceptional helpfulness.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Basic Room | Free WiFi

Basic Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room | Free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
9052 Galewood Dr, Austin, TX, 78758

What's nearby

  • Arboretum at Great Hills Mall - 3 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Q2 Stadium - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Domain Northside - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • St. David's North Austin Medical Center - 7 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • University of Texas at Austin - 11 min drive - 9.5 miles

Getting around

  • Kramer Station - 8 min drive
  • Austin Station - 16 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mi Tradición - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Ramen Tatsu-ya - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tan My Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sugar Pine - ‬12 min walk

About this property

La Unica

Motel near Moody Center
At La Unica, you can look forward to a grocery/convenience store, a garden, and laundry facilities. Free in-room WiFi and a snack bar/deli are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Books
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 55 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 48-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Books

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is La Unica pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at La Unica?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at La Unica?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at La Unica?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is La Unica located?

Located in North Austin Civic Association, this motel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Q2 Stadium, J. J. Pickle Research Campus, and Norris Conference Centers. Domain Northside and Highland Village Shopping Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

La Unica Reviews

7.2

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

6.4

Amenities

7.8

Staff & service

7.0

Eco-friendliness

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 128 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Srivatsan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service by staff
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renato

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience at La Unica. Quick and friendly service. A nice welcome and Privacy 100%.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abraham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good for the price
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghna

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
for the price and the convenience this place was awesome as heck. the hallways are a bit strange and the showers are bit scary looking but I never felt unsafe. the staff was super nice & accommodating. next time I come to Austin for a couple of days I will most definitely stay here again. it's close to literally everything we wanted to do around Austin so I don't regret staying here. woopwoop
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abraham

Good
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Isaiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very unique design.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Wilmer

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It's not my choice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The price was great--very cheap. The bed linens were clean, which was great. The shower, however, had a very dirty floor. Glad I bought my own spray cleaner. Otherwise, the bathroom was fine, and everything worked, including the AC. The motel is a converted nursing home--and it looks and feels like it. Pretty creepy at night. But fine during the day when the sun is shining. If you need a place to stay on a budget, fairly close to downtown Austin, this is a decent choice. There's even a Target store half a mile away.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelton

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was amazing I was skeptical of the Hotel because of the price I expected it to be rundown, but it was very nice and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Honesty its what you expect for what you paid for. The room was clean. It had all the essentials. A bed and a shower. However coming home at night we noticed a lack of hot water. And thats the only issue we had. The rooms were spacious and the beds were basic overall an affordable staying experience in Austin
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

aron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was great at the Unica hotel. My room was very clean and bedding was nice and clean. The showers was great because it was clean and the showers had very hot water. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Damaris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfy!

I was pleasantly surprised, I booked this on accident and was unable to cancel due to me realizing too late. To keep this short don’t be discouraged from the location, it’s what Austin is about anyway. I was skeptical but once I stepped inside greeted by a kitty and a young man I was impressed. The room was clean the tv was nice and the showers although communal were lockable. Enjoyed this very unique experience! No problem with check out or with hidden fees as soon as we checked out our deposit was returned!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

CB

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was not as pictured by the property. Room was furnished with a bed, tv, microwave, mini fridge, a cheap metal and plastic folding chair, folding tv tray, and basic chest of drawers. The sheets were dirty and stained. The shower was filthy and had hair on the wall. The bathroom was set to be shared with the neighboring room, but had locks on it to restrict access to the one room. The ceiling light didn’t work. There was a door to the adjacent room (which could optionally share the bathroom) which had no lock and was repeatedly opened. It was partially open when I first got to the room and I closed it. When I noticed the lack of a lock, I tucked something along the edge to see if it stayed closed or not. I went out to get dinner and coming back to the room I found that the door was partially open again. I then tied the doorknob of that door to the chair and then placed my full oversized duffel bag in the chair. Trying to prevent it from opening since there was not a lock. I had tried to make the best of it. Secured the room as best I could, got the sheet from my bag so I didn’t have to sleep in someone’s dirty sheets, and decided I could get something to clean the shower with in the morning. The door tied to the chair remained closed during the night. When I was out the next day though, it was again opened. Pulled from the other side. Not a private room. Going to clean the shower, I discovered roaches. They quickly ran back into the wall. I immediately packed and left.
Dirt sheets
Hair on the shower wall
Filthy and needing a good scrub
Why is that hanging from the ceiling
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Fatima

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We didn’t stay. Looked eerie
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Converted Nursing Home.

This is one of the more unique hotels I have stayed at because it was clearly a converted nursing home. Somedony was dropped off at a home depot and told "here is $500 make this abandoned nursing home room into a hotel room". This is what you would get. Hey, everything was there--TV, Refrigerator, Microwave, shower... just in a different sort of way.
Extra wide hallways
Doors don't really need doorknobs--and the door has a combo lock with no security chain on the inside.
TV hooked up to the WIFI -- some other lady had already logged onto netflix so that saved time.
Cute refrigerator and microwave
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Staff & service
As long as you ask for a room with a bathroom you'll be good. Shower rooms are community showers and its first come first serve and they lock if you don't feel safe.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The whole experience was poor
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Elisa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
A little dirty and very low quality furniture. There was coffee though.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Alls good
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It looks like a halfway house - reeks of weed, stuffy, the lights didn't work, the bathroom didn't have any shower or bathtub. The neighborhood is straight out of The Wire.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are nice but not every room had a shower. I did not like the community shower they had. The staff were all very nice. The neighborhood is a little rough but I had no problems coming and going. They did not change my trash can the entire time there either but I did not ask. I would go back but they need to make the rooms non-smoking.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

V-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Even though this used to be a nursing home facility it was the nicest place I have stayed at in a long time. The room was clean and the bed was the softest I have ever slept in. The area around it is slightly run down but it was very quiet and we had no problem at all while we were there. The place is close to a few eating establishments and very close to the highway so easy to get on and off to travel farther into Austin. The best part of our stay was the ability to raise the window at night to listen to the rainstorm that came through. And the second was the outside courtyard where we could sit outside to listen to the quiet at night. The owner was very friendly and sat and talked with us for a good 30 minutes just passing the time. I look forward to visiting this lodging again the next time I am in Austin and have told many of my family about it as well.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Lissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

I appreciate the low price

I was in Austin for a contra dance weekend, so my focus was not on my hotel room. I needed a place to sleep and shower and generally this place supplied my needs, except for Saturday morning when there was no hot water. Plenty of hot water at 6 pm Saturday evening, though. The bed was softer than I'm used to, but the sheets were clean with no holes. However, there was no pillowcase--the pillows both had shams on them with no pillowcase underneath, so I covered the pillow with my housecoat. The only chair was a rolling office chair, which is difficult to sit in to put on shoes--I reached a little too far and it rolled out from under me, landing me firmly on the linoleum floor. TV, tiny fridge and tiny microwave all seemed to work fine and so did the window unit AC. The place is obviously an old nursing home, and more than a little spooky. The neighborhood is very poor, and Saturday night there was an unhoused person yelling obscenities at the top of his lungs. But he didn't come onto the property. The desk clerk said if he had, then they would call the police. They require a $50 deposit and I wanted to pay cash, but the clerk said she would not give me a receipt for the cash, so I put it on a debit card. At check-out they said I'd get the deposit back in about 3 days. The lobby had an interesting surprise--some excellent magazines--National Geographic and the Quarter Horse Journal. I should have explored the lobby sooner!
Interesting magazines in the lobby.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was extremely comfortable, offering a small desk with chair, a comfy bed, a quality air conditioner, small fridge and microwave. The toilet and sink were also very clean. The staff were extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and professional, they showed me around the place, taught me how to use the public transport even when Australia Google had blocked the Umo app.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Alejandro Paniagua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent friendly staff, you get what you pay for.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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