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La Unica

2.0 star property
Motel in Austin with free parking

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Enjoy a serene backyard retreat with a tree for shade and a walkway leading to a simple building.
Welcome to the reception area, featuring a stylish counter with a mirror and various items, including a clock and papers, above a beautiful wall-mounted artwork.
La Unica Lodging features a welcoming entrance with a prominent sign and a flagpole.
Two single beds with patterned bedding, a flat-screen TV, and a cozy seating area.
La UNICA LODGING features a vibrant mural of a horseback rider amidst a serene landscape.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Basic Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Basic Room

Highlights

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

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

Highlights

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

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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

  • ‪Celis Brewery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mi Tradición - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪P. Terry's Burger Stand #9 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ramen Tatsu-ya - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Casa Chapala Mexican Cuisine & Tequila Bar - ‬18 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 include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 48-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets and housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

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

Entertainment

  • 48-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

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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La Unica Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 93 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

A very unique design.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Private
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10

The people here are the most hospitable people I've ever met in my life. It’s not a looked at 1st but they’ve quickly made it feel like home!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

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

6/10

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

Clean place nice staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

4/10

the place was stinking.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

Highly recommend if you’re looking for a safe, cheap stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10

Property was as advertised. No frills lodging, safe, quiet, dry.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10

The location was practicle for us to avoide the hustle of Austine downtown. A lot of shopping opportunities around.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10

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

6/10

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

10/10

Good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10

We didn’t stay. Looked eerie
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10

Staff was fantastic! Simple rooms but I had everything I wanted. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10

Super high value for a low price. Very friendly and accommodating staff. Some of the rooms don’t have a private bathroom or shower, and the rooms are almost always sold out, but other than that you can’t get anything else of that quality for that kind of price around Austin.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

2/10

If u wanna shower in a shared space, this is the place for u.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10

The whole experience was poor
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10

Customer service was horrible if I could give them zero stars, I would.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10

When I first checked in the original room I got wasn’t cleaned. Had a dirty towel on the bed and bed was unmade. After getting another room I’m not sure if it was the chemicals used to clean the room or the humidity was that strong, I COULDN’T BREATH. I checked out after one hour of checking in. DO NOT STAY HERE.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10

Thank you just the blankets were smelling bad.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10

Do not stay here. This place is a dump. It is an old nursing home that reeks of smoke. Very unsafe area.

2/10

The halls were dirty and stinky. Lobby smelled like smoke. The room was clean and nice tho
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024