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The Heart of Texas Motel

2.0 star property
The Heart of Texas Motel sits near Zilker Park, offering a nature-surrounded retreat in a location that travelers consistently praise for its convenience.

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Travelers find a welcoming atmosphere at this Austin motel where free in-room WiFi keeps them connected. The Heart of Texas Motel provides practical amenities including self-parking and a vending machine for those moments when convenience matters most.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Oak Hill, a neighborhood in Austin, is home to The Heart of Texas Motel. South Congress Avenue and Sixth Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Zilker Park and Lake Austin. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Moody Center or Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium. Visit our Austin travel guide
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5303 US HWY 290 W, Austin, TX, 78735

What's nearby

  • University of Texas at Austin
    University of Texas at Austin
    12 min drive - 12.1 miles
  • Sixth Street
    Sixth Street
    13 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • South Towne Square
    1 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Sunset Valley Marketfair
    2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Bluefin Sushi Bar & Ramen
    2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Austin Station
    11 min drive
  • Downtown Station
    17 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS)
    16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chick-fil-A
    19 min walk
  • Whataburger
    3 min drive
  • P. Terry's Burger Stand
    3 min drive
  • McDonald's
    2 min drive
  • Starbucks
    4 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 4 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Heart of Texas Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Heart of Texas Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 4 AM.

What time is check-out at The Heart of Texas Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Heart of Texas Motel located?

Located in Oak Hill, this motel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Sunset Valley Village, Burger Stadium, and Bannockburn Baptist Church. Brodie Oaks Shopping Center and Barton Creek Square Mall are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Heart of Texas Motel Reviews

7.0

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

7.8

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 190 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 190 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 190 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 190 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 190 reviews

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Austin

Good price
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, ok for the price and location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Heart review

Easy booking. Clean and quiet. Pricey, yet they get away with it for the area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and courteous. The property is older but my room was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The owners were very nice and accomodating. Quiet place, no crackheads beating on your door at 3am like some S.Austin motels i tried first.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Adrian

Liked: Staff & service
Close to work for me. Quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jon A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was clean but needs some paint brush and repair in restroom door. Would not lock.Good comfortable beds. Thanks for restful sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, the AC worked, had decent bathroom and shower. Parking lot was well lit and the lady at the front desk was nice. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Disliked: Amenities
Stay was ok. The guy we checked in with was very nice, not sure his name. Older Motel, so it was relatively clean for what it is. The walls could use some attention. I would stay again if I needed a cheap place to stay on the south west side.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness
Rooms was clean and bed was good. Outside was not good at all. I would like a customer leery to stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Robin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good value. Pillow cases had hair on them, otherwise the room was clean. A little loud in the morning as people left for the day.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jon

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Needs a good paint brush and touch up and remodeling work. Following needs to be fix : 1. Light fixture in room needs repair. 2. Door does not close and lock to bathroom Beds were very comfortable. Air Conditioner worked good. Good nights rest. Very clean room. We enjoyed our rest.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was a little hard to get to due to one way streets around the location. They also did not offer breakfast but did have a microwave and refrigerator in the room. The room was clean no smells no bugs.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Better and safer options in town…

Been a member of Hotels.com for many years and this is the first time we pulled into a hotel and could not stay at the property. The staff was helpful but the rooms smelled very bad and were not clean. There also were people milling around the parking lot looking into cars. We asked to cancel and left. The property owner would not refund our money and that is unfortunate but we did not want to stay in an unsafe environment with poor cleanliness. I don’t usually write poor reviews but hope this one helps others choose a different hotel along the road. Thanks to the evening staff person for trying to convince us to stay, she was very kind.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Okay stay

The motel is fairly run-down and there are no special amenities like breakfast, a pool, or room service. The pictures I saw online make it look really nice, but I was a little unsure at first when I got there and saw it. I even checked for two-way mirrors because I thought, “where did I bring my child to stay?!” I always bring my own pillow and I was glad I had because the two on my bed were really yellowed, lumpy, and stained. The fridge had a leak so the pizza box we put in it got soaked. The room had an odd smell that we never were ever able to place, and the lights didn’t turn on right away- there was like a three to five second delay. But. There were zero bugs of any kind, the shower had hot water, the AC worked, and the mattresses were comfortable and clean. The room itself was clean- no carpet so that was a plus. I think for the overall condition of the place and the room it was over-priced, but it was still cheaper than most places around.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeevan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very clean. No pool
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ted

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Deferred maintenance issues. Soiled windows. Broken screens.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Braden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked our room, it was very clean and organized upon arrival. Staff was friendly. This is a nice option for budget-friendly lodging.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The air conditioner worked well, but it was loud and cycled on often.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was just fine. Nothing weird or surprising. A decent quiet place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Abraham

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall was a great stay and i would go again. Walls were somewhat dirty but room and bathroom felt clean. There were NO signs of roaches, insects, rodents or pests. Also wifi didn't work too well.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness
The shower curtain was worn. The bathroom door was battered.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

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

Second time here

Great stay, second time here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023