Miraval Resort & Spa, Austin
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“On a hilltop ridge amidst the Balcones Canyonlands nature preserve, just 30 minutes from Austin, Miraval (previously Travaasa) delivers a refreshing spin on a luxury resort, inspired by its Hill Country setting.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Austin.
“In-the-know travelers are aware Travaasa Experiential Resorts have long been a big deal in Maui, and that the über high-end brand combines the best elements of nature with a philosophy of holistic well-being to create a zen-like retreat from the world—all for a pretty penny.”
Featured as Frommer’s Exceptional Choice in Austin.
What guests liked
- Wellness spa
- Friendly staff
- Clean rooms
- Excellent food
All you need to know
If you need a serious mental reset, Miraval Austin is the spot. Tucked away in the hills overlooking Lake Travis, this wellness sanctuary actually started out as Travaasa Austin before getting a major, multi-million-dollar Miraval glow-up. It’s designed to completely blend into the surrounding Balcones Canyonlands Preserve, making you feel like you’re hiding out in a luxury treehouse.
What makes the architecture cool is how it forces you to slow down. Instead of one massive hotel block, the rooms are spread across small, rustic-modern cottages connected by winding paths. It’s entirely intentional—they want you out in nature, breathing in the Texas hill country air between your sound baths and floating meditation sessions.
The real showstopper here is their Cypress Creek Farm and Texas Heritage Bee Program. You can put on a full beekeeping suit, look inside the hives, and learn how internal hive dynamics mimic human relationships. It’s a quirky, uniquely Austin touch that goes way beyond standard spa cucumber slices.
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