Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa
Austin, TX
- ALSO GOOD FOR
- ROOMS
- 493
- Courses
- One
- Amenities
- Three restaurants / pool / spa
- Address
- 8212 Barton Club Dr., Austin, TX 78735
- Phone
- 512-329-4000
- URL
- omnihotels.com
Travelogue
Recently reopened after a nearly year-long, $150-million renovation, the original golf resort in the scenic Hill Country has been reborn as one of the area’s grandest and most luxurious. New owner Omni added a third lodging tower and a huge new spa along with four pools, including one indoor. Thankfully there is no change to the scenic rolling scenery or to the great golf offerings. Both Tom Fazio courses — the original design next to the resort and the Canyons a mile away — have been ranked the Nos. 1 and 2 public courses in the state. The Ben Crenshaw course across the street from the resort, designed by the native son and longtime Barton Creek visitor, has Texas-sized greens and dramatic views. The fourth course, Barton Creek Lakeside, is 30 minutes from the resort, near Willie Nelson’s private layout.
6 things you need to know
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1. Best time to go:
Spring and fall are the most popular for golf. -
2. Daily stay-and-plays start at:
$500 -
3. Golf experience:
An embarrassment of riches: two courses by Tom Fazio, one by Ben Crenshaw, one off-site by Arnold Palmer. -
4. Best non-golf amenity:
The new multi-floor Mokara Spa with views of the Texas Hill Country. -
5. While you're there:
A visit to 6th Street — the live music capital of Texas — is a must. -
6. Insider tip:
If you make it to nearby Texas BBQ shrine Salt Lick, it’s cash only, no exceptions.
