The Heart of Texas Motel

2.0 star property
Austin motel in Oak Hill area

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A living room with two striped armchairs, a coffee table with magazines, a television on the wall, and a potted plant.
A kitchen with a granite countertop, a sink, a microwave, and a cabinet.
A kitchen with a wooden island, a refrigerator, and a sink. There are framed pictures on the wall and a plant on the island.
A hotel room with a dark wooden desk, a chair, a lamp, a tissue box, and a mirror on the wall.
A dining area with a table, chairs, a lamp, and a kitchen in the background.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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5303 US HWY 290 W, Austin, TX, 78735
  • Place, South Towne Square
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Sunset Valley Marketfair
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Bluefin Sushi Bar & Ramen
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Austin

Oak Hill stay.Your stay at this Oak Hill motel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Sunset Valley Village and Burger Stadium. Bannockburn Baptist Church and Brodie Oaks Shopping Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • 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
  • University of Texas at Austin - 12 min drive - 12.1 miles
  • Sixth Street - 13 min drive - 8.1 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

About this property

The Heart of Texas Motel

Austin motel in Oak Hill area
The Heart of Texas Motel offers its guests a vending machine. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Free self parking is available.

This Austin motel is smoke free.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • No smoking on site
The Heart of Texas Motel offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Premium cable television is provided. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Heart of Texas Motel to the airport?

The Heart of Texas Motel is 12.7 mi (16-min drive) away from the Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Heart of Texas Motel?

As of Jun 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Heart of Texas Motel on Jul 1, 2026 start from $88, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Heart of Texas Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Heart of Texas Motel.

Does The Heart of Texas Motel offer free breakfast?

The Heart of Texas Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Heart of Texas Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

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

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

Is there free parking at The Heart of Texas Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does The Heart of Texas Motel have a pool?

The Heart of Texas Motel does not have a pool.

Does The Heart of Texas Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is The Heart of Texas Motel to downtown Austin?

The Heart of Texas Motel is 6 mi away from Austin.

The Heart of Texas Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

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

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Only complaint is that there were kids running around on the second floor for like 45 minutes one evening. Also there were a couple moments where it felt/sounded like someone was moving large furniture in the room next door, and it was very jarring for 15 minutes on and off.
Stayed 6 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

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

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

Patrick

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

Isaac

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

Second time here

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

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

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean,was able to park very close
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The exterior could use updated paint, but the room was absolutely excellent, both in how it was laid out, the cleanliness, and care taken by staff. Everything was very positive during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just fine for a low price hotel. The room was clean, the bed was comfortable, and it was quiet. I’ve stayed here before and I’ll stay here again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Rosendo

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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Adrian

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

6/10 Okay

Robert

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The was pretty clean, not perfect. The outside of the hotel needs a spruce up
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk nice service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cheap cost to stay . You get what you pay for
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
it was fine for two guys to stay overnight but i wouldn't stay there with my family had a couple strange encounters with others staying there
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022