The Heart of Texas Motel

2-star hotel Great 5303 US HWY 290 W, Austin, TX, TX 78
The Heart of Texas Motel

About The Heart of Texas Motel

This hotel, 8 miles from the Austin Bergstrom International Airport, has free parking and Wi-Fi. The Heart of Texas Motel features an outdoor pool and putting green. Guest rooms come furnished with refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker and cable TV. The Austin Zoo is 7 miles from this Texas motel.

Amenities

  • Meeting space
  • Smoke-free property

Reviews

3.5 / 5
Great 190 reviews

The hotel is generally perceived as clean and comfortable, with friendly staff. However, there are consistent complaints about the exterior appearance, cleanliness issues in some rooms, and concerns about safety in the surrounding area.

What guests liked
  • Rooms are generally clean and comfortable
  • Staff is friendly and helpful
What could be better
  • Exterior appearance is rundown and uninviting
  • Cleanliness issues in some rooms, including stained bedding and bathroom issues
  • Michele May 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    It started out with my service dog, I am recovering from breast cancer & the PTSD it has caused me from my life being turned upside down. Anyway, there was a 10 minute argument over that, I had already booked through a third party, I couldn't change, nor get a refund, and it was Memorial week-end. Finally able to get into the room, which wasn't that bad, room was clean, the mini fridge was great! The shower was nice as well, just be sure to have your own towels, wash clothes, and such. I probably wouldn't stay there again, and they probably would not let me due to my service dog. He goes everywhere with me!!!!

  • Ted May 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Deferred maintenance issues. Soiled windows. Broken screens.

  • Donald May 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The only real downside was the refrigerator was really loud when it turned on to cool. It made a loud pop, and then came on for several minutes increasing in volume as it went. But, this was made better by turning the A/C fan on full time. Overall, I'm not sure I'd recommend this place as it doesn't have a very "I'm really safe here" vibe, being in a not great part of Austin. However, if you're looking for an inexpensive place to stay, this isn't that bad a choice.

  • Austin Apr 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Good price

  • Jeevan Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    very clean. No pool

  • Ernest Mar 2026 · via priceline
    3/5

    No real amenities

  • Christian Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    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.

  • Herrera Mar 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Superb

  • Justin Mar 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    The air conditioner worked well, but it was loud and cycled on often.

  • Rosendo Dec 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

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    4/5

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  • Eva Nov 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    The shower curtain was worn. The bathroom door was battered.

  • Eva Nov 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    The shower curtain was worn. The bathroom door was battered.

  • Patrick Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Clean room

  • Patrick Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Clean room

  • Abraham Nov 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    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.

  • Abraham Nov 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    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.

  • Joshua Oct 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Everything was just fine. Nothing weird or surprising. A decent quiet place to stay.

  • Joshua Oct 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Everything was just fine. Nothing weird or surprising. A decent quiet place to stay.

  • Brian Oct 2025 · via booking
    1.5/5

    So close to mopac.and walls are paper thin. The traffic noise was pretty unbearable. It was clean but I had some bugs in the bed. Not bed bugs I'm pretty sure but little flying insects. Paper thin walls

  • Brian Oct 2025 · via priceline
    1.5/5

    So close to mopac.and walls are paper thin. The traffic noise was pretty unbearable. It was clean but I had some bugs in the bed. Not bed bugs I'm pretty sure but little flying insects. Paper thin walls

  • Kristi Oct 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Clean room, ok for the price and location

  • Kristi Oct 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Clean room, ok for the price and location

  • Braden Oct 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    We liked our room, it was very clean and organized upon arrival. Staff was friendly. This is a nice option for budget-friendly lodging.

  • Braden Oct 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    We liked our room, it was very clean and organized upon arrival. Staff was friendly. This is a nice option for budget-friendly lodging.

  • Verified Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Pricey, yet they get away with it for the area

  • Verified Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Pricey, yet they get away with it for the area

  • DARRYLL Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

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    5/5

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  • Shawna Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Bed was uncomfortable, but the room was clean. The mini fridge was loud, I had to unplug it so I could sleep.

  • Shawna Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Bed was uncomfortable, but the room was clean. The mini fridge was loud, I had to unplug it so I could sleep.

  • Jon Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Beds were very comfortable. Air Conditioner worked good. Good nights rest. Very clean room. We enjoyed our rest.

  • Jon Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Beds were very comfortable. Air Conditioner worked good. Good nights rest. Very clean room. We enjoyed our rest.

  • Jon Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    It was clean but needs some paint brush and repair in restroom door. Would not lock.Good comfortable beds. Thanks for restful sleep.

  • Jon Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    It was clean but needs some paint brush and repair in restroom door. Would not lock.Good comfortable beds. Thanks for restful sleep.

  • Emily Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    There were unknown stains on the bedding and towels. The a/c was turned completely off when we got in (in the start of summer) and did not comfortably cool the room during our 3 night stay.

  • Emily Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    There were unknown stains on the bedding and towels. The a/c was turned completely off when we got in (in the start of summer) and did not comfortably cool the room during our 3 night stay.

  • Robert Jun 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    The was pretty clean, not perfect. The outside of the hotel needs a spruce up

  • Robert Jun 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    The was pretty clean, not perfect. The outside of the hotel needs a spruce up

  • Michael May 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Subsequently left after finding dirt all over my room and bedsheets

  • Michael May 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Subsequently left after finding dirt all over my room and bedsheets

  • James Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Good location.

  • James Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Good location.

  • Misael Apr 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Last time

  • Misael Apr 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Last time

  • Michael Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The staff were friendly and courteous. The property is older but my room was very clean and comfortable.

  • Michael Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The staff were friendly and courteous. The property is older but my room was very clean and comfortable.

  • Belinda Apr 2025 · via booking
    1/5

    The property was in a convenient location for what we were needing I have stayed at numerous hotels averaging about 3 to 4 times a month for work around the same dollar amount. We were stuck in a room where the AC did not work it blew just air.

  • Belinda Apr 2025 · via priceline
    1/5

    The property was in a convenient location for what we were needing I have stayed at numerous hotels averaging about 3 to 4 times a month for work around the same dollar amount. We were stuck in a room where the AC did not work it blew just air.

  • Jordan Mar 2025 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    It was very old and out of date. Not clean outside, poor repairs, stained comforters, creepy people walking around, and very old. Just really not well kept and needs a major renovation. I thought about moving but there is a sign that says “No refunds”

  • Verified Mar 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    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.

  • Verified Mar 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    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.

  • nancy Mar 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    The place is right next to BSWHealth Hospital I stay to be closer to hospital while my husband was in hospital. The place has allot of work needed If your looking for cheap is worth the money One bed was made with new sheets one had been slept in & shower curtain so bad I can’t describe it bad … I stayed I was to tried to leave … it could be an awesome place with some work

  • nancy Mar 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    The place is right next to BSWHealth Hospital I stay to be closer to hospital while my husband was in hospital. The place has allot of work needed If your looking for cheap is worth the money One bed was made with new sheets one had been slept in & shower curtain so bad I can’t describe it bad … I stayed I was to tried to leave … it could be an awesome place with some work

  • Verified Mar 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    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.

  • Verified Mar 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    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.

  • Jay Dec 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Quiet place, no crackheads beating on your door at 3am like some S.Austin motels i tried first.

  • Jay Dec 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Quiet place, no crackheads beating on your door at 3am like some S.Austin motels i tried first.

  • Adrian Oct 2024 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Close to work for me. Quiet

  • Adrian Oct 2024 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Close to work for me. Quiet

  • Ronald Sep 2024 · via booking
    2.5/5

    I liked that we were able to stay on the first floor and park right in front of the door making unloading easy. The fact they had a working ice machine was just what we needed too. We had a big cooler to ice down after a 6 hour drive. The guy at the front desk was accommodating. The property was on our way to the concert and on our way home which made things easy. Look...it's a cheap place to stay and easy access to the rooms. There's no breakfast or pool which I'm fine with. Most places just serve junk anyway. The towels were not clean and stunk. The property wasn't that nice and kinda sketchy looking honestly but we were only staying one night and left at checkout and went home. It worked out fine. The room was real hot when we got there too and it took a while to cool down. Thank god we had somewhere to go while it cooled down which took several hours. Overall, not bad.

  • Ronald Sep 2024 · via priceline
    2.5/5

    I liked that we were able to stay on the first floor and park right in front of the door making unloading easy. The fact they had a working ice machine was just what we needed too. We had a big cooler to ice down after a 6 hour drive. The guy at the front desk was accommodating. The property was on our way to the concert and on our way home which made things easy. Look...it's a cheap place to stay and easy access to the rooms. There's no breakfast or pool which I'm fine with. Most places just serve junk anyway. The towels were not clean and stunk. The property wasn't that nice and kinda sketchy looking honestly but we were only staying one night and left at checkout and went home. It worked out fine. The room was real hot when we got there too and it took a while to cool down. Thank god we had somewhere to go while it cooled down which took several hours. Overall, not bad.

  • Marcos Jul 2024 · via booking
    3.5/5

    Good

  • Timothy May 2024 · via booking
    2.5/5

    I didn’t get bed bugs. Sheets and towels were old and stained. Ceiling was caving in.

  • Timothy May 2024 · via priceline
    2.5/5

    Sheets and towels were old and stained. Ceiling was caving in.

  • James May 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Cheap cost to stay . You get what you pay for

  • James May 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Cheap cost to stay . You get what you pay for

  • cynthia Apr 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    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.

  • cynthia Apr 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    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.

  • Andrew Apr 2024 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    My friend and I were accosted by a drunk long term resident as we were leaving our rooms. Woken at one a.m. by another guest hammering on my door claiming a medical emergency. She hammered on a number of doors. When spoken to by the manager (sworn at) she disappeared into the room next to mine, where I could hear her aguing with someone.

  • Andrew Apr 2024 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    My friend and I were accosted by a drunk long term resident as we were leaving our rooms. Woken at one a.m. by another guest hammering on my door claiming a medical emergency. She hammered on a number of doors. When spoken to by the manager (sworn at) she disappeared into the room next to mine, where I could hear her aguing with someone.

  • Nicholas Apr 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    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.

  • Nicholas Apr 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    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.

  • Frank Apr 2024 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Superb

  • Nikita Apr 2024 · via booking
    3/5

    Pleasant

  • Nikita Apr 2024 · via booking
    3/5

    Soft bed. Caring staff. Good location.

  • Nikita Apr 2024 · via priceline
    3/5

    Soft bed. Caring staff. Good location.

  • Gerald Mar 2024 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Nice comfortable unit. Two story no first floor unit available.

  • Gerald Mar 2024 · via priceline
    4.5/5

    Nice comfortable unit. Two story no first floor unit available.

  • MARLENE Mar 2024 · via priceline
    4.5/5

    next to highway but quiet with the air conditioner on outside of building looks a little old but room was refurbished, comfortable bed

  • Marlene Mar 2024 · via booking
    4.5/5

    next to highway but quiet with the air conditioner on outside of building looks a little old but room was refurbished, comfortable bed

  • Brandon Jan 2024 · via priceline
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Michael Nov 2023 · via priceline
    4/5

    location was convenient for my needs, room was nice and relatively clean, bed was comfortable. ac worked good. shower had good pressure and plenty of hot water. for a hotel right off the main road, it was quiet. parking spaces were a bit smaller and angled so some bigger vehicles were too close or double parked. no vent in the bathroom, the cost of the room per night was way too much ,- I ended up paying about the same as I would if I had stayed in a Sheraton or a Hilton Garden however i couldnt find a cheaper place to stay since the University of Texas football game was being played probably causing prices to get jacked up for accommodations.

  • Robin Nov 2023 · via expedia
    3/5

    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.

  • Robin Nov 2023 · via expedia
    3/5

    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.

  • Trinidad Nov 2023 · via expedia
    1/5

    The place was very dirty. Trash and beer bottles outside. We went to the room and the first thing is the TV did not work. There was no batteries in the remote. My husband had to go get the batteries at night. We are now watching TV and there are guys outside the window sounds like they are yelling. We slept and woke up to bred up blood on the sheets. We checked my grand daughter -nothing. Checked my daughter-nothing. So then we realized that we slept on dirty bloody sheets. I go to complained to the managers and not even a sorry. Not exceptabe.

  • Trinidad Nov 2023 · via expedia
    1/5

    The place was very dirty. Trash and beer bottles outside. We went to the room and the first thing is the TV did not work. There was no batteries in the remote. My husband had to go get the batteries at night. We are now watching TV and there are guys outside the window sounds like they are yelling. We slept and woke up to bred up blood on the sheets. We checked my grand daughter -nothing. Checked my daughter-nothing. So then we realized that we slept on dirty bloody sheets. I go to complained to the managers and not even a sorry. Not exceptabe.

  • Jason Oct 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    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!

  • Jason Oct 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    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!

  • Leticia Oct 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    Front desk nice service

  • Leticia Oct 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    Front desk nice service

  • Chris Sep 2023 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Rooms was clean and bed was good. Outside was not good at all. I would like a customer leery to stay there.

  • Chris Sep 2023 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Rooms was clean and bed was good. Outside was not good at all. I would like a customer leery to stay there.

  • Brad Jul 2023 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    I’ve never paid so much to stay in such a sketchy motel. Room was fine. Dead bugs but at least they were dead. Shower was terrible. Area was questionable but I didn’t have any issues. Will not return. When my friends picked me up they offered to just have me stay with them instead.

  • Brad Jul 2023 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    I’ve never paid so much to stay in such a sketchy motel. Room was fine. Dead bugs but at least they were dead. Shower was terrible. Area was questionable but I didn’t have any issues. Will not return. When my friends picked me up they offered to just have me stay with them instead.

  • Albert Jun 2023 · via priceline
    1.5/5

    It was cheaper than the other hotels in the area. We did not die. Our car was not broken into or stolen. The hotel itself was old, worn out, and not well maintained. It appeared to be clean but the room stank pretty bad. We did not feel safe at this location. When we arrived at around 2:00pm and then when we got back to the hotel at around 1:00 a.m. there were people standing outside the motel. I'm pretty sure they were selling drugs. With that said we were not accosted and our vehicle was fine in the morning.

  • Isaac May 2023 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great stay, second time here.

  • Isaac May 2023 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great stay, second time here.

  • Joseph May 2023 · via priceline
    1.5/5

    They do not have breakfast! There were no clean bath towels and all but two towels had bad stains on them. Everything.

  • Esther May 2023 · via expedia
    1/5

    The desk attendant was very nice and helpful.

  • Esther May 2023 · via expedia
    1/5

    The desk attendant was very nice and helpful.

  • Jessica Apr 2023 · via expedia
    1/5

    Very disappointing. Roaches in fridge and roach traps around the fridge. Bathroom and cigarette burns all on the wall. Have pictures.

  • Jessica Apr 2023 · via expedia
    1/5

    Very disappointing. Roaches in fridge and roach traps around the fridge. Bathroom and cigarette burns all on the wall. Have pictures.

  • Larry Apr 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    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.

  • Larry Apr 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    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.

  • Mandy Apr 2023 · via expedia
    2/5

    Roaches. Small roaches everywhere.

  • Mandy Apr 2023 · via expedia
    2/5

    Roaches. Small roaches everywhere.

  • Timothy Apr 2023 · via expedia
    1/5

    The sheets and blankets were stained and everything just looked gross.

  • Timothy Apr 2023 · via expedia
    1/5

    The sheets and blankets were stained and everything just looked gross.

  • Craig Apr 2023 · via priceline
    3.5/5

    The cleanliness is good. Easy check-in. Easy access to the main highway. Rooms were surprisingly comfortable The place looks very tired from the outside, to the point where I thought it was shutdown. The Wi-Fi was sketchy in my room. The cost was high for the quality of property, probably due to the event I was attending at the Circuit of the Americas.

  • Donna Mar 2023 · via priceline
    3.5/5

    Just a quick easy place to stay. No frills. Just a room. Main reason I rated good. Parking was a little difficult as no circle drive.

  • James Mar 2023 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    I knew this was an older hotel because one of my Uncles was the master carpenter who helped build it. The rooms are clean as long as you don't move furniture or look too closely at the walls. When I turned on the lights our little friends the roaches where all around the bathroom and vanity area. The white blankets had past stains, but they were clean. The beds were comfortable and the hotel staff was attentive and as some guests were playing loud music after 10pm the staff seemed to handle that well. Tiny roaches are not a deal breaker for me. They live in drains and the overflow of sinks and baths and are difficult to eradicate in older buildings.

  • James Mar 2023 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    I knew this was an older hotel because one of my Uncles was the master carpenter who helped build it. The rooms are clean as long as you don't move furniture or look too closely at the walls. When I turned on the lights our little friends the roaches where all around the bathroom and vanity area. The white blankets had past stains, but they were clean. The beds were comfortable and the hotel staff was attentive and as some guests were playing loud music after 10pm the staff seemed to handle that well. Tiny roaches are not a deal breaker for me. They live in drains and the overflow of sinks and baths and are difficult to eradicate in older buildings.

  • Carl Mar 2023 · via expedia
    1/5

    Adequate

  • Carl Mar 2023 · via expedia
    1/5

    Adequate

  • Erika Mar 2023 · via priceline
    3/5

    The outside appareance is worse than the room. the staff is kind Blanket and towels need a serious change

  • William Nov 2022 · via expedia
    5/5

    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.

  • William Nov 2022 · via expedia
    5/5

    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.

  • Arthur Nov 2022 · via priceline
    4.5/5

    Superb

  • Richard Nov 2022 · via expedia
    1/5

    When we drove into the parking lot at around 1030 pm there where people sitting on the steps of the motel, to be honest I think they were probably homeless people not even staying there. When I parked to go into the office, I told my wife to lock the door to the vehicle, I did not see this happen, but some strange guy came running out of a room and almost landed on the Expedia (Fox) rental vehicle scaring my wife. The fellow inside the office was very nice and I asked him if the area was safe which he assured me it was but did say there is occasionally homeless people in the area. I got the key, and we went into the room, the room was dark, the comforters on the beds where stained in a couple areas each, and I lifted the sheets off the top mattress and the mattress was yellow and fluid stained. I proceeded to the bathroom where in one if the corners were small granules which I honestly believe were from cockroaches. I told my wife to get back in the car and I returned the key to the front desk guy explaining that we would not be staying. This is a fairly run-down hotel, and I was shocked that this hotel was represented by Expedia and for this reason I have deleted my Expedia app. This is rated a 3.5/5 on Expedia when it is at most a 2 star and that's being more than fair.

  • Richard Nov 2022 · via expedia
    1/5

    When we drove into the parking lot at around 1030 pm there where people sitting on the steps of the motel, to be honest I think they were probably homeless people not even staying there. When I parked to go into the office, I told my wife to lock the door to the vehicle, I did not see this happen, but some strange guy came running out of a room and almost landed on the Expedia (Fox) rental vehicle scaring my wife. The fellow inside the office was very nice and I asked him if the area was safe which he assured me it was but did say there is occasionally homeless people in the area. I got the key, and we went into the room, the room was dark, the comforters on the beds where stained in a couple areas each, and I lifted the sheets off the top mattress and the mattress was yellow and fluid stained. I proceeded to the bathroom where in one if the corners were small granules which I honestly believe were from cockroaches. I told my wife to get back in the car and I returned the key to the front desk guy explaining that we would not be staying. This is a fairly run-down hotel, and I was shocked that this hotel was represented by Expedia and for this reason I have deleted my Expedia app. This is rated a 3.5/5 on Expedia when it is at most a 2 star and that's being more than fair.

  • Paula Oct 2022 · via priceline
    2.5/5

    It looks like a crack motel on the outside, this includes the people who are clearly longer term residents.

  • Gina Oct 2022 · via expedia
    3/5

    Heart of Texas was ok. It was the only "affordable" option in Austin for a quick overnight, so I wasn't expecting much. Room was clean but white bed covers had some stains stains. Towels were small and worn. Bed was pretty comfortable. Room was quiet despite property being located right on the highway. Property was pretty rundown. The guy that checked me in was not particularly friendly. If you just need a cheap place to sleep, it's okay

  • Gina Oct 2022 · via expedia
    3/5

    Heart of Texas was ok. It was the only "affordable" option in Austin for a quick overnight, so I wasn't expecting much. Room was clean but white bed covers had some stains stains. Towels were small and worn. Bed was pretty comfortable. Room was quiet despite property being located right on the highway. Property was pretty rundown. The guy that checked me in was not particularly friendly. If you just need a cheap place to sleep, it's okay

  • Greg Oct 2022 · via expedia
    4/5

    Nice and clean,was able to park very close

  • Greg Oct 2022 · via expedia
    4/5

    Nice and clean,was able to park very close

  • Jason Sep 2022 · via expedia
    4/5

    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

  • Jason Sep 2022 · via expedia
    4/5

    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

  • James Sep 2022 · via expedia
    4/5

    The outside was a little scary, but ending up being safe.

  • James Sep 2022 · via expedia
    4/5

    The outside was a little scary, but ending up being safe.

  • Michael Jul 2022 · via expedia
    3/5

    The rooms were nice but sparse. Two towels, one tiny bar of soap...for two days. Tv worked. The microwave must have been the first model ever made. There was a small refrigerator. The place in minutes from walmart and target which was good. The location was good for our purposes of hiking the greenbelt.

  • Michael Jul 2022 · via expedia
    3/5

    The rooms were nice but sparse. Two towels, one tiny bar of soap...for two days. Tv worked. The microwave must have been the first model ever made. There was a small refrigerator. The place in minutes from walmart and target which was good. The location was good for our purposes of hiking the greenbelt.

  • Stephanie Jun 2022 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    there were baby roaches in the fridge and crawling on the walls, the walls were dirty with smears and smudges of different bodily fluids (blood, snot/boogers, etc.) the sheets were dirty, it was way over priced for such a nasty hotel

  • Henry Jun 2022 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Older hotel, showing its age, but, one of the cleanest hotels I have ever stayed in. The room was super clean, with plenty of condiments for morning coffee.

  • Henry Jun 2022 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Older hotel, showing its age, but, one of the cleanest hotels I have ever stayed in. The room was super clean, with plenty of condiments for morning coffee.

  • Verified Jun 2022 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Very mean lady at the front when asking about bed bugs. She got mad and dint address the issue and closed the window on me.

  • Verified Jun 2022 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Very mean lady at the front when asking about bed bugs. She got mad and dint address the issue and closed the window on me.

  • Kelman Jun 2022 · via expedia
    1/5

    Disty hotel

  • Kelman Jun 2022 · via expedia
    1/5

    Disty hotel

  • Brian May 2022 · via priceline
    4/5

    Very good

  • Ricky May 2022 · via expedia
    4/5

    Great service from the staff. The room was clean but it was noisy from other guests. Traffic was that bad in that area.

  • Ricky May 2022 · via expedia
    4/5

    Great service from the staff. The room was clean but it was noisy from other guests. Traffic was that bad in that area.

  • Teresa May 2022 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Decent place for the price. A little run down looking, but new roof. Long stairs to 2nd floor, no elevator. Cheap towels. But room furniture was nice, w/ 3 chairs plus a little table, in our 2 dbl bed room. A/c was good.

  • Teresa May 2022 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Decent place for the price. A little run down looking, but new roof. Long stairs to 2nd floor, no elevator. Cheap towels. But room furniture was nice, w/ 3 chairs plus a little table, in our 2 dbl bed room. A/c was good.

  • Tamara May 2022 · via expedia
    1/5

    the duvet was very dirty, I never found anyone at reception to ask to change it, the bed was hard, the smell on the stairs was unpleasant. It only took one night to rest and it was impossible

  • Tamara May 2022 · via expedia
    1/5

    the duvet was very dirty, I never found anyone at reception to ask to change it, the bed was hard, the smell on the stairs was unpleasant. It only took one night to rest and it was impossible

  • Chase Apr 2022 · via expedia
    5/5

    Cleanliness and price

  • Chase Apr 2022 · via expedia
    5/5

    Cleanliness and price

  • randy Apr 2022 · via expedia
    4/5

    Staff was friendly and helpful. Room nicely updated. A/C and hot water worked well. Wish the beds were queen instead of double.

  • randy Apr 2022 · via expedia
    4/5

    Staff was friendly and helpful. Room nicely updated. A/C and hot water worked well. Wish the beds were queen instead of double.

  • Andrea Apr 2022 · via expedia
    2/5

    Front desk was rude, stupid, cost us valuable time, tried to double bill us. Property trashy covered in beer bottles.

  • Andrea Apr 2022 · via expedia
    2/5

    Front desk was rude, stupid, cost us valuable time, tried to double bill us. Property trashy covered in beer bottles.

  • Kamal Apr 2022 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    I liked the comfort beds in the room.

  • Kamal Apr 2022 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    I liked the comfort beds in the room.

  • TEREZA Apr 2022 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff very friendly and helpful, checking was very fast.

  • TEREZA Apr 2022 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff very friendly and helpful, checking was very fast.

  • Holland Apr 2022 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    It was a very old hotel, but it was clean enough. We only needed a place to sleep and get dressed, so it was fine. If I was on vacation and planning to spend much time at the hotel, I wouldn’t stay here.

  • Holland Apr 2022 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    It was a very old hotel, but it was clean enough. We only needed a place to sleep and get dressed, so it was fine. If I was on vacation and planning to spend much time at the hotel, I wouldn’t stay here.

  • Alex Apr 2022 · via expedia
    2/5

    Picture lie, floors dirty, shows that the bed sheets had stains but may not been wash, no towels,

  • Alex Apr 2022 · via expedia
    2/5

    Picture lie, floors dirty, shows that the bed sheets had stains but may not been wash, no towels,

  • Jorge Mar 2022 · via expedia
    1/5

    I checked in around 10pm and quickly noticed how filthy the room was. Worst of all it was full of bugs. I left the next morning and notified management that I would not return due to the bugs. They say they could not refund my money so I called Expedia and they helped resolve the issue.

  • Jorge Mar 2022 · via expedia
    1/5

    I checked in around 10pm and quickly noticed how filthy the room was. Worst of all it was full of bugs. I left the next morning and notified management that I would not return due to the bugs. They say they could not refund my money so I called Expedia and they helped resolve the issue.

  • Douglas Mar 2022 · via expedia
    5/5

    The staff were very nice to me and my wife. We did have to put our dog in overnight boarding elsewhere, but I understand the hotel's policy on no pets. Otherwise, very nice accommodations at a very reasonable price.

  • Douglas Mar 2022 · via expedia
    5/5

    The staff were very nice to me and my wife. We did have to put our dog in overnight boarding elsewhere, but I understand the hotel's policy on no pets. Otherwise, very nice accommodations at a very reasonable price.

  • Peter Mar 2022 · via expedia
    4/5

    It's reasonably priced, relatively close to downtown and has all the necessities. But it is next to highway and noisy. They provide grills outside but nobody bothered to clean after they were used over the weekend and trash was all over the front of the hotel.

  • Peter Mar 2022 · via expedia
    4/5

    It's reasonably priced, relatively close to downtown and has all the necessities. But it is next to highway and noisy. They provide grills outside but nobody bothered to clean after they were used over the weekend and trash was all over the front of the hotel.

  • Dustin Jan 2022 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The fridge and some furnishings have seen better times but the price could not be beat. I felt safe. The desk clerks were friendly. I would stay here again.

  • Dustin Jan 2022 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The fridge and some furnishings have seen better times but the price could not be beat. I felt safe. The desk clerks were friendly. I would stay here again.

  • Luiz Nov 2021 · via expedia
    1/5

    AC did not work. Woke up with back pain from the bed

  • Luiz Nov 2021 · via expedia
    1/5

    AC did not work. Woke up with back pain from the bed

  • Suzie Oct 2021 · via expedia
    5/5

    The Heart of Texas Motel is a older but clean motel.

  • Suzie Oct 2021 · via expedia
    5/5

    The Heart of Texas Motel is a older but clean motel.

  • Verified Oct 2021 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Glad to stay there, Austin messy that weekend formula 1.Staff very helpful. Great trip.

  • Verified Oct 2021 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Glad to stay there, Austin messy that weekend formula 1.Staff very helpful. Great trip.

  • Desirie Oct 2021 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very nice rooms

  • Desirie Oct 2021 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very nice rooms

  • Bettina Oct 2021 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Very clean.

  • Bettina Oct 2021 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Very clean.

  • Payton Oct 2021 · via expedia
    1/5

    Stain on all bedding. Door would not stay shut and front desk associate told me when I arrived he was about to sell my room even though I tried to pay over the phone and was told I cannot. Not a recommend.

  • Verified Oct 2021 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    The management seemed less then enthused about my girlfriend and I staying there for the ACL festival. The room was mostly clean other than markings all over the walls by/in the bathroom. The outside area was

  • Verified Oct 2021 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    The owners were friendly and efficient.

  • Verified Sep 2021 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Room was pretty clean, aside from some spill of maybe soda (?), on the walls? Also, the sticky fly trap in the bathroom was pretty gross.

  • Carlos Sep 2021 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    I couldn’t get Hotels.com to book me there, I am very dissatisfied with Hotels.com.

  • Kurt Sep 2021 · via expedia
    4/5

    We decided to make a last minute trip to area and this was one of the very few reasonable properties available. I was a little worried and was pleasantly surprised. The front desk person(manager and/or owner I think) was very nice. The rooms were clean, beds were comfortable and the place was quiet. It’s an older place and there are some things that need attention like paint in bathroom area & ceiling water stains. Overall, it was a good place to stay overnight for us.

  • Cindy Sep 2021 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    It was clean. The air conditioner worked well but was really loud, turning on and off too much, disturbing sleep. The staff were helpful.

  • Jeremy Aug 2021 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    I got back to my room at 1am and there was a party going on down stairs. I was ok with it untill 3 am came around, so i went out side to look and there was atleas 10 ppl out side drinking and yelling and playing loud music. When i came out the next mourning there was alot of beer cans everywhere on the ground and street as if it was a major college party. Even then i have never seen so many beer cans just laying on the ground

  • Dustin Aug 2021 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Last minute reservation, this was the least extensive hotel available. One of the coverings on one bed was stained and the fire alarm had been stolen. The bathroom suite was very new and quite nice. The beds were ok, maybe a little hard. Room looked freshly painted. Sleep was good, we like to run a white noise vector generator while we sleep so we didn't hear much from outside. Perfect place for people who just need a bed and bath. Lots of workers with pickups parked in the lot, so good for people who need to control cost. Right off the freeway, and a Waffle House nearby. Our coffee maker didn't work.

  • Hector Jul 2021 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The air conditioner worked good in the hot Texas heat.

  • Verified Jun 2021 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Many of the guests appeared to be migrant workers. Expensive for what you get, and deserving of its 1-star classification (e.g. super-cheap towels). You can probably do better elsewhere, but if you need to be in that part of Austin, it's the cheapest option. It was relatively clean and quiet.

Frequently asked questions about The Heart of Texas Motel

Does The Heart of Texas Motel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, The Heart of Texas Motel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests. Free wired internet is also available in select rooms.
Does The Heart of Texas Motel offer parking?
Yes, The Heart of Texas Motel offers free parking on-site.
Does The Heart of Texas Motel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. The Heart of Texas Motel offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does The Heart of Texas Motel have a fitness center?
The Heart of Texas Motel does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is The Heart of Texas Motel located, and how walkable is the area?
The Heart of Texas Motel is located at 5303 US HWY 290 W, Austin, TX TX 78735. With a Walk Score of 35, the area is rated Car-Dependent. A car or rideshare is recommended for most trips in this area.

House rules

Check in 2:00 PM
Check out 11:30 AM
Cancellation Not available
Children Not available