ATXtoday team member + Austin native Dalton Phillips here, fresh off my best spring break since 2017, thanks to an unforgettable weekend stay at the Omni Barton Creek Resort and Spa .
What we tried
My fiancė and I brewed custom cocktails at the St. Paddy’s-themed Mixology Class, oohed and ahhed our way through some of the best fine dining I’ve ever enjoyed at the Blind Salamander , and soaked up the spring sun in the adults-only infinity pool . Oh, and did I mention free putt-putt?
The mini golf course was totally free — we just walked up and started swinging.
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Sunny season at the Omni
Our spring break escape gave us a taste of the resort’s upcoming Summer in the Hills event series , which features kid-friendly activities (just about every hour), local market vendors, live music, and a whole lot more.
In the 24 hours we spent at the resort, we saw water balloon fights, smores + games on the lawn, and kids going absolutely bananas on the bouncy house (you better believe I snuck on there for a bounce in the morning).
What not to miss:
Our room at the Omni was pristine, with modern finishes and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the gorgeous grounds.
A custom cookie plate even greeted us with my name printed above the resort. The hospitality extended to every encounter – from our hilarious bartenders at the Mixology class to the warm welcome we received during check-in.
This was definitely the first time my name ever appeared on a cookie.
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What we’re still talking about:
The Blind Salamander is one of five fine-dining restaurants at the resort. Like our room, it overlooked the 72-hole golf course, and we watched the sunset as we enjoyed eight mouthwatering courses.
If I had to pick just one item to recommend, the Banana Cream Cheesecake nearly brought tears to my eyes.
I already know where I’m going for my upcoming birthday.
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How you can experience this:
You don’t need to be a guest to enjoy many of the dining + event options offered at the Omni, but I can’t recommend a stay highly enough . Watching the sun crawl over the horizon from the ninth floor was absolutely unforgettable.
The fun also extends to the Summer in the Hills lineup of events
, including:
- Barton Creek Live | Friday, May 24 | Open to hotel guests and Barton Creek Country Club members
- Barton Fest No. 1 | Saturday, June 15 | This festival of wine, spirits, live music, and local vendors is open to the public.
- Red, White & Blue BBQ | Saturday, July 5 | Only available for hotel guests and Barton Creek Country Club members
- Barton Fest No. 2 | Sunday, September | This festival of wine, spirits, live music, and local vendors is open to the public.
Things to know if you go:
- Experience: A weekend stay at the Omni Barton Creek Resort
- Price: Rooms and events vary (but the mixology class was fun, incredibly affordable, and open to everyone)
- Website: https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/austin-barton-creek
- Address: 8212 Barton Club Dr., Austin, TX 78735
- Hours: The Omni never sleeps
- Social: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube