Austin Motel

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Located in the heart of South Congress' famed strip of restaurants, clubs, and shops, Austin Motel is considered a beloved, quintessential part of the city's authentic history. Operating as a motel since 1938, the property features 41 rooms, a 50's style outdoor pool, and modern conveniences all set amidst classic midcentury roadside motel architecture that reflects the property's quirky vibe.

07/24/2026

Friday at 5 PM is a good time as any to start the cowboy countdown ⏰ to our next YeeHawties hoedown🤠🌈, the original h***y tonk pool party 💦 started right here by the man himself ⚡.

Boot scoot your way down to our South Congress oasis on Sunday, August 2 from 2 - 6 PM for an afternoon of drag performances by .bird and , a guest DJ set by KShal (), and hot hot hot dogs by . Best part: this party is free for all with an RSVP. Tap that link and git ready to ride the bull.

🌈 YeeHawties hosted by Ed West
🌈 Sunday August 2nd
🌈 2-6pm
🌈 Performance by Lawrie Bird, Ritzy Bitz, and KShal
🌈 Hot dogs by Grandpa's Glizzys
🌈 18 + only
🌈 Free to attend with RSVP

Please remember, y'all: no outside food or drinks allowed.

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Water you waiting for 🌊? We're entering the dog days of summer here in Austin, and that heat is sizzlin'🔥. Good thing we...
07/24/2026

Water you waiting for 🌊? We're entering the dog days of summer here in Austin, and that heat is sizzlin'🔥. Good thing we've got what it takes to cool you off from the inside out and the outside in 🍹💦. Get yourself a daily pool pass and cannonball your way through the end of the summer, with a cocktail from our pool bar in hand. Tap that link and don't back.
http://spr.ly/6188BEss4g

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When it's this hot 🥵, all your plans should revolve around the pool 💦. Good thing our next Float Films that's happening ...
07/23/2026

When it's this hot 🥵, all your plans should revolve around the pool 💦. Good thing our next Float Films that's happening tomorrow, July 24, gives you the perfect spot to get together with the fam while cooling off from another three-digit day. We're playing our latest favorite pick from the year 1999: The Matrix. Just tap that link, get your tix and blow up your floats.
http://spr.ly/6182BESl8o

🎬 Float Films: The Matrix
🎬 July 24
🎬 5 PM free swim, movie begins at sundown

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We're back at the bean for your favorite night swim under the moon 🌝 with DJ . Come out howlin' on Wednesday, July 29 an...
07/22/2026

We're back at the bean for your favorite night swim under the moon 🌝 with DJ . Come out howlin' on Wednesday, July 29 and ride a wave of nostalgic bliss with sounds of vaporwave, indie sleaze, and yacht rock spinning all night long. Free swim starts at 5 PM, music goes on from 7 - 10 PM. Tap that link to RSVP and dive on in, y'all.
http://spr.ly/6189BEUG73

We're back for our newest poolside party 🌈Good Judy🌈 next Sunday, July 26 from 2 - 6 PM at the best little kidney-shape...
07/20/2026

We're back for our newest poolside party 🌈Good Judy🌈 next Sunday, July 26 from 2 - 6 PM at the best little kidney-shaped pool on South Congress. Our favorite host herself 💅 will be back with special performances by + .d.amour. Spin master ⚡ will be back on the decks with special guest to make you dance. Free with an RSVP—it's really that easy, y'all 💘. Just tap and you're in.

Come out to the poll party where we're creating a space where the whole community—all gender expressions, all bodies—can come together to mix, mingle and celebrate the summer.

🌈 Good Judy
🌈 Hosted by Cheeki Khant with DJ Ed West
🌈 Special performances by Arinna Dior Davenport and Yvonne D. Amour
🌈 Guest DJ Angel Doll

You've got one decision to make: take the red pill and watch The Matrix under the stars with a cold drink in hand, or ta...
07/17/2026

You've got one decision to make: take the red pill and watch The Matrix under the stars with a cold drink in hand, or take the blue pill and stay at home and pretend this wasn't the best plan of the week. We're thinkin' we'll see y'all in the simulation. Just tap that link and get your floats ready.
http://spr.ly/6185BEdnWV

🎬 Float Films: The Matrix
🎬 July 24
🎬 5 PM free swim, movie begins at sundown

We've been rockin' since 1938, and we continue to be a soft landing for you and yours with all the vintage-inspired deta...
07/16/2026

We've been rockin' since 1938, and we continue to be a soft landing for you and yours with all the vintage-inspired details in place right here on South Congress.

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Well if it isn't the last First Thursday Park & Swim of the summer with our buds 🤠. We're thinkin' we should all get to...
07/15/2026

Well if it isn't the last First Thursday Park & Swim of the summer with our buds 🤠. We're thinkin' we should all get together and close out this season like the pros we are.

On August 6th, starting at 5 PM, will be serving up their hot burgers with starting to spin, and the car show rolling up at 6 PM. We'll close out the night with a live performance by .point.music at the pool from 7:30 - 9 PM.

Come on out, park that classic and cool down with a dip.Don’t have a car to park? No sweat — this event is for everyone, hot rod or not, and open to all ages.

First Thursdays Park & Swim with Tough Enuff
📆 Thursday, August 6, 5 - 10 PM
🌭 Hot dog pop-up by Busty's 5 – 9 PM
🤠 DJ Set by HOT MOON VINYL 5 – 7:30 PM
🕺 Live performance by The Point 7:30 – 9 PM
⚡ Free entry for all

Please note: public parking on South Congress is available first come, first served, and drivers are responsible for their own parking fees. Thanks to for the photo. 💋

Hace calor 🥵—why don't we vamos a Rocky’s for Almuerzo Club for cold drinks and good vibes with our buds .club this Satu...
07/15/2026

Hace calor 🥵—why don't we vamos a Rocky’s for Almuerzo Club for cold drinks and good vibes with our buds .club this Saturday, July 18 from 2 - 6 PM 🌴. We've got that musica latina to make you move, hangover cure bites from .frontera.atx , and tasty drinks from the best secret cocktail bar on South Congress.
http://spr.ly/6183BEkxxU

🌴 Almuerzo Club
🌴 Saturday, July 18, 2 - 6 PM
🌴 Beats by Perreo Club
🌴 Food by Mariscos Frontera
🌴 Pool day passes available for purchase at Austin Motel

Are you dreaming of good hangs and cool dips? It's your lucky day—Shuffle It Up, our monthly a queer-centered mixer host...
07/14/2026

Are you dreaming of good hangs and cool dips? It's your lucky day—Shuffle It Up, our monthly a queer-centered mixer hosted by , is back at Rocky's Bar this Thursday, July 16 from 7 - 10PM.

Get the crew together to play some games, swim at the iconic Austin Motel pool and sip on some specialty cocktails. Whether you find a match or just find your people, come out and shuffle it up with us. Just tap that link to RSVP, and get ready to play. http://spr.ly/6188BEnWUj

🌈 Thursday, July 16
🌈 7 – 8 PM: Shuffle around, get some drinks, and mingle at Rocky’s.
🌈 8 – 10 PM: Cool off with a dip in the iconic pool.

We've got some good news to break up those Monday blues: this Sunday, July 19 from 2 – 6 PM we’re partying poolside with...
07/13/2026

We've got some good news to break up those Monday blues: this Sunday, July 19 from 2 – 6 PM we’re partying poolside with Angel White at No Vacancy, our weekend h***y tonk hang 🤠. Come out for hot rays, cool dips, colder drinks and live music with this rising 🌟. Tap that link to RSVP, or even better: flash your Splash Pass and get priority access to the party. See y'all soon.

💦 No Vacancy with Angel White
💦 A summer pool party at Austin Motel
💦 Sunday, July 19, 2 – 6 PM
💦 Live Performance by Angel White at 4PM

We 💋 our new dad hats to bits. With a classic Austin Motel kiss 💋 and our iconic ⛱️ red and white umbrellas, your days a...
07/09/2026

We 💋 our new dad hats to bits. With a classic Austin Motel kiss 💋 and our iconic ⛱️ red and white umbrellas, your days at the funkiest little motel in Austin will stay with you even when you leave. Tap that link and get yours.
http://spr.ly/6188BED4WQ

We're back at the in between una vez mas—let's bailar, beber repeat.🍹Vamos a Rocky’s for Almuerzo Club, our monthly brun...
07/08/2026

We're back at the in between una vez mas—let's bailar, beber repeat.🍹Vamos a Rocky’s for Almuerzo Club, our monthly brunch party that's back for another turn under the sun on Saturday, July 11 from 2 - 6 PM. Our compas .club spin the beats to make you move, .frontera.atx serves up the 🦐 to get rid of that hangover, and Rocky's serves up cold drinks to keep the party going. Check out who’s here to bailar each month:

🌴 Beats by Perreo Club
🌴 Food by Mariscos Frontera
🌴 Cocktails by Rocky’s
🌴 Pool day passes available for purchase at Austin Motel

Free with RSVP—just tap that link and you're in.

A pool day is calling your name 😎 💦. We know a spot. Our funky South Congress oasis is open 7 days a week for your swimm...
07/07/2026

A pool day is calling your name 😎 💦. We know a spot. Our funky South Congress oasis is open 7 days a week for your swimming pleasure—all you need is a Day Pass and you're a part of the club. Tap that link and cool down with us.

http://spr.ly/6181BED5xW

Come on down to the pool on Friday, July 10 for everyone's favorite high school cult classic, 10 Things I Hate About You...
07/06/2026

Come on down to the pool on Friday, July 10 for everyone's favorite high school cult classic, 10 Things I Hate About You. We're serving up high school crushes, sibling rivalry and bad poetry like it's 1999. Tap that link to guarantee your spot before we sell out.

http://spr.ly/6183BEB82D

07/03/2026

With temps climbing every day, we have the perfect way to cool down in this blistering Texas heat: enter Rocky's Bar famous shave ice 🧊. Whether you want to build your own (with our without the hard stuff), or you want to slurp up one of our favorites like the Hawaiian Punch, with light rum, real pineapple, and cherry, we promise that you'll be chillin' like a villain. Come by any time Thursday - Sunday from 1 - 8 PM for a purrfect time at the in-between.

The holiday weekend is here 🇺🇸, and we're ready to kick off July 4th weekend with our buddies for First Thursdays Park ...
07/01/2026

The holiday weekend is here 🇺🇸, and we're ready to kick off July 4th weekend with our buddies for First Thursdays Park & Swim.

Roll up tomorrow July 2 to DJ spinning vinyl from 5 - 7:30 PM, live music by from 7 - 9 PM, and the absolute cherry on top—hot and tasty burgers served up 🔥. We'll see y'all on South Congress.

First Thursdays Park & Swim with Tough Enuff
📆 Thursday, July 2, 5 - 10 PM
🌭 Burger pop-up by Busty's Bar & Jukebox 5 – 9 PM
🤠 DJ Set by Tropicana Joe 5 – 7:30 PM
🕺 Live performance by Croy and the Boys 7:30 – 9 PM
⚡ Free entry for all

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The temps are smokin' outside—why shouldn't you be smokin', too 🔥? Come catch some cold A/C in the Bodega, where we've g...
06/30/2026

The temps are smokin' outside—why shouldn't you be smokin', too 🔥? Come catch some cold A/C in the Bodega, where we've got all kinds of new goods perfect for the season, like our new vintage tropical button downs, available until they're not. We think they pair best with our brand new koozies and a cold one—come grab one, both or all three on your way to the party 🍻.

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Double your trouble and settle in for twice the fun in our Double Queen rooms 👯. We're livin' large here and duo-ing wha...
06/29/2026

Double your trouble and settle in for twice the fun in our Double Queen rooms 👯. We're livin' large here and duo-ing what we do best: having a good ol' time right in the middle of South Congress. Tap that link and book your adventure today.
http://spr.ly/6181BDwcB5?

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Boot scoot your boogies over to the pool for YeeHawties; holiday weekend edition on Sunday, July 5 from 2- 6 PM. We're g...
06/26/2026

Boot scoot your boogies over to the pool for YeeHawties; holiday weekend edition on Sunday, July 5 from 2- 6 PM. We're grabbing our cowboy hats and swimsuits for another poolside ho-down with the head honcho himself, , and drag performances by and 👑.
http://spr.ly/6183BDWyRP

We broke records last month—let's do it again this July 🔥. Tap that link to RSVP—giddy up, y'all 🐴.

It's time for the weekend round up, y'all 🤠. From nostalgic movies by the pool, to the launch of our brand-new Good Judy...
06/25/2026

It's time for the weekend round up, y'all 🤠. From nostalgic movies by the pool, to the launch of our brand-new Good Judy pool party, to the first Full Moon Swim of the year and more—we're here to make a splash. Take a look at the full calendar below, and tap that link to get your tickets or secure your RSVP to the best summer parties in town:

🎬 Friday, June 26 at 5 PM: Float Films featuring Varsity Blues
💃 Sunday, June 28 at 10 AM: Splash Dance!
👑 Sunday, June 28 at 2 PM: Good Judy launch with and
🌝 Monday, June 29 at 5 PM: Full Moon Swim

Sunny days are here, y'all 😎 — you'll have it made in the shade when you stay with us. Book a room at Austin Motel and s...
06/24/2026

Sunny days are here, y'all 😎 — you'll have it made in the shade when you stay with us. Book a room at Austin Motel and save up to 15% on stays through September 30, 2026. And for World of Hyatt members, you can save an additional 10%. Now that’s easy living. Jut tap that link and be sure to book by June 30. All you gotta do then is kick back, cool off, and let summer do its thing.
http://spr.ly/6187BDgw4N

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Celebrate the last weekend of Pride month with us, and get ready to launch our brand-new monthly poolside party Good Jud...
06/24/2026

Celebrate the last weekend of Pride month with us, and get ready to launch our brand-new monthly poolside party Good Judy this Sunday, June 28 from 2 - 6 PM 🌈. Hosted by herself 💅 with beats provided by spin master ⚡ we're creating a space where the whole community—all gender expressions, all bodies—can come together to mix, mingle and celebrate the summer. Take a look at our monthly lineup below and tap that link to secure your spot:
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June 28 : + , Guest DJ
July 26: + .d.amour, Guest
August 23: + , plus surprise guest drag performer and DJ.

Celebrate the last weekend of Pride month with us, and get ready to launch our brand-new monthly poolside party Good Jud...
06/23/2026

Celebrate the last weekend of Pride month with us, and get ready to launch our brand-new monthly poolside party Good Judy this Sunday, June 28 from 2 - 6 PM 🌈. Hosted by herself 💅 with beats provided by spin master ⚡ we're creating a space where the whole community—all gender expressions, all bodies—can come together to mix, mingle and celebrate the summer. Take a look at our monthly lineup below and tap that link to secure your spot:
http://spr.ly/6189BDd2fH

June 28 : + , Guest DJ
July 26: + .d.amour, Guest
August 23: + , plus surprise guest drag performer and DJ.

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