There’s nothing quite like a lake day in Texas. Wether you spend the day on a jet ski, wakeboard, or tubing behind a boat, you know it’s gonna be a great day when you have the warm Texas sun on your back and cold beer in your hand… or koozie.
We think the only thing better than a lake day is staying at a lakeside resort and doing it all again the next day! Check out our list of the best lake resorts in Texas.
Top 8 Best Lake Resorts in Texas
1. Margaritaville Lake Resort – Lake Conroe, Texas
The Margaritaville Lake Resort is about an hour northwest of Houston. Stay at the hotel or choose a lakefront cottage with a private boat dock. This resort has endless entertaining events for your family from renting a boat on Lake Conroe to taking your pick between water slides, lazy river, private beach, or lounging at the swim up bar.
We see you parrot heads… and we like it!
What we love most about it:Nightly Tiki (byob) Cruise on Lake Conroe
Read our full resort review here: Margaritaville Lake Resort
📍Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe – 600 Margaritaville, Park Way, Montgomery, TX 77356
2. Log Country Cove– Lake LBJ, Texas
The Log Country Cove is a community of private homes and cabins for rent on Lake LBJ. Choose the cabin that’s right for your family with a choice of between 1 through 5 bedroom with a rustic log cabin vibe.
There’s also a common area with amenities such as a water trampoline, beach volleyball, a rope swing, and rentals of boats, canoes, kayaks, paddle boards. The majority of the home are waterfront, most have lawn games and some have hot tubs available as well.
What we love most about it: water trampoline and rope swing!
3. Lakeway Resort and Spa– Lake Travis, Texas
The Lakeway Resort and Spa on Lake Travis is the perfect combination of Central Texas and lakeside with close proximity to downtown Austin. I grew up waterskiing on Lake Travis so it always has a special place in my heart.
The infinity pools are a perfect way to cool off with a lake view or opt for the slides instead, you really can’t go wrong.
What we love most about it: Watching the sunset on Lake Travis from the infinity pool.
Read our full resort review here: Lakeway Resort and Spa
📍Lakeway Resort and Spa – 101 Lakeway Dr, Lakeway, TX 78734
4. Rayburn Resort – Lake Sam Rayburn, Texas
The Rayburn Resort is a lakeside resort on Lake Sam Rayburn in East Texas with a lodge, cottages, or RV sites for guests to choose from.
In addition to lake and water sport activities, amenities at the resort include a pool with lazy river (coming soon), horseback riding, sport courts, as well as a day spa. This resort has a little bit of everything all of the time and we are here for it!
What we love most about it: cute lakeside cottages…. and the lazy river when it opens (duh!)
5. Canyon Lakeview Resort- Canyon Lake, Texas
The Canyon Lakeview Resort is a lakeside community of cabins and lodging on Canyon Lake in the Texas Hill Country between San Antonio and Austin. The cabins are rustic but affordable… and did we mention lakeside?
There are community amenities such as beach volleyball, fire pits, a pool, and grilling areas.
What we love most about it: six cute lakeside cabins… eenie, meenie, miny, moe
6. Lake Austin Spa Resort – Lake Austin, Texas
The Lake Austin Spa Resort on Lake Austin is an all inclusive lakeside spa resort with a focus on health and wellness. Guests can arrive via water taxi to start things off right.
Guests will have a tranquil experience with fitness classes, spa treatments, healthy meals and much more. Water activities include waterskiing, as well as paddleboard yoga, and SUP board balance fitness classes just to name a few.
What we love most about it:Lakeside hammock lounging and paddle board yoga
7. Horseshoe Bay Resort– Lake LBJ, Texas
The Horseshoe Bay Resort on Lake LBJ outside of Austin is one of the best lakeside resorts in Texas. The variety of accommodations available make planning the perfect getaway a breeze – whether it’s for couples, families, or reunions.
While the Horseshoe Bay Resort does not have a lazy river… the lakeside beach and lake access more than make up for that. The child care options are great at this resort so it’s easy to enjoy some adults-only time on the lake (or at the spa).
Our favorite time to visit this resort is during bluebonnet season (March-May) when the drive out to Lake LBJ from Austin is in a word… stunning!
What we love most about it: kayaking on Lake LBJ and kid’s care activities.
Read our full resort review here: Horseshoe Bay Resort
📍Horseshoe Bay Resort – 200 Hi Cir N, Horseshoe Bay, TX 78657
8. Tanglewood Resort– Lake Texoma, Texas
The Tanglewood Resort on Lake Texoma in Pottsboro, Texas checks all the boxes for a Texas Family Resort like having an onsite restaurant, a spa, golf, and a resort pool with the added bonus of all the lake sports as well!
Guided fishing excursions and watercraft rentals are available for guests to schedule. Compared to the other lake resorts this one is a bit dated but just as much fun!
What we love most about it: fishing experience with a guide so I can do the fun parts…. and not the gross parts of fishing
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