Miraval Austin

An amazing experience. Everything from the serene setting, the enlightening classes and meditations, the friendly staff, the delicious and nourishing food and the spa treatment was exceptional!

My stay at Miraval was beyond my expectations. The property is lovely and while spread out was immaculately clean and well maintained. The food was terrific and I loved the morning and lunch buffets. I would have rather see a dinner buffet as the breakfast and lunch offerings were better than at dinner. I loved the Nest smoothies and am missing having them at home! The staff were very friendly and engaging. Everyone was eager to assist and help make our stay memorable. The programming is terrific and we took advantage of as much as we could and I would recommend anyone else do the same. There is a great variety so you can make the stay be as relaxing or as challenging as you want. My spa visits were ok, but not worth the $300+ price. I would have rather spent my money on some of the paid experiences and will do that next time. I will absolutely return!

I thought it would feel weird traveling solo but this was the perfect solo experience. There’s enough to do, or you can also create your own down time. The property is beautiful and the food is the best! Very flavorful- and I felt comfortable eating solo and reading or writing at my table because other people were doing it was well. Would highly recommend it! Everyone was friendly, easy to chat with people in class or wherever you are and with the staff as well. Most people I met had been to the property several times! So hopefully I’ll be back!

Such an incredible experience! An amazing way to recharge and regroup and get away from real-life stresses and pressures. We'll be back for sure!

I received a flyer in the mail about day passes available in July and August, and I’m so glad I did! My entire day at the resort was wonderful. I attended four classes, and in hindsight, I wish I had chosen more mind classes instead of physical ones, but now I know for next time. My first class was with Theresa, who is truly a gem at the resort. If you have the chance to take a class with her, do it! I attended her Earth Wisdom class, and I loved it. The next time I visit, I will make sure to take every class she teaches. It was a powerful experience. After that, I tried a new-to-me spa treatment called Shamana-Karma, which felt magical. I wish I could remember my therapist's name because she did an amazing job. For lunch, I ordered a burger and helped myself to the salad bar. Unfortunately, the burger was the biggest disappointment of the day—it was overcooked and more like a hockey puck. Trust me, I wasn't hungry, as the buffet offered more than enough food. On the positive side, the staff was very friendly. In the afternoon, I joined a series of yoga classes, starting with Stretch and Relax, followed by Happy Hips, and finally, Shoulders Set Free. That was quite a bit of yoga for such a short period, and by the halfway point of the Happy Hips class, I was feeling done. All three classes were taught by Amy, and between the Stretch and Happy Hips, there was a lot of repetition in the movements. Next time, I’ll avoid scheduling so many yoga classes in a row. The highlight of my day, especially on such a hot Texas day, was the quiet room in the spa. Anytime I felt myself starting to melt, I would retreat there. It was so relaxing and cool! I’ve even started to recreate a quiet room in my home, complete with no devices, cooler temperatures, and a weighted blanket. I could have spent the entire day just in that room. I visited on the hottest day this year in Texas, with a heat index well over 100 degrees. Because of this, moving from one point to another can really heat you up. Having had heat stroke in the past makes me even more sensitive to the heat, so keep this in mind if you’re planning a visit during the summer. I did have a bit of a downside experience with the pools, as both are in full sun for most of the day. The deck at the spa pool was too hot to walk on, and the gate at the other pool burned my hands. The Texas sun is no joke! By the end of the day, I was thankful that the building finally provided some shade at the spa pool, allowing me to enjoy a bit of time there. Despite the overcooked burger and the heat—which is beyond their control—it was a wonderful day. I’ve already shared my experience with three friends and can’t wait to plan another visit. I have an extremely stressful job and home life, and this experience helped me greatly, even if only for a few hours. Thank you to everyone who works there for allowing locals to come and experience such a relaxing day!