Barton Creek Resort & Spa, A KSL Luxury Resort, Austin, Fee

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Barton Creek Resort & Spa, A KSL Luxury Resort	Average Price: $340 Check Rates

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8212 Barton Club Drive

Austin, 78735 View map

4-Star Hotel Rank: 10 of 23
Average review rating: 3.69

OpinionWell Value Index: 2

Traveler reviews analyzed: YahooTravel (8) , MyTravelGuide (4) , TripAdvisor (273) , Expedia (26) , Travelocity (3)

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Noise:	No recent comments about noise were found.
Room Smell:	No recent comments about room smell were found.
Parking Fees:	No recent comments about parking fees were found.
Bed Bugs:	No recent comments about bed bugs were found.

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1. And they have a 'resort fee' which is basically an add on to the quoted rate since the main attractions (spa, golf, dining) come with considerable price tags so other than the ability to walk around a beautiful property the resort fee is kind of bogus.

"Well Kept, Scenic Facility " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/29/2012 Vote

2. The room service we ordered later was better but with a 12% resort fee tacked on, again too pricey for what you get.

"Ridiculously overpriced and not worth it! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/23/2010 Vote

3. In addition, the $10/day internet fee should be free of charge or built into the resort fee, especially given the clientele.

"Not so great this time around " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/31/2010 Vote

4. He got a cart and balls as part of the resort fee and was pleased.

"What a great deal! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/1/2009 Vote

5. $46 of food was billed at $65 after fees.

"Amazing Resort,Beautiful gounds, Sales staff overpromised amenities " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/12/2011 Vote

6. I'd rather drive off site than waste a bunch of dough on average hotel fare with taxes and fees to no end.

"Amazing Resort,Beautiful gounds, Sales staff overpromised amenities " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/12/2011 Vote

7. Yes, the resort fees are clearly stated but why not include it in the full cost of the room upon reservation.

"Could be so much more " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/16/2011 Vote

8. I played with my kids the the kids playroom where you could also have the option to drop your kids off for an hourly fee.

"No for families with young children " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/10/2011 Vote

9. ' The resort fee is totally obnoxious.

"If you're going for the golf, it's great but the resort fee is an abomination " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/15/2011 Vote

10. ' The resort fee is totally obnoxious.

"If you're going for the golf, it's great but the resort fee is an abomination " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/15/2011 Vote