Texas college visits for my oldest brought me to the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines in Austin, what I found there was a beautiful and relaxing luxury resort with lots of options for special needs families.
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines is a luxury resort with laid-back fun for families. Located on 405 acres of natural beauty along the Colorado River, it’s just 13 miles from Austin-Bergstrom Airport, and a world away from the everyday. With golf, hiking trails, river boating, horse-back trail rides, pony rides, rock climbing/zip-lining, seasonal family events, incredible pool and water park, and spa, it’s safe to say there’s something for everyone in the family. Even teens – my 17 year old didn’t want to leave!
Accessibility
Once I was on the property, what initially struck me was how accessible everything was. No stairs or changes in elevation, low pile carpeting, lots of wide, flat, paved walkways; no obstacles for wheelchair users. There are s’mores by the fire at night, the fire pit areas are all accessible. The property is huge, so if you need a lift to different activities, the Hyatt is happy to provide a golf cart ride.
Here’s what they have to say about room accessibility at Hyatt Lost Pines. They updated their website just for you!
- We are pleased to have 13 ADA guestrooms, all of which are located on the first and second floors of the resort.
- Available ADA guestroom types include: king room with bath tub; king room with roll-in shower and folding shower bench; queen/queen room with bath tub; queen/queen room with roll-in shower and folding shower bench.
- ADA guestroom showers and bath tubs are equipped with wand showerheads, grab bars and roll-up vanity areas. Shower stools and shower chairs are available upon request.
- ADA guestrooms feature patio doors that swing open (vs. slide) and lack thresh holds, allowing for seamless transitions between indoors and out.
- Each ADA guest room is equipped with a roll-up friendly desk that has an outlet within reach. Both bedside lamps also feature outlets for each guest’s convenience.
Accessibility at the Pool
The Crooked River Water Park consists of several pool areas and water features with a long lazy river running between them all. Beach chairs surround the pools, some in full-sun, some enjoying the shade of the trees. Each pool has it’s own lift, a with paved accessibility. Here are more pictures and info of the water park/ pool areas, with video.
Special Needs – Sensory Issues
I was struck by the quietness of the property and hotel. It’s funny how used one can get to the constant noise of everyday life. Walking outside all I heard were sounds of nature; some birds, a light wind in the trees, and quiet. Perfect for kids with sensory issues or get overwhelmed by sounds like my daughter – and very relaxing for moms like me, who hadn’t realized how noisy life had gotten. I’m not really one to slow down, but I sat in the rustic butterfly garden and just drank in the ambiance. It felt so good.
In our room, I didn’t hear neighboring guests. If you need more seclusion, or have a larger group, you can rent the Litton House, a 2,600-square-foot guest cottage. That should do it!
Texas Hospitality
Guest services truly go above and beyond. I called them several times during our stay, every time the representative was not only helpful, but really friendly and interested in making our stay comfortable. They have a list of toiletries that are available upon request for moms like me that suffer from packing ADD. I forgot my razor *gasp* and one was brought right up to my room, saving my teenager from being completely mortified by my au natural legs. The guest service representative appreciated my sense of humor, so bonus points for that.
Activities
Every family has different needs. To get an idea about the kinds of activities that are offered, visit their web site for more details – there’s just too much to list here. For questions about how these activities can work for your family, call and talk to the Activities Desk, they’ll help you plan a perfect stay.
My stay at Hyatt Regency Lost Pines honestly exceeded my expectations. I knew it would be a nice place to stay, but what I found was a place that I want to return to for a longer family vacation. Oh, and if you visit, be sure to enjoy a Mojito by the fire. Bliss.
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa
575 Hyatt Lost Pines Road
Lost Pines, Texas, USA, 78612
Tel: +1 512 308 1234
Fax: +1 512 308 4800
Disclaimer: Our stay was sponsored for review purposes. The opinions are all mine.
What a beautiful place and I love that they are so accommodating!