Name: La Unica
Address: 9052 Galewood Dr, Austin, 78758, US

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2026

LINDA

This is a basic hotel. Seems privately run. Coffee, water & a mini-book exchange in the lobby with couches & easy chairs.Our room was spacious, beds comfortable & generally a quiet location. Amenities included: soap, shampoo, nice towels & mouthwash. Spacious shower could have been cleaner.
This may have been an old hospital but for two nights & a basic place to sleep it was acceptable for us.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2026

Robert

Nice place

Self

8/10

Excellent

28 Jun 2026

Ryleigh

Rooms are very clean, super nice. Went to Moody Center for a concert and this is a nice short drive from the venue, bed was comfortable I fell asleep almost immediately. The man at the office was very accommodating and kind. Only small issue was the door was a little wonky but easy to lock. 9.5/10

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Jonathan

Separate restroom for the basic room, had everything I needed for a couple nights. Bed, tv, restroom in my room, hangers, A/c, bath towel. Thanks for the stay!! Also it’s off the freeway in north Austin

Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

Husseim

Awesome staff !

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jun 2026

Ismael

Room was clean parking lot was plenty the air conditioning was okay

Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

Eduardo

Great place to stay!

Self

8/10

Excellent

08 Jun 2026

Paul

Very good for the price. For $36 I got a mostly clean room with a private bath, shower, AC, TV, and WiFi. I did see one roach though. Check in and check out was easy and quick.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

Aquileo

Great staff, the cleaning lady Rose, is so kind.
The place was clean and in place.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2026

Jody

Very clean rooms and the front desk staff have always been welcoming and helpful!!!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2026

carl

I hope they enjoy the rug I left behind. Great innkeepers.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2026

William

Very affordable and nice place to stay for an over night short term trip. The most basic option has bathrooms that are separate so bring shower shoes for that or get the upgraded room. The hallways do seem a bit sketchy looking at first but there weren’t bad because of cameras there and the 24/7 staff. Overall great value

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

Ramon

Nice rooms

8/10

Excellent

04 May 2026

Mahdi

Has parking, the rooms were clean

8/10

Excellent

26 Apr 2026

lacy

The property could be a little better maintained. The water was barely warm when I took a shower. I didn't have any issues with my room. I did sleep well. Bedding and bathroom were both clean.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2026

Christopher

A bit strange with the shower situation, but the room was cozy, clean, a nice selection of snack items, and the staff was super friendly. It's not going to be for people looking for 5 star room service, but for the price I paid, I will definitely be back again during my further travels to Austin.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2026

galen

The employees are extremely nice and friendly. Very quiet, and very clean rooms. I stayed multiple nights, multiple times. Would definitely recommend and will be returning soon.

Self

8/10

Excellent

15 Apr 2026

George

The price was right the room was clean the parking was definitely adequate in the air conditioning was okay

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2026

Cynthia

Friendly and the cleanliness was great.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2026

Tetiana

Good place to stay for the price like this. Close to highway, domain shopping mall, and public transportation

Family

6/10

Pleasant

05 Apr 2026

Gary

The guys behind the counter are very friendly and welcoming and the lobby is surprisingly upscale.

The rooms are very basic and adequate, nothing special. Many don't have showers but they have several shared showers around the place. It's great they all have fridges, microwaves and TV's.

One problem is the neighborhood, very run down, vandalized cars and sketchy groups of people around. The rooms could also be a lot cleaner, there were dead bugs and spider webs in the closets, black mold in the A/C and I did see one small roach in the bathroom sink but it's not that surprising considering the neighborhood.

Overall good value for an inexpensive place to sleep, as long as you can overlook the neighborhood and cleanliness issues.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2026

Kate

I recommend this place as comfortable, clean, accessible, and worthy of staying at.

Self

8/10

Excellent

02 Apr 2026

Tetiana

Parking is very convenient and pretty secured. The staff is amazing.
Room was not super clean to be honest but it could be because the previous days all rooms was occupied and the staff was in hurry to make it for next guests. The property has nice features like outside dining and cute hall.
Overall, for the price like this it is really good place. Definitely will stay there again.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2026

Warren

Very affordable, clean, good location with plenty of Mexican food around. I liked this spot a whole lot.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2026

Peter

What a great deal. Clean, safe, quiet. Nice people and great price.
Good quickmart around the corner.

Self

8/10

Excellent

21 Mar 2026

Gary

It's a nice place overall. I was happy with the room and price especially. Lobby was surprisingly upscale, dudes behind the counter were friendly and accommodating.

The mattress was a lil stiff but I got a good night's sleep once the nearby music outside died down around 9 and the neighboring room cut off their TV around 11 (thi

The neighborhood is run down but the place has no control over that. They do a good job with security, \"one entrance\" that's monitored at least.

2/10

Poor

14 Mar 2026

Iordanis

I’m the motel is pretty much an old clinical that was converted. The walls are all chipped and nothing was up date. I felt I was in prison

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2026

Kimberly

Thanks so kindly

Ms.Dillard

Business

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2026

Kimberly

Good, day Dillard speaking I wanted to express a heartfelt moment with the concierge Mr.Omar I had an interaction with someone that was extremely disheartened I was already going to an emotional experience losing someone very close to me in my life. can you explain to me that you cannot control others Don't allow others actions to affect your smile your positive mind and your motivation. After that feeling reminder it's not me it's the person hurting people hurt my tears begin to receive back I was reminding of my faith in Yahweh, smile begin to be restored. I want aed to personally.Thank you Mr.Omar the concierge in the front you made a difference in my life. When you realize me it's not a number in a payment or business transaction treated like human being.

Respectfully,.

Ms.Dillard

Ms.Dillard

2/10

Poor

28 Feb 2026

Saad

Dirty room, used condom under my bed

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2026

Kimberly

This is Ms Dillard I wanted to express my continuous experience booking this hotel upon arrival the aroma in the air is consuming and therapeutic with a smile that greets you during check-in with the concierge. Excellence in hospitality respect gentle correspondence navigation skills problem solving and accommodating with kindness from staff. In addition the beds are healing components to rest in for long stressful flights business days transition moments you sleep with such P,eace knowing that your secure here as well. Enjoy your stay!

Ms.Dillard

Business

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2026

Nataly

The friendliness of the staff was great! Excellent customer service.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2026

Athena

I recently relocated to Austin for work, and while saving for a house stayed at La Unica Monday - Thursday for close to 6 months. The rates on this place are lower than anywhere else in Austin, and the other places in their ballpark (mostly motor inns or extended stays) are definitely a lot more questionable and seemingly less clean. The staff here are very firm on their policies, which I appreciated as a single woman staying here alone during the week. You will also receive wonderful customer service, and if anything ever goes wrong (and during my time it hardly ever did) you’ll be taken care of immediately.

The rooms are equipped with a fridge, microwave, and and in most instances a freezer too. If you get a room with a shower, let the hot water run a bit before assuming it doesn’t work. Yes the rooms are old, yes it’s a former nursing home. But I’m all my times staying there, I never saw one insect, dirty sheet, anything. The gal who does housekeeping does a wonderful job. Linens were always clean, and crisp.

The location is great - right between mopac, 183 and i35. The parking lot is well lit, fenced, and has security cameras everywhere.

The people who own and run this facility truly care about their guests, and the experience they provide. What might appear as a little rough around the edges on the inside is truly a wonderful place. And lives up to its name as it is certainly very unique! Very highly recommend La Unica.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2026

Greg

Room was clean and quite

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2026

Kimberly

This is Ms Dillard I want to express the Gratitude and excellence a high standard customer service respect kindness detailed colonist and you're made to feel like a family member then a customer when you stay at this hotel. Myself was going through extremely stressful life-changing experience and being here is tranquil the beds are unbelievably comfortable the hospitality is top-notch I recommend anyone to come and stay at this hotel they have a high standard of safety peacefulness cleanliness and respectful correspondence I'm grateful to them personally.

Sincerely

Ms.Dillard

Self

8/10

Excellent

17 Feb 2026

Hamed

I had a very good stay overall. The room was clean, comfortable, and exactly as expected. The staff were kind, welcoming, and hospitable, which I really appreciated.

The only reason I’m giving 4 stars instead of 5 is that there was no hair dryer available. I understand that some motels don’t keep hair dryers in every room, but it would be helpful to have at least one available at the front desk for guests who may need one.

Aside from that, everything else was great, and I had a pleasant stay.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2026

Shuaib

It was nice place and having awesome staff

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2026

James

Yes room and place clean. Old but clean. Staff was awesome.

Self

4/10

Poor

05 Feb 2026

Peggy M

I had to pay thirty dollars extra for a shower in the room. Which didn’t have hot water. It was freezing in the room come to find out you have to ask for heat too. A card table with four folding chairs and television trays for bedside tables. I wouldn’t recommend this place, even for free.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

31 Jan 2026

Andres

Quiet and safe environment. The facilities are well maintained for the most part. Overall, it was a pleasant stay.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jan 2026

James

Good value! Room had nice fixtures. Staff is friendly.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2026

beri

Great spot. Excellent amenities, easy check in.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2026

Lauren

Great

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2026

Robert

Good time

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2026

Humayun

Great service and flexibility - clean & well equipped room -

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Dec 2025

Robert

Good

10/10

Exceptional

13 Dec 2025

Richard

I really enjoyed my stay. Great staff for sure and nice, clean room, very comfortable with refrigerator and microwave. Groovey,, thank you

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Dec 2025

Wanda

Clean room. Spacious.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2025

Humayun

Clean facility

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2025

Michael

It was quiet. And a quick check in.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2025

Edilvian

Everything was fine.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2025

Victoria

Had a great experience staying at La Unica for an ACL trip. The staff are really nice and friendly. The bed mattress was very comfy, and for the price it was worthwhile. I would come back here.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

04 Nov 2025

Dustin

On one hand the room was spotless and the guy at the desk was really nice but as many have said the room reeked of mold and cigarette smoke that was wafting in from the hallway. I ended up leaving after 20 minutes because of the smell.

8/10

Excellent

04 Nov 2025

Wanda

Clean room. Air did not work but it was cool enough that I didn’t need it. Fridge also did not keep my food cool. Very interesting setup. When the clerk walked me to my room he said I had a basic room so it did not have a shower. It did have a toilet and sink. The shower was about 4 doors down and was private with a locked door.

Business Self

4/10

Poor

03 Nov 2025

Denise

Room was dirty. Pullowx

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2025

Damien

The room was extremely comfortable, offering a small desk with chair, a comfy bed, a quality air conditioner, small fridge and microwave. The toilet and sink were also very clean. The staff were extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and professional, they showed me around the place, taught me how to use the public transport even when Australia Google had blocked the Umo app.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

20 Oct 2025

Alejandro Paniagua

An excellent friendly staff, you get what you pay for.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

14 Oct 2025

Tristan

Hotel is gross and smells terrible. The room was disgusting and dirty. The location is ghetto and appears unsafe. The gentleman at check-in followede to my room, as if I was incapable of following signs. The door had no security lock on the inside. The tv didnt work. The sheets were scratchy and the bed was terribly uncomfortable. Please dont stay here. I'm so grateful it was just one night.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2025

Monica

Only needed an overnight stay after ACL that was clean and didn’t cost an arm and a leg. This place is cute

Self

8/10

Excellent

09 Oct 2025

Jimil

Room was clean, staff was friendly, and air conditioning/appliances worked. All the basics are covered. Just note that the shower is separate from the room, which wasn’t really a problem, just something to note— and bring shower slippers for.

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

05 Oct 2025

Moses

The shower is off suite so make sure to bring some slides. Despite some furniture and decor not being fully installed the bed was comfortable enough. Make sure to request hand soap.

Self

2/10

Poor

03 Oct 2025

CB

The room was not as pictured by the property. Room was furnished with a bed, tv, microwave, mini fridge, a cheap metal and plastic folding chair, folding tv tray, and basic chest of drawers. The sheets were dirty and stained. The shower was filthy and had hair on the wall. The bathroom was set to be shared with the neighboring room, but had locks on it to restrict access to the one room. The ceiling light didn’t work. There was a door to the adjacent room (which could optionally share the bathroom) which had no lock and was repeatedly opened. It was partially open when I first got to the room and I closed it. When I noticed the lack of a lock, I tucked something along the edge to see if it stayed closed or not. I went out to get dinner and coming back to the room I found that the door was partially open again. I then tied the doorknob of that door to the chair and then placed my full oversized duffel bag in the chair. Trying to prevent it from opening since there was not a lock. I had tried to make the best of it. Secured the room as best I could, got the sheet from my bag so I didn’t have to sleep in someone’s dirty sheets, and decided I could get something to clean the shower with in the morning. The door tied to the chair remained closed during the night. When I was out the next day though, it was again opened. Pulled from the other side. Not a private room. Going to clean the shower, I discovered roaches. They quickly ran back into the wall. I immediately packed and left.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2025

Dexter

Good place

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2025

Tovias

Very nice staff

6/10

Pleasant

25 Sep 2025

Kyra

The room was pretty clean, but the only pillows on the bed were the ones with the decorative pillow shams, not actual pillowcases meant for sleeping on. Also, there was only a single topsheet on the bed, and no fitted sheet - so I had to sleep between the topsheet and the comforter/blanket. The room didn't have a shower, which Hotels.com didn't specify. Looking at the website for La Unica, though, it looked like the price I paid was the same as a room that had its own shower, which seemed a bit odd to me.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

23 Sep 2025

Mariah

The hotel is a cute hotel. And the rooms are clean and staff is nice. However there are speakers in the hallway that blare music all night long being played by the hotel, so youll get no sleep.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2025

Meghna

for the price and the convenience this place was awesome as heck. the hallways are a bit strange and the showers are bit scary looking but I never felt unsafe. the staff was super nice & accommodating. next time I come to Austin for a couple of days I will most definitely stay here again. it's close to literally everything we wanted to do around Austin so I don't regret staying here. woopwoop

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Sep 2025

Varun

Good value for money , the staff is really helpful and friendly. The property is clean and has everything that you need for budget stay. Area was a bit dark but generally safe and have nothing to complain

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2025

Michael

This place is retro.. the management is kind and the place is very comfortable..

Business

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2025

Verified traveler

Nice stay with great price.