Miraval Austin Resort & Spa - All Inclusive Adults Only

From the moment that we arrived until we departed, Miraval thought of every detail to make our stay memorable. My daughter and I were at the resort for 3 nights/4 days and wanted to strike a balance between participating in a variety of experiences and having adequate relaxation time. At Miraval, you can be as busy or relaxed as you choose to be. There are a wide array of experiences that appeal to a variety of people. Our favorite experiences were the farm tour, pasta making class, equine experience, and floating meditation class. I had 3 spa services that left me extremely impressed, and were worth the extra that you may have to pay. I highly recommend visiting the spa even if you don't book any paid services. The sauna, steam room, hot tub, and serenity pool are worth the visit. Since Miraval is a digital-free resort, this made for an even more relaxed environment, and it was refreshing to watch people interacting without devices. We met so many wonderful people that were also guests at the resort, and I believe that more connections were possible because people's faces weren't glued to a screen. One seminar that was extremely beneficial was on Digital Mindfulness. My daughter and I are committed to being more intentional about technology after experiencing the digital-free world at Miraval (cell phones are allowed in the hotel rooms and in designated areas). This seminar gave us helpful tips to minimize the distractions that technology offer. One extremely surprising element at Miraval, was the exceptional quality of the food. Whether we were grabbing a green smoothie before a workout class or we were dining on the lovely patio, the food was top notch. Given that it was an "all inclusive," I wasn't expecting the food to be such an amazing part of the experience. Our days concluded by crawling into the most luxurious bedding I've ever slept on at a resort - or home!

Miraval lives up to everything that it says - I returned from the Austin location, feeling very connected, present and enlightened. The atmosphere, the food, the classes, the spa even the forest bathing and equine classes bring a sense of connection that one may start to miss in their daily lives.

Spa was great. The rooms were very basic and dated and smells damp. Food was not good. The main kitchen is closed from 2-5pm and the grab and go snacks are inedible.