Spa Day in South Austin

Something we love about Austin is how each neighborhood embodies a different personality and feel. Many Austinites would say that while Austin is changing, South Austin is still “keeping Austin weird.” It’s home to some of our favorite spots, including our South Lamar location, and we can’t recommend hanging out in this area of Austin enough. We’re making it easy on you and giving you all the best recs for how to spend a Spa Day in South Austin! 

A Morning in South Austin

Austin loves coffee. And for good reason – there are countless spots to grab  a cup of joe around here. While you’re in this part of town, here are some of our tried and true spots:

• Carpenter Coffee Bar: A former union hall turned hotel, Carpenter Hotel houses one of our favorite stops for coffee- Hot L Coffee! We have no doubt you will love it, too.
• Codependent Cocktails + Coffee: We love Codependent for its upscale design and feel. For future reference, it’s a great spot to work from if you’re wanting to stay awhile!
• Merit Coffee: If you cherish a quality cup of coffee, you will love Merit and the coffee they serve. 

Now that you’re buzzing with caffeine, you’re close by to one of the best spots in ATX: Town Lake! Breathe in that fresh air and stroll around the lake as you sip on your coffee. There’s really no better way to start off your spa day than with this combo!

Your Spa Day in South Austin

You’re in luck because our Viva Day Spa South Lamar location is located just south of town lake! After getting that Vitamin D, come on over to get that r&r. For the perfect spa day, we highly recommend getting one (or two or three!) of our most popular services:

Viva Signature Massage: Our Viva Signature Massage was rated the most popular massage in Austin in 2021 and it certainly lives up to this award! Choose between 75 or 90 minutes and prepare to have your tension and muscle knots melt away.

Viva Vital Ultimate Facial Package: Start with an in-depth analysis of your skin and end with glowing skin. This hour and a half long facial gets down to the nitty gritty to tackle all your skincare problems and uses a combination of everything, such as exfoliation, extraction, and a peel, in order to do so. 

Deep Pore Cleansing Acne Facial: This facial is ideal for those with oily skin and battling acne flare-ups. Our experts use multiple masks, salicylic cleansers, exfoliation, extra extraction time and more during this 75-minute cleansing facial.

Deluxe Viva Manicure & Pedicure: Nothing says I’m ready for this day like a fresh mani pedi! Ours includes warm sugar exfoliation, nail shaping, cuticle care, a warm cream hand and foot massage, whirlpool foot bath, extended foot filing and more.

As always, our experts are available to give you a recommendation based on what you are looking for during your spa experience! 

Afternoon in South Austin

You’re perfectly located to grab some of the best food in Austin and keep up with this slow pace of a day. A newer favorite of ours is Summer House on Music Lane, located in Hotel Magdalena, with a stunning patio. Just a bit further down is Café No Sé, located in another beautiful hotel (seems to be a common theme in this post!), the South Congress Hotel. First, their blue and white tile will make you swoon and next, their food will, too.

South Congress is the place to shop until you drop. Complete with both local stores and big name chains alike, there’s something for everyone here. Personally, we are big fans of:

• Cove Austin: Here you can find trendy clothes with an effortless feel
• Austin Motel Gift Shop: the hotels of Austin have got something great going on and you can’t miss what they have to offer in their gift shops. 
• Feathers Boutique Vintage: This cozy boutique is one of the longest standing curated vintage spots in Austin, which means you know it has some great finds!
• Maufrais: Maybe you’re only perusing or you’re on a mission to have the most stylish hat in the room, but this store is a can’t-miss. 

If shopping isn’t your thing, South Congress is known for having live entertainment often. Whether it’s on the streets or at Güero’s, you’re sure to hear a catchy tune playing.

Winding Down After Your Spa Down in South Austin

After a day like this, we hope your cup is filled! Expect to be wow-ed by your options come dinner. If you want to go more casual, we suggest kicking things off with a happy hour at Austin Eastciders and then following that up with dinner at Loro, an Asian Smokehouse with a large patio.

Perhaps you’re feeling a bit more fancy, in which case your move should definitely be to visit Eberly for a cocktail or two. Follow it up with a dinner at Odd Duck, a popular spot with locally sourced food.

For those staying overnight, you know we’re crazy about all the hotels in the area – if you couldn’t tell from how many we’ve already shared here! We’re big fans of the South Congress Hotel, any Bunkhouse property (you could wake back up and get more coffee from Hot L!) or the Kimber Modern.

How to Book Your Spa Day With Viva Day Spa

We would love to be part of your relaxing spa day in South Austin. Our team of talented estheticians and med spa practitioners want to help you create the most relaxing spa day that you crave! Book your visit today! Or request a complimentary med spa consultation by calling (512)-300-2256 or via our online consultation request form.