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Volente Beach Resort & Waterpark
4.2(1,006)4.2 out of 5 stars, 1006 reviews Austin, TX
About Volente Beach Resort & Waterpark
Volente Beach Resort & Waterpark is a versatile destination, particularly noted as a 'hidden gem' offering a good balance of activities for both adults and kids. It provides dedicated water play for toddlers and young children, alongside more thrilling options for older kids and adults, all set against a scenic lake backdrop. It also hosts well-organized special events like Easter celebrations and is suitable for company outings.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families with toddlers and young children (2-6 years old) due to specific age-appropriate water features.Family getaways or day trips where mixed ages (adults, young children) need diverse activities.Company picnics or larger group gatherings, as it accommodates well with various amenities and friendly staff.Celebrating special family events, such as Easter, which are noted to be 'wonderfully organized'.Those visiting Austin looking for a 'hidden gem' with both adult and kid-friendly entertainment.
Why families love it
- Staff are consistently described as very friendly, helpful, and attentive, providing good service.
- Features a variety of water attractions including water rides, two pools, a dedicated toddler ship-pool, and a main pool with an obstacle course, small slide, water volleyball, and a waterfall mushroom.
- Offers an 'amazing scenery of the lake in the background' and a 'beautiful place' ambiance.
- On-site amenities include three bars with good food and great tasting drinks, a DJ playing music, and a restaurant (Beachside Billy's) overlooking the park/lake.
- Has organized special events, such as a 'wonderfully organized Easter event', which families enjoyed.
- Provides a range of non-water activities like sand volleyball pits, corn hole, and a fire pit near the restaurant.
Insider tips
- Be aware of the multi-step entry process: park in a dirt lot first (likely for a fee), then walk to pay for admission.
- If planning activities around Lake Travis (e.g., swimming near the 'beach'), check current lake levels beforehand, as the 'beach' may not exist due to low water.
- Confirm food specials or menu items at Beachside Billy's before ordering, as advertised specials may be outdated.
- Note that pools close at 6 PM and Beachside Billy's restaurant closes at 7 PM if planning your visit duration.
- Consider going on a typically closed day (like Monday) if it's unexpectedly open, as it might be 'a bit crowded but not too bad' with no waits for slides.
Good to know before you go
- Expecting a traditional 'beach' experience with sand and lakeside access, as Lake Travis levels may render it non-existent.
- If you have significant back sensitivities, you might want to avoid the 'twister slide' due to reports of it being 'a bit rough on the back'.
- If you are highly sensitive to water clarity, as the pool water is recycled from the lake and can be 'a bit dirty' by the end of the day.
- If strict adherence to advertised menu specials is crucial, as some items might be outdated at Beachside Billy's.
- The entry process can be confusing: patrons pay to park in a random dirt lot, then walk a distance to the entrance to pay for admission (separate from parking).
- Crowds
- Described as 'a bit crowded but not too bad' on Memorial Day around 3:30 PM, with 'not really a wait for slides or anything'.
- Value
- Entry costs $20 per person (free for children 2 & under). Parking is a separate, unspecified cost in a dirt lot. The service can be very accommodating, including comping bills for restaurant mistakes, which adds value. Overall, for the variety of activities and facilities, it offers 'good quality fun' as a getaway.
- Food
- Multiple on-site options available: three different bars offering 'good food and great tasting drinks'.
- Accessibility
- No specific accessibility accommodations (e.g., wheelchair ramps, sensory hours) were mentioned in the reviews.
- Safety
- No explicit safety features like lifeguards (though implied for a water park), wristbands, or first aid stations were specifically mentioned in the reviews.
What parents say
"My family and I attended a wonderfully organized Easter event. We enjoyed a day of family, food and fun. Looking forward to future events!"
2 weeks ago
"We just had our company picnic for Austin Sales & Scaffold here. We all had an awesome time, and the staff was very friendly and helpful. They have water rides, 2 pools, an amazing scenery of the lake in the background, and a DJ that was playing music. There were 3 different bars around the park that offered a variety of good food and great tasting drinks. Would highly recommend for a getaway to have some good quality fun."
9 months ago
"I debated giving 4 or 5 stars and settled on 5 to improve the overall rating as we would go again and had fun, and there's definite potential! My husband, myself, and 2 and 4 year old daughters went Memorial Day around 3:30 hoping many people wouldn't realize it's open (it's usually not on Mondays). It was our first time and I wasn't quite sure what to expect. It was a bit confusing at first as you pay to park in a random dirt lot and then walk a bit to the entrance where you pay $20/person (except 2 & under). The grounds, while mostly up-kept well in the main areas, could use some improvement"
11 months ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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