Sonesta Bee Cave
About Sonesta Bee Cave
The Sonesta Bee Cave is located 20 minutes west off Austin off Highway 71 in the Hill Country Galleria, home to a collection of shops, bars and restaurants. There is no golf course onsite but there is shuttle service to the nearby Lakeway golf courses, including public Falconhead Golf Club, and the hotel does have some limited access to the private courses at the Clubs of Lakeway. The Sonesta Bee Cave features a large, outdoor courtyard pool, 10,000 square feet of meeting space and a 5,300 square foot ballroom. Lake Travis is minutes away where a marina can be accessed, and world-famous Hamilton Pool is also a short drive away. A highlight of the Sonesta Bee Cave is not only the galleria shops and restaurants but the hotel's own rooftop Meridian 98, which features cocktails and specialty plates in a lively setting that hosts live music.Facts
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Golf courses at Sonesta Bee Cave
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Austin, TexasPrivate
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Photo submitted by Jason5788085 on 02/19/2025
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Photo submitted by Jason5788085 on 02/19/2025
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Photo submitted by Jason5788085 on 02/19/2025
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Photo submitted by Jason5788085 on 02/19/2025
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Photo submitted by Dico20 on 07/22/2024
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18th fairway Photo submitted by williamru on 09/24/2022
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Photo submitted by u000003844821 on 05/24/2022
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Photo submitted by PaddyMac3 on 01/15/2022
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Toptracer covered hitting bays Photo submitted by GordonATX on 10/19/2021
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Photo submitted by GordonATX on 10/19/2021
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Photo submitted by GordonATX on 10/19/2021
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This needs attention Photo submitted by u000006296335 on 08/18/2021
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Photo submitted by GordonATX on 07/28/2020
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Photo submitted by Rttrasamar on 11/28/2019
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Photo submitted by Rttrasamar on 11/28/2019
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Photo submitted by Rttrasamar on 11/28/2019
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Photo submitted by Cowboy14 on 06/17/2019
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Photo submitted by Cowboy14 on 06/17/2019
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Photo submitted by efair10 on 06/11/2019
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Photo submitted by Michael4918424 on 05/12/2019
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Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 05/18/2018
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Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 05/18/2018
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Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 05/18/2018
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Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 05/18/2018
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First tee with our large group! Photo submitted by zbuechner4 on 05/29/2017
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The par-5 12th. Partner put his 3wood 2nd shot to 3 feet! Photo submitted by zbuechner4 on 05/29/2017
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Par-5 3rd Photo submitted by zbuechner4 on 05/29/2017
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8th hole at Falconhead Photo submitted by cstedman3 on 12/31/2015
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8th hole from across the water Photo submitted by cstedman3 on 12/31/2015
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#9 fairway Photo submitted by GordonATX on 02/05/2014
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Unique bunkers. Photo submitted by Hawkin712 on 09/24/2013
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Signature hole, # 8. My ball barely held on. Photo submitted by Hawkin712 on 09/24/2013
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17th green Photo submitted by null on 01/28/2013
Great Course
I had the chance to play Monday 7/11/16 and the course was very well maintained and the greens were excellent! I would definitely be playing here again.
Always fun
FalconHead is always a fun course to play. The layout is challenging but fair and good scores are out there. Even though they had just punched the greens they were still playable. You can never go wrong here.
Great Golfing but...
Really enjoyed this course... Layout is great... A great mix of challenging holes and scoring holes... Greens were challenging but fair...
The staff is not so friendly... Starter was super nice but everyone else seemed to not care about customer service... No beverage cart made it's rounds... At the turn we got waters but it was as if we were making the girl mad that we wanted water...
There was a group of 3 ahead of us with a young kid... No big deal but it really slowed the pace... Ahead of that group was a group of 6 kids... Not sure why they let a group of 6 play together... There were two marshals that kept driving by but they never got the pace up... They never even stopped to talk to the guys playing slow...
Last, the course is great... Loved playing it..
Enjoyed The Day (after we found the course)
A Nicklaus-designed course in the hills near Lake Travis. Challenging layout. There are several holes that you need to see to figure out (when you're done, you say "I would have played that different if I knew"). They have a 'cheat sheet' available in the pro shop with hints for each course. Some of it was helpful, some not so much. We very much enjoyed the round and would definitely play again (and would probably play better,, having seen the holes). Note - NO DRIVING RANGE. They have some hitting bays with mats and nets, but that's it. They 'share' a driving range with the other course - of course, the driving range is at the other course :-( Also, this is one of two courses at the Hills CC. They are NOT located together. Don't follow instructions to Hills CC. You have to specifically search for Flintrock Falls.
Pricey but good
The course is nice, but there are better courses for the money. It's almost always really packed and the pace of play really suffers because of it. All in all, a nice course if you don't mind slow play.
Challenging
Starter named Bill is welcoming and informative. Practice greens much slower than course. Tough course. GolfNow rates made this a better value.
Nice course
Nice course with a great layout, fast greens and a friendly staff. We were unable to use the range since our tee time was starting in twenty minutes when we arrived since it quite far from downtown. First time playing this course we were paired with a twosome that new the layout well and advised us what clubs to use and where to avoid trouble. I used every club in my bag.
Beautiful Day for Golf
Hit the ball great beautiful layout !
Great Course...
This course was in fantastic condition, and it was a great deal of fun to play....
great hill country course
course was beautiful and green.
Friendly Staff
I locked my key's in my car and wasn't going to make my tee time, they allowed me to use a loaner set of clubs until my spare key was delivered to me to get my clubs on the Turn. Made it very easy and didn't hesitate to lend a helping hand. On top of that the Course is gorgeous, Highly Recommend.
Good Course
Not very inviting upon arriving. Check in was none eventful. Driving range was closed for our 8:30 tee on a Saturday for maintenance. Green had been sanded, check-in didn't mention it. The practice green was also sanded. I had to ask the starter if this was the case on the course. Now for the good stuff. Other than the greens the course, the starter and the cart person were great! My wife said it the most fun she's had golfing in a while. Book early tee times appear to go fast.
Thank you for taking the time to review us. We are so glad you ended up enjoying your time with us. I apologize for missing the mark with our customer service team and that no one mentioned to you that we had sanded our green. We do have special promotions and offers online via Facebook. Again, thank you for your feedback, we greatly appreciate any and all feedback. We hope that you will visit us again.
Great lay out but Greens way unfair
The course is beautiful design but the Greens way to fast and very difficult.
Why make them this way?
Vaaler greens are tough but fair but these are tough and not fair to any level of golfer.
Will not play again just because the greens
Thank you for taking the time to review us. We are so glad you came out and gave us a try. Falconhead was laid out by the experts from the PGA Tour Design Center. The Tour's seal of approval means that we offer you the kind of excitement you would expect to find at a tournament-level course, combined with a chance to succeed no matter what your skill level. We have five sets of tee box to provide you with exactly the kind of round you want to play.
Fantastic Challenging Course!
Tough course but we had a beautiful day to play it.
Thank you for taking the time to review our course! We are so glad you came out and enjoyed your time with us. Be sure to like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter for special online promotions and offers. Thanks again and we hope to see you soon.
Great Texas Winter Round
My second time playing this course and I have really enjoyed it each time. The greens were a bit fast, but hey, it's Texas - Good news - you're on the green. Bad news, you're on the green.... All in all, a great course with an awesome staff. The starters went out of their way to make sure we understood the course conditions and pin positions, which was much appreciated.
Thank you for taking the time to review our course! We are so glad you came out and enjoyed your time with us. Be sure to like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter for special online promotions and offers. Thanks again and we hope to see you soon.
Playing in the Rain
This course offers a wide array of shot selection and rewards the long ball. I played in the middle of December and the fairway was still in good condition and the greens help the ball well. I wasn't expecting much for this time of year but the course exceeded my expectation. This course can be brutal if you don't have a good tee to green game but is fun for all levels. It can be a little pricey but I would recommend giving it a shot if your in the area.
Nice course/Nice layout
Have been wanting to play this course for quite a while. I was not disappointed in the least. We joined up with a couple of youngsters who wanted to play the Gold tees. My son and I are used to playing from the Whites. We ended up playing the Gold and it was a difficult day. Playing from the White or Blue would have been more enjoyable. I'm used to having 150-160 to the greens after my drives, but all day it was more likely 185 to 200. It made for a long day and I got to use a lot of different clubs in the bag. The greens were running at 10 that day and were very challenging because of the size and undulations. There are plenty of traps, both fairway and greenside to steer clear of but they were very well maintained. The 8th hole (their signature hole) was the most challenging for our group. We all missed the green to the right and ended up with 5's or worse. The worse part of the day was the weather. It was a chilly 48 degrees and a bit windy. I will definitely be returning here when it's warmer.
Thank you for taking the time to review our course! We are so glad you came out and enjoyed your time with us. Be sure to like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter for special online promotions and offers. Thanks again and we hope to see you soon.
Great course, easy to get around
I play this course quite a bit and absolutely love it. It is a challenging course but not overwhelming, the staff is very friendly and the course really well kept. When friends come to town, this will be the first course I'll bring them to.
Thank you for taking the time to review our course! We are so glad you continue to come out and enjoy your time with us. Be sure to like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter for special online promotions and offers. Thanks again and we look forward to seeing you soon!
Fair yet challenging for most players with a 18 or lower handicap
Great course, interesting designed holes with hilly, tree-lined fairways. Signature Par 3 on front 9 is a great hole to enjoy...make a par and you've made your day. Greens are fast, really fast, accentuating the break on rolling greens. Staff are exceptionally friendly and helpful. Checkin was quick. Highly recommend arriving about 30-40 minutes early to spend about 10 minutes on the practice green...it may save you a few strokes.
Thank you for taking the time to review our course. We are so glad you came out and enjoyed your time with us. Be sure to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for special online promotions and offers. Thanks again and we hope to see you soon!
I love this course!
Falconhead is a wonderful course. Whenever I am in the Austin area, I try to figure out how to sneak in a round at Falconhead.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our course. We are so glad you come out and enjoy your time with us. Thank you for sneaking us into your schedule. Be sure to like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter for special online reviews and offers. Thanks again and we hope to see you soon when you visit Austin again!
I am the F&B mgr. of Falconhead and extend my sincere apologies for any unfriendly service. Could you please tell me what the girl behind the counter looked like and what time you were there.