The hotel has a long history. It started out as a 12-room hunting lodge in 1925 and played host to many celebrities including Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe, Orson Wells, Rita Hayworth and John Wayne. Now the hotel will become a 500 room and suite resort with an official grand opening on August 2. They are offering a Sunday through Thursday special room rate of just $79.

New to the compound is the oceanfront 17-story, 271-suite Pacifico Tower. The new tower offers an infinity pool and a rooftop restaurant. The Pacifico Tower has fully furnished suites that are offered for sale and can be placed in the hotel rental program. One bedroom condos start at $190,000, two-bedroom condos start at $362,000 and two-story, three-bedroom penthouses start at $599,000.

An unsurpassed beauty that marries the exhilaration of the glorious Lake Travis coast with exquisite interiors. Sited on a fourteen-acre peninsula of the most beautiful section of Lake Travis, this Dan Scott-built home features over 12,000 square feet of uncompromising quality, from its Colorado Bluffstone exterior and myriad slate porches, to the two separate guest quarter facilities, from the porte cochere and eight-vehicle garage, to the stone pavilion and grill. Interior features include a true chef’s kitchen, indoor sauna/spa, media room, parlor, and climate-controlled wine room. Thoughtful design and attention to feng shui principles enhance the remarkable beauty and energetic pull of this estate. Not to be missed are the beach, the granite-outlined negative edge pool, and of course, the pristine park-like green space.

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