I kept my houseboat at this marina for a year or two and moved out for a better rate. The marina…read moreis well managed, safe and quiet. Cafe Bleu next door has probably some of the best food on the lake. We really enjoyed our time here and the only downsides were when the water was low which it has been consistently for a while now. The ramp gets too steep to board the marina and it gets really tight departing the marina when you take your boat out. I don't blame the marina for this. Poor lake water management is not their fault so I will ding them for it. The price was one of the highest on the lake but I found out that you get what you pay for. I hope the new rental fleet does not degrade the the experience for marina residents as I have seen elsewhere. Good marinas are in short supply, this is one of them. I recommend this marina for boat owners.

Had such a blast out here with everyone from work! Boats are very well kept and the marina is nice…read moreand clean. Great place to enjoy the water! Staff was very friendly and helpful.

We've had our boat at West Beach Marina over the past 6 years. The staff is very nice and helpful…read more Highly recommended!

I was one of the first tenants to rent a slip on the day that they opened back in 2000, and 12…read moreyears later I finally sold my boat. I can say that in 12 years West Beach Marina was perfect! The guys who run it are really nice and do an outstanding job running the place. It's always clean, and they'll help you with issues any time you ask. The marina itself is on a point, not in a cove which is what you want because no matter how low the lake gets there's always plenty of water there to keep things afloat, and once you exit the marina you're right on the deep part of the channel. If I ever buy another boat, I'll be returning here.

If Lake Travis is 15+ feet down, you're unfamiliar with the marinas, and you're looking to launch…read morefrom FM 2769, then Highland Lakes Marina is a solid choice. Launching will cost $15 from concrete ramp and includes ample parking. Biggest drawback is not having a dock to get in from near the launch. Their dock is around the corner and quite a ways from the launch, and the neighboring property has no trespassing signs all over it - but is usable if you're quick. Associated facilities include: campground, dry storage, wet slips, and boat rental.

I love Lake Travis and summertime in Austin is meant to be spent on the Lake! Highland Lakes Marina…read moreis hands down the best marina and launch ramp to use on all of Lake Travis specifically because of their STAR employee JP (Jenn Pearce) she really goes above and beyond to ensure guest satisfaction and happiness! She's always willing to help or offer advice at any time even when busy! Thank you for making our boating experience enjoyable and smooth sailing JP!

Quaint and lovely. The docks at Dodd Street are quiet and avoid major boat traffic…read more The docks are located two docks down from Volente Beach Water Park. Dennis and Jim, the gentlemen who run the dock are friendly and knowledgeable about sailing and Lake Travis in general. There are general ammenities such as a shower and bathroom which is a treat after coming in off the lake. The best thing about Dodd Street is the feeling of coming home after a night of sailing on the lake.

I have rented the bigger slips here before and found you can negotiate better deals than you will…read morefind at the other marinas that have fixed prices. I have to say that I really like the people, the family atmosphere and the overall convenience of the marina. You can always park close-in so hauling stuff to and from your boat is painless and the ship store gives 10% discounts for gas. Slips also have private pump-outs and allow live aboards.. I also love the location of the marina on Hudson Bend near Starnes Island. It's really out over large area of water with great views so you feel like you are 'on-the-lake' in a big way, not tucked away in some cove. It almost feels as if you are on the ocean at times and when storms roll and and the lake starts white-capping, it's really awesome. Additionally, you can actually 'buy' slips here and save a ton of money over the long haul on slip rent... which is one of the most expensive aspects of big boat ownership. When you're done, you can usually sell for more than what you paid and over time, it's almost like free rent. No other big marina of Lake Travis offers that. I'll definitely be looking to buy one for my next boat.

This in one of the only if not the only marina on the lake that the slips are individually owned…read more I think that is confusing for those that think they are always renting a slip from the marina itself. The HOA does have a few slips that are owned but not many. There are monthly HOA fees even if you purchase the slip but I enjoy that we as owners and tenants of the HOA have a say in how and what the marina for the most part spends the dues on for repairs, movement of the slips as the lake level changes and replacement of necessary items. The marina is currently being rebuilt with a new design but the inconvenience for the time being will be so worth the wait once it is absolutely complete. Thank you Landan for your care in watching over the marina and most always being available when we have concerns or questions. We are family here and we treat others how we would like to be treated and things are always good as far as I have experienced. When the lake is low who doesn't have a bit of a walk so that is always to be expected.

If you want a boat without all of the hassle of owning a boat and want over the top customer…read moreservice, this is your club. I've been a member for 4 or 5 years and have nothing but great things to say about the club. I owned boats for over 10 years and as a single female, most of my girlfriends couldn't back a trailer or help me with getting the boat in the water so I was usually doing it all by myself (which isn't easy with a 22+ foot boat). When I was with a guy who didn't know how to do those things it was awkward. Plus, owning and storing a boat as nice as the club has was more than twice as expensive. I've been tempted to buy a boat again a few times over the past few years but every time I walk up to a boat at Volente Boat Club that is already on the lake and ready to go.....and then I get off the boat and never have to clean or maintain it......well, that's an easy decision. I will say that the dock hands get to know you and it feels good to walk up with a group of friends and be greeted by name and treated like you are valued. It strokes the ego a bit. Also, in all of the years as a member I've never had problems getting a reservation.....and I'm really bad about waiting until the last minute to book. In fact, today I called them up around 11 and said I would be out there some time between 2-3 and they got me right on a boat. At the end of the day, Alex, the manager saw my son and I walking to the parking lot (which is the only downside.....but great exercise) and he told us to jump in his car and gave us a ride up the hill to where we were parked. That is customer service. :) I love the club and it's really the best way to enjoy a carefree lake experience.

My fiancé and I recently joined Nautical Boat club - volente and we are so happy we did! it's been…read morethe very best experience - the boats are incredibly well kept and new, the staff is awesome, and never any issues with boat availability even with short notice. couldnt recommend it enough!

How do you get your boat in Lake Travis in a drought all the public ramps are closed?…read more $35 and Emerald Marine! Next to Carlos and Charlie's. * Use a four wheel drive vehicle - its a long steep path to the water * It's a long walk back to your boat once you park, but the guys will give you a ride on the golf cart if you ask. Lake Travis is a lot less crowded with no public ramps open. Go for it!

The general manager of this place is really bad person He's…read moreone of those great big Ford diesel truck guys with the really nice paint job and big expensive tires Overcompensation? Maybe The employees are rude angry people Do not bring your boat or your friends near this place. So negative They allowed people on my vessel without my permission just for saying they were coming to look at my boat never called me and my boat was damaged in the process they tried to steal my boat. I bought a boat there for a lot of money, made a deal with them to slip it there and on the very last day, they decided they were gonna try to confiscate my boat which I had just purchased or try to get the prior owner to come get it, even though they knew it was mine They knew I didn't have a trailer and then I had nowhere to go so on the very last day of the month, they tried to steal my boat and deny me access to it They also destroyed a sale of my boat for 10 grand by contacting the purchasers and getting generally all in my business I am seeking fiduciary damages These people will try to separate you from your belongings stay as far from them as you can try one of the other marinas Some people just go around dumping on other folks using the little bit of power they have Which is all fun and games Until it's not . sometimes disrespect has eventual consequence ..... Karma can be a b@tch and it's usually on her time.... To begin with Emerald point is gonna get a nice lawsuit for my fiduciary damage.... Because their general manager is a bad person and shouldn't represent any business Really bad experience stay away

We have rented through Riviera Marina several times over the years and have been satisfied with the…read moreservice. They have a few different boats including pontoons, ski boats and jet skis. The parking lot is opposite to the boating office and it's a short walk from the lot. There's a long staircase to go down to the marina to get into the boat. The instructions before getting on and driving the boat were clear. We had a great time on the pontoon this weekend. You can usually give them a call if you need to extend the time and if there's no other bookings after yours, they are usually happy to oblige.

Second time here. Fun, fun, fun. Place is well run, professional, on-time, considerate and…read moreconvenient to Austin. Great access location to Lake Travis. Boats are clean and well maintained. Also best value on the lake. Highly recommend.

I mainly went to this marina for their new Waterloo Park! It was so much fun and a challenge. Great…read morefor the kids. Excursions were $50 a person and that included a shuttle ride to the dock, a boat ride to the floating obstacle course, 45 min of water fun, and life vests are given. There's a food truck there and adult beverages if you would care to drink. The only complaint was the sun, but you can't help that lol

This place is so bass ackwards. They have this hilljack named Larry that runs the place as a side…read morejob who is never there. Then they have this live aboard hilljack named Jerry? that is supposed to be the one running the place when Larry isn't there. Gates are constantly broken and the launch is about dried up. They have some hilljack towing company patrol the lot and tow boats without stickers. The problem is that the stickers fall off the trailers. The only one with sense lives in Louisiana and is harder to reach than the president. The renters all fight for the good spots because they lease half of the lot out to some zip line company. And don't let your kids walk around without supervision because the zip line vans come flying around the corner. The price is right but it is poorly run. Could not even reach anyone to renew my lease or contact when there was a problem. STAY AWAY.