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Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages

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43-inch TV with cable channels
BBQ/picnic area
Exterior
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Lobby

Overview of Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages

Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages

2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10 Good
7.8/10 Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
Map
314 Cutoff Road, Port Aransas, TX, 78373

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationPort Aransas Museum15 min walk
  • Popular LocationPort Aransas Birding Center16 min walk
  • Popular LocationLeonabelle Turnbull Birding Center17 min walk
  • AirportCorpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)47 min drive

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About this area

Port Aransas

Located in Port Aransas, Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages is in the city center and near the beach. Port Aransas Museum and Rialto Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lighthouse Lakes Trail and Horace Caldwell Pier. Roberts Point Park and Aransas Pass Aquatic Center are also worth visiting. With kayaking, scuba diving, and parasailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

What's nearby

  • Ellis Memorial Library - 5 min walk
  • Roberts Point Park - 8 min walk
  • Port Aransas Museum - 15 min walk
  • Port Aransas Birding Center - 16 min walk
  • Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center - 17 min walk

Getting around

  • Corpus Christi Intl. Airport (CRP) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • Whataburger - 13 min walk
  • Fins Grill & Icehouse - 7 min walk
  • Taqueria San Juan - 1 min walk
  • Coffee Waves P - 15 min walk
  • Port A Pizzeria - 16 min walk

About this property

Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages

Motel in a shopping district, revitalized in 2022
Consider a stay at Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages and take advantage of a garden, a playground, and a hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Swimming pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • An outdoor pool, smoke-free premises, and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the overall value
Room features
All 58 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 43-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and heating

Languages

English, Spanish

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property

Social distancing

Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Masks are required at the property
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Spa tub

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets on request
  • Weekly housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • Renovated entire property - January 2022
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Twin sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 43-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

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Check-in

Check-in from 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit for Spring Break: USD 100.00 per stay for guests under 25 years old staying between 04 March - 27 March

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9 AM to 11:00 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9 AM–11:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages?

As of Jun 6, 2023, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages on Jun 7, 2023 start from $99.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages located?

Located in the heart of Port Aransas, this motel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Ellis Memorial Library and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Port Aransas Beach. Roberts Point Park and Port Aransas Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 272 out of 679 reviews" "
" "10 - Excellent 40%
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 679 reviews" "
" "8 - Good 31%
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 679 reviews" "
" "6 - Okay 15%
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 679 reviews" "
" "4 - Poor 9%
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 679 reviews" "
" "2 - Terrible 5%

7.9/10

Cleanliness

8.3/10

Staff & service

7.7/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
How close restaurant was.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Patricia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Motel was great. Staff was friendly. Only complaint is the ac kept freezing over and made the room too hot.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Dakota

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Like everything will recommend to stay there
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Devyn

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a last min booking but they were great .

8/10 Good

CALEB

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent place to stay, staff were friendly and place was pretty clean

10/10 Excellent

Serena

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

cheryl

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
We've been staying here on and off for years and the front desk people have ALWAYS been lovely, this time not so much. The front desk lady was abrupt, not helpful, and borderline rude. The rest of the staff was awesome per usual. There are a million places to stay in Port A, next time we'll try somewhere else.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Bobby

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were mad about me having my dog
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Room & Property Cleanliness
Star Rating
2
Nearest Airport
Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)
Address
314 Cutoff Road, Port Aransas, TX