Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Port Aransas Beach
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior
Outdoor pool, open 9 AM to 11:00 PM, pool loungers
43-inch TV with cable channels
Interior
Standard Double Room

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
The price is AU$77
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec

Room options

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Family Cottage, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed - twin
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 68 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Renovated in 2022
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Renovated in 2022
Sofa bed - twin
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
314 Cutoff Road, Port Aransas, TX, 78373

What's nearby

  • Roberts Point Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Port Aransas Birding Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Port Aransas Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • IB Magee Beach Park - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Port Aransas Nature Preserve at Charlie's Pasture - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Fins Grill & Icehouse - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria San Juan - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Port A Pizzeria - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Waves P - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages

Motel rejuvenated in 2022 and located near Port Aransas Beach
Take advantage of a garden, a playground and a hot tub at Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property and barbecues
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 58 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 43-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Microwaves, heating and limited housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (weekly)

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.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1960
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 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 staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit for Spring Break: USD 100.00 per stay for guests aged under 25 years old staying between 04 March and 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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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 to 11:00 PM.

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

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages on 8 Dec 2024 start from AU$77.48, including 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 start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages located?

Located in the heart of Port Aransas, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Ellis Memorial Library and Roberts Point Park. Port Aransas Museum and Nature Preserves are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 365 out of 834 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 237 out of 834 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 834 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 834 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 834 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great for the price. Everything was clean and eye appealing. Plenty of space for 4 people to sleep in room. A/C kept room nice and cold. I didn’t like that I couldn’t get a cup of coffee on a Saturday morning, and the shower drain smelt like rotten eggs, but otherwise a great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Hector

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice n friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The layout of the property is wonderful. Very easy parking and a super nice green open space in the middle. Along with a very enjoyable pool and jacuzzi. Well maintained property, near a bird sanctuary, also. Many birds flying overhead. It adds to the ambiance The room space is a little cramped, but in good shape. And a superb air conditioning unit, which is well appreciated. The staff is friendly and responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Scott, Houston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An older, family-owned property that's been fixed up. Small, tight bathroom but clean. Bed was clean and comfortable. TV had lots of channels including nearly all the sports channels (ESPN family, SEC, ACC, etc.) A good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a wonderful time staying here. This is our go to spot every trip. The staff is so kind and polite. We never have any problems. You can lounge right outside your door and meet your neighbors. They got a park for kids with grills outside too. 10/10 recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really loved the pool and the place looks great. But the only complaint I have. Is I have a bad back and the beds are horribly stiff. You need softer beds. I know they make them because we stay at lots of hotels. It was hard to sleep and back was killing me in morning.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No breakfast or coffee for customers. No coffee pot or phones in room. No space for toiletries in bathroom. Room and surrounding areas clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shyla

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone here was so lovely. They are family owned and run, but it doesn’t feel like a camera is on you 24/7. Check in was nice and easy and even let us come a few hours early since a room was ready for us. Will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Amenities
Nice and clean !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We just love this place. Its our 3rd time to stay here. Clean,friendly staff and the rooms are spacious and very clean. Pool is amazing as always! Location is great close to everything you can walk or head right across the street and rent a golf cart. We only booked for 1 night but as we were checking in,we booked another night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Laura

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 2 nights for a weekend getaway. Paid for 2 nights upfront plus additional deposit. Options were $100 cash or $125 for Credit card deposit. Parking is limited, tight and difficult to pull out of if trailers are left unhooked. AC was cold but we were told not to adjust the AC or it may freeze and not work again. Room was ok but the pull-out couch looked dingy. Biggest disappointment was the cockroaches, spiders and insects we had. After check-in I looked up previous reviews and saw multiple complaints of the cockroaches. Owner replies they are family owned, do not have a roach problem but they have pest control come in once a month. I recommend pest control comes twice a month. My husband found 2 dead roaches in the bathroom when we arrived. After that it was a spider in the corner of the shower, water bugs and other pests from the shower drain or under the sink. I killed at least 5 different, LARGE roaches and we had to always wear shoes and leave the bathroom light on so we didn't step on bugs in the middle of the night. I had asked housekeeping if they had any bug spray I could use and was told "they weren't allowed to have any" and I could drive up the street to CVS to buy some. I carry my own travel bedding/pest spray and used half the bottle trying to protect our personal items and bed area. I didn't want to complain to mgmt because I didn't want a false claim of room damages and lose deposit. For the price, I'll book a chain hotel next time I travel to Port A.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kaushon

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Very friendly staff, great location, the rooms were very nice! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Wynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

nicole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will definitely rent there again very clean rooms and very cold loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Gerald

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Taylor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Juan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ac wasnt working; place was booked for the night. Also terrible water condensation issues on the floor. Pool and patio grilling areas were great and family friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best thing was that the room was very clean It was quiet at night too. Close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I loved it! Clean and spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Annual Beach trip.
Stay was wonderful as always. Clean, comfortable. The internet/wifi didn’t work, but it’s the beach who really spends that much time in the room. Ac unit was brand new but pre set to 72, which isn’t that cold for us. But we survived the “hot” room and the tropical storm.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Jeffery

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Door to bathroom would not shut maintenance came by was their 10 minutes and said you just got to kick the bottom in to shut. Shower did not look like it was cleaned paper thin walls dog would not stop barking next to us usually a good time here. Just got a bad room staff was very nice also refrigerator smelt like dead bait upon opening it wasn’t working so instead of taking it out and replacing it they just shut it hoping we would not open. It smelt so bad we had to leave for a couple hours
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The establishment is very clean and the owners are very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024