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Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages

2.0 star property
Motel with outdoor pool, near Port Aransas Beach

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Family Cottage, 1 Bedroom
Exterior
Standard Double Room
Outdoor pool, open 9 AM to 11:00 PM, sun loungers
Revitalized in 2022, Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages is a shopping district gem. Unwind in the garden or soak up the sun by the swimming pool with comfortable loungers. With a spa tub and outdoor pool, this motel offers relaxation and fun for all ages.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (10)

  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Playground

Feel at home (6)

  • Playground on site
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Limited housekeeping
The current price is CA $84
CA $110 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1

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Family Cottage, 1 Bedroom

Family Cottage, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Renovated in 2022
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

Plantation Suites & Conference Center

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free parking
8.2 out of 10, Very good, 1,162 reviews
The price is CA $90
CA $103 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Plantation Suites & Conference Center
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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

  • Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 43 min drive
  • Corpus Christi Intl. Airport (CRP) - 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

Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages puts you just a 5-minute drive from Port Aransas Beach. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and the hot tub makes for a relaxing end to the day. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 58 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
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Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills

Traveling with children

  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Fence around the pool

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1960
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • An outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 43-inch TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

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

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 11:00 PM

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Property Registration Number 200102744

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Frequently asked questions

Does Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9 AM to 11:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, boat tours, and fishing. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the outdoor pool. Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages also has a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages like?

Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages is in the heart of Port Aransas, a short 8-minute walk from Roberts Point Park and 16 minutes' walk from Port Aransas Birding Center.

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Reviews

8.0

Very good

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 Exceptional

Zebulon, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay
We stayed here for spring break. It was great! Close too everything including the beach. They do allow pets. Will definitely stay again!
Amber, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jeffrey, 3-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

Horrible stay
AC was leaking water into room and never cooled room. We kept telling maintenance guy but he kept saying he would fix it never did. And then I let him know that the toilet was clogged kept saying I’ll get to it when I get to it. He would never show up, then started giving attitude. Also bed was being held by buckets and I also let him know about that as well and he just kept saying he didnt know what to tell me. He was a very rude maintenance man, I’ve been staying here for over 10 years and this is one of the worst stays I ever had to deal with. The room had a bad smell of urine and feces, room rates from hotels.com are not honored when you check in. I was given a total thru hotels.com and their price was 40.00 dollars more, a lot of other tenants were complaining about same thing too.
Roy, 3-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

Great for the price....but...
For the price, the room was great for a quick stay. I would have given it a 5star but there were some guest who were being rowdy and making alot of noise till 2am and i was surprised management did not ask them to stop after 10pm or so.
Dave, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

February in port Aransas
Loved it and the community
Doug, 8-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect Get Away!
I booked another night!! Staff very accomidating and available! Helped provide the comfort for a perfect get away.
Laura, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Alfredo, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay for the price. Bed was super comfy but we did go purchase a comforter from dollar general bc the ones they have are pretty old and not great but the sheets were very clean and we slept great. Mary at the front desk was so sweet and gave amazing customer service. The rooms could use a deep clean but overall I would stay here again for the price and hospitality.
2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very nice!
cklee, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Patricia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Michael, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Real review
Hotel was perfect. Had a wonderful nice day there easy check-in and easy checkout. Only thing was room service did not come.But the place was was fantastic. Would definitely stay there again.
Jalen, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

We have stayed here many times in the past. The other times the rooms have been clean. Not this time. Our room looked like it’s not been cleaned in awhile. Our heater did not work well. Our window blew air in. We saw 3 very LARGE roaches. The refrigerator did not work well. The maintenance guy was very friendly and nice.
Mike, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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
Michael, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

nice n friendly
Hector, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Do not give these money ur money!!!
Checked in, reserved 2 rooms for 3 nights. Noticed A.C. in one room was not working properly, had it checked by staff 5 times with no relief. Spent first night in room with broken a.c. . When back to office on second morning to see what can be done, only to be told that they were booked up, had no more rooms.. Then tone changed talking to Kim. She didn't care what i had to say, and how upset i was, told me that i could put everyone in one room, each room has 1 bed. And foldout couch . . Or i could take a fan for room with no a.c. Finally i asked for refund on room we are not using so we could find another room somewhere else. So kim gave me a 2 night refund After my credit card went thru for rooms, then kim went in a canceled refund without telling me why or communicating in any way... These people are giving Port A a bad name They do not care if customers are happy, them seem like at check-in, but if you have an issue... they become vicious... If you are allergic to mold do not stay here, showers are full of mold . Pass this place up.. spend ur money elsewhere.. Never will i stay here again and will tell everyone i know not to either.
Janice, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Matthew, 4-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Stayed here before
Ive stayed here before with family but that that was about 10 years ago and nothing has changed for the better here. If you are looking for just a stay and not expecting much then this is your place. Our TV was not working and when maintenance came they could not get it working so we got upgraded to another room. The staff is friendly and will make sure you have what you need and they gave us plenty of towels. Location is convient to places in the area that i usually visit so that was a plus for me
Michael, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
Scott, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Tiffany, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The location was perfect to shopping, fishing, and the beach. The center of the property was lush with thick green carpet grass that included several picnic areas with bbq pits. It also has a playground, swings, horseshoes, pool and jacuzzi. Also there are rustic double chairs with a table which provides a little seating area right outside of your room. Our stay was perfect our family rented a few rooms and it was nice to gather in park area as we called it. Loved it and we have already booked another stay.
Paula, 2-night family trip
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6/10 Good

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.
Lori, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

No breakfast or coffee for customers. No coffee pot or phones in room. No space for toiletries in bathroom. Room and surrounding areas clean.
Mary, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!!
Shyla, 2-night romance trip
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