Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Port Aransas Beach

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Exterior
Family Cottage, 1 Bedroom
Reception
Standard Double Room
Family Cottage, 1 Bedroom

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$131
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec

Explore the area

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314 Cutoff Road, Port Aransas, TX, 78373
  • Place, Roberts Point Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Aransas Birding Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Aransas Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Renovated in 2022
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(38 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Renovated in 2022
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Family Cottage, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
  • 68 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
TV
Renovated in 2022
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
TV
Renovated in 2022
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
TV
Renovated in 2022
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

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About the area

Port Aransas

Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages puts you in the heart of Port Aransas, within just a 10-minute stroll of Ellis Memorial Library and Roberts Point Park. Highlights at this motel include an outdoor swimming pool, free self-parking and Access to hot tub. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. Plus you'll find a picnic area. .Near this Port Aransas motel, you'll find Port Aransas Beach.

What's nearby

  • Roberts Point Park - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Port Aransas Birding Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • IB Magee Beach Park - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Port Aransas Beach - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sip Yard - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪San Juan Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fins Grill & Icehouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Phoenix - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages

Motel with free parking, near Port Aransas Beach
Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages offers its guests an outdoor pool and Access to hot tub. Public spaces have free WiFi. Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages also features barbecue grills, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages was completed in January 2022.

This Port Aransas motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 58 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1960
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages offers 58 air-conditioned accommodations, with free toiletries. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Port Aransas motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. An iron/ironing board and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

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.
  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-width doorways (81 centimetre wide)

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1960
  • Renovated entire property - January 2022
  • 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
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed 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.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Property Registration Number 200102744

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 11:00 PM
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages?

Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 29 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages on 30 Dec 2025 start from NZ$131.38, 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 parking available at Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages?

Yep, Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages?

The closest beach to Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages is Port Aransas Beach (2.2 km).

Does Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages have a pool?

Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 9 AM to 11:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages?

No, Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages does not offer an airport shuttle service.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages?

No, pets are not allowed.

Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 439 out of 962 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 265 out of 962 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 962 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 82 out of 962 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 962 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ladonna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love it here
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lynn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel f.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
HAD A PROBLEMS WITH THE TELEVISION. IT DID WORK BUT...HAD PROBLEMS WITH ON AND OFF! OVER ALL GREAT PLACE TO STAY, WILL CONTINUE TO SRAY HERE!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Chandler

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds were uncomfortable. Water was either boiling hot or cold on the shower, knob didn’t allow for an in between. The first night the hot water wasn’t even working. A floor mat would be nice to help keep sand off of the stone tile floor. Price listed seemed worth it then a hotel fee was tacked on and at that point the stay was not worth the price. THE WALLS ARE absolutely paper thin. Doesn’t seem like a quiet time is enforced because people would be up making noise well into the night. Just stay somehwere else.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The power was amazing! The staff were excellent. Entire place was clean. Park, pool
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay here and loved the privacy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointed

Door wouldnt lock, dirty, broken bed-had to sleep feet at headboard. Will not recommend, nor stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Analisa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

It was okay

While it was going good , we were disappointed about a few things . Uncomfortable bedding and there were water roaches coming up our drain , mind you we paid well over 600 for the “deluxe” room , floors felt sandy and the cleanliness just wasn’t there . There was dirt everywhere under the bed . We didn’t bring it to their attention because they were super sweet ! But it is unfortunate that we paid so much just for the deluxe room to Feel dirty & with water bugs
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

arieanna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super affordable and close to everything !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

ricky

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Estevan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location of this spot was great. The owners called me in advance to my stay. I notified them that my Wife and I would be coming in late and they really helped and worked with us on making sure we got in our room after hours. It was very convenient especially after a long day.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Miranda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Ashley

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious for 4 of us. But No hot water at all for 4 days. Mold in the bathroom ceiling. Front desk worker was rude. Very thin walls could hear everything! Had free wifi but never could get connected.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The stay was decent for the price we paid. Less than 500 for 4 night. The bed was lumpy and hurt mine and my wife’s back. We didn’t get any cleaning service until I asked for but was marked cleaned everyday. Ac quit working last night we were there and basically soaked everything in the room. But regardless of all this I’ve stayed at worse. There were clean sheets and fresh towels daily.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Krystal

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Was ok but not worth the cost paid

Bed was not comfortable at all and broken. The pillows were cheap as expected for a motel. The Internet was horrible. Had to turn it off to accomplish simple things on phones
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Angelica

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great mini vacation with no worries and with great comfortability.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

samantha

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Port A- Summer 2025

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family owned and operated its a great place

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Rosa

To many cockroaches inside the room & no window view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025