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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
Standard Double Room
Family Cottage, 1 Bedroom
Reception

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$216
includes taxes & fees
24 June - 25 June

Explore the area

Map
314 Cutoff Road, Port Aransas, TX, 78373
  • IB Magee Beach Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Port Aransas Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Horace Caldwell Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Single Room

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Family Cottage, 1 Bedroom

Family Cottage, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
  • 68 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Renovated in 2022
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Quadruple Room

Deluxe Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

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. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Port Aransas motel include Port Aransas Beach and Mustang Island State Park.
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What's nearby

  • Roberts Point Park - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Port Aransas Birding Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • IB Magee Beach Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Port Aransas Beach - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Horace Caldwell Pier - 3 min drive - 2.7 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 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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

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.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

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
  • 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

  • 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
  • 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 23 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages on 24 Jun 2025 start from NZ$215.56, 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

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 407 out of 904 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 904 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 904 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 77 out of 904 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 904 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

Zebulon

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

10/10 Excellent

Amber

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

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

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

8/10 Good

Maria

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

2/10 Terrible

Roy

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Seth M

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, helpful owner. Clean room. Lots of towels.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ferdinand

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property to stay at. The beach is a 4 minute drive, Mexican restaurant and shaved ice shop right next to the property and shopping district in walking distance with golf cart rental businesses all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tabatha, Vancouver

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner on site welcoming and we went in the hot tub even after hours was nice to warm up! Quaint little place, will come back someday! Thank you again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Dave

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug

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

February in port Aransas

Loved it and the community
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Get Away!

I booked another night!! Staff very accomidating and available! Helped provide the comfort for a perfect get away.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Very nice hot tub and pool, and great price.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Live

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

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

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Nice Staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikayla

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

cklee

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jalen

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Mike

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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