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Emerald Beach Hotel

2.5 star property
Beachfront hotel near USS Lexington Museum on the Bay

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Bay View | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Laundry

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1102 South Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX, 78401
  • Place, McGee Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Corpus Christi Marina
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Texas State Aquarium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 385 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 385 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Pool View | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Pool View

  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Pool View | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Double Beds, Pool View

  • 385 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

  • 385 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Bay View | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Double Beds, Bay View

  • 385 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Corpus Christi

On the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of this Central City hotel, you'll find McGee Beach and Cole Park. Art Center of Corpus Christi and Al Kruse Tennis Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • McGee Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Corpus Christi Marina - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • American Bank Center - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Texas State Aquarium - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • USS Lexington Museum on the Bay - 9 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • Corpus Christi Intl. Airport (CRP) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Rose Night Club - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪U & I Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Mugg - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Luciano's Italian Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Emerald Beach Hotel

Beachfront hotel near USS Lexington Museum on the Bay
Emerald Beach Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 12859 square feet (1195 square meters) and includes a conference center. A terrace, a vending machine, and an arcade/game room are also featured at the business-friendly Emerald Beach Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This Corpus Christi hotel is smoke free.

  • 368 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • 12859 sq ft of conference space
  • 1195 sq m of conference space
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Emerald Beach Hotel offers 368 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers.

This Corpus Christi hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered once per stay.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 15 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Breakage deposit: USD 100 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: USD 15 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card 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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:30 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.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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

How close is Emerald Beach Hotel to the airport?

Emerald Beach Hotel is 8.1 mi (13-min drive) away from the Corpus Christi Intl. Airport (CRP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Emerald Beach Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Emerald Beach Hotel.

How close is Emerald Beach Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Emerald Beach Hotel offer free breakfast?

Emerald Beach Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Emerald Beach Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Emerald Beach Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Emerald Beach Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 15 per day.

Does Emerald Beach Hotel have a pool?

Emerald Beach Hotel features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:30 AM to 11:00 PM.

Does Emerald Beach Hotel have a restaurant?

Emerald Beach Hotel is home to Sandbar, which features light fare.

Does Emerald Beach Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Emerald Beach Hotel to downtown Corpus Christi?

Emerald Beach Hotel is 1 mi away from Corpus Christi.

Reviews

Emerald Beach Hotel Reviews

6.2

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 276 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 178 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 163 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 154 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 242 out of 1013 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Irene, San Antonio

Disliked: Cleanliness
Water was too cold in the pool. None of the restaurants in the hotel were open.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

CYRUS, AUSTIN

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Julio

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Guadalupe

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Raul, Houston

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Avoid Emaral Beach Hotel – Misleading, Unsafe, and Poorly Managed This hotel is a complete disappointment. Most advertised amenities are either broken or don’t exist. There’s no functioning WiFi, no restaurant, only one bar (not two), and public parking that costs $15/day with no guaranteed spots. The indoor pool is freezing cold (~65°F), with no working pump. Maintenance manually dumps chemicals, making the water unsafe—my skin and eyes burned. Rusty rails pose a serious safety risk. The arcade, volleyball area, and pool table are all non-functional. There’s no housekeeping unless you ask, no concierge, no bellhop, no beach towels, and the beach is dirty with no staff cleanup. Despite being listed as secure, anyone can enter from the beach due to a broken door lock. The staff try their best, but management is to blame for the poor conditions and false advertising. Photos are AI-enhanced and don’t reflect reality. Expedia: Please remove this property. It’s misleading and unsafe. Guests deserve better. There’s a Holiday Inn next door that’s already a better option. Future travelers: RUN and book elsewhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

DANIEL

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The A/C was not cooling, It was close to 100 degrees for the past two days. The toilet almost overflowed. Parking was very limited plus I had to pay. I will never stay here again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sierra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The property was quiet but got their and my TV and room phone was not working. Took 2 days for them to fix it. And only TV was fixed. Management is very off-putting. doesn't let you speak and argues with customers. Love convenience of right off the beach. Parking is also not included which they did not tell us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ruben

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ramon

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Aircondition was not working in our first room.. maintenance came checked and asked front desk to have us switch rooms.. we were changed to a second room.. same thing.. the bathroom had loose tiles in the shower.. they had to fix them while we were there..the room was outdated.. it was just uncomfortable to stay there.. I travel a lot and this was my worse stay..I’ve stayed at less expensive and nicer hotels..will not stay there again..
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

4/10 Poor

Gerardo

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lla no está como antes está feo
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

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

Worst hotel!!!

Worst place we’ve ever stayed at. DO NOT STAY HERE!! Very dirty and old peeling furniture. Towels smell like old cooking oil. Listened to fighting all night from the room next door. Would not recommend this hotel to anyone. Not worth the money. Lack of management. Health Department should pay a visit to them.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Howard

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

Dirty

Dirty room Sand in the sheets
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yesica Maria

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

Amazing Staff

Everything was lovely, we request accessibly room and they gave us the first floor, staff was very helpful and understanding.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eliana

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was not happy with the hotel. I will never stay again. The room was so worn down and had mold everywhere. We have stayed here multiple times with no issues. The customer service reps that worked the front counter were not very nice. Also, the mattress in our room was stained and looked really bad. Also, there was water dripping from the restroom ceiling.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rachel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a bad experience we got to property at check in time the rooms we not ready. Waited an hour for the room. Emerald beach has a third party PARKING SERVICE on there property and you are charge $15.00 per day to park. Roaches in the room and there elevators were broken we took the stairs to our room. Never again will we stay at Emerald beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jesus

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The air conditioning was not cooling, all the furniture was old. There was sand on the “clean” floors when we first arrived. The toilet was small. I would never stay there again!! I was embarrassed to take my wife there. It wasn’t cheap either.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Victoria

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

NEGATIVE INFINITY STARS

This experience was terrible from the start. The room was dirty and smelled weird. Our tv didn’t even have a power cord. We waited over an hour for one. We were never able to hook up to their Wi-Fi on any of our devices the entire trip. I’m sure the staff there has a scheme going on because the bartender did something weird with my phone when doing tap to pay. She put it in a little cubby for what I felt was way too long, I even commented to my husband about it. Then my iPad came up missing. When I reported this to the hotel they were very nonchalant about it. The beach by the hotel isn’t bad but don’t give these people your money. WORSE EXPERIENCE OF OUR SUMMER HOTEL WISE. NEGATIVE INFINITY STARS.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The elevator was not working and it’s a 5 to 10 minute wait to go up to my room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Christina

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Toilet from room 128 was leaking we never got clean towels. We had to go to the front desk to collect them. Nobody ever came to clean the room to throw trash. The pool was very cold. We had an old chair that was ripped in our room. The front desk was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Roxanne

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is severely in need of an uplift. The room has stacked up dust on the décor, mildew on the curtains, leaking toilet, and all breeds of roaches come out at night. The best thing about this Hotel was the location. You can literally walk out of the hotel and be on the shore. But, I would not recommend this hotel to a friend or family. I couldn't wait to pack my luggage and go home. Then I had to shake everything off to make sure I didn't bring any roaches home. Killed roaches and saw 2 jumbo roaches outside by the bar. It definitely did not felt relaxed, due to the dirty conditions. We didn't even want coffee from the room coffee pot, it looked dusty and abandoned. Staff service was ok. No smiles, just short answers if you have a question. No extra towels available, restaurant closed due to renovation, so no breakfast. Ice machines were not working and cart for luggage was extremely wobbly and disgustingly stained. Rooms are overpriced for the experience, you just paying for the coinvent location. And you have to pay additional for parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yolanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Scary experience someone fight on the pool ,my kids get so scare and they take us out early
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025