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Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages

2.0 star property
Motel near Port Aransas Beach in Port Aransas

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Family Cottage, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Family Cottage, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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 | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Single Room

  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Family Cottage, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Cottage, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 736 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Queen Room with Two Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)
  • 336 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(35 reviews)
  • 336 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Quadruple Room

  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Port Aransas

Heart of Port Aransas.Within a 10-minute walk of the motel, you'll find Ellis Memorial Library and Roberts Point Park. Port Aransas Beach and Port Aransas Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Roberts Point Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Port Aransas Nature Preserve at Charlie's Pasture - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • IB Magee Beach Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Port Aransas Beach - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Horace Caldwell Pier - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • 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

Motel near Port Aransas Beach in Port Aransas
Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 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 complimentary toiletries. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers. This Port Aransas motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Irons/ironing boards and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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 under 25 years old staying between 04 March - 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-authorize 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 guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize 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

How close is Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages to the airport?

Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages is 23.3 mi (43-min drive) away from the Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages.

How close is Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages to the beach?

This motel is 1.6 mi (3-min drive) from Port Aransas Beach and 1.2 mi (2-min drive) from Holiday Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages offer free breakfast?

Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages does not offer free breakfast.

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

No, there is no casino at this motel.

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.

Is there free parking at Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages have a pool?

Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9 AM to 11:00 PM.

Does Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages to downtown Port Aransas?

Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages is 0.6 mi away from Port Aransas.

Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 408 out of 905 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 905 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 905 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 77 out of 905 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 905 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

Bethany

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

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

4/10 Poor

Carrie

payed for 2 queens bed the beds was 2 full size bath tub didn’t drain very well had to keep shoes on at all times floors was dirty
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No complaints, Myself and family been staying there as long as I can remember. Shark Reef is the best, and we always tell our friends about that place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zebulon

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler, Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

Traveled 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