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Sea Shell Inn Motel

2.0 star property
Beachfront motel near Texas State Aquarium

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Exterior detail
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Fridge, microwave
Exterior detail

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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202 Kleberg Place, Corpus Christi, TX, 78402
  • Place, USS Lexington Museum on the Bay
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Texas State Aquarium
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, American Bank Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Beach View

  • 406 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Beach View

  • 409 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Beach View

  • 409 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Beach View

  • 406 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

  • 409 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Corpus Christi

On the beach.Within a 15-minute walk of this North Beach motel, you'll find Texas State Aquarium and USS Lexington Museum on the Bay. American Bank Center and Whataburger Field are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • USS Lexington Museum on the Bay - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Texas State Aquarium - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Whataburger Field - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Hurricane Alley Waterpark - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • American Bank Center - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Brewster Street Icehouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Mess Deck - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Republic of Texas Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Sea Shell Inn Motel

Beachfront motel near Texas State Aquarium
Sea Shell Inn Motel offers its guests an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a picnic area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This Corpus Christi motel is smoke free.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Sea Shell Inn Motel offers 25 accommodations. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Corpus Christi motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • 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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk

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 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 10 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
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or 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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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 cash deposit or 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. 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. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

This motel will charge the guest's credit card at 4 PM on the check-in date. Reservations with invalid credit cards will be cancelled.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Sea Shell Inn Motel to the airport?

Sea Shell Inn Motel is 10.9 mi (13-min drive) away from the Corpus Christi Intl. Airport (CRP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sea Shell Inn Motel?

As of Oct 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sea Shell Inn Motel on Dec 1, 2025 start from $72.49, excluding 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.

Does Sea Shell Inn Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sea Shell Inn Motel.

How close is Sea Shell Inn Motel to the beach?

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

Does Sea Shell Inn Motel offer free breakfast?

Sea Shell Inn Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sea Shell Inn Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Sea Shell Inn Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sea Shell Inn Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Sea Shell Inn Motel have a pool?

Sea Shell Inn Motel features an outdoor pool.

Does Sea Shell Inn Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Sea Shell Inn Motel to downtown Corpus Christi?

Sea Shell Inn Motel is 1.7 mi away from Corpus Christi.

Reviews

Sea Shell Inn Motel Reviews

6.8

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 218 out of 895 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 895 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 188 out of 895 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 94 out of 895 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 144 out of 895 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Sam

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay, but the exterior of the property does not seem to be well maintained--for example exposed concrete and rebar in the roof of the parking lot.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom was not very clean. The sink was clogged. There was very poor water pressure the first day with no water the second. Parts of the building were crumbling, so I couldn't park in a few areas. My room was never cleaned the entire week I was there. No other places available to move to in town.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ashley

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bertha

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Misty

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is in terrible condition and in desperate need of upkeep and repair. The room had live ants all over the floor. The room appeared to not have been vacuumed. The box spring mattress was stained and gross looking. We asked to check out for a refund due to the condition of the hotel. The manager was rude and refused to assist us or approve the check out and refund. We had to come back the next day to talk to the owner for a refund. The owner approved a refund of 4 out of 6 days. We did not even stay 1 night but had to forfeit 2 nights.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Wayne

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

Gross! Gross! Gross!

Beware! It's falling down!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Moldy bathroom

Bathroom had mold and definitely looks structurally unstable, great location on beach should invest and renovate.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Deborah

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very dirty and black mold everywhere in the room. Even the small plastic garbage can was covered in black mold. The area around the AC was moldy too. Mattress had heavy stains and smelled. We left the moldy motel 5 minutes after checking in.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Disgusting dump

This motel is an absolute dump in a remote rundown area that was under construction for the new bridge. It was seriously disgusting and depressing and was nothing like what I thought it would be. My husband and two adult children were appalled especially my daughter. Luckily we had a friend in Corpus Christi that we were able to stay with the second night. So we swallowed the cost. The $180/night was an absolute joke regardless of whether it was Memorial Day or not.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gaurav

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old property, really usnsafe yo stay. Water problem, bed frames are broken and ugly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joyce

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room wasn filthy. Mattresses badly stained. Fridge dirty. Horrible.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Old but comfortable

The building is old and rough in places, but the room and the beds were comfortable. The outer stairs are kind of terrifying to carry a suitcase up, so definitely use the ones by the office for that! The employees we interacted with were great and very helpful. A good value for the cost and the view can’t be beat!
View from the room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sergio

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

10/10 Excellent

Desiree

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms were very clean. Located in a very good area. I just wish the water pressure was better, and to update the shower head. Other that that, experience was great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Ken

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Totally run down. Needs major updating. Staff very friendly and helpfull. Easy to deal with.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Edwin

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our room was a no smoking room but it stunk like cigarettes
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Amazing view of the ocean. Staff was very friendly. Perfect spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carmen

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Terrible, dead bugs, heating didn’t work correctly.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Tonya

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rooms are outdated. No ice machine. Great view of the bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Jesse

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Cheyenne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice location to the beach . Werid staff .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Randy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was filthy. The shower curtain had red mold, hair, and whiskers in the sink and the bathtub. The fire alarm was disconnected. I had to change the sheets on the bed, and there was a blood stain on the mattress, and it was filthy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024