OverviewThis hotel is situated on the beach, north of downtown Corpus Christi, and is a 3-minute drive from Highway 181. Offering an outdoor pool with a swim-up bar, this property is well suited for guests looking for a relaxing beachfront hotel.
This hotel is smoke free and all rooms include free Wi-Fi, a private balcony, a safe, a TV, a coffeemaker, a microwave, a mini-fridge, an iron and ironing board, a hair dryer and individual climate control. Accessible rooms are available.
Free parking is available on site and pets are not permitted.
The on-site Islands Bar and Grill serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Room service is available daily from 7 am to 9:45 pm. This hotel also has a swim-up bar at the pool area.
Other on-site amenities include an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a waterfall, a swim-up bar (open seasonally), a fitness centre, a business centre, meeting and event space, a gift shop, dry cleaning service, safe deposit boxes and an ATM.
The USS Lexington (aircraft carrier and museum) is 5 minutes away on foot, while the Texas State Aquarium is about an 8-minute walk away. The Whataburger Field, the American Bank Centre and the Old Concrete Street Amphitheater are all within a 5-minute drive.
The Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP) is 15 to 20 minutes away by car. (All walking and driving time estimates: Google Maps)
The GoodAmong the reviews used for this analysis, many guests described pleasant stays at this hotel.
Many guests described their rooms as clean and comfortable, while a few reviewers added that the rooms were quiet and well appointed with modern furnishings. Many reviewers praised the views of the water and the USS Lexington from their rooms. One guest said that he spotted dolphins from his balcony.
The staff were frequently complimented for their friendly and attentive service, with one couple saying, "Everyone we ran into said hello and asked how we were doing."
Many reviewers enjoyed having direct beach access, while several guests appreciated the outdoor pool, hot tub and swim-up bar area.
Several guests found the location convenient for walking to the Texas State Aquarium, the USS Lexington and restaurants.
The Bad
There were a few common concerns found for this hotel, among the reviews sourced for this editorial.
Several guests complained about the food served at the buffet breakfast at the on-site restaurant.
A couple of reviewers were disappointed that the outdoor pool was not heated and these guests found the pool uncomfortably cool in the off season.
While many guests were happy with the quality of their rooms, a couple of reviewers thought that some upgrades were needed. These guests specifically mentioned finding a broken balcony lock and an iced-up mini-fridge.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 3.9 out of 5, with 84% of 733 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #32 out of 81 hotels in Corpus Christi, with an average score of 3 out of 5, from 242 reviews.