OverviewThe Best Western on the Island, situated in Corpus Christi, TX, is located 10 minutes away by car from Sunrise Mall.
In this hotel, pets are allowed for $20 per day, per pet, up to a maximum of $100 per week. There are some species, breed and weight/size restrictions, and there are a limited number of pet-friendly rooms available. Smoking and non-smoking room types are both available. There are two floors and 40 rooms.
Each room includes cable TV a microwave, a mini-fridge, a hair dryer, an ironing board with an iron, a clock radio, and free wired and wireless Internet. Each room also includes either two queen beds or a king bed depending on the room.
In the Best Western on the Island, parking and breakfast are free. There is an outdoor pool on site. There is also a safe at the front desk, meeting rooms, fax services, and banquet facilities. Free boat parking is also available.
The Pelican Lounge is on site and serves lunch, dinner, and drinks daily.
Some places that guests staying at the Best Western on the Island may want to visit include Texas State Aquarium, which is 25 minutes away by car, the Lamar Park Shopping Center, which is 17 minutes away by car, the Cole Park Amphitheater, which is 20 minutes away by car, and the Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP), which is 23 minutes away by car. (All transportation time estimates sourced from Google Maps)
The GoodThe Best Western on the Island received decent guest reviews, on the whole. Many of the complaints made by guests contradicted the majority, but there were still some reoccurring issues.
Many guests praised the staff, as they depicted the staff members as helpful and friendly.
Many guests found their rooms to be spacious and clean.
Many guests enjoyed the quality and the variety that the breakfast offered.
Many guests found the location of the hotel to be close to nearby restaurants, stores, and other points of interest.
The Bad
While the Best Western had many positive reviews, there were still a significant number of guests who disagreed and who offered complaints.
Many guests had different opinions on the value of the hotel. Some guests felt that the hotel was very expensive or overpriced, while others felt that the hotel had good value, and were happy to have paid the price that they paid.
Some guests found the hotel to be noisy. They reported that the cause of the noise was either from other guests in the parking lot, or guests swimming in the on-site pool.