OverviewThe Red Roof Inn Corpus Christi South is located just off Route 358 and is a 15-minute drive from Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP). It is conveniently located near several points of interest in the Corpus Christi area, including Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi Medical Center and the Naval Air Station. This hotel offers both smoking and non-smoking accommodations.
The hotel features an outdoor pool, hot tub and coin-operated laundry facilities. Mini-fridges and microwaves are available (contact the hotel for details). Free coffee, muffins and danishes are available in the morning.
This property offers single and double guests rooms. All rooms feature flat screen TVs, a work desk, telephones with free local calls, free cable channels and free Wi-Fi.
The Corpus Christi Medical Center is a 5-minute walk away, Texas A&M University is a 10-minute drive away, the Texas State Aquarium is a 20-minute drive from the hotel and the Naval Air Station, North Christ Beach, USS Lexington Memorial and downtown Corpus Christi are all a 15-minute drive away from this location.
This property accepts one well-behaved pet free with prior reservation and is ADA compliant. (All distance and travel time estimates: Google Maps)
The Good
Many guests were pleased with the location of this property. Most found its proximity to the airport and the highway as well as North Christi Beach and the Medical Center very convenient. Some guests visiting Texas A&M Corpus Christi found the 10-minute drive from the hotel very advantageous.
Most guests were happy with the staff. They found them friendly and attentive, from the front desk staff to the members of the housekeeping team.
Aside from the quality of the linens and towels, most guests found their accommodations to be comfortable, if in need of an update in some cases.
The Bad
Although there were many positive comments found among reviews sourced for this analysis, there were also some common criticisms.
Many guests mentioned the humidity and a mildew-like odor that seemed prevalent on the premises.
Some visitors felt that the air-conditioning units were too loud and took too long to become effective.
A few guests were distressed to find small bugs in their guest rooms.
A majority of reviewers complained about the breakfast offering. They would have preferred more options than the coffee and pastry provided.
Some guests weren't happy with the beds in their rooms, finding the mattresses to be too hard and the pillows flat.
A few guests had safety concerns. One reviewer expressed concern at the lack of a security guard late at night.
TripAdvisor.com guest reviews gave this hotel 2.5 out of 5 based on 41 reviews and rated #55 out of 80 hotels in the area.
Expedia.com guest reviews gave this hotel 3.3 out of 5 based on 41 reviews. 74% of reviewers recommended this hotel.
