Emerald Beach Hotel

2.5 star property
Beachfront comfort, a fitness centre

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Beach bar
Breakfast area
Breakfast area
Room, 2 Double Beds, Bay View
Beach bar

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry

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1102 South Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX, 78401
  • McGee Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Corpus Christi Marina
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Texas State Aquarium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Double Beds, Bay View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 36 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Corpus Christi

Emerald Beach Hotel puts you in the heart of Corpus Christi, steps from McGee Beach and within a 10-minute stroll of Cole Park. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a restaurant and an indoor swimming pool. .Sandbar is the hotel's own lobby lounge, serving drinks along with light fare. Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site gym and pool loungers. 12859 square feet (1195 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and a conference centre, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Central City hotel include Texas State Aquarium and USS Lexington Museum on the Bay.

What's nearby

  • McGee Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Corpus Christi Marina - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • American Bank Center - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Texas State Aquarium - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • USS Lexington Museum on the Bay - 9 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Whataburger
  • ‪The Rose Night Club - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪U & I Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Luciano's Italian Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hester's Cafe - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Emerald Beach Hotel

Beachfront comfort, a fitness centre
Emerald Beach Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 12859 square feet (1195 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A terrace, a vending machine, and an arcade/games room are also featured at the business-friendly Emerald Beach Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This Corpus Christi hotel is smoke free.

  • 368 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Conference rooms
  • 12859 sq ft of conference space
  • 1195 sq. m of conference space
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference centre
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Emerald Beach Hotel offers 368 air-conditioned accommodations with free newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered once per stay.

Languages

English, Filipino, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 15 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Sandbar

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference centre (12,859 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 4 buildings
  • 7 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 100 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: USD 15 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:30 AM to 11:00 PM
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Emerald Beach Hotel?

Emerald Beach Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Emerald Beach Hotel?

Yep, Emerald Beach Hotel has a self car park for USD 15 per day.

Are there any beaches close to Emerald Beach Hotel?

Yep, Emerald Beach Hotel is a short 2-minute walk from McGee Beach. Fun beach activities include volleyball, windsurfing and body boarding.

Does Emerald Beach Hotel have a pool?

Emerald Beach Hotel has a pool and an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 9:30 AM to 11:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Emerald Beach Hotel?

No, Emerald Beach Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Emerald Beach Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Emerald Beach Hotel's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Emerald Beach Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Emerald Beach Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 293 out of 1092 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 1092 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 182 out of 1092 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 162 out of 1092 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 245 out of 1092 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

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

10/10 Do Not Recommend

Not a good stay at all. Had to pay for parking, and was charged extra $100 for “incidentals” which was not stated in hotel description and have not been reimbursed for yet. The continental breakfast was the poorest quality ever. The photos online are outdated. The hotel looks nothing like the images online. The hotel room was so hot, when told to front desk, they offered to give another room, but others staying said their rooms were so hot too. The deck was dirty and disgusting. The hot tub didn’t work only had hot water, and the pool area had a bad smell. The pool table is ripped and only one worked, none of the indoor games worked. Definitely NOT handicapped accessible. The front revolving door did not work and none of the handicap door openers worked. The indoor restaurant was not operational, nor indoor bar.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eusebio

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

Never going back

All the amenities were broken such as indoor pool was freezing wasn’t heated like it said hot tub broken pool tables broken no WiFi had to go get my own towels and toilet paper from the lobby myself water pressure low barely any hot water
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Laura

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

jose

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was not clean water was not hot restroom was smelly
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Israel

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

8/10 Good

Nancy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stay here once a year. We like the location near all the tourist attractions. We also like the amenities that include beach access and beach bar. The property is older and is in need of upgrades but our room was clean and the staff is very helpful and friendly. We especially want to thank Eddie with maintenance for helping us retrieve a phone we thought we lost in the hot tub area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Keldrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Oscar, Rio Grande City

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was really disappointed with my stay at Emerald Beach Hotel. The room was not very clean, and the restroom had visible mold, which made it feel uncomfortable. The advertised breakfast was not what we expected — either very limited or not available at all. The pool was cold and not well maintained, and the front desk rarely answered calls, so I had to go downstairs several times just to get basic help. Parking was also a major issue, with very few spots available. Overall, this hotel did not live up to the expectations set by its advertisements. I hope they take these concerns seriously and make improvements, because the location has potential.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

efrain

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

yanira

Travelled with family, Business traveller, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is very expensive, the hotel stops a hotel 6 is old and neglected, too much you have to pay for the accommodation and still pay for the parking of my car, it is not worth that hotel, they have very nice online photos but it is a lie it is a hotel in bad condition or bad death d
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dora, San Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love everything about it..has indoor pool outside bar 🍸 beach its fantastic 👌 been coming for the past
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jose L

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Maria

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don't like it...
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I expected something more fancy or upgraded…
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Armeythea

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

NOTHING LIKE PICTURES

Nothing like the pictures. You walk in it stinks. Room stinks. Says they have a breakfast buffet and don't. Just bread and coffee. No hot running water. Just worst place ever
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Carla

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its durty and old
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Irma

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Property was ok overall, not excellent. Pictures on website were better than property. Staff was friendly. 1st night we had no hot water, 1 of the lamps didnt work...when I tried calling front desk to inform of no hot water, phone didnt work. At pool, the pool stand didnt have any pool towels either day. But I can say the beds were comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Needs to be updated

The staff was very accommodating and we loved the view, beach access, and outdoor bar. The hotel itself is in desperate need of updates and renovations. Carpet smelled, the elevators looked a little scary to be in. Even though we had a tub we couldn’t use it because the drain didn’t plug which was super disappointing. Having an indoor pool is a nice feature but the water was cloudy so we decided against it. It met our needs but don’t think we would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicolas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Second time stay not so great…

My first time experience was wonderful and my second time experience was different I had no idea or was told before hand that I was to pay for parking now. Another thing was the hot water in the shower never came on and I waited for literally 10 mins for the hot water to come out. Breakfast was ok when it was the bare minimum. Would’ve like some waffles or pancakes.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steven

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025