Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Port Aransas Beach

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Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages

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Outdoor pool, open 9 AM to 11:00 PM, pool loungers
Exterior
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Lobby
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, towels

Overview of Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages

Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
314 Cutoff Road, Port Aransas, TX, 78373
  • Popular LocationTaqueria San Juan1 min walk
  • Popular LocationFins Grill & Icehouse6 min walk
  • Popular LocationRoberts Point Park8 min walk
  • Popular LocationPort Aransas Museum15 min walk

Room options

Family Cottage, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2022
Sofa bed - twin
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 68 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2022
Sofa bed
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2022
Sofa bed
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Port Aransas

Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages puts you in the heart of Port Aransas, within just a 10-minute stroll of Ellis Memorial Library and Roberts Point Park. Highlights at this motel include an outdoor swimming pool, free self-parking and Access to hot tub. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. Plus you'll find a picnic area. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Port Aransas motel include Port Aransas Beach and Mustang Island Beach.

What's nearby

  • Port Aransas Birding Center - 16 min walk
  • Port Aransas Beach - 3 min drive
  • IB Magee Beach Park - 4 min drive
  • Horace Caldwell Pier - 4 min drive
  • Port Aransas Nature Preserve at Charlie's Pasture - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • Fins Grill & Icehouse - 6 min walk
  • Whataburger - 14 min walk
  • Taqueria San Juan - 1 min walk
  • Coffee Waves P - 17 min walk
  • Port A Pizzeria - 16 min walk

About this property

Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages

Motel with free parking, near Port Aransas Beach
Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages offers its guests an outdoor pool and Access to hot tub. Public spaces have free WiFi. Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages also features a BBQ, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages was completed in January 2022.

This Port Aransas motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 58 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1960
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages offers 58 air-conditioned accommodations, with free toiletries. This accommodation is furnished with twin sofa beds. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Televisions come with cable channels. An iron/ironing board and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Spa tub

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets on request
  • Weekly housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • Building
  • Built in 1960
  • Floor
  • Renovated entire property - January 2022
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Twin sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 43-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

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 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cash deposit for Spring Break: USD 100.00 per stay for guests aged under 25 years old staying between 04 March and 27 March

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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 guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 11:00 PM
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages?

Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages?

As of 18 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages on 22 Apr 2024 start from AU$119.09, including 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.

Is parking available at Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages?

Yep, Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages?

The closest beach to Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages is Port Aransas Beach (2.2 km).

Does Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages have a pool?

Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages has a pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 9 AM to 11:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages?

No, Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 343 out of 785 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 785 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 785 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 785 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 785 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Despite the cold weather, this beach trip was excellent because the Shark Reef gave me hot drinks and a heater in my room!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorretta

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best budget stay in Port Aransas. Great location, easy boat parking, big clean rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shelby

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Susanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Samantha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was my daughters 10th Birthday thos past weekend. Sharkreef Resort was Great! We got to the see the fireworks with out leaving. The kids had a blast running around the playground. The staff was soo friendly! We will definitely be returning!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamala

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to everything, quiet, friendly guests and staff

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fresh towels and clean room everyday. Super friendly and helpful staff. Enjoyed hot tub and pool everyday. We even grilled out on their grills available. Will definitely stay here again when we come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023