Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages

2.0 star property

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Stunning hotel with a central courtyard and modern design.
Welcome to Island Time, where a nautical theme sets the tone for a relaxing stay.
Cozy living space with a kitchenette, sofa, dining area, and TV.
Two single beds with matching headboards and a sofa provide ample seating in this stylish room.
Charming two-story home with a front porch and garden area.

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
314 Cutoff Road, Port Aransas, TX, 78373
  • Port Aransas Nature Preserve at Charlie's Pasture
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • IB Magee Beach Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Port Aransas Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Single Room

  • 29.7 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Family Cottage, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 68 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Deluxe Double Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(38 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Deluxe Quadruple Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

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About this property

Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages

Motel with free parking, near Port Aransas Beach
This smoke-free motel features an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include barbecue grills and a picnic area. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages offers 58 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers. This Port Aransas motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Irons/ironing boards and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Ellis Memorial Library. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Ellis Memorial Library and Roberts Point Park
Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages offers its guests an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Public spaces have free WiFi. Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages also features barbecue grills, 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.

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

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (weekly)

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.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1960
  • Renovated entire property - January 2022
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave

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 staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

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 under 25 years old staying between 04 March - 27 March

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 6 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 200102744
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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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Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 421 out of 925 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 259 out of 925 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 925 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 77 out of 925 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 925 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jesus Fernando

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Ahmad

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
I stayed there for two nights The lady at the front office so nice and helpful But the place can be better There is a door inside between the rooms idk why The people next door keeps laughing and making noise all night When i booked the room they said that there’s a free wi-Fi but we didn’t get any access or password for it Even the TV doesn’t have internet .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

William

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Was okay. Needs more service

Room was clean bathroom are super small. Not alot of mirrors. Refrigerator door wouldnt stay shut without propping something infront of it. Did not tidy room or change out towels daily. Take out your own trash. Never stayed anywhere that did not come in daily. Air-conditioning was cold. Pool and bbq area was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

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

The stay of a lifetime

Our hotel stay was perfect. The friendliness and helpfulness started with our check in. We needed extra pillows and were handed some right away. The room smelled clean, no insects and the bed was super comfortable. The stay was quiet and there were nice chairs outside the rooms to relax in. The property itself was very clean and kept up. The hot tub and pool were well maintained. Checkout was bittersweet as we didnt want to leave but it was very professional. Definitely dont hesitate to book your next stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Brenda

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was very outdated and the tub was rusted. There were roaches in the room as well as in the restroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Carlos

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff very good price exelent play games for the children Nice pool and spa
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kaitlyn

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Other than the rooms could be cleaned better (couches and under beds) we had absolutely no complaints. Pool/spa very nice, nice play ground for kids. S
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
It was just okay. Probably wouldn’t stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

LONI

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here. Only thing we had a issue with was the wifi connection and the tv was constantly having to buffer. Rather then that we loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Helen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family loves to stay at Sharks Reef, the rooms and property are always being updated, new split air/ heat conditioning, comfy beds and the pool area is great! Henry always asks if you need anything and offers great tips on everything, fishing and tackle.shops etc. Enjoy!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Roman Gerardo

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No shampoo and mold in the bathroom was bad
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Carrie

payed for 2 queens bed the beds was 2 full size bath tub didn’t drain very well had to keep shoes on at all times floors was dirty
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No complaints, Myself and family been staying there as long as I can remember. Shark Reef is the best, and we always tell our friends about that place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zebulon

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

10/10 Excellent

Amber

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

Wonderful stay

We stayed here for spring break. It was great! Close too everything including the beach. They do allow pets. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Roy

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

Horrible stay

AC was leaking water into room and never cooled room. We kept telling maintenance guy but he kept saying he would fix it never did. And then I let him know that the toilet was clogged kept saying I’ll get to it when I get to it. He would never show up, then started giving attitude. Also bed was being held by buckets and I also let him know about that as well and he just kept saying he didnt know what to tell me. He was a very rude maintenance man, I’ve been staying here for over 10 years and this is one of the worst stays I ever had to deal with. The room had a bad smell of urine and feces, room rates from hotels.com are not honored when you check in. I was given a total thru hotels.com and their price was 40.00 dollars more, a lot of other tenants were complaining about same thing too.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Seth M

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, helpful owner. Clean room. Lots of towels.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025