City-by-the Sea Travel Guide

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Top hotels in City-by-the Sea

Hotel Lydia

Hotel Lydia

2.5 out of 5
445 W Cotter Avenue Port Aransas TX
The price is Rp1.250.340 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
Rp1.250.340
Rp1.562.924 total
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Port Aransas. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,262 reviews)
"Hotel is relatively quiet but the room was huge for a hotel. Very clean and a safe area."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

Hotel Lydia
Ocean's Edge Hotel, Port Aransas,TX

Ocean's Edge Hotel, Port Aransas,TX

3 out of 5
300 W Avenue G Port Aransas TX
The price is Rp1.481.683 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
Rp1.481.683
Rp1.703.935 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Port Aransas. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,334 reviews)
"Small bathroom, toilet paper holder broke when I grabbed paper, fan sounded horrible."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

Ocean's Edge Hotel, Port Aransas,TX
Plantation Suites & Conference Center

Plantation Suites & Conference Center

2 out of 5
1909 State Hghway 361 Port Aransas TX
The price is Rp964.548 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
Rp964.548
Rp1.127.091 total
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Port Aransas. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very good! (1,068 reviews)
"Muy bueno"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

Plantation Suites & Conference Center
Seaside Boutique Hotel

Seaside Boutique Hotel

2 out of 5
841 Sandcastle Dr Port Aransas TX
The price is Rp1.480.902 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp1.480.902
Rp1.703.037 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Port Aransas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,401 reviews)
"Perfect little cheap beach hotel. 7 minute walk from the room door to the waters edge. Comfy beds, and cold ac. Will come again."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

Seaside Boutique Hotel
Seashell Village Resort near the beach with kitchens

Seashell Village Resort near the beach with kitchens

2.5 out of 5
502 E Avenue G Port Aransas TX
The price is Rp1.183.179 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
Rp1.183.179
Rp1.976.788 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Port Aransas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (704 reviews)
"The best item about this property is the location. Shower floor was disgusting. It needed to be retiled and water/mold like stains needed to be cleaned. The odor of the room was equivalent to a wet towel balled up in a corner. Musty smell. Clothes from a previous renter in drawer. AC unit made screeching ..."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

Seashell Village Resort near the beach with kitchens
Beachgate CondoSuites and Oceanfront Resort

Beachgate CondoSuites and Oceanfront Resort

2.5 out of 5
2000 On The Beach Drive Port Aransas TX
The price is Rp3.221.233 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
Rp3.221.233
Rp4.000.772 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Port Aransas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Port Aransas Beach and Mustang Island Beach ...
8.4/10 Very good! (59 reviews)
"Perfect Location To Pools , Beach, Restaurant Next Doors , Minutes Away From Everything Shopping & Restaurants ❤️"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026

Beachgate CondoSuites and Oceanfront Resort
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Where to stay in City-by-the Sea

Find the best City-by-the Sea areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Cinnamon Shore

While Cinnamon Shore isn't home to many top sights, Mustang Island Beach and Palmilla Beach Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.

Padre Island

If you're spending some time in Padre Island, Whitecap Beach and North Padre Island Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Old Town Port Aransas

If you're spending some time in Old Town Port Aransas, Port Aransas Birding Center and Port Aransas Museum are top sights worth seeing.

North Beach

North Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Texas State Aquarium and USS Lexington Museum on the Bay.

Flour Bluff

Flour Bluff is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Laguna Madre and Funtrackers Family Fun Center.



City-by-the Sea Travel Guide