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 Rp1.174.598 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
Rp1.174.598
Rp1.468.337 total
4 Nov - 5 Nov
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,323 reviews)
"property was just renovated and they did a great job."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026

Hotel Lydia
Seaside Boutique Hotel

Seaside Boutique Hotel

2 out of 5
841 Sandcastle Dr Port Aransas TX
The price is Rp1.484.053 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
Rp1.484.053
Rp1.706.661 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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! (1,513 reviews)
"Are experience at this hotel was not good when we arrived. Customer service was kind of irritated also when we got to our our room. There was water all over the front living room. Then when we came in from the beach and took a shower, there was no hot water and when we try to get hot water, the hot ..."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026

Seaside Boutique Hotel
Plantation Suites & Conference Center

Plantation Suites & Conference Center

2 out of 5
1909 State Hghway 361 Port Aransas TX
The price is Rp869.940 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
Rp869.940
Rp1.018.331 total
5 Nov - 6 Nov
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,079 reviews)
"Dirty, no room service or cleaning for 2 nights reservations, bathroom lock doesnt work, holes on the ceiling. Terrible experience with such high prices. I won't recommend anyone staying there."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026

Plantation Suites & Conference Center
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 Rp1.176.209 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
Rp1.176.209
Rp1.352.524 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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 ...
Ocean's Edge Hotel, Port Aransas,TX
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 Rp1.092.974 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
Rp1.092.974
Rp1.874.488 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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! (758 reviews)
"The room was clean and the staff was attentive, but couch was old, dirty, and broken, and the bathtub was also broken."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026

Seashell Village Resort near the beach with kitchens
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rockport - Bay View by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rockport - Bay View by IHG

2.5 out of 5
925 Lady Claire Street Rockport TX
The price is Rp1.342.500 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
Rp1.342.500
Rp1.543.876 total
12 Nov - 13 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rockport. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rockport - Bay View by IHG
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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 Fisherman's Wharf are top sights worth seeing.

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.

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.



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