City-by-the Sea Travel Guide

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Our pick of the best City-by-the Sea Hotel Deals

Hotel Lydia

Hotel Lydia

2.5 out of 5
445 W Cotter Avenue Port Aransas TX
The price is AU$245 per night from 5 July to 6 July
AU$245
5 July - 6 July
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! (1,135 reviews)
"Excelente"

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

Hotel Lydia
Seaside Boutique Hotel

Seaside Boutique Hotel

2 out of 5
841 Sandcastle Dr Port Aransas TX
The price is AU$275 per night from 8 July to 9 July
AU$275
8 July - 9 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Port Aransas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,306 reviews)
"This was a beautiful place to stay and the stuff were wonderful! The only thing I might have changed was increasing the water pressure in the shower. It was barely a trickle"

Reviewed on 30 June 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 AU$206 per night from 7 July to 8 July
AU$206
7 July - 8 July
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! (1,014 reviews)
"This hotel was okay, cute in the hotel lobby and pool area but the issues lay in the rooms. The bathroom had a bit of mold growing on the back of the door and in the corner of the ceiling above the tub. The outside of the tub area on the bottom along the floor area I had looked to be what was maybe ..."

Reviewed on 30 June 2026

Plantation Suites & Conference Center
The Island Hotel Near Beach Port Aransas

The Island Hotel Near Beach Port Aransas

2 out of 5
2607 St Highway 361 Port Aransas TX
The price is AU$217 per night from 6 July to 7 July
AU$217
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Port Aransas. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very good! (1,016 reviews)
"Clean room, great selection at breakfast, nice game room. My go to hotel!"

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

The Island Hotel Near Beach Port Aransas
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 AU$188 per night from 7 July to 8 July
AU$188
7 July - 8 July
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! (1,284 reviews)
"The room was nice and clean, and staff was very helpful and extremely nice! Breakfast was very good and fresh."

Reviewed on 30 June 2026

Ocean's Edge Hotel, Port Aransas,TX
Best Western Port Aransas

Best Western Port Aransas

2.5 out of 5
400 E Avenue G Port Aransas TX
The price is AU$251 per night from 2 July to 3 July
AU$251
2 July - 3 July
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Close enough to the beach. Comfortable beds. Great breakfast."

Reviewed on 25 June 2026

Best Western Port Aransas
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our guide on 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.

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.

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.



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