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Sea Shell Inn Motel

2.0 star property
Beach motel in Corpus Christi with free parking

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Exterior detail
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave
32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Sea Shell Inn Motel places travelers near North Beach's top attractions. Families enjoy the outdoor pool and playground, while amenities like in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, and free self-parking add convenience. Guests particularly appreciate the helpful staff.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$138
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Beach View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Desk
  • 38 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Beach View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
  • 38 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Beach View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
  • 38 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Beach View

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Beach View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Desk
  • 38 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
  • 38 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
202 Kleberg Place, Corpus Christi, TX, 78402

What's nearby

  • USS Lexington Museum on the Bay - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Texas State Aquarium - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Whataburger Field - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Hurricane Alley Waterpark - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • American Bank Center - 3 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brewster Street Icehouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Mess Deck - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Republic of Texas Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Sea Shell Inn Motel

Motel near Texas State Aquarium
Located close to USS Lexington Museum on the Bay and Hurricane Alley Waterpark, Sea Shell Inn Motel provides a playground and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property and barbecues
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Sea Shell Inn Motel feature comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • 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

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk

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 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 10 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
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or 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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This motel will charge the guest's credit card at 4 PM on the check-in date. Reservations with invalid credit cards will be cancelled.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Sea Shell Inn Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Sea Shell Inn Motel?

As of 1 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sea Shell Inn Motel on 21 Nov 2025 start from AU$137.91, 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 Sea Shell Inn Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Sea Shell Inn Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sea Shell Inn Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sea Shell Inn Motel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sea Shell Inn Motel located?

Located in North Beach, this beachfront motel is in the entertainment district and within a 15-minute walk of Texas State Aquarium and USS Lexington Museum on the Bay. American Bank Center and Whataburger Field are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Sea Shell Inn Motel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 218 out of 895 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 895 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 188 out of 895 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 94 out of 895 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 144 out of 895 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shyla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Right on the beach and the staff and owner are the nicest people!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view and rooms are very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location is good. It has a nice view, it's right by the water and the beach is easily accessible and just a short walk away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was adequate for my stay purpose and the staff was very good, professional, courteous and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Senena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking, friendly staff. Very nice.place,
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

A quiet peaceful getaway

It was a nice place to stay for a couple of days peaceful quiet walking distance to the beach would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
It was good for a quick visit
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Cheyenne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice location to the beach . Werid staff .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gaurav

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old property, really usnsafe yo stay. Water problem, bed frames are broken and ugly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ulissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it here! Walk to the beach just perfect for fishing!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
It’s was easy access to the beach and the Lexington
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Bed P.

Liked: Amenities
This property is located pretty close to the beach. Nice view of ocean is visible from the property.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dodd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It really is right on the beach. And all rooms provide a view of the water. Kitchenette in our room was wonderful to have.

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nothing fancy as the hotel is really old, but there is a pool, access to the beach, cold room, and hot shower. The front desk is very friendly and helpful. Definitely no frills, but we’d stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The location is excellent! The hotel is acceptable for the price. It could use some remodeling and updating but that will drive the price up.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Randy

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This place sucks never again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, bed sheets were clean. The hotel in general needs some work but my stay was comfortable for the price and the location was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Khrystin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It's been 10 years since I've been to this place. It's still the same and I always enjoy how close it is to the beach and the pricing is perfect. Thanks again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

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

Ss

We had a wonderful quick overnight family trip. No fuss no drama and the most beautiful view to wake up to.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

antonio

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We liked how close the ocean is from the motel room …. Catch the sunrise every morning… staff was ok .. we need a couple of toiletries.. seemed like we bothering them … we will stay again in the future
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Edwin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our room was a no smoking room but it stunk like cigarettes
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

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

27

This location has been around for quite a while, but they've done a great job to keep it clean and maintained. The staff was very friendly and are stay was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

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

Love the view

It’s old and run down but the view was amazing. It was close to the ocean you could just walk out the door and you were on the beach. You can’t beat the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cristobal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Limited parking
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not for the faint of heart

Price was very low so be aware you get what you pay for. Staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024