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Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Port Aransas Beach

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Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages, refreshed in 2022, is perfectly positioned in the shopping district. Visitors can relax in the garden or soak up the sun by the pool with comfortable loungers. The spa tub and outdoor pool create a versatile space for relaxation.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$117
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(38 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Family Cottage, 1 Bedroom

Family Cottage, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
  • 68 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Single Room

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
TV
Renovated in 2022
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
TV
Renovated in 2022
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Quadruple Room

Deluxe Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
TV
Renovated in 2022
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

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About the area

Map
314 Cutoff Road, Port Aransas, TX, 78373

What's nearby

  • Roberts Point Park - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Port Aransas Birding Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Port Aransas Beach - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Horace Caldwell Pier - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sip Yard - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪San Juan Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fins Grill & Icehouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Waves - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages

Motel remodelled in 2022 and located near Port Aransas Beach
Take advantage of a garden, a playground and a hot tub at Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property and barbecues
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 58 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 43-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Microwaves, heating and limited housekeeping

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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.
  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-width doorways (81 centimetre wide)

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
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit for Spring Break: USD 100.00 per stay for guests aged under 25 years old staying between 04 March and 27 March

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Property Registration Number 200102744

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 9 AM to 11:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9 AM to 11:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages?

As of 17 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages on 18 Nov 2025 start from AU$117.27, 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 Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages?

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 Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages located?

Located in the heart of Port Aransas, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Ellis Memorial Library and Roberts Point Park. Nature Preserves and Port Aransas Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 438 out of 961 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 265 out of 961 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 961 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 82 out of 961 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 961 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at Shark Reef! Family friendly place with a great staff and an awesome pool.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Migina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is clean and rooms are comfortable. I would’ve liked to have a designated parking spot but other than that it was a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay here and loved the privacy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ladonna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love it here
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

arieanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super affordable and close to everything !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For a low cost place it was a pretty good place to stay. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Angelica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great mini vacation with no worries and with great comfortability.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Will

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

Will stay there again

Needs more plugs
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sydnee

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very welcoming including the other guest that was booked with us
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christa

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

Comfy stay

Great for my daughters and I!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was perfect for a quick get away
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location of this spot was great. The owners called me in advance to my stay. I notified them that my Wife and I would be coming in late and they really helped and worked with us on making sure we got in our room after hours. It was very convenient especially after a long day.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trystan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family’s favorite part is the pool, we will definitely keep staying at this place in the trips to come!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel f.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
HAD A PROBLEMS WITH THE TELEVISION. IT DID WORK BUT...HAD PROBLEMS WITH ON AND OFF! OVER ALL GREAT PLACE TO STAY, WILL CONTINUE TO SRAY HERE!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

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

10/10 Excellent

Denise

4th and Family

Our stay at Shark Reef hotel was wonderful. From check in to check out every thing was excellent! Staff was abundantly friendly, rooms were clean, outdoor areas were well taken care of, and pool/hot tub were awesome. Location was perfect! We will definitely be back! Thanks for a great weekend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love everything about this place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

Good service!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Carlos

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

Maribel

Liked: Cleanliness
Older property but clean and comfortable. Staff was nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Helen

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

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Individually owned by people who really care.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025