With a stay at Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages, you'll be centrally located in Port Aransas, within a 5-minute drive of Port Aransas Beach and Ellis Memorial Library. .This motel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Roberts Point Park and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center.
Port Aransas Nature Preserve at Charlie's Pasture - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
IB Magee Beach Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Port Aransas Beach - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Horace Caldwell Pier - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Getting around
Corpus Christi Intl. Airport (CRP) - 47 min drive
Restaurants
Whataburger - 13 min walk
Fins Grill & Icehouse - 6 min walk
San Juan Restaurant - 1 min walk
Coffee Waves - 15 min walk
Mac Daddy's BBQ - 17 min walk
About this property
Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages
Motel with free parking, near Port Aransas Beach
Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages offers 58 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Cable television is provided.
Bathrooms include showers. This Port Aransas motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Irons/ironing boards and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided weekly.
An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 58 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Housekeeping is provided weekly, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a hot tub. This motel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
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
Cribs (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 under 25 years old staying between 04 March - 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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Property Registration Number 200102744
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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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Reviews
Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages Reviews
8.2
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Def will be back. The owner made our 2 year wedding anniversary one to remember! The place was clean and the hospitality was amazing! The young kid who was cleaning was very nice and he had great conversation. Love this place.
I thought the room was roomy and comfortable. Best hotel air conditioner ever by far! Was great that the owner lived on site and the hotel had such a warm family feel. Would have preferred more water pressure and a plug on both sides of the bed.
Julie
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
stephanie
Travelled with family
2 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great for just a quick stay. Pool was good but the room itself was outdated. Bathroom was bad in that the door knob was very loose and showerhead very old.
We really enjoyed our stay at Shark Reef. We hope to come back again and try the cottages out. Our room was neat and clean, gave plenty of room for us and the AC worked REALLY well, haha. The courtyard is neat and clean and offers many different activities.
The staff was outstanding, courteous, friendly and super helpful. They're a huge part of the reason we'll be coming back here. Plus their prices were excellent!
When I pulled back the blankets they where dirty and had hair everywhere and the pullout had red juice or something that was spilled on it
Asked for a change and didn’t
This was the worst stay I've ever had I will let all my friends and family know about my experience.
Rooms we're dirty beds we're not even stable or level. Bedding was dirty looked like blood on both bedspreads. restroom very Dirty. Room Full of spiderwebs and mosquitos. You can hear everyone talking outside and on both sides of the room .
Staff well I believe the owner Very RUDE!
Great value, such a nice palce for the price, the owner is hands on and very welcoming.
Fernando
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jesus Fernando
23 Apr 2025
Jesus Fernando
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
4/10 Poor
Ahmad
Business traveller, Travelled with partner
22 Apr 2025
Disliked: Amenities
I stayed there for two nights
The lady at the front office so nice and helpful
But the place can be better
There is a door inside between the rooms idk why
The people next door keeps laughing and making noise all night
When i booked the room they said that there’s a free wi-Fi but we didn’t get any access or password for it
Even the TV doesn’t have internet .
Room was clean bathroom are super small. Not alot of mirrors. Refrigerator door wouldnt stay shut without propping something infront of it. Did not tidy room or change out towels daily. Take out your own trash. Never stayed anywhere that did not come in daily. Air-conditioning was cold. Pool and bbq area was beautiful.