Emerald Beach Hotel

2.5 star property

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Beach bar
Room, 2 Double Beds, Bay View
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Beach bar

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pool

Explore the area

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1102 South Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX, 78401
  • McGee Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Corpus Christi Marina
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Texas State Aquarium
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Double Beds, Bay View

  • 36 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, Pool View

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

  • 36 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Pool View

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Corpus Christi

With a stay at Emerald Beach Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Corpus Christi, within a 10-minute drive of Texas State Aquarium and USS Lexington Museum on the Bay. .This beach hotel is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from North Beach and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from McGee Beach.

What's nearby

  • McGee Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Corpus Christi Marina - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • American Bank Center - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Texas State Aquarium - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
  • USS Lexington Museum on the Bay - 6 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Executive Surf Cl - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Water Street Oyster Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪U & I Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Grandview Lounge - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Emerald Beach Hotel

Beachfront comfort, a fitness center
Emerald Beach Hotel offers 368 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered once per stay.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 368 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and complimentary newspapers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
At Emerald Beach Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Corpus Christi? This hotel has 12859 square feet (1195 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Sandbar - This lobby lounge serves light fare only.

Languages

English, Filipino, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 10 per stay)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 8 to 15 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Sandbar

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference centre (12,859 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 4 buildings
  • 7 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Breakage deposit: USD 100 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 15 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 10 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:30 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
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Emerald Beach Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 347 out of 1252 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 258 out of 1252 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 210 out of 1252 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 182 out of 1252 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 255 out of 1252 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eusebio

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Never going back

All the amenities were broken such as indoor pool was freezing wasn’t heated like it said hot tub broken pool tables broken no WiFi had to go get my own towels and toilet paper from the lobby myself water pressure low barely any hot water
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Laura

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

jose

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was not clean water was not hot restroom was smelly
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Israel

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

8/10 Good

Nancy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stay here once a year. We like the location near all the tourist attractions. We also like the amenities that include beach access and beach bar. The property is older and is in need of upgrades but our room was clean and the staff is very helpful and friendly. We especially want to thank Eddie with maintenance for helping us retrieve a phone we thought we lost in the hot tub area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Keldrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Oscar, Rio Grande City

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was really disappointed with my stay at Emerald Beach Hotel. The room was not very clean, and the restroom had visible mold, which made it feel uncomfortable. The advertised breakfast was not what we expected — either very limited or not available at all. The pool was cold and not well maintained, and the front desk rarely answered calls, so I had to go downstairs several times just to get basic help. Parking was also a major issue, with very few spots available. Overall, this hotel did not live up to the expectations set by its advertisements. I hope they take these concerns seriously and make improvements, because the location has potential.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

efrain

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

yanira

Travelled with family, Business traveller, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is very expensive, the hotel stops a hotel 6 is old and neglected, too much you have to pay for the accommodation and still pay for the parking of my car, it is not worth that hotel, they have very nice online photos but it is a lie it is a hotel in bad condition or bad death d
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dora, San Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love everything about it..has indoor pool outside bar 🍸 beach its fantastic 👌 been coming for the past
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Maria

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don't like it...
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I expected something more fancy or upgraded…
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Armeythea

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

NOTHING LIKE PICTURES

Nothing like the pictures. You walk in it stinks. Room stinks. Says they have a breakfast buffet and don't. Just bread and coffee. No hot running water. Just worst place ever
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Carla

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its durty and old
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Irma

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Property was ok overall, not excellent. Pictures on website were better than property. Staff was friendly. 1st night we had no hot water, 1 of the lamps didnt work...when I tried calling front desk to inform of no hot water, phone didnt work. At pool, the pool stand didnt have any pool towels either day. But I can say the beds were comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Needs to be updated

The staff was very accommodating and we loved the view, beach access, and outdoor bar. The hotel itself is in desperate need of updates and renovations. Carpet smelled, the elevators looked a little scary to be in. Even though we had a tub we couldn’t use it because the drain didn’t plug which was super disappointing. Having an indoor pool is a nice feature but the water was cloudy so we decided against it. It met our needs but don’t think we would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicolas

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

Second time stay not so great…

My first time experience was wonderful and my second time experience was different I had no idea or was told before hand that I was to pay for parking now. Another thing was the hot water in the shower never came on and I waited for literally 10 mins for the hot water to come out. Breakfast was ok when it was the bare minimum. Would’ve like some waffles or pancakes.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steven

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Maricela

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Veey dirty room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kelly

Elevator was broken it was hot as well
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Mara

Travelled with family and small children
When booking online , i thought it was more up to date on remodels . But it was just very basic , no breakfast - just bagels and coffee. Very quite rooms but smaller than other hotels . We thought it was gonna give us an ocean view but it didnt give us the option. It was right in the middle of town , very convenient for our one day stay to sight see.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Never again

The room was filthy and the door made to open into the pool area didn’t want to open. The room wasn’t restocked. There were spiders. Outlets didn’t work. Mold on the baseboards. Horrible water pressure. Hot tub was filthy. It wasn’t worth the money we spent and we won’t stay there again. The glass door to get to the part of rooms we had was shattered with a piece of plastic taped over it, that was falling off.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025