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Sea Shell Inn Motel

Property class: 2
Beachfront motel near Texas State Aquarium

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A beach with palm trees, a fenced area, and a clear view of the ocean.
A round table with four chairs, a vase with a red flower, and a framed picture on the wall.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.
A motel sign with a large 'S' logo and the name 'SEA SHELL INN MOTEL'.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a sink.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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202 Kleberg Place, Corpus Christi, TX, 78402
  • Place, North Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, USS Lexington Museum on the Bay
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Texas State Aquarium
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Beach View

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

Room, 1 King Bed, Beach View

  • Beach view
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a dresser, a mirror, and a television.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Beach View

  • Beach view
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a small trash bin, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Beach View

  • Beach view
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, and a chair. There are wall-mounted lamps and framed artwork above the beds.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Beach View

  • Beach view
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

A hotel room with two beds, a small kitchenette, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

  • Partial sea view
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Corpus Christi

On the beach.Within a 15-minute walk of this North Beach motel, you'll find Texas State Aquarium and USS Lexington Museum on the Bay. Hilliard Center and Whataburger Field are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • North Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • USS Lexington Museum on the Bay - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Texas State Aquarium - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Dolphin Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Hilliard Center - 4 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Pier 99 Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ultimate Nachos - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Brewster Street Icehouse - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Sea Shell Inn Motel

Beachfront motel near Texas State Aquarium
Sea Shell Inn Motel offers its guests an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a picnic area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This Corpus Christi motel is smoke free.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Sea Shell Inn Motel offers 25 accommodations. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Corpus Christi motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from August 12 2026 to September 30 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekends. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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-authorize 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

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

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Sea Shell Inn Motel to the airport?

Sea Shell Inn Motel is 10.9 mi (13-min drive) away from the Corpus Christi Intl. Airport (CRP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Sept 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sea Shell Inn Motel on Sept 7, 2026 start from CA $88, excluding 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.

Does Sea Shell Inn Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sea Shell Inn Motel.

How close is Sea Shell Inn Motel to the beach?

This motel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sea Shell Inn Motel offer free breakfast?

Sea Shell Inn Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sea Shell Inn Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sea Shell Inn Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Sea Shell Inn Motel have a pool?

Sea Shell Inn Motel features an outdoor pool.

Does Sea Shell Inn Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Sea Shell Inn Motel to downtown Corpus Christi?

Sea Shell Inn Motel is 1.7 mi away from Corpus Christi.

Sea Shell Inn Motel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 230 out of 944 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 259 out of 944 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 195 out of 944 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 103 out of 944 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 157 out of 944 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Martha

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Very nice scenery
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Saul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were right on the ocean, amazing experience!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Unobsructed view and access to beach. Clean, comfortable bed. Not the cleanest otherwise and needed major repairs, BUT YOU ARE RIGHT ON THE BEACH!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ursula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Ocean view was amazing. Our room was clean. It is an older building but we had a great stay there. The man running the place was the best.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beach view great room decent needs a lot of outside remodeling and idk y my deposit was kept if no mess I just went to relax aways from home alone and haven’t received my deposit
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Olena

Liked: Staff & service
It was quiet and we love it is so close to the beach. It was clean, but beds are a little hard. You have to bring your own pots to cook. In general, we had a good experience with our kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Anthony

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great view building needs updating
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room is great location awesome building in general can use a lot of fixing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Clara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a good yet inexpensive place to stay. Nice room and very easy access to the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Yinan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great. But the room and the overall building are very old and outdated. Room is a good size, but not clean. Stain marks on the bed skirt. Part of the building seemed to be falling apart. I am amazed that it is still operating. Won't stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Good place to spend the night in Plus the beach is right in front
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lance

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
First was an unexpected $50 deposit which was disappointing, but we did recover the deposit about an hour after checkout. Second, the Pictures on Expedia showed our room with a sleeper futon. There wasn’t one. Booked this room because of the extra space, but we made it work. Staff was helpful otherwise. Room was not top notch, but location was great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

INEZ

Liked: Staff & service
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frank

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

10/10 Excellent

Israel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s was a beautiful stay right on the beach room was great perfect view of the ocean it was all around a great trip will definitely be back to this motel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were big and spacious and the beach was nice to see from your room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Amazing view of the ocean. Staff was very friendly. Perfect spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect right on the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The property was ready to fall down! It should not be open.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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