Heart of Port Aransas.Within a 10-minute walk of the motel, you'll find Ellis Memorial Library and Roberts Point Park. Port Aransas Beach and Nature Preserves are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Port Aransas Birding Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
IB Magee Beach Park - 2 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
San Juan Restaurant - 1 min walk
The Phoenix - 14 min walk
Fins Grill & Icehouse - 7 min walk
Sip Yard - 13 min walk
About this property
Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages
Motel near Port Aransas Beach in Port Aransas
Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages offers its guests an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Public spaces have free WiFi. Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages also features barbecue grills, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages was completed in January 2022.
This Port Aransas motel is smoke free.
1 building
1 floor
58 guestrooms or units
Built in 1960
Poolside lounge chairs
Front desk (limited hours)
Garden
BBQ grill(s)
Outdoor picnic space
No smoking on site
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.
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
Room amenities
Entertainment
43-inch TV with cable channels
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
Cash deposit for Spring Break: USD 100.00 per stay for guests under 25 years old staying between 04 March - 27 March
Resort fee: 15 percent of room rate
We've listed 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.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy. A cash deposit 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, Discover, 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
Pool access available from 9 AM to 11:00 PM.
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Property is also known as
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Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages Reviews
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.
Beds were uncomfortable. Water was either boiling hot or cold on the shower, knob didn’t allow for an in between. The first night the hot water wasn’t even working. A floor mat would be nice to help keep sand off of the stone tile floor. Price listed seemed worth it then a hotel fee was tacked on and at that point the stay was not worth the price. THE WALLS ARE absolutely paper thin. Doesn’t seem like a quiet time is enforced because people would be up making noise well into the night. Just stay somehwere else.
Door wouldnt lock, dirty, broken bed-had to sleep feet at headboard. Will not recommend, nor stay again.
Nancy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Analisa
Aug 23, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
It was okay
While it was going good , we were disappointed about a few things . Uncomfortable bedding and there were water roaches coming up our drain , mind you we paid well over 600 for the “deluxe” room , floors felt sandy and the cleanliness just wasn’t there . There was dirt everywhere under the bed . We didn’t bring it to their attention because they were super sweet ! But it is unfortunate that we paid so much just for the deluxe room to
Feel dirty & with water bugs
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.
Room was spacious for 4 of us. But No hot water at all for 4 days. Mold in the bathroom ceiling. Front desk worker was rude. Very thin walls could hear everything! Had free wifi but never could get connected.
The stay was decent for the price we paid. Less than 500 for 4 night. The bed was lumpy and hurt mine and my wife’s back. We didn’t get any cleaning service until I asked for but was marked cleaned everyday. Ac quit working last night we were there and basically soaked everything in the room. But regardless of all this I’ve stayed at worse. There were clean sheets and fresh towels daily.