Holiday Inn Express & Suites PORT ARANSAS/BEACH AREA

727 South 11th Street
Port Aransas, TX 78373
Nightly Rates: ( 88.34 - 419.53 )
3 Star

Property Description

Port Aransas Hotel Located on Texas Gulf Coast One of the best things about being a beach hotel in Port Aransas is a convenient address just 1.5 blocks from the warm sand and clear blue ocean of the Gulf of Mexico. Wake-up everyday to the sound of whistling seagulls and crashing waves when you stay at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Port Aransas - Beach Area. From picnicking and fishing at the Mustang Island State Park to beachcombing, birding and sunbathing right outside our doors, our beach hotel in Port Aransas puts you right in the midst of an array of outdoor activities. Feel free to play a round of golf at Newport Dunes Golf Club or watch more than 200 yachts sail in from Galveston during the annual October Harvest Moon Regatta while you're here. With 750 sq ft of event space and a Business Center with fax, copy and print services, our property is the place to "Stay Smart" for business travelers in Port Aransas, Texas. Lodging with us puts you just minutes from Harbor Island, the University of Texas Marine Science Institute and ConocoPhillips, and it gives you access to free high-speed Internet access. With complimentary amenities like an outdoor pool, a kiddie pool and a whirlpool to guarantee a relaxing stay while you're in Port Aransas, Texas, lodging with us is a vacation dream. Fill-up with items from the free, hot Express Start Breakfast Bar, then head to the beach to enjoy the rest of your stay with us!

Amenities

· Accessible facilities
· Air conditioning individually controlled in room
· Bathtub
· Buffet breakfast
· Car rental desk
· Coffee/Tea maker
· Color television
· Complimentary breakfast
· Connecting rooms
· Desk with lamp
· Direct dial telephone
· Free parking
· Golf
· Hairdryer
· High speed internet access for laptop in public areas
· High speed internet connection
· Housekeeping - daily
· Housekeeping - weekly
· Ice machine
· Interior corridors
· Ironing board
· Late check-out available
· Meal included - continental breakfast
· Meal included - continental breakfast
· Meeting rooms
· Microwave
· Mini-refrigerator
· Minibar
· Non-smoking
· On-Site parking
· Onsite laundry
· Outdoor pool
· Parking
· Pay per view movies on TV
· Private bathroom
· Public area air conditioned
· Rollaway bed
· Safe deposit box
· Satellite television
· Separate closet
· Shops and commercial services
· Spare electrical outlet available at desk
· Tennis court
· Voice mail
· Wireless internet connection
· Wireless internet connection in public areas

Miscellaneous Information

· American Dollars is the native currency.
· Check in time is 3:00 PM
· Check out time is 11:00 AM
· Time Zone is GMT
· Opened in 2005
· Renovated in 01/01/2013
· 74 rooms.
· 31 suites.
· 3 floors.

Meeting Facility

dolphin room

Recreation Information

Outdoor pool

Fitness center on-site

Area Attractions

Selena Museum

The museum dispalys her red porsche, awards, stage outfits and other memorabilia.

Port Aransas Public Beach

Drive or park on the beach. Beach permits are required to park on the beach and can be purchased on the beach and at any convenient store. Swimming and fishing on the beach, a block and a half from our hotel.

Corpus Christi Museum of Science & History

Stroll among treasures from world famous Padre Island shipwrecks--the famous Padre Island shipwreck of 1554 and La Salle's ship La Belle that wrecked in 1686.

Corpus Christi International Airport Mustang Beach Airport Scott and Joan Holt Birding Center

More than 100 species of birds frequent this two-acre tract.

University of TX Marine Science Center

on the beach next to the south jetty

PORT ARANSAS Public Marina

next to ferry landing fishing or just sitting and enjoying the scenery

Newport Dunes Golf Club

Measuring over 6,900 square yards near the beach enjoy the beautiful scenery while playing golf.

JP Luby Surf Park Roberts Point Park

next to the ferry sit and fish or watch the boats pass by

Deep Sea Headquarters

Three party boats with concessions are available for group fishing, private charters for one to six anglers. Mostly offshore fishing trips made usually for 8 hours. Short trip available if demand warrants them.

Horace Caldwell Pier

on the beach Fee per person and per rod. Catch trout under the lights, redfish, whiting, pompano, blacktip shark and black drum.

Padre Island National Seashore Jetty

South Jetties marking the entrance to the Corpus Christi Channel , Provide ample room for anglers to set up for the day and fish. The south jetty is accessible by car from the beach. Take the jetty boat to the North Jetty where there are no amenities--

Port Aransas Community Center Texas State Aquarium Lexington Museum Botanical Gardens & Nature

Mingle with Nature preserve, venture into the butterfly house, sensory, wildscape, hummingbird and arid gardens.

Hooks

Watch Baseball Games at the Whataburger field in Corpus Christi

Ferry

Take a 2 minute ride across to the other side. ferry wait time is on average 15 minutes to 30 minutes depending on the season. Takes you to 361 heading into Aransas Pass or Port aransas landing.

Mustang Island State Park

Enjoy miles of beach and searching for seashells.