City-by-the Sea Travel Guide
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Top hotels in City-by-the Sea
Hotel Lydia
445 W Cotter Avenue Port Aransas TX
The price is ฿2,237 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
฿2,237
฿2,797 total
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Port Aransas. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,282 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026
Plantation Suites & Conference Center
1909 State Hghway 361 Port Aransas TX
The price is ฿1,883 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿1,883
฿2,199 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Port Aransas. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very good! (1,072 reviews)
"Everything was great.....clean room,pool and hot tub were great.....breakfast was ok. Only thing that was a little off was the bathroom door.....it would stay locked and my girlfriend was trapped until I got back.....lol...but all around I would stay and refer ths place...."
Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026
Seaside Boutique Hotel
841 Sandcastle Dr Port Aransas TX
The price is ฿2,291 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿2,291
฿2,635 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Port Aransas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,442 reviews)
"The location is great, it’s basically right at the beach. The staff is very hospitable and friendly. However, the linens and towels were stained, even when they brought fresh ones. And the freezer had an odor."
Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026
Ocean's Edge Hotel, Port Aransas,TX
300 W Avenue G Port Aransas TX
The price is ฿2,360 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
฿2,360
฿2,714 total
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Port Aransas. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
Seashell Village Resort near the beach with kitchens
502 E Avenue G Port Aransas TX
The price is ฿1,967 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
฿1,967
฿3,402 total
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Port Aransas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (733 reviews)
"Our stay was great. It was a very reasonable price . The only thing that you might need to improve is adding more pictures on Hotels.com because we are expecting to stay in something different than what we got."
Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026
The Island Hotel Near Beach Port Aransas
2607 St Highway 361 Port Aransas TX
The price is ฿2,417 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿2,417
฿2,779 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Port Aransas. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very good! (1,004 reviews)
"Room work good however the first night the ac did not work. The staff was quick and had a maintenance man put in a new unit while we were away"
Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026
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Where to stay in City-by-the Sea
Find the best City-by-the Sea areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Cinnamon Shore
While Cinnamon Shore isn't home to many top sights, Mustang Island Beach and Palmilla Beach Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.
Padre Island
If you're spending some time in Padre Island, Whitecap Beach and North Padre Island Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Old Town Port Aransas
If you're spending some time in Old Town Port Aransas, Port Aransas Birding Center and Port Aransas Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Photo by Russ Lee
Open Photo by Russ Lee
North Beach
North Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Texas State Aquarium and USS Lexington Museum on the Bay.
Flour Bluff
Flour Bluff is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Laguna Madre and Funtrackers Family Fun Center.
