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 ฿2,227 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
฿2,227
฿2,783 total
15 Sept - 16 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! (1,279 reviews)
"Unfortunately, Beacon 57 was closed for maintenance during our stay, and this was not advertised on the hotel’s website or communicated to us at check in. We specifically booked Hotel Lydia for the convenience of having the bar on-site, so it was definitely disappointing to find out that it was unavailable. ..."
Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026
Plantation Suites & Conference Center
1909 State Hghway 361 Port Aransas TX
The price is ฿1,874 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿1,874
฿2,188 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! (1,070 reviews)
"Location was great. Need better washers."
Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026
Seaside Boutique Hotel
841 Sandcastle Dr Port Aransas TX
The price is ฿2,280 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿2,280
฿2,622 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! (1,439 reviews)
"The room was clean and housekeeping came by every morning with fresh clean towels"
Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026
Ocean's Edge Hotel, Port Aransas,TX
300 W Avenue G Port Aransas TX
The price is ฿1,967 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
฿1,967
฿2,262 total
15 Sept - 16 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,343 reviews)
"Great stay only problem is the room didn’t kool down as much as I would like but other then that it was great stay highly recommend"
Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026
Seashell Village Resort near the beach with kitchens
502 E Avenue G Port Aransas TX
The price is ฿1,967 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
฿1,967
฿3,402 total
15 Sept - 16 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. ...
The Island Hotel Near Beach Port Aransas
2607 St Highway 361 Port Aransas TX
The price is ฿2,417 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿2,417
฿2,779 total
20 Sept - 21 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.
