Gulf Coast & South Texas
Barely inside the northwestern edge of Laguna Atascosa NWR, this small county campsite is the only place at which camping is officially allowed within the…
Must-see hotels in Texas
Austin
This extended-stay hotel has a great downtown location, in walking distance of tons of bars and restaurants. Suites are on the bland side – and could use…
West Texas
You'll know you've found this quirky little place less than a mile west of Hwy 118 when you spot the oversize Easter eggs on the roof. The rooms are…
Coastal Plains
There are well-shaded camping areas in the park, including many along the San Antonio River. Reserve in advance by calling 512-389-8900.
Isla Blanca County Park Campground
Gulf Coast & South Texas
Popular because of its proximity to the action, this park has a variety of camping facilities including sites with beach views. Long-term rates are…
West Texas
You’d think from the name you were getting a hunting lodge, but it’s nothing like that. Rustic stucco cottages with Spanish-tile roofs and concrete floors…
Gulf Coast & South Texas
The first impression screams chain motel, but the managers live on-site and there are quirks (like the colonnaded hot-tub suites) that make it more beach…
Hill Country
This simple, family-run motel is a great budget option located at the west end of town away from the hustle and bustle. Some rooms have wi-fi, and some…
Galveston
This older motel behind the famous, eponymous restaurant has simple but comfortable rooms across the boulevard from the seawall. Exterior corridors let…
Gulf Coast & South Texas
This 19-unit motel is vintage 1961 but has been colorfully refurbished and exudes a fun vibe. It is a half block from the beach and has a pool, barbecue…
Rio Grande Valley
Fishermen and birders may enjoy a stay on the shores of the Falcon Reservoir, as there's plenty of life to see from the campsites or the park's 3 miles of…
Corpus Christi
In North Beach, the Seashell Inn has an unrivaled location overlooking the sandy shores. It may look as if it is straight out of the seventies, and it is,…
Austin
The name says it all. Located in a shady grove of pecan trees, this pleasant RV park is exceedingly well located. It's smack dab in the middle of town and…
Gulf Coast & South Texas
Set bang on the beach, the low-rise Wanna Wanna has 15 rooms. The units are humdrum in themselves, but come with microwaves and fridges, and some have…
Corpus Christi Area
This developed, first-come first-served camping area is close to the beach, half a mile north of the visitor center. Suitable for tents and RVs, it doesn…
Austin
Bats? Yes, bats. This is a great place from which to watch their nightly exodus from under the Congress Ave Bridge. It puts you right on the water and…
Rio Grande Valley
The better of the two properties of this ubiquitous budget chain is also closer to the center. The 71 rooms are off outside corridors over two floors and…
Red Roof Inn Plus San Antonio Downtown
San Antonio
It's an easy walk to both the Alamo and River Walk, but the trade-off is the freeway location. Still, it's a good deal and the standard rooms are huge…
Rio Grande Valley
A fairly standard iteration of the comfortable chain, the HI has 74 rooms across three floors with inside corridors. The pool is outside near young palms…
Galveston
A block from the beach, this basic two-story motel provides a no-frills budget break on weekdays, but weekend upcharges are generally poor value…
Corpus Christi Area
A Port Aransas–based agency, Condominium Consulting Management and Services represents many of the large condo buildings around town and a number of…
Panhandle Plains
The lake is 5 miles southeast of Lubbock and is big on fun (think ATV trails) as opposed to natural splendor. Sites vary from basic tent-only ones to…
Panhandle Plains
Rest yourself from the excitement of prairie-chicken mating at this restored motor court. The 29 rooms are very basic but clean and have fridges and…
Rio Grande Valley
A modest motel that is part of a small local chain, the La Copa is an older 150-room motel that's had a faux Spanish makeover. It's clean and good value.
Rio Grande Valley
It's certainly nothing fancy, but clean rooms and a friendly family-run vibe make up for the slightly worn feel.
Gulf Coast & South Texas
Represents scores of big condo resorts as well as holiday homes, but not all are spring-breaker friendly.
Austin
During the summer when (most of) the students have gone home, the empty rooms in the seven student coop houses are quite the bargain, and they keep you…
Austin
A private dorm near the University of Texas, 'the Woo' generally has rooms available mid-May to mid-August, and sometimes has space for travelers at other…
