Gulf Coast & South Texas
Many of the 78 large rooms at this boutique hotel just steps from Aransas Bay have exceptional sea views, and even if yours doesn't you can admire the…
Must-see hotels in Gulf Coast & South Texas
Gulf Coast & South Texas
Tucked away into a quiet corner of nowhere, the five private rooms (half of which open onto the wraparound shared balcony on the 2nd floor) and inviting…
Rio Grande Valley
Far and away the nicest choice in Laredo, this hacienda-style hotel occupies a complex of buildings dating from 1916 (originally a high school). The…
Gulf Coast & South Texas
This friendly two-story motel has a great location beside the grass-covered dunes on the gulf. While the rooms themselves don't have waterfront views, the…
Casa de Palmas Renaissance Hotel
Rio Grande Valley
Dating from 1918 and lovingly restored, the elegant but not pretentious Casa de Palmas is the classiest place in town. Right downtown, the 165 rooms…
Gulf Coast & South Texas
So long as you know what you’re taking on, an overnight stay in this magnificently decrepit cedar-clapboard 1903 relic, right on the Palacios waterfront,…
Galveston
Bask in palm-fringed Spanish Colonial luxury at this 1911 historic hotel, managed by the Wyndham corporation. A full-service spa offers treatments like…
Rio Grande Valley
This 1893 villa (designed by a French architect) has been restored and converted into a small B&B with a pleasant shady courtyard. The rooms seem like a…
Corpus Christi Area
Dating from 1900, when the town was still called Tarpon, this charming if rickety place has been rebuilt several times after hurricanes. The lobby has…
Corpus Christi
The 139 rooms are comfortable and have balconies, microwaves and fridges at this 1970s beachfront hotel. Get a 7th-floor room facing the USS Lexington and…
Corpus Christi Area
Five funky beach cabins around a connecting porch have two or three bedrooms each. Flotsam, jetsam and wrecked rowboats decorate the grounds and decor…
Corpus Christi Area
These bright, colorful condo-style units are close to the beach and can each sleep two to six people. Floor plans differ, but all come with kitchens or…
Galveston
Stay among the shops and museums of the Pier 21 complex in the heart of the historic Strand District. Rustic touches accent the 42 large, comfy rooms…
Rio Grande Valley
Two miles north of downtown, this chain's amenities include a health club and a whirlpool – after a day touring in 100°F (38°C) weather, there's nothing…
Gulf Coast & South Texas
This Polynesian-themed veteran turns up the tiki clichés toward SPI's northern end. Units have one to three bedrooms, with full kitchens. Even on the…
Rio Grande Valley
A brilliant find, especially for for birders. This historic inn is lovingly operated by a local couple with tons of tips on local sights and attractions…
Corpus Christi Area
This centrally located motel has an aviation theme, with units each decorated for a different bit of flying lore (Red Baron room, Amelia Earhart room,…
Corpus Christi
There’s nothing very remarkable about this chain hotel, but it’s right by the seafront, conveniently close to downtown, and offers 11 floors of decent,…
Corpus Christi
This harborside B&B out on North Padre Island is a family-run affair, and after a few days in one of its one- or two-bedroom condos, you'll no doubt feel…
Corpus Christi
With its playfully colorful exterior, not to mention its own Ferris wheel, it’s easy to spot this bright modern hotel, 500ft back from the shoreline at…
Rio Grande Valley
Starting life in 1925 as a car dealership and later office space, this historic downtown building is now run as a boutique hotel. The atmosphere feels a…
Galveston
Built in 1880 as the headquarters of the Leon & H Blum Company, at the time the island's largest importer and wholesaler. Today Tremont House's luxury…
La Quinta Inn – Victoria South
Coastal Plains
This standard chain option on the south side of town is convenient as a base to explore the surrounding countryside.
Corpus Christi Area
It's more fishing lodge than hotel, but if you're here to try your luck or just want to get away from big cities this is a great place to do it. On 3…
Corpus Christi Area
This national vacation-rental agency has an office in Port Aransas with a varied assortment of listings that run the gamut from small houses right on the…
Gulf Coast & South Texas
A well-maintained iteration of the La Quinta chain with attentive staff. Amenities include microwaves and minifridges in the room, hot breakfast, and an…
Holiday Inn & Suites – Parkdale
Gulf Coast & South Texas
Welcoming staff and modern rooms make this a top choice among the chain gang. The location just north of town is ideal for those heading toward the Big…
South Padre Beach Houses & Condos
Gulf Coast & South Texas
The name says it all. Lots of options, covering lots of budgets, but all with a minimum of two nights.
Coastal Plains
This chain option on the north side of town is all suites, and rates include dinner on weekdays.
Bentsen Palm Village RV Resort
Rio Grande Valley
The Bentsen Palm Village RV Resort is part of an increasingly popular hub for Winter Texans.
Gulf Coast & South Texas
For camping or RV sites with facilities near Big Thicket this is one of the best. The surprisingly diverse landscapes and wildlife packed into such a…
Corpus Christi Area
On the Laguna Madre side of North Padre Island, near the windsurfing launch just over 4 miles northeast of the park visitor center, this simple campground…
Corpus Christi
Right on the water at the southern tip of downtown, the Emerald presents guests with tough choices between the sand, the hotel's two bars and its indoor…
Quality Inn & Suites Eagle Pass
Rio Grande Valley
This renovated motel has a pleasant outdoor pool area surrounded by palm trees. The 40 rooms are in two-story wings with outside corridors, so you can…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Galveston
This older motel behind the famous, eponymous restaurant has simple but comfortable rooms across the boulevard from the seawall. Exterior corridors let…
