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Our top choices for City-by-the Sea hotels

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1. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Aransas Pass/Corpus Christi

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Aransas Pass/Corpus Christi
2.0 star property
6.9 km from City-by-the Sea
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice clean hotel, great location in Aransas Pass. "
United States
JENNIFER L
The price is S$82
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Aransas Pass/Corpus Christi
A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered outdoor area and a prominent sign.

2. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rockport - Bay View by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rockport - Bay View by IHG
2.5 star property
10.6 km from City-by-the Sea
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Friendly staff, clean and quiet place, and great choices for breakfast."
United States
Glofer
The price is S$94
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rockport - Bay View by IHG
An outdoor patio with a grill, seating area, and ceiling fans.

3. Candlewood Suites Aransas Pass by IHG

Candlewood Suites Aransas Pass by IHG
2.5 star property
6.9 km from City-by-the Sea
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (406 reviews)
"Great customer service! Rooms are nice. We were happy with everyone and everything. Definitely recommend this place."
United States
Ricky
The price is S$140
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Candlewood Suites Aransas Pass by IHG
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a bathroom in the background.

4. Motel 6 Aransas Pass, Tx

Motel 6 Aransas Pass, Tx
2.0 star property
8 km from City-by-the Sea
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (430 reviews)
"This is our 4th stay, the room is always clean and the staff is very helpful and friendly."
United States
Victoria
The price is S$91
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Motel 6 Aransas Pass, Tx
A modern living room with a curved blue sofa, a round coffee table, and a fireplace. There is a desk with a computer and shelves with decorative items.

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites Corpus Christi Aransas Pass

Fairfield Inn & Suites Corpus Christi Aransas Pass
3.0 star property
8 km from City-by-the Sea
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (662 reviews)
"Clean room, nice staff, hot and ready breakfast, lit up parking lot."
United States
Lori
The price is S$121
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Fairfield Inn & Suites Corpus Christi Aransas Pass
A reception area with a reception desk, a blue wall, and a seating area with chairs.

6. Days Inn by Wyndham Rockport Texas

Days Inn by Wyndham Rockport Texas
2.0 star property
10.5 km from City-by-the Sea
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (965 reviews)
"Rooms were nice a/c worked really well, nice clean pool very relaxing after a busy day by the beach."
United States
Deborah
The price is S$79
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Days Inn by Wyndham Rockport Texas
A modern hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a sunset view.

7. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rockport - Fulton

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rockport - Fulton
3.0 star property
13.4 km from City-by-the Sea
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"It was a clean, well maintained hotel to stay at. It’s in a great location and was reasonably priced."
United States
Gina
The price is S$104
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rockport - Fulton
A modern kitchen with a tiled backsplash, a built-in stove, and a large flat-screen TV.

8. Pelican Inn by Belvilla Aransas Pass, TX

Pelican Inn by Belvilla Aransas Pass, TX
2.0 star property
5.6 km from City-by-the Sea
5.6 out of 10, (467 reviews)
"It was very quiet and peaceful compared to other hotels I have stayed at❤️"
United States
Valerie
The price is S$73
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Pelican Inn by Belvilla Aransas Pass, TX
A reception desk with a mosaic tile front, overhead pendant lights, and a glass door with a sign indicating it is a cash-only area.

9. Conn Brown Harbour Inn Aransas Pass Corpus Christi

Conn Brown Harbour Inn Aransas Pass Corpus Christi
2.0 star property
6.8 km from City-by-the Sea
6.6 out of 10, (965 reviews)
"Barbecue pit with carport great facilities"
United States
Valisha
The price is S$87
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Conn Brown Harbour Inn Aransas Pass Corpus Christi
A hotel room with two beds, a large painting of a sunset, a bathroom with a mirror, and a nightstand with a lamp.

10. Days Inn by Wyndham Aransas Pass

Days Inn by Wyndham Aransas Pass
2.5 star property
6.8 km from City-by-the Sea
6.4 out of 10, (105 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful and considerate. Rooms were clean. Loud"
United States
Albert
The price is S$96
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Days Inn by Wyndham Aransas Pass
A modern outdoor pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a pool, and a building with a 'Welcome' sign.

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Rockport-Fulton

Hampton Inn & Suites Rockport-Fulton
2.5 star property
14.3 km from City-by-the Sea
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Very clean and new. Enjoyed our stay"
United States
Damon
The price is S$119
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Hampton Inn & Suites Rockport-Fulton
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a patterned sofa, a large potted plant, and a kitchen area in the background.

12. Best Western Ingleside Inn & Suites

Best Western Ingleside Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
13.2 km from City-by-the Sea
7.6 out of 10, Good, (566 reviews)
"Won't be staying here again."
United States
Mary
The price is S$95
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Best Western Ingleside Inn & Suites
Living area

13. Rockport RV Resort

Rockport RV Resort
3.0 star property
4.1 km from City-by-the Sea
The price is S$144
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Rockport RV Resort
A modern hotel with a multi-story structure, balconies, and a flat roof.

14. Blue Wave Inn

Blue Wave Inn
2.0 star property
10.1 km from City-by-the Sea
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (150 reviews)
"Very Clean. Nice Cold A/C, loved the kitchenet, great location!"
United States
Elaine
The price is S$114
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Blue Wave Inn
A cozy outdoor seating area with a fireplace, a swing chair, and a dining table.

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites Rockport

Fairfield Inn & Suites Rockport
3.0 star property
13.4 km from City-by-the Sea
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (896 reviews)
"During are stay we enjoyed the clean rooms , good breakfast and sparkling pool. this hotel also has a great gym , two tv’s in the room and plenty of space for luggage storage felt very safe the whole time."
United States
Abel
The price is S$138
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Fairfield Inn & Suites Rockport
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, and a light-colored floor.

16. Village Inn Motel

Village Inn Motel
2.5 star property
10 km from City-by-the Sea
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (156 reviews)
"It was a decent place to stay. Very convenient to things in Rockport and close to the water."
United States
Zackery
The price is S$96
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Village Inn Motel
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a brown chair.

17. Bay View Inn

Bay View Inn
2.5 star property
9.2 km from City-by-the Sea
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (834 reviews)
"It is an older hotel and had some mold in the bathroom but the bedroom area was clean. It is located in a very good location."
United States
anita
The price is S$94
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Bay View Inn
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with curtains and a door.

18. Conn Brown Harbour Inn

Conn Brown Harbour Inn
2.5 star property
6.8 km from City-by-the Sea
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (233 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay, it was quiet and relaxing."
United States
Charles
The price is S$110
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Conn Brown Harbour Inn
A reception area with a stone wall, potted plants, and a clock.

19. Aransas Bay Inn & Suites Corpus Christi by OYO

Aransas Bay Inn & Suites Corpus Christi by OYO
2.5 star property
6.8 km from City-by-the Sea
7.4 out of 10, Good, (220 reviews)
"The room was very clean and the area felt very safe. Price was very good and the location was very convenient."
United States
Long
The price is S$71
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Aransas Bay Inn & Suites Corpus Christi by OYO
A white rocking chair and a table with a plant and a book, positioned near a white door with a view of the ocean.

20. Lighthouse Inn At Aransas Bay

Lighthouse Inn At Aransas Bay
3.5 star property
13.8 km from City-by-the Sea
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
"Best place in area."
United States
Thomas
The price is S$193
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Lighthouse Inn At Aransas Bay
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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.
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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.

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Padre Island

If you're spending some time in Padre Island, Whitecap Beach and North Padre Island Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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Old Town Port Aransas

If you're spending some time in Old Town Port Aransas, Port Aransas Birding Center and Fisherman's Wharf are top sights worth seeing.

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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.

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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.

Top City-by-the Sea Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rockport - Bay View by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rockport - Bay View by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Staff was extremely helpful when i had to unexpectedly extend my stay, same rate, same room--excellent service. Breakfast was awesome, good selections."
Diana 2-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rockport - Bay View by IHG

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in City-by-the Sea?
Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Aransas Pass's City-by-the Sea neighbourhood.
How many hotels will I be able to find in the City-by-the Sea area?
Expedia has 32 hotels and other accommodation options in City-by-the Sea to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Aransas Pass area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in City-by-the Sea, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review top deals in City-by-the Sea.

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