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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, (1,006 reviews)
"The room was nice."
United States
Kelly
The price is S$82
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Aransas Pass/Corpus Christi
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.

2. 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, (642 reviews)
"Easy check in and out. Staff was available at all times."
United States
Diana
The price is S$114
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Fairfield Inn & Suites Corpus Christi Aransas Pass
A hotel with a modern facade, multiple windows, and a well-lit entrance.

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, (399 reviews)
"This place was great. Very clean, well equipped and everything we needed for our stay."
United States
Sharon
The price is S$128
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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, (422 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$98
includes taxes & fees
29 Aug - 30 Aug
Motel 6 Aransas Pass, Tx
A modern kitchen with a tiled backsplash, a built-in stove, and a large flat-screen TV.

5. 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, (452 reviews)
"It was very quiet and peaceful compared to other hotels I have stayed at❤️"
United States
Valerie
The price is S$68
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Pelican Inn by Belvilla Aransas Pass, TX
A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered outdoor area and a prominent sign.

6. 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, (1,008 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Victoria
The price is S$123
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rockport - Bay View by IHG
A reception area with a stone wall, potted plants, and a clock.

7. 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
7.6 out of 10, Good, (214 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
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Aransas Bay Inn & Suites Corpus Christi by OYO
A hotel room with two beds, a large painting of a sunset, a bathroom with a mirror, and a nightstand with a lamp.

8. 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, (101 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful. That weekend they had just taken over property. The weather was bad that weekend and they still accommodated our needs."
United States
QUINTIN
The price is S$79
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Days Inn by Wyndham Aransas Pass
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, and a light-colored floor.

9. Village Inn Motel

Village Inn Motel
2.5 star property
10 km from City-by-the Sea
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (149 reviews)
"This motel was very clean, quiet and in great area"
United States
Jacqueline
The price is S$92
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Village Inn Motel
A reception area with a reception desk, a blue wall, and a seating area with chairs.

10. 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, (948 reviews)
"Always a good stay here ,clean room,friendly staff."
United States
anastacio
The price is S$78
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Days Inn by Wyndham Rockport Texas
A modern hotel with a multi-story structure, balconies, and a flat roof.

11. Blue Wave Inn

Blue Wave Inn
2.0 star property
10.1 km from City-by-the Sea
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (143 reviews)
"Clean room and great staff."
United States
Arlo
The price is S$123
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Blue Wave Inn
A cozy outdoor seating area with a fireplace, a swing chair, and a dining table.

12. 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, (861 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Melissa
The price is S$143
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Fairfield Inn & Suites Rockport
A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, and a shower area.

13. Tropic Motel

Tropic Motel
2.5 star property
6.8 km from City-by-the Sea
6.2 out of 10, (31 reviews)
"Nice quiet area decent place to stay for a quick stay"
United States
Edna
The price is S$72
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Tropic Motel
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a brown chair.

14. Bay View Inn

Bay View Inn
2.5 star property
9.2 km from City-by-the Sea
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (824 reviews)
"Family loves this hotel. Its clean, so close to the Rockport pier and staff is great. We've stayed three times and never dissapoints. "
United States
Eva
The price is S$94
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Bay View Inn
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with curtains and a door.

15. Conn Brown Harbour Inn

Conn Brown Harbour Inn
2.5 star property
6.8 km from City-by-the Sea
7.8 out of 10, Good, (229 reviews)
"Room was clean and the lady inthe front desk was freindly."
United States
Raquel
The price is S$119
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Conn Brown Harbour Inn
A modern outdoor pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a pool, and a building with a 'Welcome' sign.

16. 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, (1,010 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Benito
The price is S$130
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Hampton Inn & Suites Rockport-Fulton
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.

17. 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, (959 reviews)
"Barbecue pit with carport great facilities"
United States
Valisha
The price is S$86
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Conn Brown Harbour Inn Aransas Pass Corpus Christi
A white rocking chair and a table with a plant and a book, positioned near a white door with a view of the ocean.

18. 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, (1,025 reviews)
"Great place.. very family friendly and perfectly located"
United States
taylor
The price is S$213
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Lighthouse Inn At Aransas Bay
A modern hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a sunset view.

19. 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, (1,010 reviews)
"Great location and wonderful pool!"
United States
Michelle
The price is S$128
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rockport - Fulton
A Sleep Inn & Suites building with a covered entrance, stone facade, and clear signage.

20. Sleep Inn & Suites Ingleside - Corpus Christi

Sleep Inn & Suites Ingleside - Corpus Christi
2.5 star property
13.1 km from City-by-the Sea
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (676 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff, great breakfast."
United States
Scot
The price is S$92
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Sleep Inn & Suites Ingleside - Corpus Christi
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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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Photo by Lacey Al Masri
Open Photo by Lacey Al Masri

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 Port Aransas Museum are top sights worth seeing.

A large naval ship docked at a pier with a clear sky and calm sea.
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.

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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

Ocean's Edge Hotel, Port Aransas,TX

Ocean's Edge Hotel, Port Aransas,TX

10/10 Excellent
"Best place to stay! Everything was wonderful, from the comfortable accommodations to the hot breakfast every morning. Happy hour was an added bonus that we looked forward to each day. Don’t forget to check out the pool! We had a fantastic stay and can’t wait to come back!"
Maricela 1-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Ocean's Edge Hotel, Port Aransas,TX

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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