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Sea Shell Inn Motel

Corpus Christi - TX · United States

202 Kleberg PlaceView location

6.8/10Good948 Reviews
Cleanliness6.4/106.4
Service7.4/107.4
Comfort6.6/106.6
Condition5.8/105.8
Location9.6/109.6
Neighborhood8.2/108.2
Amenities6.2/106.2
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About Sea Shell Inn Motel

Enjoy a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool or take advantage of complimentary Wi-Fi and a picnic area at the Sea Shell Inn Motel, located in Corpus Christi's North Beach area. This beach motel offers 25 guestrooms, each equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, and a 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable.

Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, and housekeeping is provided daily. The motel is a short walk from the Texas State Aquarium and the USS Lexington Museum on the Bay, and within a 15-minute drive of Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP).

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Located in Corpus Christi (North Beach), Sea Shell Inn Motel is within a 15-minute walk of Texas State Aquarium and USS Lexington Museum on the Bay. This beach motel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Hilliard Center and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Whataburger Field.

Make yourself at home in one of the 25 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided. Conveniences include desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 10:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

On bay No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 10 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
    • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
    • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
    • This motel will charge the guest's credit card at 4 PM on the check-in date. Reservations with invalid credit cards will be cancelled.
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

North Beach 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Texas State Aquarium 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
USS Lexington Museum on the Bay 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Harbor Bridge 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Dolphin Park 1.7 km / 1 mi
Museum of Asian Cultures 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Harbor Playhouse Theater 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Blucher Park 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Old Concrete Street Amphitheater 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Watergarden 5.1 km / 3.2 mi
South Texas Institute for the Arts 5.2 km / 3.2 mi
Hilliard Center 5.3 km / 3.3 mi
Heritage Park & Cultural Center 5.4 km / 3.4 mi
One Shoreline Plaza 5.5 km / 3.4 mi
Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History 5.6 km / 3.5 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Total number of rooms: 25
  • hotel
  • Beach
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Outdoor freshwater pool
  • Children playground
  • Picnic
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  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Sea Shell Inn Motel

6.8
Good
948 Reviews
Cleanliness
6.4 /10
Service
7.4 /10
Comfort
6.6 /10
Condition
5.8 /10
Location
9.6 /10
Neighborhood
8.2 /10
Amenities
6.2 /10
100 reviews shown
2/10
Poor
04 Jul 2026
Cyndy
Did not check in, no one was at the office, I called and they said 20 minutes.. he didn’t show and they did not seem to care either. Hotel had construction debris everywhere. Very disappointing. I don’t think i’ll be coming back.. there’s beautiful sunrises next door.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
03 Jul 2026
Nadell
The view was absolutely amazing!
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
03 Jul 2026
James
Don’t recommend this place, it’s a dirty toilet
Self
8/10
Excellent
24 Jun 2026
Michael
Cheap on the beach😎
Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 Jun 2026
Rodolfo
Beautiful scenery
Friends
2/10
Poor
21 Jun 2026
Brandon
No fridge or microwave in room as stated. When we first got there the card reader did not work on the door properly. Had to call maintenance, who couldn’t fix it. They did switch our rooms (after initially stating they had no other rooms)- gained a kitchenette, but lost beach view. Also it was a connecting room (which scared my kids).

The worst part was the room smelled horribly like marijuana from the neighbors who were blaring music all night long. Since the staff leaves at 10pm we couldn’t really do anything. Ended up having to leave early because our room was not inhabitable for my children due to the smoke smell.


I do not recommend!
Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
18 Jun 2026
Maria
The room was dirty. Hair and dust everywhere. Hair ties in shower. Shower curtain with mold. Pool murky. The building itself really run down and dirty. Towels felt like plastic. Nails sticking out of dresser. Guest loud and fighting all night. Roaches coming out of sink.
4/10
Poor
15 Jun 2026
helen
The room was clean
But the coffee pot had grounds and mold , still had coffee in the pot. The mini fridge has milk in it and was filthy. Downstairs looked like it was falling apart, had areas taped off. The swimming pool has no railings for getting in or out. The ladder the had did not have any steps to get out
I will not be returning
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
14 Jun 2026
Sandra
Beach a few steps away
Family
6/10
Pleasant
01 Jun 2026
Martha
Very nice scenery
Family_with_children
4/10
Poor
26 May 2026
Rhiannon
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4/10
Poor
22 May 2026
Elizabeth
Beach view great room decent needs a lot of outside remodeling and idk y my deposit was kept if no mess I just went to relax aways from home alone and haven’t received my deposit
Self
8/10
Excellent
20 Apr 2026
Judith
Unobsructed view and access to beach. Clean, comfortable bed. Not the cleanest otherwise and needed major repairs, BUT YOU ARE RIGHT ON THE BEACH!
Family
6/10
Pleasant
13 Apr 2026
Lance
First was an unexpected $50 deposit which was disappointing, but we did recover the deposit about an hour after checkout. Second, the Pictures on Expedia showed our room with a sleeper futon. There wasn’t one. Booked this room because of the extra space, but we made it work. Staff was helpful otherwise. Room was not top notch, but location was great.
Family_with_children
4/10
Poor
20 Mar 2026
Yinan
The location is great. But the room and the overall building are very old and outdated. Room is a good size, but not clean. Stain marks on the bed skirt. Part of the building seemed to be falling apart. I am amazed that it is still operating. Won't stay again.
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
19 Mar 2026
Olena
It was quiet and we love it is so close to the beach. It was clean, but beds are a little hard. You have to bring your own pots to cook. In general, we had a good experience with our kids.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Mar 2026
Saul
We were right on the ocean, amazing experience!
10/10
Exceptional
15 Mar 2026
Ursula
Ocean view was amazing. Our room was clean. It is an older building but we had a great stay there. The man running the place was the best.
Partner
4/10
Poor
12 Mar 2026
Anthony
Great view building needs updating
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
27 Feb 2026
Stephanie
The room had no hot water. It was filthy dirty. I literally had to clean the room by taking cleaning supplies off of a cleaning cart that was outside the door at 10 o’clock at night The front desk clerk was fighting with room service man and womanand scaring my 10-year-old daughter. To the point where she wanted to leave it was going on outside of our door then I was charged by Expedia and the motel so was double charged for the room. She said she was refunding the amount through Expedia and through seashell Inn and now I have to wait for my refund until March 22. I will never stay there again. It was disgusting and in ill Repair the whole building has issues wrong with it foundation wise. I’m surprised it hasn’t been shut down through code enforcement or the health department. I would never recommend this motel again to anybody. The stove top was so dirty that when I went to go cook on it, it caught on fire, my son had the adjoining room and there was holes in the bathroom doors shoe marks on his bathroom doors like somebody had kicked the door. They wouldn’t even wipe it down. It is not a good motel and if I was you, I would take it off my site.
6/10
Pleasant
13 Feb 2026
Reba
La ubicación es perfecta. El hotel no es como figura las fotos, está muy deteriorado pero por el precio y ubicación está bastante bien. Para dormir y bañarse está bien
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
04 Feb 2026
Richard
The property was ready to fall down! It should not be open.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
18 Nov 2025
Angela
This motel has a beautiful view of bay. Staff was accommodating on late pm arrival. Exposed nails outside on stairwell. Bathtub faucet did not work. No toiletries except for toilet paper provided. Standing fan had no cover on front. AC did work thankfully. Extra blankets were not available when asked. Understand this is a motel however structural integrity and safety measures need to be evaluated on premises.
8/10
Excellent
13 Nov 2025
Anthony
Room is great location awesome building in general can use a lot of fixing
6/10
Pleasant
28 Jul 2025
Sam
We enjoyed our stay, but the exterior of the property does not seem to be well maintained--for example exposed concrete and rebar in the roof of the parking lot.
4/10
Poor
26 Jul 2025
Verified traveler
Bathroom was not very clean. The sink was clogged. There was very poor water pressure the first day with no water the second. Parts of the building were crumbling, so I couldn't park in a few areas. My room was never cleaned the entire week I was there. No other places available to move to in town.
Business
2/10
Poor
20 Jun 2025
Misty
This hotel is in terrible condition and in desperate need of upkeep and repair. The room had live ants all over the floor. The room appeared to not have been vacuumed. The box spring mattress was stained and gross looking. We asked to check out for a refund due to the condition of the hotel. The manager was rude and refused to assist us or approve the check out and refund. We had to come back the next day to talk to the owner for a refund. The owner approved a refund of 4 out of 6 days. We did not even stay 1 night but had to forfeit 2 nights.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
20 Jun 2025
Wayne

Gross! Gross! Gross!

Beware! It's falling down!
Partner
2/10
Poor
14 Jun 2025
Verified traveler

Moldy bathroom

Bathroom had mold and definitely looks structurally unstable, great location on beach should invest and renovate.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
30 May 2025
Deborah
Very dirty and black mold everywhere in the room. Even the small plastic garbage can was covered in black mold. The area around the AC was moldy too. Mattress had heavy stains and smelled.
We left the moldy motel 5 minutes after checking in.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
26 May 2025
Verified traveler

Disgusting dump

This motel is an absolute dump in a remote rundown area that was under construction for the new bridge. It was seriously disgusting and depressing and was nothing like what I thought it would be. My husband and two adult children were appalled especially my daughter. Luckily we had a friend in Corpus Christi that we were able to stay with the second night. So we swallowed the cost. The $180/night was an absolute joke regardless of whether it was Memorial Day or not.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
25 May 2025
Gaurav
Old property, really usnsafe yo stay. Water problem, bed frames are broken and ugly
Leisure
2/10
Poor
24 May 2025
Joyce
Room wasn filthy. Mattresses badly stained. Fridge dirty. Horrible.
8/10
Excellent
11 May 2025
Verified traveler

Old but comfortable

The building is old and rough in places, but the room and the beds were comfortable. The outer stairs are kind of terrifying to carry a suitcase up, so definitely use the ones by the office for that! The employees we interacted with were great and very helpful. A good value for the cost and the view can’t be beat!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Mar 2025
Desiree
Rooms were very clean. Located in a very good area. I just wish the water pressure was better, and to update the shower head. Other that that, experience was great.
Leisure Family_with_children
4/10
Poor
08 Mar 2025
Ken
Totally run down. Needs major updating. Staff very friendly and helpfull. Easy to deal with.
4/10
Poor
06 Mar 2025
Edwin
Our room was a no smoking room but it stunk like cigarettes
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Feb 2025
Matthew
Amazing view of the ocean. Staff was very friendly. Perfect spot.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
17 Feb 2025
Carmen
Terrible, dead bugs, heating didn’t work correctly.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
18 Jan 2025
Tonya
Rooms are outdated. No ice machine.
Great view of the bay.
Self
8/10
Excellent
22 Dec 2024
Cheyenne
Nice location to the beach . Werid staff .
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
20 Dec 2024
Randy
The room was filthy. The shower curtain had red mold, hair, and whiskers in the sink and the bathtub. The fire alarm was disconnected. I had to change the sheets on the bed, and there was a blood stain on the mattress, and it was filthy.
4/10
Poor
24 Nov 2024
Randy
This place sucks never again
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
22 Nov 2024
chrystal gail
Had to drive thru 7 inches of water to get to property if your in a small car it would be scary
Business Self
4/10
Poor
22 Nov 2024
Tonia
The property is in terrible disrepair. The young man in the office was nice & helpful. The stairs were dangerously falling apart. The bed was comfortable & clean for huge most part, except one pillow was questionable. My husband did see a roach in the early morning hours. There was an extremely dirty coffee pot but no cups or coffee. The view was gorgeous at sunrise. Fajitaville next door was a great spot. We would not stay there again.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Nov 2024
William
Nice people
10/10
Exceptional
04 Nov 2024
Nehemiah
Good
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
09 Sep 2024
Khrystin
It's been 10 years since I've been to this place. It's still the same and I always enjoy how close it is to the beach and the pricing is perfect.
Thanks again
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Sep 2024
Alessandra
While it's not a fancy place, it is a nice spot for what we needed. It was easy access to the beach and allowed for us to go back and forth to our room with our child who has medical needs. We would stay here again for the convenience.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Sep 2024
Santiago
Great value. Nice view of beach. Spacious and clean room. Staff was very nice.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
01 Sep 2024
Christine
The guys that run it are super nice. The rooms are old and not the cleanest but it worked for us. The location was convenient and right on the beach.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
18 Aug 2024
jonathan
Perfect right on the beach
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
14 Aug 2024
maria
Everything was great!
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
11 Aug 2024
Jonathan
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Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2024
Bryon
The Sea Shell Inn is an older motel that is right on the beach. The hotel itself is a bit dated but the rooms are secure, clean and functional, the linens are fresh and the beds are comfy! What else do you need?

The young man at the front desk was super friendly and helpful and replaced a lost key with a smile!

I will definitely be staying here again!
Thank you from the family in #228!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jul 2024
Mark

Awesome view

Great view and clean room
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
05 Jul 2024
Verified traveler
There was no toilet paper left in 2 of the 3 rooms we booked. We checked in on time but immediately left and didn't realize this until it was midnight.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
30 Jun 2024
Emily
The location is good. It has a nice view, it's right by the water and the beach is easily accessible and just a short walk away.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
09 Jun 2024
Shirley
Always love staying here. Nothing fancy, but it works!!
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
29 May 2024
Clara
This was a good yet inexpensive place to stay. Nice room and very easy access to the beach!
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
26 May 2024
Michelle

It exactly as it seems

It was exactly what you think and expect. Budget, no frills but a nice view and chill vibe. What is absolutely inexcusable is no foot shower near the pool area.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 May 2024
Emily
Loved everything about it except for the a.c really didnt cool off the room.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 May 2024
Dolores

Mini affordable vacation

Like the building says, THE BEST SPOT ON THE OCEAN. The nights were peaceful, the room was cold. Its not the newest or cleanest but take a few clorox wipes and call it a day. Worth every penny. Will be back
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
19 May 2024
Alberto
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Leisure Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
13 May 2024
Verified traveler
Room was old and smells like wet clothes, restroom dirty, we requested for towels around 2:30pm , towels arrived around 8:00
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Apr 2024
Cristobal
Limited parking
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
19 Apr 2024
Verified traveler

A quiet peaceful getaway

It was a nice place to stay for a couple of days peaceful quiet walking distance to the beach would stay there again
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
12 Apr 2024
Andrew

Not for the faint of heart

Price was very low so be aware you get what you pay for. Staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
11 Apr 2024
Bruce
This is an older property. Don't expect it to be all new and up to date and you won't be disappointed. The location to the beach and local attractions is fantastic. The view from the rooms is awesome. The price was great for what you get. The room and bedding were clean, (except for the air conditioner vent in the ceiling). We wiped down the counters and such and found it to be clean. The staff was courteous. If you just want a convenient place to hang out and sleep, this is a decent property. We will go back.
The covered parking was a plus. There is no elevator because it's ON THE BEACH so you have to use the stairs. I didn't mind, but you may want to request a room on the first level of rooms if that's a problem for you.
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
27 Mar 2024
Verified traveler
The view was the only good thing about this stay. We have stayed in this hotel in previous years and have been very happy with the location and cleanliness of the space. This time around not so much. the bathtub filled with water and did not drain the entire stay, so no showers after the first one (we have 5 in our party) when we addressed this to the front desk, he just told me a plumber would be there the next day, never saw one. the sink in the kitchenette dripped constantly and the door wouldn't lock correctly.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
24 Mar 2024
Christopher

Nasty

Room was nasty there was a couple dead bugs and roaches dead by the window and the was a lot of hair on both beds my room had not toilet paper i left right after i checked in and stayed at another hotel. I didn’t get a refund but at that point I didn’t care i was not gonna stay the night there.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
19 Mar 2024
Rudy
Restroom was dirty when we checked in
Leisure Friends
2/10
Poor
19 Mar 2024
Maria

Bedbugs

Bedbugs all over the room, no AC.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
17 Mar 2024
Nikki
Initially, the toilet had poop on the toilet, went and spoke to the office and they had the housekeeper clean it right away. Housekeeper wiped the toilet lid down only. We ended up going to the store and buying cleaning supplies and wipes the walls, doors, shower and toilet ourselves. Other than that initial experience, the location was great, the pool was good, and we had no other issues.
Leisure Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
17 Mar 2024
Joseph
Overall the place was decent, right by the beach and views of the USS Lexington Museum. Our stay was stay able, although my wife and I are used to higher rated hotels, you can’t beat the price for staying on the beach here in Corpus.
Leisure Family_with_children
4/10
Poor
15 Mar 2024
Raymond
If you have kids it’s very uncomfortable to sleep at this place.. extremely dirty .. employees are all cracked out. My hotel room shared a door with the room next to us. Really weird. Your better off staying on the beach.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
11 Mar 2024
Rosaisela
Sweetest owner 💜 let me choose my room ❣️ clean comfy and 1 minute walk to beach ⛱️ private access. Great trip! I will be back. Traveling with small kids.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
10 Mar 2024
Ulissa
Love it here! Walk to the beach just perfect for fishing!
Family
6/10
Pleasant
05 Mar 2024
Reynaldo
Price is low do you get what you pay for.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
28 Feb 2024
Jonathan
The property was adequate for my stay purpose and the staff was very good, professional, courteous and friendly.
6/10
Pleasant
19 Feb 2024
Sylvia
Good place to spend the night in
Plus the beach is right in front
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
07 Feb 2024
Joann

Beds

Very nice workers but beds were very uncomfortable they need to be replaced
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jan 2024
April
Our stay at the Sea Shell was nice and accommodating. The only complaint that I would have is that my parents have trouble climbing to the third floor, and the steps are uneven and treacherous. I asked for different more accessible rooms on a lower floor to no avail. The room was clean, quiet, and had a beautiful view.
Thank you.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
08 Dec 2023
Katie

Short Trip

We took a quick family trip in June. This was the cheaper option near the Aquarium, USS Lexington and walkable to the beach. The water was way too choppy when we went to get in, not the motels fault. However, the pictures of the motel are really deceiving. I understand when paying lower price you get what you pay for, but this was awful. Rusty, dirty rooms, stuff from the people before you on the floor (hair, gum wrappers, etc) the table tops were dirty, the headboard was broke, ceiling was disgusting, kitchen was dirty, bathroom was okay. It’s one thing when you see pictures of so so rooms and then you expect it, but when you expect what the listing reflects then actually arrive, it’s awful. Stairs, stairs and stairs. I don’t mind but when you have a 2 year old it was cumbersome. We swam in the pool one night, it wasn’t the cleanest and people were just out there smoking cigarettes while I have an 2 year old out there and they had their own kids. Shame. Only positive was the view from our room.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
08 Nov 2023
Gayle
A lot of construction. It made driving confusing. No ice and no coffee. Had to go buy it. Closeness of the beach was great.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
07 Nov 2023
Verified traveler

Stay during off summer season.

Dated property but clean and comfortable. Basic amenities in the room. Super nice towels. Coffee maker was not cleaned. Quiet.
Self
8/10
Excellent
05 Nov 2023
Mary
The rooms were big and spacious and the beach was nice to see from your room.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Oct 2023
Jackie

Ss

We had a wonderful quick overnight family trip. No fuss no drama and the most beautiful view to wake up to.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
21 Oct 2023
Martha
It’s was easy access to the beach and the Lexington
8/10
Excellent
09 Oct 2023
Shelley
I will absolutely stay here again.
Pros: very friendly service from the staff. I needed a fan and after day 2 needed more TP and they had it to us shortly. Walk literally to the beach in less then a minute. Totally clean.
Cons: No elevator which is fine for me, but the stairs are fairy steep. No continental breakfast. This place is old, and it shows, but for the price what do you expect? It’s also Mosquito city! Holy crap, I was eaten alive, so bring bug spray!!!!!
Leisure Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
04 Oct 2023
Ulises
Easily gets flooded around.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Sep 2023
Helen
it was an older motel .but they did keep it maintianed..enjoy walikng on beach. will return
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Sep 2023
Maria
It's not the Hilton, but you know that going in. Its a little strange when you first come in because its dated, but that is in other reviews.

The spout in the tub is loose & needd caulking. I would somehow hide all the wires hanging from the TV. There are no elevators, so getting my baggage to the third floor wasn't easy.other than that, The beach is your front yard. It's clean. There are no roches. The A/C works.

I came in mid September, so the beach was nice and uncrowded.

Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
17 Sep 2023
Cynthia
Loved that it was right on the beach. Very clean rooms. Richard from customer service was awesome. Can’t wait to come back!!!
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
09 Sep 2023
Kevin
This was perfect for beach side properties to USS LEXINGTON and Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi. Had the kitchenette room and brought food to cut expenses. Was clean and safe.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
07 Sep 2023
Marisol
Area was good. And have a fridge and microwave and you can seat on the table lookimg at the beach amd lookimg at the uss lexington ship
10/10
Exceptional
19 Aug 2023
Luis a
😀
4/10
Poor
14 Aug 2023
Mattie

Very unclean :/

I picked this hotel since it backs up to the beach, just a two minute walk and you’re at the shoreline! That is SO nice. Sadly, they have no ice, the pool is dirty but the worst part is the room is nasty. There was sand all over our floor, the comforter had dried gosh, no telling what it was in several places. The shower was gross, sand and stains in the tub. Missing handles in the cabinet, and visible dried liquids that have dropped down on them. The refrigerator had brown liquid frozen in the freezer section and the outside had nasty grime all over it. Even my kids were disgusted by this room and one is only six years old. The curtain to the window was hanging down at the top right side. There was a rag stuffed into the crack in the bathroom that led to the next room! Only book here if you don’t mind being in leftover unknown stuff
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
12 Aug 2023
Esmeralda
We've been here many times since 2002 and we've always liked it and have recommended it to all oir friends and family. But over all this was a good quick visit however office staff could be a little more friendlier and greet customers with a smile at least.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
12 Aug 2023
Rochelle
The staff were super friendly and helpful. Chips under the fridge door and dirty dinning chairs combined with fading paint were overlooked when we realized that we were right by the beach!
Leisure Family_with_children

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Sea Shell Inn Motel
202 Kleberg Place, Corpus Christi - Tx, United States

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