City-by-the Sea

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Top hotels in City-by-the Sea

Hotel Lydia

Hotel Lydia

2.5 out of 5
445 W Cotter Avenue Port Aransas TX
The price is RM275 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
RM275
RM344 total
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Port Aransas. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Hotel Lydia
Plantation Suites & Conference Center

Plantation Suites & Conference Center

2 out of 5
1909 State Hghway 361 Port Aransas TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM231 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
RM231
RM270 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Port Aransas. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,070 reviews)
"Better than the cottages"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Plantation Suites & Conference Center
Seaside Boutique Hotel

Seaside Boutique Hotel

2 out of 5
841 Sandcastle Dr Port Aransas TX
The price is RM282 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
RM282
RM324 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Port Aransas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,456 reviews)
"Stay was amazing. Everything was as pictured and stated in the booking information."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Seaside Boutique Hotel
Ocean's Edge Hotel, Port Aransas,TX

Ocean's Edge Hotel, Port Aransas,TX

3 out of 5
300 W Avenue G Port Aransas TX
The price is RM291 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
RM291
RM335 total
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Port Aransas. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,355 reviews)
"My husband and I had a very good experience. The staff provided excellent customer service, the food was very good and fresh, and they even had my husband's favorite breakfast, "Biscuit and gravy"—excellent! The place was very clean. A very good experience overall, thank you! We will be back.❤️"

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Ocean's Edge Hotel, Port Aransas,TX
Seashell Village Resort near the beach with kitchens

Seashell Village Resort near the beach with kitchens

2.5 out of 5
502 E Avenue G Port Aransas TX
The price is RM291 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
RM291
RM476 total
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Port Aransas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Seashell Village Resort near the beach with kitchens
The Island Hotel Near Beach Port Aransas

The Island Hotel Near Beach Port Aransas

2 out of 5
2607 St Highway 361 Port Aransas TX
The price is RM298 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
RM298
RM343 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Port Aransas. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very good! (1,004 reviews)
"Rooms were very clean."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

The Island Hotel Near Beach Port Aransas
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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.

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.

Padre Island

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

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.

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.

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.



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