At Sea Shell Inn Motel, near Texas State Aquarium and USS Lexington Museum on the Bay, enjoy an outdoor pool and playground for a fun-filled stay. Connect to in-room WiFi, take advantage of laundry facilities and free self parking. Helpful staff have made a great impression on previous guests.
USS Lexington Museum on the Bay - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Texas State Aquarium - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Whataburger Field - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
Hurricane Alley Waterpark - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
American Bank Center - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
Getting around
Corpus Christi Intl. Airport (CRP) - 13 min drive
Rockport, TX (RKP-Aransas County) - 44 min drive
Restaurants
Whataburger - 5 min drive
Republic of Texas Bar & Grill - 5 min drive
Whataburger - 19 min walk
Brewster Street Icehouse - 5 min drive
The Mess Deck - 12 min walk
About this property
Sea Shell Inn Motel
Sea Shell Inn Motel offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Texas State Aquarium and USS Lexington Museum on the Bay. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and beach location.
At a glance
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Hotel size
25 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Barbecue grills
Traveling with children
Playground
What to do
On the beach
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Facilities
Picnic area
An outdoor pool
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
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Daily housekeeping
Here's the breakdown, no surprises
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
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.
Also known as
Sea Shell Inn Motel Corpus Christi
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Frequently asked questions
Does Sea Shell Inn Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sea Shell Inn Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Sea Shell Inn Motel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Sea Shell Inn Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Sea Shell Inn Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sea Shell Inn Motel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Sea Shell Inn Motel and nearby?
Sea Shell Inn Motel has an outdoor pool and a picnic area.
What's the area around Sea Shell Inn Motel like?
Sea Shell Inn Motel is located on the waterfront in North Beach, a short 10-minute walk from Texas State Aquarium and 11 minutes' walk from USS Lexington Museum on the Bay.
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Reviews
Sea Shell Inn Motel Reviews
6.8
Good
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6.4
Cleanliness
8.0
Location
7.4
Staff & service
6.6
Eco-friendliness
5.8
Property conditions & facilities
Popular mentions
Room
Beach
View
Service staff
Location
Bed
Shower
Children
Ocean
Elevator
Reviews
2/10 Poor
Jun 14, 2025
Moldy bathroom
Bathroom had mold and definitely looks structurally unstable, great location on beach should invest and renovate.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 19, 2025
Amazing view of the ocean. Staff was very friendly. Perfect spot.
Matthew
Matthew, 3-night trip
2/10 Poor
May 26, 2025
Old property, really usnsafe yo stay. Water problem, bed frames are broken and ugly
Gaurav
Gaurav, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 11, 2025
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!
Verified traveler
2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jul 26, 2025
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.
Verified traveler
5-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 20, 2025
Gross! Gross! Gross!
Beware! It's falling down!
Wayne
Wayne, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 16, 2025
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.
Desiree
Desiree, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Feb 20, 2024
Good place to spend the night in
Plus the beach is right in front
Sylvia
Sylvia, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 19, 2024
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
Verified traveler
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 29, 2024
This was a good yet inexpensive place to stay. Nice room and very easy access to the beach!
The rooms were big and spacious and the beach was nice to see from your room.
Mary
Mary, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 14, 2024
Everything was great!
maria
maria, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
May 30, 2025
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.
Deborah
Deborah, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 28, 2024
The property was adequate for my stay purpose and the staff was very good, professional, courteous and friendly.
Jonathan
Jonathan, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Mar 8, 2025
Totally run down. Needs major updating. Staff very friendly and helpfull. Easy to deal with.
Ken
Ken, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 1, 2024
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.
Emily
Emily, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 30, 2023
It’s was a beautiful stay right on the beach room was great perfect view of the ocean it was all around a great trip will definitely be back to this motel
Israel
Israel, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 11, 2024
Awesome view
Great view and clean room
Mark
Mark, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Mar 17, 2024
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.