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Reviews of Sea Shell Inn on the Beach 2 stars

202 Kleberg Place, Corpus Christi, TX 78402, United States

#100 of 149 hotels in Corpus Christi

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Review score

Based on 586 hotel reviews

6.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.9

  • Comfort

    7.0

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    6.7

  • Staff

    8.0

  • Value for money

    7.4

  • Free WiFi

    7.0

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  • Reviewed: 20 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We like the fact that it was close to the beach we walked right out our door and we were on the beach that was wonderful the pool is very nice

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    6.0
    nice, a few feet from the water. the room was clean, the bathtub could use a good scrub.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Partial Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    the place needs a touch of bright color. it looks somewhat rundown.

    the room was decent and clean it was on the beach which is what i was looking for. we were the only ones staying at the place that night.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

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    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2024

    7.0
    Our stay was enjoyable regardless of a few minor things.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Loud guests through all hours of the morning. Tried to make the most of it because I understand that everyone is on vacation, but when you are traveling with little ones being woken up at 3 and 4 in the morning can be difficult and we were displeased with the upkeep of the beach. We ended spending more time in the pool because the beach was not clean to even sit on and play in the sand.

    We were originally put into a room that did not meet expectations, but the staff was great about getting us moved. The pool could have been cleaner, but understandably there were a lot of people, and most of those people were coming off of the beach. This was my second time staying, and I was satisfied with it after having been moved.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2024

    7.0
    It was a nice stay but it was not as pleasant as we’d like it to be
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Partial Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The stairs were very narrow and many people were constantly partying on the property and they blocked all the covered parking areas.

    I loved the beachfront and the pool.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Kitchenette
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It could be a little more modern

    Definitely the best view and location.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    8.0
    The beds were comfortable, staff was friendly & helpful, location was perfect.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Kitchenette
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could use some simple updating such as new mini fridges (ours wasn’t working properly but we made do)

    Loved the location & friendly staff!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pool closes too early, ac was not cold, rooms are old

    Location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too many people in 1 room

    Nice weather beach right there

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a roach in our room

    I loved the ocean view

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Kitchenette
    • Stayed 1 night

    beach view out the window, south Texas bay beach, but, hey... Also It´s not super convenient for Downtown Corpus, but it´s a fun little spot on it´s own to get away from it all

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Kitchenette
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I'm easy going and like the I'm almost in Mexico vibe....

    It's the same quaint throwback to when I first visited 35 years ago. I don't think they've changed much since, perfectly fun beach bum crash pad for the price! Think 70's B-rated surfer movie set...

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    8.0
    It was good, felt a little scared yet it was comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Partial Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms were to high, stairs are steep, and looks scary dueto location

    Clean and near the water beautiful scenery’s

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Kitchenette
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved the view of the beach and staff was really good at giving us good places to see..

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    8.0
    Family and I enjoyed it 😀
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Kitchenette
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was good 😊

    Had a excellent stay 😊

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Kitchenette
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was just basic and appliances in kitchen were worn out , restroom vent was crusty. If you’re just needing somewhere to lay your head and not care about the condition of the room then this will be your place. Nothing spectacular about it except you can walk to the beach. We constantly had to sweep the sand in the room and ask for towels. Before we left we swept and left the room pretty much in the condition it was when we arrived took out our trash and put dirty towels in a pile and they still kept the deposit after being told I would get it back if everything in the room was okay. There are probably better places around that area to get your moneys worth

    Close to the beach

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    6.0
    For the price we paid, we definitely got our money's worth. We were able to walk where we wanted to.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Partial Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The walls were fairly thin, and our upstairs neighbor was allowing their children to run back and forth across the room without stopping. It was very loud and made it hard to get decent sleep.

    The hotel was in close proximity to the USS Lexington. We were able to walk out the room door and almost immediately on the beach.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    8.0
    Great for the price point.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Partial Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Price was great and was nice to be right on the beach.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    8.0
    The lady at the desk was really friendly and inviting. Yes, the rooms are obviously old, but, I didn’t pay much and was
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property is old, which I knew before booking. But, I didn’t care.

    Really close to the beach and USS Lexington.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2024

    8.0
    Budget friendly
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Partial Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaint, I seen the pics online prior to booking

    It was right on beach, I was in a truck and trailer and had plenty of parking space. Of course it was the off season. Nice restaurant just 5min walk down the beach.it is a older motel but was clean and served my needs for the night

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Kitchenette
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower was really weak, probably as a result of the very hard water. The view was fantastic but at night the property lights were very bright making it hard to enjoy the night sky.

    It was directly on the beach right by the USS Lexington. Definitely worth the cost of the stay.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Wifi did not work in our room for us. Do not know if that was our equipment or the motel's.

    Old fashioned beach hotel, which I like. Was cleaner than I expected. Perfect for getting up at sunrise to walk on the beach. Great value.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2023

    6.0
    For the $$ it was good
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Kitchenette
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Had kitchen, microwave didn’t work

    Beach front

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2023

    8.0
    Room was nicer than expected for the price, Employees were helpful and kind.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Live bug in tub and broken glass outside office door.

    Right by the beach and the USS Lexington

    Stayed in September 2023

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