Hotel Rooms, Kitchen Suites & Cottages in Port Aransas
Whether you’re planning a fishing trip, family vacation, beach getaway, or extended stay, Shark Reef Resort offers classic motel rooms, spacious kitchen suites, and private casita cottages—all just minutes from the beach.
Stay where Port Aransas still feels like Port Aransas.
From affordable motel rooms to spacious kitchen suites and private cottages, Shark Reef Resort offers accommodations for couples, families, fishing groups, and extended stays in Port Aransas.
Classic Motel Rooms
Our classic motel suites are ideal for couples, small families, business travelers, and weekend beach vacations. Choose from King Suites or Double Queen Suites with comfortable beds, cable TV, Wi-Fi, mini refrigerators, and microwaves.
King Suite
Double Queen Suite
Kitchen Suites & Casita Cottages
Need extra space or the convenience of cooking your own meals? Choose from motel-style kitchen suites or one of our six private casita cottages, all featuring full kitchens.
King Kitchen
Two-Bed Kitchen
Four-Bed Kitchen
Cottages
What’s Included With Your Stay
Outdoor Pool & Hot Tub
Cool off in our outdoor swimming pool or unwind in the hot tub after a day at the beach, fishing, or exploring Port Aransas.
Spacious Parking & Boat Parking
One of the things guests appreciate most about Shark Reef Resort is the space.
Unlike many properties in Port Aransas, we have plenty of room for boats, trailers, multiple vehicles, golf carts, and fishing gear. Parking is directly outside your room or cottage, with no assigned spaces, making it easy to load up for a day on the water or unpack after a long drive.
Bring the boat—we've got the room.
✓ One of the largest boat parking areas in Port Aransas makes Shark Reef Resort a favorite among anglers visiting the Texas Gulf Coast.
✓ Boats, trailers, and multiple vehicles welcome
✓ Park directly outside your room or cottage
✓ No assigned parking spaces
✓ Plenty of room to maneuver larger trailers
The Shark Reef Resort Courtyard
Unlike many Port Aransas hotels, our spacious courtyard gives families room to spread out while kids play and fishermen unwind after a day on the water.
Enjoy:
🏊 Outdoor pool & hot tub
🌴 Five palapas with picnic tables
🔥 Fire pit
🌅 Pergola with hammocks
🏀 Basketball court
🎯 Cornhole (free to borrow)
🍔 Guest BBQ grills
🛝 Playground
🪑 Wooden chairs outside every room
Quiet hours: 10 PM–8 AM.
Amenities Included with Every Stay
✔ Wi-Fi
✔ Cable TV
✔ Air conditioning
✔ Daily towel service
✔ Housekeeping every three days
✔ Mini refrigerator and microwave, or a full kitchen, depending on room type
Why Guests Choose Shark Reef Resort
- Family-owned motel in Port Aransas since 2005
- Hotel rooms, kitchen suites, and private cottages
- Outdoor pool & hot tub
- One of the largest boat parking areas in Port Aransas
- Select dog-friendly motel rooms available when booking directly (25 lb limit)
- Minutes from the beach
- BBQ grills and picnic areas
- Playground and basketball court
- Free Wi-Fi
- Friendly on-site management
Before You Arrive
Everything you need to know before checking in at Shark Reef Resort.
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Standard security deposit: $100 cash or a $125 credit card authorization for incidentals
Dogs: Select motel rooms accept dogs weighing 25 pounds or less when booked directly
Guests ages 18–25: Valid photo ID and a $100 refundable cash security deposit per person are required. No exceptions.
A Quick Note
For direct reservations:
March 1–October 31: Cancel by noon at least 7 days before arrival.
November 1–February 28: Cancel by noon at least 48 hours before arrival.
Reservations canceled after the applicable deadline are nonrefundable.
Every guest age 18–25 must present a valid government-issued photo ID and provide a $100 refundable cash security deposit per person at check-in. The deposit is refunded after room inspection when all rules have been followed and no damage has occurred. No exceptions.
Third-party reservations follow the cancellation policy shown at the time of booking.
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