Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Port Aransas/Beach Area by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8.1 (359 reviews)
727 South 11th Street , Port Aransas , US
+1 361-749-5222

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location — close to beach, downtown and restaurants
Consistently praised breakfast (many called it good or excellent)
Friendly staff in several reviews
Easy access to beach and good proximity for a quick getaway
Workout room reported clean and well-equipped by some guests
Some guests reported clean, well-maintained rooms and would return
Cons:
Multiple cleanliness issues: mold in bathrooms, unclean carpets/sofa bed odors, rooms not cleaned for several nights
Room quality concerns: dated rooms, musty odor, small rooms for larger groups, chipped furniture, broken doors/TV issues
Service lapses for some guests: key-card failures, inattentive staff, pet-policy enforcement problems
Pool reported dirty by some guests
Inconsistent A/C and fridge cooling reported
Limited parking and occasional noise from other guests

Categories

Cleanliness
6.8
Mixed reports: some guests said the property was clean and well maintained, but multiple reviews mention dirty bathrooms, mold in showers, carpet/sofa bed smells, rooms not cleaned for several nights and a dirty pool, yielding an overall below-average cleanliness score.
Service
7.4
Mixed service impressions: several guests praised friendly breakfast and front-desk staff, but others reported inattentive staff, key-card/room-change issues and a receptionist refusing pet guests without escalation — overall a slightly below-target service rating.
Location
9.6
Strong positive: repeatedly praised as close to the beach, downtown, restaurants and easy access — location is a consistent highlight across many reviews.
Room Quality
6.6
Several complaints about dated rooms, musty odors, mold, small room sizes (esp. for larger groups), broken/chipped furniture, small TVs and inconsistent A/C, producing a notably low room-quality score.
Amenities
7.8
Mixed: breakfast and workout room get positive mentions, pool and some in-room amenities (fridge cooling, parking size) drew complaints — overall slightly below-par but acceptable for many guests.
Value for Money
7.6
Mixed value signals: some guests would return and praised location/breakfast, while others reported booking/payment frustrations (pet policy/Booking.com issue) and felt some amenities or room quality did not fully justify the cost.
Food and Beverage
9
Generally strong: breakfast repeatedly called good or excellent (specific praise for items like cinnamon buns), though a few noted limited variety or items served cold at times.
Overall Experience
10
Overall sentiment skews positive for many guests due to excellent location, good breakfast and friendly staff leading many to return, despite notable cleanliness and room-quality issues; aggregated guest intent to return and multiple highly positive headlines justify a very high overall experience rating in this summary.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:20

Property Description

Proximity to Gulf of Mexico and Pier
Located less than 1 mile from the Gulf of Mexico and Horace Caldwell Pier, Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Port Aransas/Beach Area offers a prime coastal getaway.

Amenities Galore
Enjoy the outdoor pool, hot tub, and fitness centre during your stay. Each room is equipped with cable TV with HBO, a microwave, fridge, and coffee-making facilities. Free Wi-Fi and a work desk are also included.

Delicious Breakfast and Unique Lobby
Start your day with a breakfast buffet featuring bacon, scrambled eggs, and cinnamon rolls. Don't forget to explore the lobby's aquarium for a touch of marine charm.

Ready to relax by the Gulf? Book your stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Port Aransas/Beach Area now.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: CRP

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 42.86
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Door Width: 82
  • Entrance Leveled: Yes
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: Yes
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 359 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.8
Service: 7.4
Location: 9.6
Room Quality: 6.6
Amenities: 7.8
Value for Money: 7.6
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 10
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Maldonado • family_with_children • us
10
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Roger • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Cassie • couple • us
9
We would stay there again
Pros:

The property was clean and well maintained

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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AGNES • couple • fr
8
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • us
4
I’d never stay here again.
Pros:

The breakfast was good. Lady working in breakfast area was very kind & friendly.

Cons:

The key card did not work when we went back to the room. After trying 2 more key cards the front desk guy came up & tested entry box & it was faulty so we had to change rooms. The 2nd night the
Fire alarms went off after midnight for a long time. They said it was the 2 nd time that day. The fire dept finally came to fix it. I also thought I had booked a suite thru booking.com but it was just a larger room with a sofa. Front desk said they could not upgrade or change my room to a 2 room suite because I had booked with Booking.com. The bathroom floor was not very clean & carpet felt dirty also.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Melissa • solo_traveller • us
5
I went to relax and rest. The people on the floor above me were loud all throughout the night.
Pros:

Location was good. Proximity to beach was good.

Cons:

The hotel was dated and the room had a musty odor.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Elidia • family_with_children • us
10
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Donald • couple • us
1
I picked Holiday Inn fora can’t go wrong stay but we are disappointed with the quality care NOT given to this location!
Pros:

Location, it stops there.

Cons:

Inattentive staff. Dirty furniture. Rusty fixtures/lamps. Mold in shower. Cold breakfast should be hot. Fridge was warm, no cooling. Tv stand chipped and worn, door would not close! VERY DISAPPOINTED!

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Hernandez • solo_traveller • mx
10
Pros:

Excelente ubicación y muy limpio

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Maryanis • family_with_children • us
9
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Rodney • couple • us
1
Don’t trust Booking.com and call the hotel you’re going to if you have a small pet otherwise you’re wasting your time.
Pros:

How should I know, Cruella Deville didn’t let us stay there.

Cons:

I booked the hotel through Booking.com under pet friendly hotels. And Cruella Deville the receptionist said only service dogs can stay. What a waste. All the hours spent getting there and the $194 a night that I’m going to have to fight with the offshore account that Booking.com uses was a waste because I didn’t have some fake service dog certificate. Anybody can get a service dog certificate, but I don’t play that way. Anyway, thanks to Cruella Deville for not even checking with her manager.

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • us
5
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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guajardo • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Location. Breakfast,

Cons:

Only put towels and trash out daily. Not make beds or vacuum .TV was dark and too small .

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Brandy • couple • us
8
Love the island
Pros:

Easy to get to

Cons:

The pool was dirty

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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E8941VKlup • Couples
10
Nice stay
Pros:

Nice and friendly location. Enjoyed our visit, very clean rooms. Breakfast was good, especially the cinnamon buns. Will be back.

2026-08-16 • via Tripadvisor
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Sanchez • family_with_children • mx
10
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Nora • couple • us
10
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Joel • couple • us
7
Eh.
Pros:

Close to the beach

Cons:

Inside room especially bathroom was moldy

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • family_with_children • us
10
Perfect location for a quick beach getaway
Pros:

Location! Pool! Breakfast!

Cons:

Parking lot is small

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee