Hotel Lydia

Hotels
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OYO Rooms
8.7 (1124 reviews)
445 W Cotter Avenue , Port Aransas , US

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Business center
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
Bar
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location (close to beach, ferry, shops, restaurants)
Friendly and helpful staff
Generally clean property and well-maintained rooms
Comfortable/modern rooms with good bed comfort (reported by many)
Good value for many guests
Cons:
Limited and basic breakfast (no hot items, small variety)
Damp/mildew smell, gross/worn carpet and occasional bathroom dirt
Limited amenities: no elevator, no ice/drinking water, broken in-room appliances
Some rooms had hard beds, missing remotes or felt overpriced for what was offered

Categories

Cleanliness
8.5
Mostly praised as clean and well-maintained (multiple mentions of 'very clean', 'clean rooms'), but several guests reported a strong damp/mildew smell, wet/dark floors in rooms, gross carpets and occasional bathroom debris.
Service
9.6
Staff repeatedly described as friendly, amazing and helpful; cleaning staff specifically praised. A few isolated service lapses were reported (requests needed to change linens, some maintenance issues not preemptively addressed).
Location
9.8
Outstanding location cited throughout reviews — very close to the beach, ferry, shops, restaurants and parks; many guests said proximity was a key reason to stay.
Room Quality
8.2
Rooms often described as comfortable, modern and spacious with soft beds by many guests, but several noted problems: hard beds in some rooms, worn/dirty carpet, broken in-room appliances (coffee maker), missing remotes and occasional smell issues.
Amenities
7.9
Amenities are limited per reviews: no elevator in buildings, no ice machine or drinking water available, some broken appliances, and no dedicated sand-wash area; complimentary breakfast offerings are basic.
Value for Money
8.6
Many guests felt the hotel offered good value (clean, comfortable, great location), but a minority complained it was overpriced or misleadingly presented for the rate paid, especially when amenities were lacking.
Food and Beverage
7.4
Breakfast frequently criticized as small, cold and limited (lots of carbs, no hot items, limited variety); some guests found the continental options acceptable but many requested more substantial choices.
Overall Experience
9.6
Overall generally positive: many guests reported a very pleasant stay and would return (clean property, friendly staff, excellent location). However, a notable minority experienced problems (smell, cleanliness issues, broken amenities) that negatively impacted their stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-10-12 15:08

Property Description

A refreshed coastal retreat with elevated accommodations and inviting spaces, located just off the ferry and a short drive to the beach by golf cart or car. The property includes Beacon 57, a stylish lounge serving refined coastal spirits and ocean-inspired cocktails, open daily at 5pm with happy hour 5–7pm.

Important information:

Guests must be 21 years of age or older to check-in at the property.

A $75 security deposit will be collected at check-in and refunded upon inspection of the room.

Rollaway bed is available upon request for an additional charge of 10 USD per night.
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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed. An extra bed for children 0+ years costs 10 USD per night. A cot for children up to 3 years is free of charge.

  • Age restriction

    Guests must be at least 21 years old to check in.

  • Parking

    Free parking is available on site.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available and is free of charge.

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 1124 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.5
Service: 9.6
Location: 9.8
Room Quality: 8.2
Amenities: 7.9
Value for Money: 8.6
Food and Beverage: 7.4
Overall Experience: 9.6
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MICHAEL • family_with_children • us
5
Pros:

Location is great!

Cons:

People up stairs were stomping their feet in the early morning and evening while we're trying to rest and sleep

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Shane • family_with_children • us
9
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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FRED • couple • us
9
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Di Di • extended_group • us
10
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Lara • couple • us
8
Comfortable, great location and great value
Pros:

Great location, nice size room, super comfortable bed

Cons:

Thin walls, we could hear the tv in the next room like we were in it.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • couple • us
6
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Sherry • couple • us
8
Pros:

Location, parking, staff

Cons:

Needs ice machine

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Sherry • couple • us
10
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Trisha • family_with_children • us
10
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Tabitha • couple • us
10
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Zuzana • couple • cz
10
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Fernando • couple • us
10
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Danny • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Always clean and the staff is always great

Cons:

Free ice machine would be nice but not that big of deal

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Maria • extended_group • ro
4
Pros:

Close to the beach

Cons:

Unfortunately, my stay was disappointing from start to finish.

Check-in was difficult, and because I had booked through a third-party site, I was asked to wait outside for nearly an hour while contacting customer service. The first two rooms had a very strong odor and were not in acceptable condition. After requesting another room, I was told I would need to pay an additional $30 for a better room. The room I eventually received was better, but still had hair on the floor.

I was also charged an additional $18 per room on top of my original booking cost. The breakfast was very basic, and the entire hotel had a noticeable musty smell.

Overall, the cleanliness, service, and condition of the property were disappointing, especially considering the additional charges. I would not stay here again.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Phoebe • couple • us
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

There was a roach in our room

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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James • family_with_children • us
9
great get away
Pros:

clean room and ice cold ac, got to upgrade to a larger room

Cons:

cold breakfast, no hot food but whataburger is right down the road

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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francesco • couple • it
6
Pros:

La posizione

Cons:

Il forte odore di umidità ed il pavimento bagnato della stanza molto buia

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • us
10
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Katherine • couple • us
10
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Ron • couple • us
10
Pros:

Clean, comfortable room w/good continental breakfast.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee