Love the old Tarpon Inn in Port A. This visit we chose the FDR suite. Again, it's very old, but…read morewhat a delightful suite. So very charming! Highly recommend!!

We stayed in the Roosevelt suite and really enjoyed it! Very roomy and comfortable bed! The little…read moredining room was great for coffee in the morning. Management was super friendly and attentive. Rooms were clean. The pool is nice and very clean. The bar is fun with great service and an easy walk home. This fantastic historical site is a pleasure to enjoy. The current owners have done a great job. Only drawback was the sip yard bar that was noisy on Thursday night so ear plugs may be the ticket on the weekends. Looking forward to coming back in the off season!

Disappointing. As the Clerk (Scott) informed me rather curtly, we were placed in one of the old…read morerooms in the old building because I did not book a premium room. In any case, I still expected my air conditioner to work properly and not have to walk across the parking lot to the newer building at night for some ice (which they charge for ?$? by the way). Oh, and it would have been helpful if Scott mentioned there are no elevators in our building. I would have probably let this go because I don't like to leave negative reviews if it weren't for the obvious coldness of the Clerks. Scott never once smiled at us during check-in nor check-out. The other lady at check-out looked as if she was straining to be cordial. We are super-nice people, chatting it up with everyone and didn't even complain about the room. We felt so unwelcomed. Definitely other options on the Island.

We have stayed here numerous times before the expansion and always loved and reccomended The place…read morein Port aransas. They dont have many amenities, no pool, no gym, small non healthy selection for breakfast. The rooms were always spotless and just had a clean smell about them, that was prior to being becoming Hotel Lydia. The hotel acquired the property next door and with the acquisition lost alot of the things that made it what we loved. The rooms arent as clean, the smell of the hotel is gone. The carpets look dirty. You can tell the room cleaning is rushed, while not totally dirty the corners of the room and shower arent clean. The staff doesn't seem as friendly. You can't take away the small hotel feel without adding extra amenities. Unfortunately this may be the last time we stay here and I definitely wont be recommending this hotel like I would before. The words Port aransas rarely came out of my mouth without recommending The place, which wont be happening anymore. The hotel has become average possibly below average since it doesn't have any added amenities.

Stayed two nights at this Hampton Inn; has excellent suites: spacious, clean room, and a super…read morecomfy bed. Great location and amenities. Breakfast was good and staff were very friendly. We hope to return to this location soon.

Our room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was good with the exception of one morning. They…read moreserved powdered eggs. I talked with the host and said that Hilton could do better than powdered eggs. Otherwise, the breakfast we had was amazing. The people were friendly and kind. I would recommend this place to get a place to stay in Port A.

These folks (the owners and staff) could not be kinder, more helpful or gracious, seriously. I felt…read morefortunate to get what was their last room available for the July 4 wknd, and even though they were full, they made me feel like they really appreciated my business. The staff was helpful with all kinds of info about Port A for a first time visitor and welcomed my puppy with an ice bucket of ice to chew on after our long drive. My room was clean, and the motel's location is very convenient to access the beaches and other businesses. Definitively recommend this site!

From the moment we stepped onto the property, our expectations began to drop. The woman at the…read morefront desk greeted us while reeking of cigarette smoke, which immediately set the tone. The hotel advertises that it serves breakfast, but don't be fooled. This is not a continental breakfast by any stretch. For a group of four, we were given a total of six possible items to choose from--including drinks. The "menu" consisted of a croissant, a muffin, a breakfast bar, juice, or water. That's it. One person would have to choose between having a drink or a very lackluster snack--not both. The pool is listed as an amenity, yet it was completely shut down and coated in green algae. When we arrived at our room, we noticed a row of random office-style chairs lined up outside in the main walkway, directly beneath a "No Smoking" sign. Below them sat three ashtray cups. Nearby was a man wearing an oversized black shirt, oversized shorts, sunglasses, and a crossbody fanny pack. He stared at us in a way that felt uncomfortable and unsafe. He wandered around the property, and we eventually realized he worked there. His appearance and suspicious behavior did not resemble hotel staff in any professional sense, and the overall vibe was unsettling. Opening the door to our room was the final straw. The overwhelming smell of mold, mildew, and cigarettes hit us instantly--so strong we could barely breathe. Nothing in the reviews or advertisements prepared us for this. Even the shower was coated in dark grime, clearly not cleaned or disinfected for quite some time. The sheets were dirty, walls were dirty, sink was dirty. Just so unsanitary. It made my skin crawl and you can't even breathe the air in the room. When we stepped back outside, the front desk attendant was right there, chain-smoking one cigarette after another. Do yourself a favor and stay somewhere else. This place is nothing like what it claims to be. I don't understand how this place has such great reviews. This is the biggest catfish I've ever experienced. Someone must be buying people off.

This is our 5th year and have loved every single moment. Becky is awesome and on-site when needed!…read moreGreat atmosphere and close to the beach HIGHLY RECOMMEND

The Dancing Dunes in Port Aransas is a true gem. My family of 4 has been coming here for several…read moreyears and our 3 night stay was memorable. This time around my sister and brother in law and thier kids also came along for the first time. Becky the property manager greeted us as we arrived at our 4pm check-in. She explained everything in detail and walked us through the cabin and made us feel very welcomed. The unique one story cabins are arranged in a horseshoe configuration and are named according to their theme, and in the middle a beautiful courtyard is shared with gueats. We actually stayed in their latest newly remodeled two story cabin called The Marlin. It's located right next to the main property. At night it's very safely lit and your vechicals are parked under the structure. It sleeps 10 with two full baths and all the amenities you need to make your stay enjoyable. It has a second story large balcony and a small third story balcony as well. Access to the beach is at walking distance or a short drive. After hurricane Harvey the cabins sustained damage and there was even a waterline marker when the storm surge came in. After alot of hard work and tireless vollenteers the newly remodeled cabins are better than ever. Becky was even kind enough to show us inside The Rock and Roll cabin and the remarkable improvements they made. The Dancing Dunes is highly recommend which ever cabin you stay in. Check out their Facebook page or website to make reservations in advance because they do fill up quickly. We're definitely coming back next year and can't wait to make memories again.

Port A Beachlodge is the only place I know of where you can sit right on the beach and actually see…read morethe ocean while you eat, and that alone makes it pretty special. The vibe is laid-back and very beachy, which I enjoyed. I ordered the cheeseburger and it hit the spot, and the waitstaff was friendly and welcoming. That said, parking is limited, and if you're in a wheelchair, you'll likely need assistance getting into the restaurant. While there is a ramp, the door itself isn't accessible. Overall, it's a fun place to grab a bite with a view.

Great place. If you're looking for a no frill place on the beach. Great food. Dog friendly. Great…read morestaff

After a dreadful stay with a different chain in Winnie, TX, it was a breath of fresh air to return…read moreto this BW motel. This time we were able to get a first floor king room. While not in perfect condition, the room was thoughtfully designed with flat surfaces and hooks where needed. It was nice to have a woodgrain floor and no carpet. There was also a futon for extra seating but it was not comfortable. The bed was comfortable, but the sheets had some areas with rough texture. The tub/shower was clean. The tub was slick. There was adequate water pressure and plenty of hot water. Prior to arrival, I was able to do most parts of checking in online. On arrival I only had to show an ID and agree to pay damages if I smoked or made a mess, and to specify whether or not we wanted housekeeping visits and what we wanted them to do. We opted out. Breakfast was surprisingly very good on the first morning, a Tuesday. Weekday hours were limited to 7-9 am, 10 am on weekends. There was lots of variety in hot foods, juices, and yogurt. There was a pancake-wrapped sausage on a stick, 2 varieties of eggs, some very good bacon, tortillas and grated cheese for those wanting breakfast tacos, and other goodies. There were 2 waffle machines and 2 batter flavors. The attendant was very friendly and helpful. I watched her retrieve bottled water for some people and bus others' tables. This was not the usual motel "free breakfast" experience, but something much better. The second morning was not as good. As one example, the pancake-wrapped sausages weren't fully heated, there were no tortillas, and the attendant didn't seem so into her job. The breakfast room is extremely cramped, but there are overflow spaces in the hallway and outdoors. This motel was a good value for us and better than a previous experience at this location. Maybe it's because we became platinum rewards members on this trip, but we can't be sure.

I've stayed at this hotel for around 15 years, but it was sold in the last year, and the quality…read morewent downhill fast! On my most recent trip, the floor was so dirty that I asked for the Swiffer to clean it myself. There were electrical isdues. There were roaches. And worst of all, there were BED BUGS!!! I didn't realize about the bed bugs until after I'd checked out because I was there just for one night, but that's where they were. I'm hoping I didn't bring them home, and I'm having to clean out my house now because of it. I will NEVER stay here again. It's very sad because it used to be my home away from home.

Friendly staff, cute from a distance but not super clean. Walked up and into our room but noticed…read morethe seating area in front of our entrance door had a green dental pick and folded paper in the outside chair but we opened the door to find 3 large dead roaches and some old dog crap. I did go back to the office and made sure they knew what I found and mentioned it again at check out, of course nothing was offered from them. Will not go back.

Nice clean place. Close to the beach. Has wifi, cable, table, kitchenettes . Beach is jogging…read moredistance...4 blocks away.. The only little problem is that you can hear your neighbor snoring. Kitchenettes had dishware, stove and a fridge. Bathroom was nice and clean. It had plenty of towels including a small make up wash cloth.

We visit Port A once a year, and were deliberating on staying here again, because it had really…read moredeclined over the years. Needless to say, we were pleasantly surprised this time. The room and the hotel were very clean. The staff was very friendly, much more than previous visits. The breakfast was as good a hotel breakfast we have ever had, and the selection was plentiful. Very good experience this time. New management?? Would definitely stay here again.

We just checked in and I am NOT impressed. Our room is gross! The carpet is stained and doesn't…read morelook like it's been vacuumed in weeks. I found a hair accessory (quite large) between the bed and nightstand. There's a coin behind the dresser. The dresser itself has water damage and is literally coming apart at the bottom from it. The air conditioner is running but the room feels like there's standing water in the air. There are stains on the bedding and bed skirt. While the front desk was very nice, I do not get how people can say this place is clean. It literally is not. I will not be staying here again. I don't even want to take my shoes off because the carpet is so gross. I touched the bottom of the headboard and something brown and sticky came off on my finger. There's obviously no quality checks on cleanliness. Oh and the second floor ice machine is out of order. I saw someone mentioned that several months ago. Kind of makes you wonder... I originally gave them two stars but the AC is so fickle that I moved it down to one. One minute you're freezing and then it's never kicking on and you're hot. You can't sleep when it's like that! This place is a dump.

On a whim, recently my boyfriend wanted to go to Port A. Little did I know at the time, it was to…read morepropose to me. :-) I love researching stuff, so on line I went to find a spot. I ended up reaching out to Lauren at Silver Sands and I am so glad I did. She hooked us up in the CUTEST place at the Old Town Cottages. We were in unit #14 and it was ADORABLE! It was brand new and even had that new condo smell. The details, décor and over-all feel of the place was very high end. We were only there three nights, but I can see using this for a longer stay. It was just the two of us, but the room with the bunks would allow us to bring our kids and have enough space for everyone. The smart TVs in both bedrooms and the living area is enough to keep everyone entertained with their own thing, and the golf cart that came with the rental was a blast. Wifi was strong and allowed for streaming and catching up on work here and there. The only somewhat negative thing I will say about unit 14 is that it was up some pretty steep stairs (above the retail shops) and so the up/down when unloading and loading was not fun. When we return, we will try to reserve one of the full cottages that are stand-alone one-story cottages. The location is great...smack dab in the middle of everything and steps away from some great bars and restaurants. When we ventured out further, it was so much fun to putter around in our golf card. We are so glad to have Lauren and this sweet little spot play a role in our special weekend. Oh, and by the way...I said yes after he had to ask me a second time because I was laughing/crying so much I forgot to answer.

At first glance the place was awesome. Nicely appointed, clean and great location. Bunk room was so…read morewarm couldn't sleep and even with AC at 70 wouldn't cool off. 3 big screen TVs snd none of them worked. Called maintenance and no help. Couldn't connect to wifi at all so relaxing after a day at the beach was sitting in our room doing nothing. Super disappointed