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Emerald Beach Hotel

2.5 star property
Beachfront comfort, a fitness center

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Bay View | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Emerald Beach Hotel in Central City offers a true beach escape with a private shoreline and volleyball court. Guests can enjoy meals at Sandbar or drinks at two bars. The property also features an arcade/game room, gym, indoor pool, and complimentary newspapers.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Laundry

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Pool View | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Pool View | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Double Beds, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Bay View | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Double Beds, Bay View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Central City, a neighborhood in Corpus Christi, Emerald Beach Hotel is near the airport and on the beach. Some of the area's popular attractions include Texas State Aquarium and USS Lexington Museum on the Bay. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Al Kruse Tennis Center or American Bank Center. With kayaking, windsurfing, and surfing/body boarding nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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1102 South Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX, 78401

What's nearby

  • McGee Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Corpus Christi Marina - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • American Bank Center - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Texas State Aquarium - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • USS Lexington Museum on the Bay - 9 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • Corpus Christi Intl. Airport (CRP) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Rose Night Club - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪U & I Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Mugg - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Luciano's Italian Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Emerald Beach Hotel

Hotel near Texas State Aquarium
Take advantage of a terrace, an arcade/game room, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Emerald Beach Hotel. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and beach volleyball. The on-site restaurant, Sandbar, serves light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as 2 bars and a gym.
Other perks include:
  • Swimming pool along with sun loungers
  • Self parking (surcharge), an indoor pool, and a ballroom
  • Free newspapers, concierge services, and a porter/bellhop
  • A billiards/pool table, multilingual staff, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 368 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free newspapers. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 15 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Sandbar

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center (12,859 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 4 buildings
  • 7 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 100 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 15 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:30 AM to 11:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Beach Emerald Hotel
Beach Hotel Emerald
Emerald Beach Corpus Christi
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Emerald Hotel Beach
Hotel Beach Emerald
Hotel Emerald Beach
Emerald Beach
Holiday Inn Corpus Christi - Emerald Beach Hotel Corpus Christi
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Frequently asked questions

Does Emerald Beach Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 9:30 AM–11:00 PM.

Is Emerald Beach Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, Emerald Beach Hotel allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Emerald Beach Hotel?

Self parking is available for USD 15 per day.

What time is check-in at Emerald Beach Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Emerald Beach Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Emerald Beach Hotel located?

Located in Central City, this beachfront hotel is in the city center and within a 10-minute walk of McGee Beach and Cole Park. Art Center of Corpus Christi and Al Kruse Tennis Center are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Emerald Beach Hotel Reviews

6.2

6.2

Cleanliness

6.0

Amenities

7.0

Staff & service

6.2

Eco-friendliness

5.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 276 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 178 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 163 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 154 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 242 out of 1013 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, best view of the bay, comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Staff & service
Great location. Hard to keep up with building, so much sand in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Debra

Disliked: Amenities
No WiFi, no ice, no coffee, no washcloths, worn furniture. Ho we’re, access to beach walls was great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zulma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great location to stay at. I would reccommend staying here
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ARTURO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mona

Near the beach
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is nearly to the most popular places to visit it is very good area you can go easily to anywhere by car or just walking I love this place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth

View nice… property trashy looking
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

4th July stay

Front desk employee was very friendly and helpful its was nice 👌
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yesica Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Staff

Everything was lovely, we request accessibly room and they gave us the first floor, staff was very helpful and understanding.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alicia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super old. Mattress we’re making noise super old
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rogelio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
On the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Sylvia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room was full of small roaches. Other than that it was ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This property isnt bad definitely old school setting, the ac in the room didnt work really well, the shower was dirty and you have to pay 20.00 for parking. I was not very satisfied
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Greg

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I reserved a king bed, but they gave me double beds. They wouldn’t change this until the next morning. The curtains had a lot of mold on them. The shampoo and shower containers were completely empty. The room looked nothing like the one in the picture, as these rooms are still being renovated. It was a complete disappointment. I’ve stayed there many times in the past, but this property is not the same anymore. It’s no longer worth the price. The only positive was that the beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Antoinette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything great just had to pay for parking
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

LIBRADO

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Under new management it seemed. Better than before. But the rooms need work.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aleida

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super expensive for dirty old rooms, hot pool area, and super small rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sherry

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Family trip

First off, this is an older hotel that is in need of a renovation so go in with that in mind. With that being said, the rooms are clean and comfortable and the staff is very nice. What you can't beat about this hotel is the location. The beach access and the little bar on the beach is great! They even had a DJ out in the evenings. We will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Location & beach bar
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Mike

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty, shower was disgustingly, smells
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing and enjoyable
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Terrible experience Drove to destination and arrived no rooms were available
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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