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Sea Shell Inn Motel

2.0 star property
On beach with outdoor pool, near USS Lexington Museum on the Bay

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Exterior detail
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Bathroom sink
Exterior detail
Fridge, microwave

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Beach View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Stovetop
  • 38 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Beach View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 38 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Beach View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 38 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Beach View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Stovetop
  • 38 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Stovetop
  • 38 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
202 Kleberg Place, Corpus Christi, TX, 78402

What's nearby

  • USS Lexington Museum on the Bay - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Texas State Aquarium - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Hurricane Alley Waterpark - 1 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Whataburger Field - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • American Bank Center - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Republic of Texas Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Railroad Seafood Station - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Brewster Street Icehouse - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Sea Shell Inn Motel

Motel near Texas State Aquarium
Located close to USS Lexington Museum on the Bay and American Bank Center, Sea Shell Inn Motel provides a playground and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Barbecue grills and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Sea Shell Inn Motel include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit 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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This motel will charge the guest's credit card at 4 PM on the check-in date. Reservations with invalid credit cards will be cancelled.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Sea Shell Inn Motel Corpus Christi
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Sea Shell Corpus Christi
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Sea Shell Inn Motel Motel Corpus Christi

Frequently asked questions

Does Sea Shell Inn Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Sea Shell Inn Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Sea Shell Inn Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sea Shell Inn Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sea Shell Inn Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sea Shell Inn Motel located?

Located in North Beach, this beachfront motel is in the entertainment district and within a 15-minute walk of Texas State Aquarium and USS Lexington Museum on the Bay. Whataburger Field and Hurricane Alley Waterpark are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Sea Shell Inn Motel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 216 out of 881 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 881 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 187 out of 881 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 93 out of 881 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 135 out of 881 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Amazing view of the ocean. Staff was very friendly. Perfect spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Rooms were very clean. Located in a very good area. I just wish the water pressure was better, and to update the shower head. Other that that, experience was great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10

Totally run down. Needs major updating. Staff very friendly and helpfull. Easy to deal with.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

Nice location to the beach . Werid staff .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10

This was a good yet inexpensive place to stay. Nice room and very easy access to the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10

Nice people
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10

Perfect right on the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10

Rooms are outdated. No ice machine. Great view of the bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10

Good place to spend the night in Plus the beach is right in front
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

Everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10

The guys that run it are super nice. The rooms are old and not the cleanest but it worked for us. The location was convenient and right on the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10

The location is good. It has a nice view, it's right by the water and the beach is easily accessible and just a short walk away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Great value. Nice view of beach. Spacious and clean room. Staff was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10

The attractions are great. But other areas have a lot of room for improvement.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Right on the beach and the staff and owner are the nicest people!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

4/10

This place sucks never again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10

Terrible, dead bugs, heating didn’t work correctly.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

While it's not a fancy place, it is a nice spot for what we needed. It was easy access to the beach and allowed for us to go back and forth to our room with our child who has medical needs. We would stay here again for the convenience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10

It was a nice place to stay for a couple of days peaceful quiet walking distance to the beach would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

Great view and clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10

The rooms were big and spacious and the beach was nice to see from your room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10

The property was adequate for my stay purpose and the staff was very good, professional, courteous and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10

Always love staying here. Nothing fancy, but it works!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Amazing view and rooms are very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023