Emerald Beach Hotel

2.5 star property
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Beach bar
Beach bar
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Room, 2 Double Beds, Bay View
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Pool

Explore the area

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1102 South Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX, 78401
  • McGee Beach
    2 min walk
  • Corpus Christi Marina
    17 min walk
  • Kokomo's
    2 min walk
  • Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)
    13 min drive

Room options

Room, 2 Double Beds, Bay View

  • 36 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, Pool View

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

  • 36 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Pool View

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Corpus Christi

With a stay at Emerald Beach Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Corpus Christi, within a 10-minute drive of Texas State Aquarium and McGee Beach. .This beach hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Cole Park and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Art Center of Corpus Christi.

What's nearby

  • McGee Beach - 2 min walk
  • Corpus Christi Marina - 17 min walk
  • American Bank Center - 3 min drive
  • Texas State Aquarium - 6 min drive
  • USS Lexington Museum on the Bay - 6 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Executive Surf Cl - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Water Street Oyster Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪U & I Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Grandview Lounge - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Emerald Beach Hotel

Beachfront comfort, a fitness center
Emerald Beach Hotel offers 368 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered once per stay.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 368 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and complimentary newspapers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
At Emerald Beach Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Corpus Christi? This hotel has 12859 square feet (1195 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Sandbar - This lobby lounge serves light fare only.

Languages

English, Filipino, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Self parking on site (USD 10 per stay)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • On-site parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–9:30 AM: USD 8-15 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Sandbar

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fitness centre
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/games room
  • Indoor pool
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference centre (12859 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beachfront location
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Beach towels
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Turndown service

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
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

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 15 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 10 per stay
  • 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 security system, and window guards
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

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Emerald Beach Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 413 out of 1400 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 303 out of 1400 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 220 out of 1400 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 197 out of 1400 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 267 out of 1400 reviews" "

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Matline

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A few things we liked, there is a nice big swimming pool, with a big hot tub and games. This area is really spacious. The rooms have a fridge and microwave which is rare in hotels these days. A few things we didn’t like, our room had mold on the walls. Once we informed hotel staff we were moved to a new room without any hassle. This is beach front property but the beach was very nasty, full of seaweed and trash. No chairs or loungers for beach either. Parking is not the best. You pay for parking which isn’t a problem but there is also an event center and those guest are allowed to use the same parking space which doesn’t leave any room for guest. We had to park around back next to a different hotel and walk to ours. I spoke with management and they understood my concerns. The property is old but functional. I hear they are about to go under renovations soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Orlando

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Truston

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mitchell Delord

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was dirty hair on sheets and in tub and sink the floor was dirty sand everywhere the front door to room looked like someone had broken into the room. We have been coming here for years and probably won’t go back. The halls were dirty the front doors didn’t work they don’t serve breakfast anymore. It really has gone down hill
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mickey

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wish it wasn’t, but it was..
The hotel from the start, had an awful smell in the lobby. Getting checked in, was a pretty easy, however within 10 minutes of getting into my first room, the sink didn’t drain, and the white pillows had yellow stains. I told the front desk, and they moved me to another room. The second room appeared to be better at first however the microwave didn’t work, and the shower leaked all over the floor. I then I had to leave early due to unforeseen circumstances. And when I informed the front desk he stated I had to speak with Hotels.com to get the refund. He then stated “well I’m not able approve refunds” after Hotels.com tried speaking with them. Theee days later, I’m informed that I will not be getting a refund because emerald beach already used it. Hopefully they used it on bleach to clean white bedding. The roof also leaks in the pool/game room. The best part of the stay, was the bar, it made it easier to ignore the dirty and bad smell surroundings within the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Chris

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No soap Bathroom was dirty Stains on furniture and bed Sliding door was broken Tv had no signal Fridge was froze over Lots of sand on the floor Power went out during storm No answer from front desk Fire alarm kept going off with no one responding
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Cody

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Susan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
They charged for parking then didn't have enough so we had to park at another hotel and walk to lobby. No towels available at the pool and mold around edges and ceiling. Overall hotel is aging poorly and needs maintenance.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Nusreta

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the room next to beachfront. They don’t have enough staff. Not enough food. Food was too old to eat. Always had to ask for towels. To expensive for just a room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

patsy

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Reserved 2 rooms and wasn’t able to check in until 6pm when originally was supposed to be 4pm. One room A/C didn’t work, the fan was blowing but not cold and there were no other rooms to move to as they were not done cleaning any other rooms at the time. Parking was ridiculous to find, we had to drive around for 30 minutes just waiting for someone to leave as there wasn’t enough parking in the paid parking area. The staff were great and the walk path to the beach was convenient. The place has really gone down hill from the past few times we’ve stayed there. I’m not sure what has happened but we will not be revisiting this place when others are available nearby for less.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Labor Day Weekend
We couldn't check in at 1:30 pm like we hoped but guaranteed check in was at 4. We came in to town for a wedding. We checked in about 10:45 pm. Parking was not include but we couldn't find a place to park anywhere so we ended parking in the Holiday Inn. We got to our and it was nice and clean. A few stray hairs were found in the bathroom, otherwise it was clean. The outlet on the lamp didn't work so we used the one on the table. The ac was set to 50 but felt like 80. I understand it takes rooms longer to cool during hot summer days and we weren't sweating but it was warm. Overall, it was quiet and we all slept good. Breakfast was a small table of pastries and coffee, not much there. Check out was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Denise

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Josie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Eldys

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not clearning
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jose

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not stay here ! AC does not work and you will not receive a refund. Roaches everywhere….
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

LIBRADO, San Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Needs to improve on their room supplies. No shampoo, hand soap and tissues.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jacob

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My room was disgusting. Stains on the walls and ceilings. I walked through a spider web as I walked in the door. Bathroom was gross. Food stains on the tables. There was hair on the bed and the floor was sticky. I contacted hotels.com to get a refund because I left and went to a different hotel. The front desk lied to hotels.com customer service and told them they offered me an upgraded room and said I declined. They never offered me anything. They just said okay contact hotels.com for a refund. This place is not how it seems from the pictures.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Daniella Y

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outdated, dirty, air conditioning didn’t work and got downgraded to another room we could’ve paid less for. Easy access to beach though, near a lot of restaurants/bars, great staff but not much to expect from a beach side hotel where sand and dirt is not properly picked up from the floors or bed sheets for new guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Rosa M

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Air conditioning was bad,had to pay for parking desk clerk was very rude unfortunately it just not how it was advertised.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Luis

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in dire need of a total renovation! For 200 dollars a night alot more is expected. Mold in room and throughout the entire hotel, paint is peelinf off, super small elevators, small hallways going towards the bay view, rust on metal parts, towels seem old, they did have a room full of new materials like beds, pillows among other things, maybe they are replacing the old with the new. This hotel sits right on the beach and the amount of sand is pretty much everywhere, staff was courteous and friendly. And you nees to pay for parking aswell! Will definitely not consider staying here in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024