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314 Cutoff Road, Port Aransas, TX 78373
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Shark Reef Resort
Ranked #5 of 18 hotels in Port Aransas
4.0 of 5 stars 59 Reviews
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Bayonne, New Jersey
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114 helpful votes 114 helpful votes
“Nice, Affordable Accomodations”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012
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We stayed at Shark Reef Resort during our family's annual deep sea fishing trip. We have stayed many places in Port A and this is one of the most economical options we have found yet. The friendly owners let us choose between several rooms (some are renovated and some are dated). We chose a renovated king room and paid $69 a night (paid in cash with a multi night discount)! My parents chose the kitchenette room that had a pretty well stocked kitchen. Coming from greater NYC - what a bargain!! There is a heated pool onsite and some of the family enjoyed the pool over the Thanksgiving holiday. This is a motel style complex that is very well maintained. I saw several maids and groundskeepers out throughout the day. Is it a 5 star resort? No. But if you are looking for a cheap, clean place to stay in Port A - this is it.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Much greater than expected!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2011 via mobile
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My boyfriend and I decided to make a last minute trip to port aransas. I spent hours searching the web for the perfect place to stay. I stumbled upon shark reef resort and couldn't have asked for more! they allowed us to bring our 2 very well trained large cattle dogs, the room was fantastic (king size bed suite) and AFFORDABLE. Everyone especially the owner was extremely accommodating and helpful. The location was great, close to the beach. We enjoyed taking our dogs on walks each night to the ferry and back. Will definitely be back again!

  • Stayed September 2011
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Copperas Cove, Texas
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Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“pleasently surprised”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 October 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I had stayed there once in the late seventys and it was a dump but i stopped by chance and was surprised at the renovations made . It was a great place for the money and the staff was friendly and curtious. I would defentily stay there again.

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  • Stayed September 2011, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Austin, Texas
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Very Affordable. Not fancy but very comfortable and clean.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 September 2011
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Stayed there because I had no place else to stay. The rates were great and the room was big, clean, and comfortable. I have traveled; stayed in 5 star hotels and slept under trucks in the Sahara desert. I have always found beach communities to be expensive for what you get, hundreds a night for maybe a view of the beach and water. So if you are not worried about a view then this is the place for you. Clean and comfortable. Fish all day or play at the beach and then come back to a great room. There was a hole in the bathroom tile, and I could have cared less. I spent 3 days in Port Aransas for less then 200 bucks. Love the place!!! Love it!!!! Salt of the earth people run the Shark Reef and places like this take care of us who work hard for our dollars.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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killeen
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Every 3 months in Port A”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 August 2011
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my husband, sister and brother-in-law come to Port A every 3 months and stay at the Shark Reef, we always have a pleasant experience. We find it very affordable and clean. its a nice place to stay when your fishing and need a place to clean up and go for more fishing! my husband stayed there as a child, they are a landmark there. We will continue to stay here as long as the present owners are in charge!

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  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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