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Aruba Bay Resort with Jimmy Buffet vibes

Channel-view sunset deck and resort-style pools await at this tropical paradise where live music plays and activities keep everyone entertained

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Aruba Bay Resort on Padre Island offers a laid-back Margaritaville vibe with live music and family entertainment nights. Relax on the sunset deck overlooking Packery Channel or at two heated pools. Enjoy SUP yoga, pickleball, basketball, and a firepit for recreation.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

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About the neighborhood

Map
TX, corpus christi

What's nearby

  • Whitecap Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Padre Balli Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • North Padre Island Beach - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Bob Hall Pier - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Packery Channel - 6 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Corpus Christi Intl. Airport (CRP) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sonic - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Palma - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Padre Island Burger Company - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Aruba Bay Resort with Jimmy Buffet vibes

Family-friendly resort near North Padre Island Beach
Take advantage of a firepit, a playground, and an arcade/game room at Aruba Bay Resort with Jimmy Buffet vibes. In addition to laundry facilities and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Games, barbecue grills, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Aruba Bay Resort with Jimmy Buffet vibes offer thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and dining tables.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting, and fenced pool

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Communal pool
  • Games
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • On the waterfront

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Fenced private pool
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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, debit 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
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Aruba With Jimmy Buffet Vibes
Aruba Bay Resort With Jimmy Buffet Vibes Resort
Aruba Bay Resort With Jimmy Buffet Vibes Corpus Christi
Aruba Bay Resort With Jimmy Buffet Vibes Resort Corpus Christi

Frequently asked questions

Does Aruba Bay Resort with Jimmy Buffet vibes have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Aruba Bay Resort with Jimmy Buffet vibes pet-friendly?

Yes, Aruba Bay Resort with Jimmy Buffet vibes allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Aruba Bay Resort with Jimmy Buffet vibes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Aruba Bay Resort with Jimmy Buffet vibes?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Aruba Bay Resort with Jimmy Buffet vibes located?

This family-friendly Corpus Christi resort is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Whitecap Beach and Padre Balli Park. Texas Sealife Center and North Padre Island Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Aruba Bay Resort with Jimmy Buffet vibes Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

8.0

Staff & service

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hannibal C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great place. Pool is great. Fishing is great. Overall stay was awesome will definitely recommend and be back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shari F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Jimmy Buffet vibes!

We had such a great time in Corpus!! The property was perfect!! Clean, well stocked, extra comfy bed, A/C worked great, and the perfect location! We didn’t make it to the pool, but it looked inviting nonetheless. I highly recommend this property! We will definitely stay here again! 💕
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Amenities

Great location w nice amenities, but only 1 bdrm
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Break Getaway!

We enjoyed our stay during Thanksgiving break! We enjoyed the heated pool, fishing, game room, workout room, decks, grills, basketball and pickle ball courts. There was so much to do and such a great location. The condo was perfect and comfy for our family of four. Condo had everything we needed and was nice , clean and comfortable! We would definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Becky T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute condo!

The condo was very clean and cute, just as advertised! There was even a bonus twin Murphy bed in the living room, which was a nice surprise for our family of six! It was a nice walk to the beach and the pool on the property was perfect for the kids. The only complaint was there was no toilet paper to be found anywhere in the condo, which I'm sure was just a misfortunate oversight. We had a great time on our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bright & cheery

This property if very cute and bright & cheery. However, it really isn't for seniors staying more than a few days. We were there about 6 weeks. The bed is extremely hard to change the linens. The furniture in the living area is quite uncomfortable and the stools at the island are also uncomfortable. The location is good...not too far from the beach. For young people it's great but for people in their seventies or eighties it's not great for a long stay. The kitchen was well furnished with most anything you'd need to prepare meals. There are plenty of towels and soaps and shampoos were furnished. Overall it's a nice place and I would recommend it to young people.
Stayed 42 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darya

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The kids loved the pool and slides. Too bad there's no actual hot tub for windy evenings. Hate the super thin toilet paper everywhere but I guess that's the standard now. Even though we mentioned that we are bringing 4 kids with us, there were only 4 towels in our unit. Thankfully I brought towels with us, and on the 2nd day we discovered the supply closet in the bathroom had more. Because it had a pin on the handle I assumed that it wasn't for our use. Until my son tried our front door code on it and it worked. Otherwise cozy and comfortable. Just don't bring cans bc they don't have actual can openers in the otherwise fairly well stocked kitchen. I hate plastic dishes but that's all they have so be forewarned. Utensils are metal, mugs are ceramic but glasses are plastic too.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice clean place to stay. Great vibe and near the beach

We had a great time and the property had all of the items needed for a great stay. Also great location to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire K., Buda, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location on the island!

Loved our cozy cottage for our family of 6. Had all the basics and conveniences needed. Had room to park our car & golf cart and the back patio with hammock was a great touch!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021