Travelers lounge by the pool on sun beds or head to the arcade for games, all while the attentive staff ensures a comfortable stay at this beachfront retreat.
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.
Located in Central City, a neighborhood in Corpus Christi, Emerald Beach Hotel is near the airport and on the beach. Selena Memorial Statue and Mirador de la Flor - Selena's Seawall Statue are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit La Palmera Mall and Sunrise Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Al Kruse Tennis Center, or consider a night out at American Bank Center. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, windsurfing and surfing/body boarding adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Corpus Christi travel guide
78401, TX, Corpus Christi, 1102 South Shoreline Blvd
What's nearby
Corpus Christi Marina
19 min walk - 1.6 km
One Shoreline Plaza
3 min drive - 2.3 km
McGee Beach
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Cole Park
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Selena Memorial Statue
3 min drive - 2.3 km
Getting around
Corpus Christi Intl. Airport (CRP)
13 min drive
Restaurants
Whataburger
16 min walk
The Coffee Mugg
14 min walk
The Rose Night Club
2 min drive
U & I Restaurant
15 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 vending machine
Smoke-free premises, meeting rooms, and beach towels
Coffee/tea in the lobby, multilingual staff, and a porter/bellhop
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.
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
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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
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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
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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?
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
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I love everything about it..has indoor pool outside bar 🍸 beach its fantastic 👌 been coming for the past
Dora
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Esmeralda
Mar 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property and location is great. It just needs a little upgrade, the hotel.
Esmeralda
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Sherry
Jul 10, 2025
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.
We stay here once a year. We like the location near all the tourist attractions. We also like the amenities that include beach access and beach bar. The property is older and is in need of upgrades but our room was clean and the staff is very helpful and friendly. We especially want to thank Eddie with maintenance for helping us retrieve a phone we thought we lost in the hot tub area.
No internet, no maid service, phone to get front desk never worked. Had to go to desk to get essentials and sometimes they didn't have them. Bed was comfortable and the view was nice.
Bodie
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Heather
Feb 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We LOVE Emerald Beach. Ron’s are clean and comfy, staff are always willing to help. I just wish that y’all would open the outside bar up or do something more lively. Such a beautiful hotel!
The hotel was not the cleanest. The room itself was pretty good.
Maribel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Grace
Dec 31, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Walkable to beach. Nice heated pool. Breakfast is included. Extra for parking. Rooms need some renovation
Grace
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
6/10 Okay
raymond
Jul 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
a few things come to mind. ,parking was terrible , and the dangerous thing was water everywhere incl in elevator from people tracking in from pool and beach ,very unsafe ,i saw 3 people slip and fall. plus it took almost an hour to get our luggage out of the building due to lack of luggage carts and one of the elevators broke down
raymond
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Mara
Mar 28, 2025
When booking online , i thought it was more up to date on remodels . But it was just very basic , no breakfast - just bagels and coffee. Very quite rooms but smaller than other hotels . We thought it was gonna give us an ocean view but it didnt give us the option. It was right in the middle of town , very convenient for our one day stay to sight see.
Mara
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
Patrick
Jun 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Corpus Christi
Our trip was an anniversary celebration and decided to go to Emerald Beach Hotel in Corpus Christi. I don’t mean no disrespect but by judging the.condition of the hotel they need a lot of upgrades and renovations. The hotel is aged. It seems that the management are barely making it to survive. I can make a list of issues but who would listen. Bottom line we love the beach view room with balcony and access to the beach. We will continue to stay at Emerald Beach Hotel as we love the location of the Hotel.
This property was very quiet and felt safe but it does need to be cleaned more. The floors was gritty and the sink was clogged. But the room had a magnificent view.
Tiffany
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
April
Jul 20, 2025
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel is very convenient to the beach, very friendly staff. Parking at the hotel is $35 which is a bit inconvenient when your already paying a lot for the room. Housekeeping only entered to take trash out, never left clean towels or toilet paper. Had to walk to the front desk for these items. Room ceilings and bathroom have mold which is so harmful to people. Spending $500 for weekend to have visible mold is not ok. The curtains on the sliding door are very dirty and visible mold. Beds are super small.
It was good vacation, good room n very clean, just one suggestion the outside bartender was kinda rude n lazy , I think she needs to work on her attitude towards the people staying there, been there 4 spring breaks never had a problem
The good: The room was clean and comfortable.
The bad: The back door by the pool was open when I arrived; no towels so I had to call for them; NO WIFI (are you kidding me?); at 4:19AM the alarm went off for about 10 minutes which gave people enough time to fully wake up, get dressed and go outside just as the alarm went off.
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
6/10 Okay
Irma
Apr 13, 2025
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Property was ok overall, not excellent. Pictures on website were better than property. Staff was friendly. 1st night we had no hot water, 1 of the lamps didnt work...when I tried calling front desk to inform of no hot water, phone didnt work. At pool, the pool stand didnt have any pool towels either day. But I can say the beds were comfy.