Corpus Christi, Texas, is a popular tourist destination with its gorgeous beaches, museums and other fun things to do. Stop by the Texas State Aquarium, the U.S.S. Lexington Aircraft Carrier Museum or Botanical Gardens. There are many five-star pet-friendly hotels located right on the beach in Corpus Christi.
Pets are allowed at the Omni Corpus Christi Hotel (Marina Tower) with a non-refundable deposit. Located right on Shoreline Blvd., the hotel also has a gorgeous outdoor swimming pool on-site. Guests can dine at the Coastline Café Restaurant, the Republic of Texas or Morsel's. Poolside service is also available and there is a dining room on-site for hungry guests. The hotel is right on the coastline, making it a convenient place for guests who want to go sailing, take a walk on the beach or go deep-sea fishing. It is located right in the Marina District and is only 15 minutes from the airport. The hotel has a complimentary fitness center on-site, an indoor heated swimming pool and Get Fit Kits (available at the front desk), which allows guests to work out in the privacy of their rooms. Room rates start at $139.00 a night and up (current in February, 2010).
Omni Corpus Christi Hotel Marina Tower
707 North Shoreline Blvd.
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
(361) 887-1600
www.omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/CorpusChristiMarina.aspx
With rooms starting as low as $131.00 a night (current in February, 2010), the Holiday Inn Corpus Christi on Emerald Beach is a pet-friendly hotel. Check-in time is at 4:00 p.m. and check-out time is noon. Located minutes from many different downtown businesses, the Holiday Inn is right on Shoreline Blvd. The beach is right behind the hotel, so guests can take a relaxing walk at sunset or drink their morning cup of coffee overlooking the water. Bay front rooms overlook the marina. Guests have access to high-speed internet in their rooms and there is a continental breakfast served on-site. Breakfast can also be served right in the guest rooms or guests can enjoy an evening cocktail at the beachside bar. The Texas State Aquarium and the U.S.S. Lexington Museum are close by the hotel.
Holiday Inn Corpus Christi - Emerald Beach
1102 Shoreline Blvd.
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
(800) 423-0908
ichotelgroup.com
There is a fitness center on-site at the hotel, as well as a barber and hairstylist for the convenience of the hotel guests. Common areas have free high-speed internet access and coffee is always complimentary. Laundry and cleaning service is available and there is a business center on-site. Parking is free and pets are allowed. Rooms have balconies and all are air conditioned. There are both smoking and non-smoking rooms available and all rooms have in-room safes, daily maid service, microwave ovens and refrigerators. Rooms also have free wireless high-speed internet access available and a crib is available, upon request. Room rates start at $109.00 and up per night (current in February, 2010). There are 11 floors to the hotel with 172 rooms on-site. The airport is only 8 minutes away and nearby restaurants include the Waterstreet Oyster Bar and Landry's & Joe's Crab Shack.
Best Western Marina Grand Hotel
300 N. Shoreline Blvd.
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
(361) 883-5111
bestwestern.com
