14050 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, Texas, United States | (618) 248-8274
Clean rooms have flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, microwaves, and free Wi-Fi
Free breakfast with waffles, fruit, and cereal, as well as coffee all day
Outdoor pool is rarely crowded and gets plenty of sunlight
Free parking and boat mooring
24-hour computer and printer access available on-site
Sound can travel between rooms
Room decor is bland
Few on-site amenities; no gym or full restaurant
Not within walking distance of a swimming beach
Best Western on the Island is a budget motel-style property overlooking Corpus Christi Bay. The hotel is off South Padre Island Drive, which leads to downtown Corpus Christi. The area feels a little quiet and spaced out, but there are affordable food options nearby. The rooms are fairly large and clean, with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and microwaves. While freebies -- such as breakfast, Wi-Fi, and parking -- are plentiful, amenities -- like a gym and full restaurant -- are not. Families, however, appreciate the outdoor pool.
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Scene
A surprisingly formal lobby, but generally a relaxed, vacation atmosphere
The Best Western on the Island is a simple budget hotel, but not without character. The burnt yellow cement structure feels southwest and beach-y, while the lobby has a surprisingly formal style, with straight-backed couches, dark wood accent furniture, and abstract artwork on the walls.With Corpus Christi Bay at its back, the hotel draws mostly vacationers looking for an inexpensive beach getaway, whether it be to swim or fish. The Best Western even has free boat mooring. The medium-sized pool sits next to the parking lot, but the smattering of palm trees and the breeze off the bay help distract from the passing cars.
Location
Right off Corpus Christi Bay on South Padre Island
The hotel is located on South Padre Island, overlooking Corpus Christi Bay, with access to plenty of fishing. To get to a swimming beach will require a car trip, and there are a few different ones to explore nearby, including South Padre Beach, McGee Beach, and North Beach.While the general area is fairly quiet and spaced out, there are several restaurants along the main highway off of which the Best Western is located. Treasure Island Golf & Games is across the street for some family fun. Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi is about 15 minutes northwest by car, and downtown Corpus Christi is several minutes farther away.
Rooms
Large rooms with simple, generic decor but thoughtful extras
The rooms at Best Western on the Island are large and simply designed, with either two queen beds or a king bed and a love seat. With soft yellow lighting, light green accent walls, and green and brown bed scarves, the room decor is pretty generic. However, each unit comes with a flat-screen TV, microwave, mini-fridge, and coffeemaker. Bathrooms are plain. Hair products and lotion are available as well.
Features
Free breakfast and Wi-Fi, as well as an outdoor pool by the bay
The hotel offers free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and a computer and printer that’s accessible 24/7. The pool, though off the parking lot, is sizable and relaxing, overlooking the dunes and bay. There are inexpensive restaurants, shopping, and swimming nearby, making the Best Western an affordable option for travelers on a budget.
