Mustang Island Travel Guide

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Port Aransas, USA, aerial city view of Port Aransas Ferry Landing area located on Mustang Island at Gulf of Mexico with infrastructure for ferry landing
The Horace Caldwell Pier at Magee Beach Park, Port Aransas, Texas, USA
Under the Horace Caldwell Pier Port Aransas Texas
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Where to stay in Mustang Island

PORT ARANSAS, TX - 9 FEB 2023: Young surfer carries a surfboard on the beach, near the water of the Gulf of Mexico and a pier, in evening light.

Cinnamon Shore

While Cinnamon Shore isn't home to many top sights, Mustang Island Beach and Palmilla Beach Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.

Cinnamon Shore
Autumn on Texas Gulf Coast, beach, sun, sand, sea, nature, recreation, vacation, holidays

Old Town Port Aransas

5/5(2 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Old Town Port Aransas, Port Aransas Birding Center and Nature Preserves are top sights worth seeing.

Old Town Port Aransas
Lighthouse on a Texas lake near a large boat marina

Shibui Sands

Though Shibui Sands may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like IB Magee Beach Park and Port Aransas Birding Center.

Shibui Sands
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Sand Point

Though Sand Point may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Holiday Beach and IB Magee Beach Park.

Sand Point
Port Aransas, Texas - 9-28-2024. Port Aransas at sunset, along the ship channel, where commerce keeps moving in and out for various types of industries.

Harbor District

If you're spending some time in Harbor District, Roberts Point Park and Fisherman's Wharf are top sights worth seeing.

Harbor District
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Island Moorings

Island Moorings might not have many top sights, but Holiday Beach and Palmilla Beach Golf Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Island Moorings
Hotel Lydia

Hotel Lydia

2.5 out of 5
445 W Cotter Avenue Port Aransas TX
The price is £53 per night from 14 May to 15 May
£53
14 May - 15 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Port Aransas. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,078 reviews)
The location is great, clean room, staff was very helpful.

Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Hotel Lydia
Plantation Suites & Conference Center

Plantation Suites & Conference Center

2 out of 5
1909 State Hghway 361 Port Aransas TX
The price is £46 per night from 17 May to 18 May
£46
17 May - 18 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Port Aransas. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,012 reviews)
It definitely looks nicer online. It’s a little run down. When we got to our room, there was a huge, live roach that greeted us. The room had an odd smell, maybe mildew. Bath towels are very small and beds are kind of hard. Overall, it was a fine stay for wanting something cheap just to sleep in. ...

Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Plantation Suites & Conference Center
Seaside Boutique Hotel

Seaside Boutique Hotel

2 out of 5
841 Sandcastle Dr Port Aransas TX
The price is £74 per night from 14 May to 15 May
£74
14 May - 15 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Port Aransas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,210 reviews)
The room was clean, front desk lady was nice. Ice machine was out of ice. Water backed up in the sink. Parking is horrible. Ive stayed many times in Port Aransas and the almost 400$ paid for ONE night I find ridiculously high considering how dated the property and rooms are. Will not be staying ...

Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Seaside Boutique Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Beachgate CondoSuites and Oceanfront Resort

Beachgate CondoSuites and Oceanfront Resort

2.5 out of 5
2000 On The Beach Drive Port Aransas TX
Stay at this aparthotel in Port Aransas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Port Aransas Beach and Holiday Beach are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (49 reviews)
Very beautiful place to stay I will be coming back and telling all my friends

Reviewed on 8 May 2026

Beachgate CondoSuites and Oceanfront Resort
Port Royal Ocean Resort & Conference Center

Port Royal Ocean Resort & Conference Center

3.5 out of 5
6317 State Hwy 361 Port Aransas TX
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Port Aransas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Mustang Island Beach and Palmilla Beach ...
8/10 Very Good! (271 reviews)
Nada de bueno todo lo que ponen en el sitio de reserbacion no coincide cuando llegas al lugar muy caro muy feo y todo está en mala calidad y condicion siento que vote mi dinero al ir allí gracias

Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026

Port Royal Ocean Resort & Conference Center
The Costa Bahia Condos by AvantStay

The Costa Bahia Condos by AvantStay

3 out of 5
1915 S Station St Port Aransas TX
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Port Aransas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Port Aransas Beach and Holiday Beach ...
The Costa Bahia Condos by AvantStay
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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