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Island Retreat

700 Island Retreat Road, Port Aransas, TX 78373
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Denver, Colorado
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Stayed in #2 right above the office. The room smelled musty, was incredibly dated, had dead bugs on the bathroom floor and the worst part is the bedding was incredibly soiled. The comforters had clearly not been washed in a very long time. The bed was also very very uncomfortable. We were scared to touch anything. Needless to say, we... More

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Austin, Texas
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 December 2012

Great location to enjoy Port Aransas. Stayed in unit 4 and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Everything we needed ... clean and comfortable. Big flat screen tv and fast reliable internet. Planning to return

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Austin, Texas
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4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 November 2012

Right on the beach, got a low season rate, the whole family was happy. Played tennis, the pool looked inviting (it was a little cold). The place is 20, 25 years old, but everything worked, it was clean, and the staff was fantastic! Stayed in #126, small, but it was fine. WiFi and good TV. We celebrated Thanksgiving and the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 October 2012 via mobile

Highly Recommended! We're trying to visit Port Aransas twice a year and this place is defiantly one step above them all. The facilities great, the staff is great and the price is awesome. Salina the property manager and Megan @ guest service went above and beyond to ensure we're having everything we need. If you plan to visit to Port... More

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Texas
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2012

We stayed in #139 during what they consider "peak season" and it is definitely NOT worth the price. The week we were here was the week school started in Texas and there was nobody here so I do not consider that to be peak season for prices. The room was very nasty and unclean. They didn't even mop the tile... More

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Dallas, Texas
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 June 2012

This was the most affordable efficiency/studio condo we could find with direct access to the beach and, at the end of the day, we were pleased with our experience. We stayed in #133, on the second floor with a view of the gulf. Place shows its age but all was in working condition and clean. Had one very uncomfortable, squeaky... More

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TX
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2012

Our group stayed for Thursday thru Sunday, so 3 nights, and the bill for the room was $406ish. Our unit was 2 double beds & a kitchenette. The ac was noisy, but kept it cool. The furniture and carpet were very dirty to the touch, I wore shoes the whole time in the room, but the bath & kitchen were... More

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Austin, Texas
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9 reviews 9 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2012

I have stayed at the Island Retreat a few times and I will never stay anywhere else! It is very moderately priced, the rooms are nice and comfy, the staff is friendly and accomodating, and the location is nice.

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Granby, Massachusetts
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2012

We stayed in 148 for our vacation here. It was nicely decorated, and was a great location...boardwalk straight to the beach and the condo was right in front of the very nice pool. We had one minor issue that was quickly resolved by the owner. Would stay here again if we visit Port Aransas again. We were surprised by how... More

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georgetown texas usa
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12 reviews 12 reviews
7 hotel reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012

We stayed in #125. The location of the condos is good, although our condo did not have a view of the Gulf because we were on the first floor which was disappointing. The condo had a very comfortable bed in the bedroom and the beds in the sitting room were adequate. The kitchen was very basic, and there was a... More

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Also Known As:
Island Retreat Hotel Port Aransas
Island Retreat Hotel
Island Retreat Port Aransas
Address: 700 Island Retreat Road, Port Aransas, TX 78373
Region: United States > Texas > Texas Gulf Coast > Port Aransas
Amenities:
Free Parking Kitchenette Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #17 of 38 Speciality lodging in Port Aransas
Price range (per night): 61 AUD - 97 AUD
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
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