ALISTER SQUARE INN, Port Aransas
About the Hotel
Alister Square Inn - A pet-friendly, budget motel near Port Aransas Beach with a heated pool, complimentary Texas-shaped waffle breakfast, and in-room kitchenettes.
Offering affordable rates near the beach, Alister Square Inn is a 3-star motel that welcomes pets and families with a heated outdoor pool open year-round and a complimentary continental breakfast featuring Texas-shaped waffles. Guest rooms include standard options with flat-screen cable TVs and private bathrooms, while select rooms provide kitchenettes with microwaves and refrigerators. A continental breakfast is available each morning at Alister Square Inn, offering Texas-shaped waffles, fresh fruit, assorted bagels, Danishes, muffins, cereal, yogurt, juice, and coffee. The property features a heated outdoor pool, sun loungers, a picnic area with BBQ facilities, and a vending machine for snacks and drinks. Golf cart rentals are available on-site for convenient beach trips. The motel is a 12-minute walk from Port Aransas Marina and a 7-minute walk from Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center, with The University of Texas Marine Science Institute 1 km away and Port Aransas Nature Preserve 2 km away. Complimentary Wi-Fi is accessible in all rooms, and meeting/banquet facilities open onto the veranda and pool area. The 24-hour front desk offers daily housekeeping, laundry services, and key card access, and electric vehicle charging stations are available in the free parking lot. Guests at Alister Square Inn can enjoy the heated pool throughout the year.
Pros
Many guests praise the friendly and accommodating staff in reviews.
Rooms are consistently described as clean and well-maintained.
Walking distance to restaurants, grocery stores, and the beach.
Cons
Parking spaces are narrow, typical for Port Aransas.
Some guests note thin bed linens and lack of blankets.
Must-do experiences
- Catch a sunset at the Horace Caldwell Pier for stunning views.
- Try the fresh shrimp tacos at Eddie's Seafood & Raw Bar!
- Visit the Port Aransas Museum for local history and charm.
- Explore the vibrant market at Port Aransas Farmers' Market on Fridays.
- Take a dolphin watching tour with Dolphin Docks for a thrill!
Select your room type
Deluxe Single Room2 persons39 sq. feet1 King-size bedAir conditioningBathtubroom details
Deluxe Double Room2 persons39 sq. feet2 Double bedsAir conditioningBathtubroom details
Deluxe Suite2 persons51 sq. feet2 King Size BedsAir conditioningBalconyroom details
Prices and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Guest Parking
- Private parking is possible on site for free.
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Happy hour
Dining
- Picnic area/ Tables
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Patio
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
Reviews and Ratings
Guest reviews