BEST WESTERN Marina Grand Hotel

300 N Shoreline Boulevard, Corpus Christi, TX 78401-2565
Phone: 361/883-5111 Fax: 361/883-5361 173 Rooms
Check In Time: 4:00 PM Check Out: 12:00 AM

Beautiful views of Corpus Christi Bay and Marina make this Texas hotel the perfect choice for business or leisure! The BEST WESTERN Marina Grand Hotel is located on the bay and marina in the heart of downtown Corpus Christi and the hotel is 100 percent nonsmoking. Hotel guests will enjoy a visit to the nearby USS Lexington or the Texas State Aquarium. Recreational opportunities include fishing charters, parks, museums, and the beach.

The Marina Grand Hotel features contemporary and spacious accommodations with private balconies offering breathtaking views of the Corpus Christi Bay and Marina. Guest rooms have high speed wireless Internet access, cable TV, in-room safes, microwave, refrigerator and coffee/tea maker.

Bring your four-legged dog friends to our pet friendly lodging for a nominal fee of $20.00 per day.

The hotel is walking distance from fine dining, unique shopping and nightlife. Hotel guests will also enjoy walking, jogging or skating alongside the historic seawall across the street. A friendly staff is ready to ensure a comfortable and memorable stay while visitors explore Corpus Christi, Texas.

Our beaches are clean and beautiful, not affected by the oil spill.

Make an online reservation today at the BEST WESTERN Marina Grand Hotel!

Hotel Amenities & Services

100% smoke-free hotel
Complimentary Full Hot Breakfast, choice of breads, cereal, fruit, hot eggs, hot breakfast meat, other hot items, yogurt, juice, and coffee.
Complimentary breakfast
Bar onsite, rooftop view to Marina and light fare menu served daily
Outdoor pool
Exercise facility, open from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. treadmill, elliptical machine, universal weight machine
Elevator access to all floors
24-hour front desk
Laundromat, 2 washers/2 dryers, nominal fee
Safe deposit box in all rooms
Business center
Fax services
Fax machine
Photocopy machine
Meeting facilities
Banquet facilities
Ice/vending machines
Truck/RV parking
Universal gym

Treadmill
Interior corridor
Free wireless Internet access available in public areas and all guest rooms
Computer available
Computer modem hookups
Dataports
Catering
Ballroom
Air-conditioning
Parking for the physically challenged
Free parking
Outdoor parking
Higher rates may apply for holidays/special events
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Trolley and discounts to attractions
Live entertainment nearby
Close proximity to restaurants and attractions
Free bus and van parking
Cash Machine (ATM)

BEST WESTERN Marina Grand Hotel

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Conveniently located, the best western marina grand hotel in Corpus Christi, Texas is shown on the map. Detailed driving directions from popular points or nearby cities are listed below. For those with GPS, here you go:

Longitude: 27.793915 / Latitude: -97.392225

Driving Directions to Hotel

From: Interstate 37. Take the Shoreline exit. Take a right on Shoreline and go seven blocks. The BEST WESTERN Marina Grand Hotel is on the corner of Shoreline, Lawrence and Williams Streets.

From: Highway 181. Take the Shoreline exit. Take a right on Shoreline and go seven blocks. The BEST WESTERN Marina Grand Hotel is on the corner of Shoreline, Lawrence and Williams Streets.

From: the Airport Turn right out of the Airport onto Hwy 44, Exit South Padre Island Drive West (358) to Interstate 37 South. Take I-37 S to Bayfront/Shoreline Blvd. Exit, Go to Shoreline Drive and turn right, we are seven blocks ahead on your right.

BEST WESTERN Marina Grand Hotel

We care about the quality of your stay with us. Below are nearby attractions, shopping and restaurants that are popular with our guests. Listed locations are nearby with approximate distance listed where available.

Most Popular Area Attractions

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Naval Air Station Corpus Christi

Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, Truax Field, built in 1941, began training over 300 naval student pilots a month. More than 35,000 naval aviators had been trained at the station, at the end of World War II. The station's youngest pilot to graduate, Former President George H.W. Bush, graduated in the third graduating class in 1943. By 1944, the station was the world's largest naval aviation training facility, encompassing 20,000 acres and six auxiliary air stations.

This Corpus Christi station was home to the United States Navy's Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, from 1951 - 1954. They fly the F/A-18 Hornet and have remained the oldest formal flying aerobatic team in the America. The station also houses the world's largest helicopter repair facility, Corpus Christi Army Depot and the Coast Guard Air Station Corpus Christi. Enjoy your time along Texas' gulf coast region by checking into one of several area Best Western hotels.

Texas State Aquarium

The Texas State Aquarium, located in Corpus Christi, is home to a wonderful variety of marine life. Conservation efforts and education remain an important focus for the aquarium staff. The aquarium features several must-see exhibits, including Dolphin Day, Stingray Flats, Swamp Tales, Islands of Steel, Floating Platforms, Eagle Pass and Living Shores.

Schedule plenty of time while visiting this Texas Gulf Coast attraction. Daily shows and presentations include the Hawn Wild Flight Theater, Diver in the Water and the Dolphin Show. The HEB Splash Park and Owen's Paleo Park are also fun activities for children. Choose one of several Best Western hotels to make your stay in Corpus Christi, an enjoyable one.

More Area Attractions & Services

0.10 mile(s) from Memorial Coliseum
0.10 mile(s) from Selena Memorial
0.10 mile(s) from Corpus Christi Marina
0.34 mile(s) from American Bank Center
0.70 mile(s) from Federal Courthouse
0.70 mile(s) from Cole Park, Famous for its Kid's Place
0.75 mile(s) from Magnificent Water Gardens

1.00 mile(s) from Corpus Christi Art Museum, Houses many of the finest pieces of art in South Texas
1.00 mile(s) from Museum of Science and His
1.00 mile(s) from McGee Beach
3.00 mile(s) from Texas State Aquarium
3.00 mile(s) from U.S.S. Lexington, WWII icon known as the Blue Ghost
15.00 miles from Corpus Christi's two shopping malls

Distances to Popular Points of Interest

17.00 mile(s) from Ingleside

28.00 mile(s) from Port Aransas

30.00 mile(s) from Rockport

144 mile(s) from San Antonio

144 mile(s) from Laredo

154 mile(s) from McAllen

155 mile(s) from Progresso

161 mile(s) from Brownsville

170 mile(s) from New Braunfels

200 mile(s) from Houston

220 mile(s) from Austin

400 mile(s) from Dallas

2.40 mile(s) from Del Mar College, Del Mar College

3.50 mile(s) from University Incarnate Word, University Incarnate Word

7.80 mile(s) from Texas A&M University, Texas A&M University Corpus Christi

Local Area Recreation Opportunities

Outdoor pool

0 miles from fishing in Corpus Christi Bay

0.10 miles from bay area fishing charters

0.50 miles from health club

0.50 miles from Jet Ski rentals

10.00 miles from golf course, five golf courses within a half-hour drive

25.00 miles from J.P. Luby Park, one of the best surfing areas in South Texas

Nearby Restaurants

Across the street from Waterstreet Seafood Company, full service, Seafood, open for: lunch, dinner,
Across the street from Executive Surf Club, full service, American, open for: lunch, dinner, Burgers and wraps
0.10 mile(s) from AKA Sushi, full service, Japanese, open for: lunch, dinner, Asian and Sushi
0.10 mile(s) from Thai Spice, full service, Thai, open for: lunch, dinner,
0.10 mile(s) from Subway®, deli, American, open for: lunch, dinner, submarine sandwiches

0.20 mile(s) from Landry's Seafood House, full service, Seafood, open for: lunch, dinner,
0.20 mile(s) from Joe's Crab Shack, full service, Seafood, open for: lunch, dinner,
0.30 mile(s) from La Bahia, full service, Mexican, open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner,
0.30 mile(s) from City Diner and Oyster Bar, full service, American, open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner,

BEST WESTERN Marina Grand Hotel

Enjoy your stay with us even more by checking out some of the most popular area points of interest and local area events happening in or near Corpus Christi. Chase the links to explore the local region even more.

Local Events Worth Considering:

June 2013

June 14-16, 2013
65th Annual Shrimporee Festival Held in Port Aransas

June 2013

June 14 - 16, 2013
Shrimporee

The largest shrimp festival in Texas, now in its 65th year, offers live entertainment and dancing all weekend, as well as culinary events, carnival rides and a parade. Johnson Community Park. Aransas Pass Community Park.