BEST WESTERN on the Island

14050 S Padre Island Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78418-6026
Phone: 361/949-2300 Fax: 361/949-1883 40 Rooms
Check In Time: 3:00 PM Check Out: 11:00 AM

Escape to this Corpus Christi, Texas hotel located on beautiful Padre Island and enjoy convenient access to the beach, Texas A&M and Padre Island National Seashore.

Welcome to the BEST WESTERN on the Island where guests will be greeted with warm Texas hospitality and find unbeatable amenities for an affordable price in a location offering all the luxuries of island relaxation close to city excitement. Guests staying at this Corpus Christi hotel will enjoy well-appointed guest rooms featuring cable satellite television with HBO®, microwave, refrigerator and free high-speed Internet access, some with Corpus Bay views. Start the day off right with a complimentary full breakfast or with a refreshing dip in the outdoor swimming pool. To help making traveling to South Padre Island even more comfortable, the BEST WESTERN on the Island features complimentary boat parking for all guests.

There is no better lodging choice than the BEST WESTERN on the Island while visiting South Padre Island TX. Guests can spend the day at the beach enjoying windsurfing, fishing and surfing or hiking and biking through nearby Padre Island National Seashore. Craving a little city life? Take a quick drive to downtown Corpus Christi, located just 12 miles away from the hotel. And no trip to South Padres Island is complete without participating in some local bird watching. What's more, the BEST WESTERN on the Island is also situated close to Texas A&M making this Corpus Christi hotel ideal lodging when visiting friends or family.

The friendly, helpful staff at the BEST WESTERN on the Island is ready to ensure a fun-filled memorable stay in Corpus Christi, Texas. Make a reservation today and save!

Hotel Amenities & Services

Outdoor pool
Complimentary breakfast
Complimentary full breakfast, choice of breads, cereal, fruit, hot eggs, hot breakfast meat, other hot items, yogurt, juice, and coffee.
Safe deposit box
Free parking
Meeting facilities
Banquet facilities
Fax services
Exterior corridor

Complimentary coffee
Public areas accessible by physically challenged
Access ramps
Braille coded exits
Free high-speed Internet access
Bus/RV/Motorcoach/Boat Parking
Free wireless Internet access available in public areas and all guest rooms
Higher rates may apply for holidays/special events

BEST WESTERN on the Island

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BEST WESTERN on the Island

Conveniently located, the best western on the island 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: 27.628095 / Latitude: -97.223775

Driving Directions to Hotel

From: Interstate 37. Head to Corpus Christi and exit South Padre Island Drive (SPID) to Padre Island 0.50 mile after crossing JFK Causeway Bridge. The BEST WESTERN On The Island is on the left.

BEST WESTERN on the Island

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

List All TX Attractions

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

5.00 mile(s) from Funtrackers Family Fun, Go Karts, Mini Golf, Bumper Boats
6.00 mile(s) from Mustang Island State Park
12.00 mile(s) from downtown Corpus Christi
12.00 mile(s) from Padre National Seashore
12.00 mile(s) from Laguna Madre
15.00 mile(s) from Centennial House
15.00 mile(s) from greyhound racing
15.00 mile(s) from Cole Park Amphitheater
16.00 mile(s) from Telephone Pioneer Museum
16.00 mile(s) from Concrete Street Music
16.00 mile(s) from Garcia Arts Education Center
16.00 mile(s) from Harbor Playhouse
16.00 mile(s) from Sidbury House
16.00 mile(s) from Institution de Cultural Hispanic

16.00 mile(s) from Asian Cultures Museum
16.00 mile(s) from USS Lexington Museum
17.00 mile(s) from Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History
22.00 mile(s) from Texas State Aquarium
49.00 mile(s) from Wayne's World Safari
10.00 mile(s) from Padre Staples Mall
10.00 mile(s) from Sunrise Mall
10.00 mile(s) from Peterson Development Company
10.00 mile(s) from Crossroads Shopping Village
10.00 mile(s) from Gulfway Shopping Center
13.00 mile(s) from Lamar Park Center
13.00 mile(s) from Renwar Inc.
14.00 mile(s) from Corpus Christi Trade Center
15.00 mile(s) from Bel-Aire Shopping Center

Distances to Popular Points of Interest

20.00 mile(s) from Port Aransas

40.00 mile(s) from Rockport

50.00 mile(s) from Kingsville

5.00 mile(s) from Park University

5.00 mile(s) from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

6.00 mile(s) from Texas A&M

8.00 mile(s) from Baptist Learning Center

8.00 mile(s) from Howard Payne University

9.00 mile(s) from University of Corpus Christi

18.00 mile(s) from University of Texas

Local Area Recreation Opportunities

Outdoor pool

0.50 mile(s) from public boat launch and fishing

1.00 mile(s) from golf course

1.00 mile(s) from bay and gulf fishing

1.00 mile(s) from ocean beaches for sailing, wind surfing, jet skiing, bay and gulf cruises

5.00 mile(s) from horseback riding

7.00 mile(s) from Mustang Riding Stable

8.00 mile(s) from Jac-O-Mar Stables

9.00 mile(s) from Pharaoh's Golf Club

10.00 mile(s) from OSO Golf Course

17.00 mile(s) from Gabe Lozano Sr Golf Center

Nearby Restaurants

Pelican Lounge, on premises, Bar/Lounge, American, Open for: lunch, dinner, dining and drinks
0.10 mile(s) from Subway, Full Service, American, Open for: lunch, dinner,
0.10 mile(s) from Whataburger, Bar/Lounge, American, Open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner,
0.25 mile(s) from Snoopy's, Bar/Lounge, American, Open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner, seafood and burgers
0.25 mile(s) from Sushibar, Bar/Lounge, Chinese, Open for: lunch, dinner,
0.50 mile(s) from Islander Cafe, Bar/Lounge, American, Open for: lunch, dinner,
0.50 mile(s) from Farah's Waterhole, Bar/Lounge, American, Open for: lunch, dinner, lounge

1.00 mile(s) from Padre Pizza, Bar/Lounge, American, Open for: lunch, dinner,
1.00 mile(s) from Good N Crisp Chicken, Bar/Lounge, International, Open for: lunch, dinner, Fried Chicken
1.50 mile(s) from Tsunami, Bar/Lounge, American, Open for: lunch, dinner, dining and drinks
1.50 mile(s) from Padre Cafe, Bar/Lounge, American, Open for: lunch, dinner,
2.00 mile(s) from Island Italian, Bar/Lounge, Italian, Open for: lunch, dinner,
3.00 mile(s) from Office Lounge, Bar/Lounge, American, Open for: lunch, dinner, tropical dining and drinks

BEST WESTERN on the Island

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.