Americas Best Value Inn Port Aransas
About Americas Best Value Inn Port Aransas
Americas Best Value Inn Port Aransas is located in Port Aransas. Popular points of interest nearby include Port Aransas Marina and The University of Texas Marine Science Institute. Guests can chill out in the outdoor swimming pool. A cable TV, microwave and a fridge are included in each room. Port Aransas Nature Preserve is 1.4 mi from the motel, while Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center is a 7-minute walk from the property. License Number(s): 006692
Amenities
- On-site dining
- Café / coffee shop
- Multilingual staff
- In-room refrigerator
- In-room microwave
- Pool
- Spa / sauna
- Pet friendly
- Family friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
- Smoke-free property
- Air conditioning
- Elevator
Reviews
The hotel has a great location, close to the beach and local amenities. The staff is generally friendly and helpful. However, there are several issues with the rooms, including cleanliness, maintenance, and comfort. The hotel also lacks some basic amenities like breakfast and parking.
- Great location
- Friendly and helpful staff
- Rooms have cleanliness and maintenance issues
- Lack of basic amenities like breakfast and parking
- 4.5/5
Superb
- 0.5/5
Only the location. I didn’t realize there was a breakfast. The air conditioning system was not working properly and therefore everything felt damp from the floor to the sheets. Very uncomfortable. Was not supplied hand towels, only bathtowels and washcloths. The floor felt gritty to walk on. The bathroom door squeaked so loudly it woke up my partner in the middle of the night. There was never anyone in the office. You had to call them.
- 3/5
Over all had fun
- 5/5
It was a nice place
- 5/5
Place was pretty great
- 4/5
The staff was very helpful. The room was clean. The location was central located on every hot spot we needed. And they allowed our dog to stay for a very small fee. Would definitely stay again.
- 3.5/5
Good
- 5/5
Staff was excellent, the manager Dee was very helpful with whatever I needed. She made sure our stay was perfect, asking if we needed any xtra towels, linen etc.. I will be staying there again in the future, they are one of the best places I stayed so far in Port Aransas… if you see this Dee thank you very much from room 104
- 4.5/5
Superb
- 0.5/5
Nothing trashy and the employees were so rude. Couldn’t find my reservation and couldn’t cancel because there’s so money hungry. I didn’t like that the property didn’t have what I wanted. Breakfast was nasty. The pool was with nothing but dirt leaves. My child couldn’t play in it. I do not recommend this property at all.
- 5/5
Fantastic family run hotel in a great location. Nice room with good accommodations, clean, super friendly staff.
- 5/5
Fantastic family run hotel in a great location. Nice room with good accommodations, clean, super friendly staff.
- 5/5
Fantastic folks and and great place to stay!! Dee was soooooo sweet and helpful. We'll be back over and over...especially for the price. TEN STARS!!!!
- 5/5
Nice place to stay. Friendly staff.
- 4/5
Everything with our stay was good.
- 3/5
Nice room , pool , close proximity to local business like restaurant, shops , ect, early check out went easy , friendly staff asking how you doing , good morning ect Evertything was fine but my adhd was off the charts looking like bathroom was remodeled grout chipping, hole around exhaust vent , squeaky tub , look like had black mold behind toilet, soft spot in floor walking into bathroom all in 215, unless room cleaners dont report these things..idk about the other rooms but everything else was pleasant
- 3/5
Nice room , pool , close proximity to local business like restaurant, shops , ect, early check out went easy , friendly staff asking how you doing , good morning ect Evertything was fine but my adhd was off the charts looking like bathroom was remodeled grout chipping, hole around exhaust vent , squeaky tub , look like had black mold behind toilet, soft spot in floor walking into bathroom all in 215, unless room cleaners dont report these things..idk about the other rooms but everything else was pleasant
- 3/5
Beds were tiny and the price was steep
- 3/5
Clean and friendly staff Beds were tiny and the price was steep
- 5/5
Everyone really friendly I always go to rent here when I stay at a hotel
- 5/5
Everyone really friendly I always go to rent here when I stay at a hotel
- 3/5
Pleasant
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 1.5/5
The location was great. The whole building was rundown. Torn screens, chairs with holes and padding coming out. Holes in our bedspread. Just ralky eundown
- 1.5/5
The whole building was rundown. Torn screens, chairs with holes and padding coming out. Holes in our bedspread. Just ralky eundown
- 4/5
Very good
- 5/5
WAS A GREAT SPOT FOR CHEAP
- 5/5
Very comfortable room. The shower flow was wonderful. The room rate was very competitive.
- 5/5
Very friendly, wonderful hospitality.
- 5/5
Very nice lady running the hotel
- 2/5
Floors were dirty and the shower had mold in it. For $117 a night things should have been alot better.
- 5/5
Restroom vent was very lound
- 3/5
The bathroom did not shut. The door jamb was crooked. Only one outlet available for charging devices.
- 4/5
n/a
- 5/5
My wife and I go to Port Aransas very often. This is the first time we stayed here. Room was very clean and the bed was very comfortable. The hotel is conveniently right next door to a grocery store and a very good diner across the street. Both a very quick walk from the hotel. The pool was nice and clean and there is an ice machine available. Hotel is only a few blocks to the beach and nearby restaurants. We got to meet the owners and they are very friendly and accommodating. We will now not stay anywhere else when we go on our beach trips!
- 1/5
Outdated rooms, beds feel like concrete, only car per room, definitely can go on and on , never again
- 4/5
Clean room
- 5/5
Very nice
- 5/5
I stay here about once a month and it is always great! Wonderful staff and very clean rooms!
- 5/5
Room was in good condition. The attendant was very accomodating and helpful, and made herself available for me to arrive early at 3 am and get another day added to the stay. She stayed in communication with me and kept me supplied in towels, soap, and shampoo. You have a very committed attendant who is good at her job!
- 5/5
Great location! Great pool. Rooms are always spotless!
- 4/5
I thought the beds were a little bigger but it served it's purpose for sure. Great deal for the price.
- 4/5
Room was clean and spacious bathroom could of been a little bit bigger I kept scrapping my arm when using the toilet
- 5/5
My only suggestions are… 1. Update the comforters on beds. 2. Have hot coffee in the morning with yummy creamer in the lobby for guest. 3. There was an odor in room when we arrived. I sprayed my Fabreeze. It’s a musty older house smell. Hurricanes do that. Same thing in Florida places too. Plug ins are great. I still give it 5 stars. Not a single place is perfect. But I like this place. I highly recommend this place.
- 3/5
The first moment walking into the room it smelt musty, like mildew. If the AC was set low enough and stayed on it wasn’t that bad, so that’s what we did. The bed ABSOLUTELY amazing. Super comfortable! The staff was very polite and friendly. Would we go back? We would, but I’d bring a dehumidifier with me next time. For the price and location though, it was overall a decent experience. I would have given 5 stars but I feel like the cleaning could also use a little attention. The shower looked to have mold or mildew built up. It’s a mixed review, I know.
- 2/5
The refrigerator didn't work all that well. I wouldn't recommend putting anything in there where food poisoning may be an issue. The room had a very strong musty odor when the AC was running. There were short black hairs in the sink. Neither my partner or I have black hair. I don't know how long ago this renovation was that I read about from other reviews. The walls had gouges in them. The shower ring was detached from the wall. There was no closet rod to hang any clothes on. Whatever motel we've stayed at there's always been a closet rod. The beds were comfortable though. The motel is centrally located to everything you'd want to do and see. The check in person was nice but new. If you're impatient, this may be trying for you. I don't know if owner responses are auto-generated but when it was time to check out they told us just to leave the room keys on the dresser. There would have been no point bringing up any issues because they couldn't do anything about them. When we checked in We were assigned at upstairs room. We asked if we could exchange it for one downstairs. We were told we could for an additional fee so be aware of that. This was a short beach stay and all we wanted was somewhere to sleep so I wasn't expecting a lot. It would have been nice had the fridge worked etc. The pool was nice and clean. The waterfall feature was a nice touch.
- 5/5
Finally an ice machine that works. Shower had great pressure and nice hot water.
- 4/5
Nice pool
- 5/5
Great stay
- 5/5
Stay there each time we go to the coast
- 4/5
It was good price for a last minute trip and location was great. However did not like we could not park golf carts on their premises.
- 5/5
Stayed a couple nights and everything was great. Staff was nice and friendly. Room was clean, had a great stay.
- 5/5
Cold rooms, comfy bed, clean room and kitchen was a plus
- 3/5
Not the best motel on the island. Low ceilings, noisy air conditioners. Slightly moldy smelling.
- 5/5
The beds were comfortable, good water pressure for the shower, and the a/c worked perfectly. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
- 3/5
To be fair, this is a low star motel by the beach. It's a little humid and they're not going to make it sparkly just for it to be washed away. They are in the middle of a remodel, so things around the grounds just aren't finished. Also, none of the breakfast things were working. That said, it was clean, the bed was real comfy and it was close to everything.
- 1/5
I have stayed at this place many times before during one of the last visits they said something about a towel or wash rag was dirty or something to that affect. This time I show up about 6-7 months later and the lady recognized me then want a $25 dollar deposit, then it turn into it has to be a cash deposit, so I pay with a $100 bill then it turns into a $40 deposit. I have never had to pay a deposit at this place before and Expedia does not list a deposit for this property either, nor did a friend of mine have to pay a cash deposit a few days ago either. Sounds like discrimination to me. We travel all the time and probably spend over half of each month in hotels and never come across something like this. So I get to wait around on them to go check room so I can get my deposit back.
- 5/5
Updated and clean. Staff very friendly
- 2/5
Barely basic for $300/night. Not even a bath mat. I understand that it’s a resort town, but I had just left a beautiful efficiency condo for the same price ON THE BEACH with a pool and lovely ocean views. We decided to stay an extra night and the condo wasn’t available. Photos were very misleading, as well.
- 5/5
Favorite hotel on the island.
- 5/5
Dee was very friendly and responsive. Brought me an extra blanket right away when I requested one. Will definitely stay here again.
- 5/5
Nice close to the beach I will definitely stay here a again
- 5/5
Great time. Room was spacious and clean. Great location
- 1/5
Very outdated just gross never again
- 3/5
I like how the property personnel are friendly, attentive and helpful. The room was nice and clean, and the pool was comfortable with a heated temperature. I was a little disappointed with the TV that when we got back to the room to relax the Tv was not working. They did fix the problem by the morning. The price was reasonable for our 2night stay.
- 4/5
Excellent place to stay for a good price!
- 4/5
Friendliness, weve stayed there several times
- 5/5
Hotel was clean and the room was nice and spacious. Shower had good water pressure and the bed was comfortable. A/C worked very good.
- 5/5
Customer service was great
- 3/5
Good location
- 2/5
Mold on drapery, in shower
- 5/5
Great location!
- 5/5
I stay here about once a month and I love it. Good prices, convenient, clean, and the owners/staff are wonderful!
- 3/5
It was not too far from the ferry and it was quite
- 5/5
Great place to stay. Very nice staff.
- 5/5
Stay was short and the lady assisting us at desk was very friendly and help and said if anything is needed to call. Overall would return again!!
- 4/5
Good location
- 5/5
Relaxing
- 4/5
It was a nice clean room. It had a mini fridge and microwave. The bed was very comfortable.
- 5/5
A decent hotel for the price
- 4/5
Great experience and great price
- 1/5
Not only did the bathroom have roaches in it. But within just a few hours of me being checked in the manager sent housekeeping to my room and this housekeeper let my dog out of the room. No one from the hotel even called to notify me. Animal control picked my dog up and when I confronted the manager and housekeeper about this situation they insulted my intelligence by lying to my face saying she never let my dog out only cracked the door and then shut it back and she definitely didn't let my dog out. I checked out the next day that morning however I went to take a shower NO HOT WATER. The manager told me I probably turned to the handle the wrong way because she just took a hot shower. She never offered to come show me nothing. And even though I only stayed there one night she charged me for two nights and refused to refund me the pet fee even though they let my dog out and never notified me. I will never stay there again.
- 4/5
When I reserved the room it didn't give me an option for Downstairs, since my wife is Disabled. So they told me we have downstairs but it will be 25.00 dollars more. I've stayed there before, so I thought they would give me the room for the same price. That's the only thing I disliked.
- 3/5
It was a four minute drive to the beach and surrounded by shops. The staff was phenomenal! The woman who ran the property was extremely kind, helpful and friendly. The property is typical to what you would expect from a budget friendly limited hotel.
- 4/5
I was a very late to arrive/check-in (almost 1:00am) and they waited up to check me in. A family run business that was very nice and took care of my special requests.
- 2/5
It was not good at all. Under the comforter on the bedsheets, there was like food or crumbs. I guess they didn’t clean it the walls are very dirty
- 2/5
Old property and poorly maintained
- 5/5
The property was kept clean and the facilities were great. The property manager was visible throughout our stay as she walked around making sure everything was okay. Definitely recommend this facility to friends and family. We will definitely be staying again-
- 4/5
Condition
- 4/5
We enjoyed the convenience of shopping and eating area just walking distance and the area clean and safe
- 2/5
close to shopping < room have bad odor , pool is good but small
- 4/5
Personnel were friendly. Accommodations small and outdated for the cost.
- 5/5
The owners were very, very nice and helpful.
- 5/5
Reasonable, friendly staff, great a/c would definitely stay here again. ;)
- 5/5
I would go back again I enjoyed the stay
- 2/5
Way overpriced for what it is, the "Palm Motel" is actually America's Best Value. Stay at Alister, it is cleaner and cheaper.
- 2/5
When we arrived the lady at the desk was very nice. She informed us there was no continental breakfast. hhhmmm.... I'll have to go and read the description again. For the cost, even in Port A, coffee and continental breakfast would have been nice. The stairs were tile and chipped with sharp edges. The cups in the room for coffee were dirty, cracked and one had a large chip on the edge (see pics). I spilled water on the floor the first night and used the shower mat to wipe it up. I left it dirty on the floor next to the trash can. When we returned the next day, it was open in front of the tub... that's a no for me. There was some kind of fan vent in the bathroom that didn't work and was super filthy (see pic). There were just so many things wrong, I stopped taking pictures. If you needed anything you had to call and wait for someone to come over to the office. The bed and pillows were comfortable but not so comfortable that I would ever stay here again. Don't let the pictures on the app fool you.
- 3/5
Room was very spacious very clean. The only thing in the bathroom was very small. It did have a little smell to it but after getting used to it, the smell just kinda like Lyndsey to stay, but overall it as a good hotel for the price in the location it was right next-door to one of the pop grocery store that has everything in it. The staff there was amazing.
- 5/5
Good place to stay
- 4/5
It served it's purpose. No vent in the bathroom and had to ask for a working hair dryer for the wife as she forgot to pack hers. No complaints. Thank you for having us.
- 2/5
It’s a basic hotel just to go sleep and that’s it. Customer service friendly
- 5/5
Location location location. I was able to walk to the grocery store, and grab a drink across the street. The facilities were great. My dad and I were in town for fishing and this place was perfect.
- 5/5
Very helpful.
- 4/5
Definately value for the property.
- 5/5
Always amazing customer service never have any issues great place
- 3/5
Property needs repair
- 5/5
A very clean and comfortable room. Very friendly staff.
- 2/5
loud and pool was not available
- 5/5
Attendant was extremely nice and sincere. Property is valued very well and rooms were more then accommodating
- 5/5
Great
- 5/5
staff
- 5/5
Great place for the money
- 2/5
Bed was too soft. Would not recommend to any one.
- 5/5
Good
- 5/5
Service with a smile. Great room and great service. Will most definitely stay there again on our next trip. The location was perfect also.
- 5/5
It is amazing out here
- 1/5
This was the worst hotel I’ve ever seen! The tub didn’t drain, there’s mold everywhere and roaches crawling around. Nobody in the office you have to wait every time you need them. Overall experience was horrible!
- 3/5
Everything good, excepted which one I complained above
- 3/5
No comments
- 5/5
Muy bien
- 5/5
Weekend with the wife in Port Aransas and our stay could not have been better. Staff was very welcoming and friendly. Hotel was very clean and comfortable.
- 2/5
last minute trip only hotel available....good reason its musty smelly and dirty
- 4/5
Theres not enough parking.
- 4/5
We always choose this place when it's available. Good location, clean, the rooms are nice.
- 5/5
Toy room the lady was already at my room I Was very pleased to issues
- 3/5
Was not as expected. Room could use a bit of remodel. Could here dog next door barking in the evening. Toilet needs up grading. Shower had mold.
- 5/5
Clean
- 5/5
I really liked the staff , they are welcoming and attentive. Thank you!
- 1/5
We end up not taking the rooms, we noticed they have some roaches and it has a moldy smell that don’t work good with my allergies
- 5/5
We stayed in the newer part. It’s was very clean and nice very roomy. Dee was so helpful!!! Would highly recommend this place!!!!
- 5/5
Friendly staff at check in (Dee) and check out. Great location and they were able to accommodate my first floor request (disability). The only issue I had was the bed is high and that made it difficult for me to get into. Otherwise, we enjoyed our visit and would highly recommend this hotel.
- 5/5
Awesome staff that are very helpful. Clean property inside and out. Great location.
- 4/5
We stayed for one night prior to our fishing trip. The room was a good size the A/C worked well. The covers on the beds were a little thin so the night was chilly even with the A/C at 74. Over all I would stay again no problem.
- 5/5
It was good comfortable lodging for me on a fishing trip.
- 5/5
The owners of this property are incredibly sweet, caring and they are very accommodating. When our prior motel gave away our reserved room and left us with nowhere to stay they not only gave us a room they were very kind and loving to our dog who is being introduced into society. They have patience and really appreciate their customers. They would chat with us every time they saw us and it was just the most welcoming feeling. I highly recommend this motel.
- 3/5
The manager was very friendly and helpful. We had our Chihuahua with us and we had to pay $20 per night! That fee should have been listed on the website. We routinely pay a pet fee but have never had to pay that much if any fee at all- many establishments don’t have a fee at all for a pet to stay. Also, the ice machine didn’t work the entire time we were there and there was no breakfast provided. The hair dryer in the room didn’t work but they did bring us that did work in a timely manner.
- 5/5
Staff was very helpful and friendly check in was in and out location was great 😊 rooms were very accommodating for me and my family love returning to this place
- 3/5
Staff was friendly. My room wasn't clean. We got in to town late after 11pm went to our room. Our room smelled like mold. There was mold all around our shower handle. Our bed sheets were full of hair and our kitchenette floor was sticky.
- 5/5
This was a last minute booking, and was quick and easy to check in. The hotel was clean and service was great. We got a non-smoking room but had a bit of a musky smell to it. Luckily we had some air freshener and it cleared the smell right up. The grounds were super clean and there were cameras everywhere so that was a plus! Location wise, there are grocery stores, a CVS, cafe, and ice cream shop within walking distance of the hotel. Other than that, it’s what you’d expect for the price.
- 3/5
The ice machine was not working for the time I was there and the pool was locked and we couldn’t rent A golf cart to ride around with. They did not allow golf carts on the property. first and last time that I will stay there .
- 3/5
No bathroom sink. no dresser to stow your stuff.
- 5/5
did not have a table between the beds
- 5/5
Would definitely recommend. Very clean and nice staff. Took my family and they loved it very roomy beach wasn’t to far of a walk
- 1/5
As soon as we walked in it smelled like wet dirty clothes