Pros

  • Close to local beaches and cultural attractions
  • Fresh, modern decor doesn't feel like a budget chain hotel
  • Nice freebies include parking, Wi-Fi, and breakfast
  • Chic rooms with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and microwaves
  • Business center has two computers with free Internet
  • Sundry shop has snacks and microwaveable meals for purchase
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Cons

  • Thin walls
  • Small swimming pool with minimal lounge area
  • Small, basic fitness center
  • Parking lot views
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Bottom Line

The small Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Rockport/Bay View almost feels like a boutique hotel thanks to modern, tasteful decor and comfortable rooms. The "Bay View" add-on to the name isn’t entirely true, as only the rooms on the third floor have any sort of view of the nearby ocean -- and it’s barely there, off in the distance behind a neighboring motel. The view (or lack thereof) aside, it’s conveniently within walking distance to local beaches and attractions, and makes a fine base for exploring the area.

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Amenities

  • Cribs
  • Fitness Center
  • Internet
  • Pool

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Rockport / Bay View

Scene

Not quite bay views as its name implies, but a tastefully decorated, comfortable hotel that’s close to local attractions

Although most Holiday Inn Express properties can start to look the same after awhile, the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Rockport/Bay View stands out for its tasteful, updated decor -- some might say it's even "boutique-y" feeling in places.

The lobby and public areas are clean, modern, and bright featuring ocean-inspired accents such as driftwood and coral. The earth tones contrast nicely with shades of sage and turquoise. The decorative theme extends to the rooms, which are efficiently laid out, modern and comfortable.

The Holiday Inn Express is a good value and conveniently located for those wanting to be within walking distance to the beach and area attractions. You’ll find all the usual amenities found in most other Holiday Inn Express properties, including a fitness center and pool, though both are definitely on the small side. A complete breakfast is served buffet-style every morning -- but the fruits, juices, cereal, and breads make a better bet than the omelets, which resemble something you’d consume in coach class at 30,000 feet. There’s also coffee 'round-the-clock.

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Location

In Rockport near a beach park and close to area cultural attractions

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Rockport/Bay View is well located off a main road fronting Aransas Bay. There’s a small neighborhood behind the property and a motel next door. Although there’s no beach here, it’s a quick walk to Rockport Beach Park. Cultural attractions are also within walking distance.

Rockport lies about 32 miles north of downtown Corpus Christi and makes a nice alternative to staying in the city. It has a laid-back atmosphere but enough in the way of shopping and comforts to be convenient. There are large chain grocery stores and even a Walmart in town for basic shopping needs. The town itself sprawls along the shoreline lining Aransas Bay.

  • 45-minute-drive to Corpus Christi International Airport
  • 9-minute-walk to Texas Maritime Museum
  • 10-minute walk to Rockport Beach Park
  • 13-minute walk to Aquarium at Rockport Harbor
  • 6-minute-drive to Fulton Mansion State Historic Site
  • 9-minute-drive to Aransas County Airport
  • 37-minute-drive to Corpus Christi Museum of Science & History
  • 38-minute-drive to American Bank Center (Convention Center)
  • 38-minute-drive to Art Museum of South Texas
  • 39-minute-drive to USS Lexington Museum
  • 39-minute-drive to Texas State Aquarium
  • 39-minute-drive to Water Street Market
  • 39-minute-drive to Corpus Christi Marina
  • 52-minute-drive to South Texas Botanical Gardens
  • 54-minute-drive to Port Aransas Beach
  • 72-minute-drive to Aransas National Wildlife Refuge
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Rooms

Modern, comfortable rooms with cool decor and decent in-room amenities

Room layouts are efficient, as you’d expect to find in a Holiday Inn Express, with basic furnishings plus a little dining table for two. Decor is a small step above standard. The furniture, including the desk, headboard, coffee table, end tables, and TV cabinet, is of dark wood. And there's a playful use of color -- earth tones contrast nicely with bright turquoise, avocado green, and sage tones. The bathrooms are painted in a lively shade of turquoise, with granite countertops, and dark hardwood cabinets beneath the sink.

There’s not much in the way of views from the rooms, as the property faces a parking lot. Some rooms on the third floor (odd-numbered) have a barely discernible view of the bay beyond the next-door motel. And the walls in this property are somewhat thin, thus noise from the outside can sometimes be heard.

  • Comfortable beds with various pillow-firmness options
  • 37-inch flat-screen TVs
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Coffeemakers with free coffee
  • Mini-fridges and microwaves
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Features

A small pool, small fitness center, guest laundry facilities, and a free business center

  • Small outdoor pool with limited lounge seating
  • Small fitness center, mostly cardio equipment but also an all-in-one weight machine
  • Free breakfast served daily in a dedicated area in lobby; coffee available round-the-clock
  • Free business center with two computers
  • Coin-operated laundry facilities
  • Sundry shop in lobby
  • Free parking
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Rockport / Bay View

Scene

Not quite bay views as its name implies, but a tastefully decorated, comfortable hotel that’s close to local attractions

Although most Holiday Inn Express properties can start to look the same after awhile, the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Rockport/Bay View stands out for its tasteful, updated decor -- some might say it's even "boutique-y" feeling in places.

The lobby and public areas are clean, modern, and bright featuring ocean-inspired accents such as driftwood and coral. The earth tones contrast nicely with shades of sage and turquoise. The decorative theme extends to the rooms, which are efficiently laid out, modern and comfortable.

The Holiday Inn Express is a good value and conveniently located for those wanting to be within walking distance to the beach and area attractions. You’ll find all the usual amenities found in most other Holiday Inn Express properties, including a fitness center and pool, though both are definitely on the small side. A complete breakfast is served buffet-style every morning -- but the fruits, juices, cereal, and breads make a better bet than the omelets, which resemble something you’d consume in coach class at 30,000 feet. There’s also coffee 'round-the-clock.

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Location

In Rockport near a beach park and close to area cultural attractions

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Rockport/Bay View is well located off a main road fronting Aransas Bay. There’s a small neighborhood behind the property and a motel next door. Although there’s no beach here, it’s a quick walk to Rockport Beach Park. Cultural attractions are also within walking distance.

Rockport lies about 32 miles north of downtown Corpus Christi and makes a nice alternative to staying in the city. It has a laid-back atmosphere but enough in the way of shopping and comforts to be convenient. There are large chain grocery stores and even a Walmart in town for basic shopping needs. The town itself sprawls along the shoreline lining Aransas Bay.

  • 45-minute-drive to Corpus Christi International Airport
  • 9-minute-walk to Texas Maritime Museum
  • 10-minute walk to Rockport Beach Park
  • 13-minute walk to Aquarium at Rockport Harbor
  • 6-minute-drive to Fulton Mansion State Historic Site
  • 9-minute-drive to Aransas County Airport
  • 37-minute-drive to Corpus Christi Museum of Science & History
  • 38-minute-drive to American Bank Center (Convention Center)
  • 38-minute-drive to Art Museum of South Texas
  • 39-minute-drive to USS Lexington Museum
  • 39-minute-drive to Texas State Aquarium
  • 39-minute-drive to Water Street Market
  • 39-minute-drive to Corpus Christi Marina
  • 52-minute-drive to South Texas Botanical Gardens
  • 54-minute-drive to Port Aransas Beach
  • 72-minute-drive to Aransas National Wildlife Refuge
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Rooms

Modern, comfortable rooms with cool decor and decent in-room amenities

Room layouts are efficient, as you’d expect to find in a Holiday Inn Express, with basic furnishings plus a little dining table for two. Decor is a small step above standard. The furniture, including the desk, headboard, coffee table, end tables, and TV cabinet, is of dark wood. And there's a playful use of color -- earth tones contrast nicely with bright turquoise, avocado green, and sage tones. The bathrooms are painted in a lively shade of turquoise, with granite countertops, and dark hardwood cabinets beneath the sink.

There’s not much in the way of views from the rooms, as the property faces a parking lot. Some rooms on the third floor (odd-numbered) have a barely discernible view of the bay beyond the next-door motel. And the walls in this property are somewhat thin, thus noise from the outside can sometimes be heard.

  • Comfortable beds with various pillow-firmness options
  • 37-inch flat-screen TVs
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Coffeemakers with free coffee
  • Mini-fridges and microwaves
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Features

A small pool, small fitness center, guest laundry facilities, and a free business center

  • Small outdoor pool with limited lounge seating
  • Small fitness center, mostly cardio equipment but also an all-in-one weight machine
  • Free breakfast served daily in a dedicated area in lobby; coffee available round-the-clock
  • Free business center with two computers
  • Coin-operated laundry facilities
  • Sundry shop in lobby
  • Free parking
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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Airport Transportation

  • Basic Television

  • Beach

  • Business Center

  • Cable

  • Cribs

  • Fitness Center

  • Free Breakfast

  • Internet

  • Kids Allowed

  • Laundry

  • Pool

  • Rental Car Service Desk Onsite

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

  • Tennis Court

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