Holiday Inn Corpus Christi North Padre Island  

On North Padre Island in Corpus Christi — a beachfront spot steps from Bob Hall Pier and the Mollie Beattie Coastal Habitat Community. JP Luby Surf Park and Mustang Island State Park are close by for sun, surf, and shell hunts.

149 air-conditioned rooms with refrigerators and flat-screen TVs. Rooms come with cable, video-game consoles, private baths (tubs or showers), complimentary toiletries, safes and desks.

Two outdoor pools, a sauna and a fitness center keep the energy up. Complimentary wireless internet, a gift shop/newsstand and free self-parking make stays easy. Wake up to sea-breeze mornings just steps from the sand.

24-hour business center plus conference space and a meeting room for events. Complimentary newspapers, laundry/dry-cleaning and phones with free local calls add convenience.

On-site restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus two bars and lounges for drinks. Limited-hours room service is available for relaxed nights in.