Holiday Inn Corpus Christi, N. Padre Island, Corpus Christi, TX

The Holiday Inn in Corpus Christi's North Padre Island, Texas is the only full service establishment on the Gulf of Mexico. The inside has hand painted murals and during the summer there is live entertainment at the Sand Bar. The hotel offers activities for children and there is a restaurant called the Beachside Grill that serves burgers and hot dogs by the pool.

There are two outdoor swimming pools that have views of the ocean and many points to access the beach. There is an indoor play room featuring different games so that families can have a great vacation. There is a health and fitness center on site as well as a sauna and whirlpool. Many of the guest rooms have views of the water and a balcony. Guests wishing to play golf or tennis are just a mile from both.

Attractions that are close to the hotel include the USS Lex Aircraft Museum and Texas State Aquarium. Downtown Corpus Christi has all manner of nightlife, fishing, bike rentals and sightseeing boats. Whataburger Field hosts baseball and football games, and hockey is played at American Bank Center. Bob Hall pier is ideal for fishing; guests can kayak around Packery Channel, boat in and around Bird Island, surf at J.P. Luby Park or take a walk in the Coastal Bend.

Check in is 4:00 pm and check out is 11:00 am. The hotel is located at 15202 Windward Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418. Parking is free at the hotel and during peak season is restricted to one car per room. English and Spanish are spoken by the staff at the Holiday Inn. There are seven rooms that are handicapped accessible and service animals are allowed. Pets otherwise are not allowed at the hotel; however, there is a kennel about three miles from the hotel.

The business center provides copying services, e-mail, internet, faxes, a printer, high speed internet access and wireless data connections. There are meeting rooms for conferences, business meetings and wedding receptions.

Guest rooms have double beds, cable/satellite TV, in room movies - pay per view, in room video checkout, a coffeemaker, microwave oven, and mini refrigerator. Kid Suites are also available. Executive rooms offer the same amenities along with analog dial-up, phone with voice mail, bathtub, hair dryer, in room safe, iron, ironing board and a separate hanging closet. Sofas and writing desks are part of the d,cor. Sofa beds are available in the suites.

There are several dining options at the Holiday Inn on North Padre Island. Room service is available from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm. The Beachside Grill is open for all three meals and gives diners a spectacular view of the Gulf of Mexico. Kids eat free at the Holiday Inn restaurant. Other restaurants that are within driving distance from the Holiday Inn are Island Italian, Padre Pizzeria, Snoopy's, and Doc's. The latter two restaurants serve fresh seafood while Island Italian serves steak, seafood and pizza.