The Lighthouse Inn at Aransas Bay is a family-run hotel situated on Aransas Bay in Rockport, Texas. It combines Victorian-era design with modern amenities, offering guests waterfront scenery and comfortable accommodations. The hotel provides a setting suitable for both leisure and business travelers. This boutique hotel features private balconies or patios, many with views of the bay or pool. Guests can take advantage of the on-site restaurant, The Palm Room, which serves steaks and fried shrimp with bay views, and is open for dinner Monday through Saturday. A bar area with bay views is also available.
Should you book Lighthouse Inn at Aransas Bay?
Expect Victorian-inspired decor and bayfront views from this boutique hotel.
Best for
- Waterfront relaxation
- Business travel
- Fishing excursions
Maybe not ideal for
- Sunday dining
Bayfront dining
The Palm Room offers a dining experience with bay views, serving steaks and fried shrimp. A bar area also provides sea vistas. The restaurant is open for dinner Monday through Saturday.
Victorian-inspired rooms
Accommodations feature private balconies or patios, air conditioning, and refrigerators. Options include family rooms, suites with kitchens, and rooms with sea views.
On-site amenities
The hotel includes an outdoor swimming pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center for guest use. Free parking is available, with additional boat and trailer parking across the street.
Location for anglers
The inn is situated near Aransas National Wildlife Refuge and Goose Island State Park, and offers access to over 200 fishing guides.
Rooms & rates
Keepers Cabin Pool Side
29.0 m² · 2 queen beds
Private pool · Balcony · Garden view · Pool view · Landmark view · City view
Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
29.0 m² · 2 queen beds
Private pool · Balcony · Sea view · Landmark view · Pool with a view · Air conditioning
Captain Suite Pool Side
60.0 m² · Bedroom 1: 1 king bed Living room: 1 sofa bed
Private suite · Private kitchen · Private bathroom · Private pool · Balcony · Garden view
King Suite with Ocean View
60.0 m² · Bedroom 1: 1 king bed Living room: 1 sofa bed
Private suite · Private kitchen · Private bathroom · Private pool · Balcony · Sea view
What you'll enjoy
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Amenities & facilities
Most popular facilities
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Garden
- 24-hour front desk
- Fitness center
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Restaurant
- Free Wifi
Great for your stay
- Restaurant
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Balcony
- Air conditioning
- View
- Bath
- Free Wifi
Private bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
View
- Landmark view
- View
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Private pool
- BBQ facilities
- Patio
- Balcony
- Garden
Location
200 South Fulton Beach Road, Rockport, TX 78382, United States, Rockport, Texas
Lighthouse Inn at Aransas Bay is located in Rockport, Texas.
2 sights nearby, 1 of them within 0.5 mi; the closest is Fulton Mansion State Historic Site at 0.2 mi.
Things to do nearby
- Fulton Mansion State Historic Sitemuseum0.2 mi
- Rockport Birding & Kajak Adventuresattraction1.2 mi
Straight-line distances from the property · data © OpenStreetMap contributors
What guests say
9 / 10 · Wonderful on Booking.com, from 348 guest reviews
The Lighthouse Inn at Aransas Bay earns overwhelmingly positive sentiment, with guests consistently highlighting the stunning bay views, warm and attentive staff, and a well-regarded waterfront breakfast experience. Minor practical complaints surface around a single elevator, inconsistent room amenities (no bathtubs, noisy AC, flat pillows), and limited guest information, but these rarely dent overall satisfaction. Nearly all reviewers express a strong desire to return.
Reviews scoring 9–10: 26 · average 9.6
They wrote about: staff, room, breakfast
Reviews scoring 7–9: 4 · average 8
They wrote about: room, location, noise
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Good to know
House rules
- Check-in
From 4:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
- Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
- Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
- Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
- Pets
Pets are not allowed.
- Groups
When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Frequently asked questions
What rooms are available at the Lighthouse Inn?
The hotel offers rooms such as Keepers Cabin Pool Side, Double Room with Balcony and Sea View, Captain Suite Pool Side, and King Suite with Ocean View. Some rooms are ADA compliant.
Does the Lighthouse Inn have an on-site restaurant?
Yes, The Palm Room is on-site, offering steaks and fried shrimp with bay views. It serves dinner Monday through Saturday and is closed on Sundays.
Is parking available at the hotel?
Free parking is provided on-site. Additional parking for boats and trailers is available across the street from the hotel.
What amenities are in the rooms?
Rooms are equipped with air conditioning, refrigerators, private bathrooms, and balconies or patios. Some suites include private kitchens.
Does the hotel have a swimming pool?
Yes, the Lighthouse Inn features an outdoor swimming pool and a private pool in some room types.
What is the best way to get to the hotel?
The Lighthouse Inn is located in Rockport, Texas, approximately 41 miles from Corpus Christi International Airport.