Fantastic! This is definitely a hidden gem. Fishing is on point. You can really go a long way on…read morethis beach, great spot to relax and get away from it all for awhile.

What a better way to cool off yourself! Matagorda Beach is a 58 mile of beach. You can choose to…read morestay for the day or up to 72 hrs. All you need is to buy the annual pass at any store for $10. We got our pass from the visitor center and the gas station nearby also sells them. There are part of the beach that has soft sand, so a 4wheel drive would nice but not necessary. Bring a shovel incase you get stuck. Also, no bathroom by the beach and the closest one I saw was by the visitor center. There is an RV park next to the visitor center if you plan stay longer and comfortable. It's a 3.5 hr drive from Killeen which is way closer than San Padre and get the same experience. Will definitely take the kiddos for camping when the weather cools off and hurricane season is over.

Went to Rawlings bait camp with my amazing son in law to buy cut bait for our kayak fishing trip…read more The young lady and gentleman taking care of us were super helpful and gave us spot on advice about where to go and what kind of bait to use. Amazing place.

As a first time visitor to Matagorda Bay NWA, I was somewhat at a loss as to where to go, what to…read moredo, and how to do it. I must say that Jean made my visit much more enjoyable with her advice and friendly attitude. Not only did she recommend the right rigging and bait with which to catch fish but she also threw in a couple of good discounts on the equipment I bought from her. She's a very sweet and courteous woman who deserves your business. Thanks so much for your help, Jean. :-)

The motel is just a few blocks from all of the restaurants, bars and the marina. The rooms are…read moreclean and spacious, with each room having a refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker. The rooms are affordable and the beds are very comfortable. The current owners took over in 2014 and have made several improvements, adding a pavilion with two barbecue pits. There was plenty of space to park our boat and we were told the crime rate in Matagorda is very low. The people we met at the three local bars (all within walking distance) were very welcoming and friendly.

The mattress was 4 inches tall with spring in it. I'm in so much pain from the bed I left a day…read moreearly lost 100 bucks but I couldn't stay. Was horrible. The location is only thing it has going. I don't recommend. I'm not a high class hotel person I just need a bed and shower but not here. And shower ran for almost 15 minutes before got warm. I don't recommend. The owner is nice but I didn't get a refund. But I want to warn others.

Love Matagorda ... Staff were incredible l, super nice, friendly, place was super clean -welcoming-…read moretried to help us after night one with a choice in pillows ours were rocks :( the other's were too :( location perfect food at cafe great but the bed..... oh my... no sleep can ruin a trip... we left a day early

My Wife and I went down to Matagorda for a flounder gigging trip and stayed at the lodge 2 nights…read more This was place was perfect! The property was very clean and the rooms were very nice. Really like the 2 story deck and fireplaces. Cassady's next door was amazing for breakfast and lunch. Wide variety on the menu and the coffee was great too. This place is a step above the others in Matagorda.

We initially planned a trip here to camp of the beach and once we arrived, we discovered that…read moregetting an RV on the beach here is impossible, even though other online sites recommend it, you heard the truth here on Yelp... it's nearly impossible to pull an RV onto the beach without risking getting stuck in the sand of the entrance. They do allow you to overnight camp in the parking lot area. And there is a campground (for a fee) that is basically the same thing, but with water and electric hookups. We came expecting to boondock, so we had our own power and a full water tank, so the parking lot area was fine for us. There was one other RV in the same area, so we weren't the only ones and it definitely wasn't crowded. The beach area here runs along the Colorado River. The one lane entry point to the beach area from the parking lot has soft sand. It seems like a lot of the sand was placed there to deter people from driving onto the beach area. Once you reach the beach, the sand is solid and can easily withstand an RV. It's all in that entry point that made it iffy and we just didn't risk driving across, getting stuck and blocking in all of the people who were already parked there, on the beach just before sundown. The most amazing thing about the park is the view of the Colorado River, where it meets the Atlantic Ocean. I'm not sure what they call it, but there are huge square boulders placed as a dam of sorts. I walked all the way to the end right at sunset and watched the waves crash from the ocean onto the pier area, into the river. It was one most memorable moments of my entire two week road trip. The park itself has several covered pavilion/picnic areas. Each has a picnic table and a trash can. There is another pier area to the left of the park, I didn't walk along that way. Also, there is Matagorda Beach about a mile up the road. There you have access to the Atlantic Ocean, but you have to have a parking pass and it was super crowded. Here, at Jetty Park, you don't have to have a parking pass. There's also a nature center in the same parking lot area. It also has a gift shop. The attendant lady was super nice and informative about the area... she was the one who told me that I would need a parking pass to go to Matagorda Beach and that the closest place to purchase a parking pass was at Stanleys Grocery, just before the bridge.

Welcome to where the Colorado River meets the Gulf of Mexico. (Managed by the Lower Colorado River…read moreAuthority) A must stop to get acquainted with the area. Friendly welcome in a clean open architecture place replete with a touch tank for fish and juvenile Blue crabs and education station w labeled skeleton remains and sea shells. Some items in display are touch by seeing only, but well posted. Parents, take advantage of this little gem, the welcome center, for your group of little learners (see chalkboard photo of activities). Joyful children skipped along. Staff says enjoy your stay here! But please only swim in the river. Consistently many deaths / drownings beachside in the gulf due to strong rip tides. A cautionary tale, signs are posted but ignored at your own risk. Death aside, the park is a beautiful place to explore. There's a mini put put golf steps outside the welcome center. What a nice treat. Need Caffeinating? The Welcome Center has coffee, some snacks for sale. It also has a bathroom! Oh! and gift shop, but sadly I didn't venture in due to my time schedule, but the gift shop looked inviting. Staff encountered are friendly and knowledgeable. So come on in get out of the hot Texas sun! Expand the enjoyment of your stay at the Gulf or the Colorado River by cooling off and planning and appreciating the uniqueness of this special park . You will leave richer, and knowledgable. And maybe find something for everyone. Best to you!

What a wonderful place! We stayed in the main suite on the first floor with our little rescue guy…read moreand enjoyed our trip. We just went for a relaxing weekend and it was perfect. The breakfast was delicious. The conversations with other guests added to our enjoyment. The bed was so comfortable that we both slept well. My only complaint was that the room had a window A/C unit which was loud and woke me up multiple times throughout the night. It could also have used a TV but aside from that it was a great place to stay and the view out the front door which is directly across from the water was beautiful. I would definitely recommend it for a place to stay.

Beautiful location. Breakfasts are amazing. Rooms are wonderful. Great place to go and relax.read more

Phenomenal. I can't think of a better word. What a magnificent, historical, romantic place to be…read moreValentine's weekend. The owner, Jack, is the sweetest man. It turned out our paycheck wouldn't be deposited until the middle of our stay and he let us come anyway with the trust we would pay when we got it! The lady, Diedra(sp?) is exceptionally nice as well. Neither of them have any problem sitting down with you and talking about the history of this building, all in which is SO interesting to learn. Let it be paranormal, past guests, famous cowboys or just interesting people like WWII soldiers. This place treats you like family. Everyone is so nice, some people staying here seem like regulars so there's always a nice quiet talk going on outside on the porch or in the dining room... last night I actually heard guests out there playing an acoustic guitar and another singing along over the sounds of waves!! Yes. Waves!!! The Bay is right across the street... this would be a WONDERFUL place to bring the kids as there's two large, very nice, play areas within view of the front porch! A big pier next to those and what looks like a boat docking station on the other side. Just beautiful. Quiet. Relaxing!!! The rates are outstanding for what you get here. Sure, you could spend a little extra and get a nice fancy place somewhere else, but here you have serenity and the opportunity to take a walk back in time, unlike any place I have ever been! Our original room, RM101, was very old country style. The kitchen didn't have a stove so Jack loaned me a toaster oven! I was able to cook a fine meal for my boyfriend (chicken parmesan!) using that and a pan from home, I cooked noodles on the hot plate :). I walked around taking pictures when I came across Diedra cleaning rooms, she let me take a look at one that wasn't occupied and it was SO nice!! For an additional $20 a night Jack let us upgrade to that one. It has a full fridge, stove, oven, living room, bigger bed. GET THIS ROOM IF YOU HAVE KIDS. for 3 nights we're spending very little over $300. The ONLY thing I wish was different would be the breakfast. It consists of cereal, toast, coffee, milk and juice. This place would be set even if they just offered some premade biscuits and canned gravy! You can buy biscuits in bulk and big cans of gravy could be heated up in the microwave, so easily done. Just a suggestion :). Even bagels and cream cheese... I don't know. I want FOOD, LOL. This isn't a big enough deal breaker for me to take a star away for though. Love love love this place. I can't seem to express that enough. Highly recommend.

Do not except your run of the mill, fancy regular hotel. This hotel has been through both world…read morewars. It is dated but it is extraordinary. It has personality and character. Super nice workers and great service. Clean and well taken care of. I thought it was wonderful staying in a historic hotel.