Love the old Tarpon Inn in Port A. This visit we chose the FDR suite. Again, it's very old, but what a delightful suite. So very charming! Highly recommend!! read more

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We stayed in the Roosevelt suite and really enjoyed it! Very roomy and comfortable bed! The little dining room was great for coffee in the morning. Management was super friendly and attentive. Rooms were clean. The pool is nice and very clean. The bar is fun with great service and an easy walk home. This fantastic historical site is a pleasure to enjoy. The current owners have done a great job. Only drawback was the sip yard bar that was noisy on Thursday night so ear plugs may be the ticket on the weekends. Looking forward to coming back in the off season! read more

No. No no. Just horrible. It takes a lot to disappoint but filthy, the smell INBTHE room, NO TOILET PAPER?!?!?!? No double lock on the door!!!Dogs barking all night!! Filthy bed. And charged me $125.00 for a tiny room. Go anywhere else. Trust me. I did not stay the night. I left read more

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What an awesome hideaway bar and restaurant. Love it. Food is delicious and will be there regularly from now on. Awesome place.

My husband, myself, and my mother-in-law had a great stay at the Tarpon Inn. We reserved the Fisherman's Suite, which allowed my mother-in-law to have the queen bed, while my husband and I took two of the three single beds in the adjoining room. The rooms were very clean and the beds comfortable. The staff was very friendly. We'd highly recommend staying! read more

What a disappointment! The room was about 250 square feet Including bathroom. Bathroom shower was old and cracked, needs to be redone. Unless this is the last room in Port A don't do it. High price to pay for being miserable. i Can't believe they can get away with not having the hotel equipped for handicapped. The stairs are an accident waiting to happen. Need to be redone. Way too much Money for what you get. read more

The iconic Tarpon Inn, once an Army barracks, has been renovated once again post- Harvey. The rooms now have TV, new linens, and other upgrades. Roosevelt, Fine Dining has always been outstanding with numerous menu options. If your budget allows, book the Roosevelt Room for a superb view and furnishings. read more

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What can I say? A historic hotel in operation since 1886. Charming in every regard. Now be prepared for small room with small baths and no tv. If you want to go back in time stay here at least once. It's great. read more

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Your rooms are too small, bathrooms are narrow and your walls are too thin... but I love you just the way you are. What you wont find at Tarpon Inn: - a refrigerator (which also means no mini bar) - an exercise room - in room TV - telephone - an on-site bar - (continental) breakfast What you will find: + beautiful white/blue faded patios lined with rocking chairs + ceiling fans inside the rooms and patios + a gorgeous courtyard + a well kept pool with ample chairs and a huge tiki/cabana covered area + history + an oyster signed by Roosevelt with the dimensions and date of his big catch while in Port A + hot coffee and cold water when the front desk is open + a good ice machine + a cordial gardener who keeps a well maintained courtyard + friendly, helpful and hardworking people at the front desk + walking distance from tons of bars and restaurants + an event venue building + fancy restaurant open for dinner only + ghost stories + free WiFi!! Tarpon Inn, your not perfect but don't change a thing! read more

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My brother his wife and my wife had reservations for two nights. The first night we had no problems. We got up the next morning and wanted to take a shower and clean up before we meet up with friends and family for breakfast. We had no hot water in either room. We reported the problem to the office and they could not fix the problem. We left water running for over an hour in the bathroom sink and shower. We requested a refund for the one day and was told they could not honor our request and that the manager would get back to us in 3 days. The manager did call my brother and told him "No Refunds are Allowed". after he mentioned the problem of not providing hot water, the manager told him the hotel was without hot water for 3 days and hung up on him. An argument can be made that a person could live without taking a shower for a day -- but that argument can be countered by the fact that a hot shower is an expectation and essential to the experience of staying in a hotel room, for which you paid as part of the room rate. Other than home, a hotel room is the one place where you can take your time in the shower or bathtub without feeling rushed. I wrote a letter to the owner outlining the problem of no hot water and requesting a refund. I have yet to hear back from the owner and never did receive a call from the manager. Beware-Never again, a big rip off place. Very Poor Customer Service to customer complaints. OWNER DOESN'T CARE! read more

It was horrible, I still shudder at the memory. I was not expecting the Hyatt or even a Super 8, but I could hear everything happening in the adjacent room because of the thin walls & huge gap in the door. FFS, if I have to try to sleep through someone snoring like a bear, it should at least be someone I know. And I wish I could turn on the TV to drown out the sound of the dying yeti, but alas....no TVs here at the Tarpon. If you feel like roughing it & sleeping in a tent won't do, check out the Tarpon Inn. I've had a better weekend sleeping under a mosquito net in the Philippines with no electricity or running water. Seriously, I wish we had saved ourselves a buck and slept in a tent. read more

We had a great weekend. Stayed in room 29. It was comfortable and nice, an amaze room, with a claw foot soaking tub. The manager Candy was great as was the rest of the staff. We've stayed at the inn several times before, but after some bad issues a couple of years ago we'd considered not returning. This year we decided to give it another try. Candy made sure our stay was great and we'd want to return. We look forward to next year! Thank you Candy, Marquis (not sure of spelling) and the sweet lady who checked us in! The Coleman's read more

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If you like historic places this is for you! Each room is very unique and very authentic. And Roosevelt's dining is amazing! I would highly recommend!! read more

I absolutely love this little gem. It's historic, no TV but who cares. It's well maintained, comfy beds, great rockers on the wooden porch. The pool is great, perfect location, friendly staff. Can't wait to be back. read more

The Tarpon Inn is an historic Port Aransas hotel which would make an interesting museum but unless you're wearing period clothes, you might want to avoid an overnight stay. The Tarpon Inn needs paint and gives the impression of a casual maintenance effort. The hotel features the absence of TV and telephones but it doesn't mention the missing clock radio, continental breakfast, working blinds or drawing curtains. The hotel staff smiles but that seems to be the extent of their value-add. They can't recommend restaurants nor even golf cart rental vendors. The hotel staff reached their peak of customer service when they refused to allow a one hour late checkout Sunday morning, although the hotel only had two room reservations for the coming night. read more

Great old fashioned hotel!!! Our experience here was wonderful. The staff is friendly and the food at Roosevelt's was amazing. I would highly recommend!! read more

Love this former military barracks turned pet-friendly historical inn. The unique rooms have individual charm & decor, with painted rocking chairs on the verandas. Ask for the romantic Corner Suite, Roosevelt Suite or Fishermen's room if you have a family. read more

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I learned about the Tarpon Inn a little over a year ago from a coworker who was telling me about her favorite places to just get away from it all on the fly. I shortly checked out their website, then came back to it over and over again until finally booking a reservation a year later. How could we have know our reservation, booked a month in advance, would coincide with a looming hurricane off the coast of Florida. We didn't let the 60% chance of thunderstorms keep us from going though. We were both mentally beat down from an intense summer semester, our full time jobs, and the tension of city life. Upon arriving around 4 in the afternoon on Sunday there was noone to be found at the front desk and the lobby was locked up. There was a cell number on the from door, which we called and it was happily answered by Dana, the hotel manager. She told us our key was in the door to our room and to just go on in, the light and the A/C is on for ya. And it was, and it cranks ice cold! Our room was small, but very cozy. Every room there is different and we got to look into several and they size varies. Some we looked into that were a little larger that I may suggest, 30, 39, or 40. It was only a little overcast when we arrived so we walked down to the beach, about 5 blocks away. It was unimpressive, basically an ocean front parking lot. (Port A prides itself on being one of the only beaches in Tx you can drive a car onto. They shouldn't brag, it's ruining the beach.) We returned to the room and started drinking wine on the front porch. The Tarpon's wonderful front porch, which stretches the length of the hotel on both floors was our trips saving grace. There cannot possibly be another place in Port A you could enjoy yourself Rain or Shine. The rain came down pretty steady for the next two days and we spent all of our time rockin in their rocking chair, drinking wine, and playing cards. The smell of sea salt in the air and the sound of the continuous fall of rain was all we needed. We'd take breaks to have some pitchers of dos xx at Fins or to mess around in the room. Mostly the latter. Like I said, the beach here is nothing to brag over, but directly across the street from the Tarpon is the jetty boat that takes you over to St. Jo Island for about $12 a head. St. Jo is a privately owned island only accessible from the jetty boat. Meaning, no cars and a whole lot fewer people. On our final day there the sun finally came out and Dana let us have a super late check out so we could go over to St. Jo. When I say there are hardly any people there I mean there were about 15 of us on a 2 or 3 mile stretch of coastline. (note, we were there early in the week when the crowds are not as bad.) We found a spot far enough on either side where no one could see us and got NAKED. That was awesome. I really couldn't write enough about how such a beautiful time came out of such a simple stay. Just go, take some wine, and rock on the porch all day. read more

Candy and Don are the host with the most! As the innkeepers, they go above and beyond the call of duty to make sure their guests feel at home. Enjoyed the historic room and Port A vibe...definitely coming back! Great recommendation by The Daytripper!! read more

Great historical hotel that stays true to its roots. Don't come here expecting a tv and a continental breakfast. Com expect original hardwoods and claw foot tubs. The staff is excellent and helpful. Great location- would recommend to friends. read more

What a charming place! My hubby and I decided spur of the moment to extend our vacation one more day. We decided to leave the place we had been staying at and try something different. We've always wanted to stay here. The room was cozy, no tv in the room. Everything was wood, furniture, floors. The decks have rocking chairs and it's across the street from great restaurants and nightlife! Would love to stay here again! read more

Centrally located for the dinner, drinks, and entertainment on the weekends ..add in the pool and it's a winner. Staff was really nice and checkin/out was a snap. I would go back. read more

Couldn't of been happier. Great location and excellent service. Love this place. There seem to be some tough reviews out there, however if you book this inn knowing the history of it and what to expect you will truly be satisfied. This inn is all about its history and old time charm. The rooms are all decorated with their own unique style and furniture. They have tried to stay true to the old look and feel, while still giving you more modern (in the comfort sense) bedding and furniture. You won't find any TVs, but why do you need them there anyways? Go sit out on the open porch in a rocking chair and enjoy the view. read more

Who wants to stay in another Holiday Inn? This place is worth a stay. Old style beds, no luxuries. Very enjoyable!

The rooms are too small, bathrooms are narrow, there are no TVs (wireless though), and the walls are paper thin. However the location is good. I got the hotel free through work so I can't complain but the rooms are NOTHING like the pictures online. I assume those pictures are the FDR suite only. read more

If you're looking for luxuriousness and modern conveniences, don't stay here. If you're looking for a charming, clean, quaint room to unplug n get away, this is the perfect place. Our room was soo cute and I love the history of the inn. Located in town there are lots of shops, restaurants and bars within walking distance. After dinner, husband and I spent time rocking on the front porch in the breezeway. It was the perfect get away for us. Only giving it 4 stars because our shower knob broke n he had to mcgiver it to get it to turn off. Lol read more

The most charming lodging in Port Aransas, TX.

I had a room in the "Tarpon Flats" which in my opinion, I think is a misrepresentation that it's part of the Tarpon Inn with its history and ambiance as exhibited in the photos. Much to my dismay when checking in on my 28th anniversary, I discovered that my room was in a temporary building located behind a bar parking lot. No privacy in how the Tarpon Flats is laid out and furnished more as a college dorm than a hotel room. I walked out and stayed at the Holiday Inn Express! Not worth $50 needless to say the $150 I did end up paying. read more

Cute, quaint and ohhhhhh so charming!!!! The Tarpon Inn hosted my wedding reception this past weekend and let me just tell you --- IT WAS PERFECT! I hardly needed any decor - the Inn's adjustable lighting on the chandeliers and beachy, shabby-chic appeal made my reception absolutely perfect. I added flowers, shimmery table clothes and some tea lights here and there and the room was glowing with romance. The staff was wonderful! Aimee the event coordinator was a pleasure to work with. She was super sweet and made the wedding planning process a breeze! OMG and THE FOOD!!! I have never had wedding food that fantastic. We had melt in your mouth prime rib with this horse radish sauce WOW and rosemary chicken --- it was to die for! This Inn and it's staff were absolutely wonderful! I'd hands down recommend this venue, they helped create my dream wedding day. Thank you so much Aimee and Tarpon Inn :):). Christine and Nick read more

The Tarpon Inn (shout-out to John, the manager) saved my wedding day!! I had already planned my rehearsal dinner at one of the restaurants on the property, the Fish House. During the rehearsal dinner, the weather didn't look promising for our beach wedding the next day. John graciously volunteered that that the Tarpon Inn events space was available and took us on a tour. It definitely beat the church in Aransas Pass that I had as a back-up plan. Just about 4 hours before the ceremony was supposed to start, we found out from our wedding planner (that's a different review) that the location would have to be changed. John and his staff went out of their way to accommodate us. The wedding was held in the courtyard with the reception buffet set up in the event hall. While it wasn't the beach wedding I had dreamed of, I can't say enough positive things about the Tarpon Inn staff for saving the day! read more

We arrived late afternoon for Memorial Weekend 2012 and checked into one of the "Flats" rooms. It was bad smelling and stains on the walls. We did stay the night and we told them we were checking out next day because of mold and mildew smell and stains on the wall. They say it was wine - I am thinking dry blood. We were charged for both nights and disputed the bill and Tarpon Inn had the nerve to say all was fine and we voluntarily checked out the next day. We checked out because I got a migraine from the smell in room. Not from the seaweed smell they claimed we smelled outside the room. We went down the street and stayed in a very nice - very clean room at Amelia's Landing. Will never suggest to any one that they should stay at Tarpon Inn. They should be ashamed of how their hotel is operating, Great old Inn - needs new management and better condition of rooms they are selling each night! No stars from this Yelp person. read more

We stayed here several years ago (before Harvey and probably different ownership) and had a great time, so booked a 2-night stay and couldn't wait to go back on our anniversary weekend. Unfortunately, this time we have no good memories. The gal who checked us in was sweet and very helpful and informative about restaurants. Things went downhill from there. She did not tell us that the office closed at 6pm, so no chance of getting a hair dryer until after 8am the next day. Phone calls go straight to voicemail (with no call back). That was the start of our disappointing stay. Try crawling under a bed 9that is bolted to the wall) or moving mattress just to plug in phone charger. How hard would it be to provide a power strip on extension cord? The bed was so uncomfortable... hard and with noisy springs pinging every time you move. Hubby tried to adjust a/c with remote, which did not work, so got up in the dark to change temp, hit his foot on the stationary bed post and broke his toe. Night is NOT going well. After spending a miserable night in uncomfortable bed with broken toe & bathroom full of mosquitoes (not sure why they were just in bathroom) we gave up trying to sleep about 4am, got packed up, dropped our keys in the office key slot and went to 24 hr Whataburger. We tried to contact the hotel between 6am and 7:45 (when we boarded the boat for deep sea fishing) and left messages with no call back, we called back again after departing the boat, talked to Wendy who said they did not offer refunds, but would talk to the owner (Leroy Hoskins) about the multitude of problems and get back to us by 8am the following day. Yes, Wendy, we're still waiting on that call... It's sad that a cool, historic place like the Tarpon Inn will NOT be on our list of places to stay, if they're still in business. To stay at the Tarpon Inn, you would have to enjoy a quaint, historic, step back in time experience (with no TV), because the choices out there are very competitive. For our second night, we checked into the Best Western with a king kitchenette suite for much less $$$ than our previous night stay. We had a huge (probably 55") flat screen TV, full kitchen with stainless steel appliances, hide-a-bed sofa, but most importantly a comfortable bed!!! Nothing quaint or historic at the BW, but after an 8 hr trip on rough seas following a no-sleep night, we simply wanted a comfortable, clean bed. read more

A true Port A classic. Great location near the marina, restaurants, and bars. Friendly staff, wonderful owner, and very pet friendly!

I'm a fan of vintage. Ive restored a 50's stove and used it in my home as well as two old refrigerators. I love antiques and cool old buildings. The Tarpon Inn is a cool old building and staying here really gives you a sense of the past. However, there is no excuse for rusty shower curtain bars, bath towels that are not only thin but full of holes and showers that should have been re-finished years ago. The things that are wrong with the Tarpon Inn are cosmetic and easy to fix and that is why it is such a shame that no one is taking care of them. It's a great location and a great building but it's the details that kill the place. I hope someone will take notice and do a little maintenance because otherwise it's not worth $140 a night to stay here. read more

Stayed at this place for the weekend. In all honesty... The Tarpon Inn bar and grill is a place where racism still exist today. It made me both upset and sick! I ate there because me and my family were staying at their hotel. We immediately noticed we were the only Hispanic people in the restaurant. We had a large group, so we asked if they could put 2 tables together for us to accommodate our party. They told us no they couldn't. We then asked the guy seating us if there was seating upstairs. He told us no, it's just a bar.., then a few minutes later, we asked a lady working there the same thing. She told us yes, there is seating up there along with a bar. They finally sat us on 2 separate tables after waiting about 20 minutes. Once we were seated, we put our orders in. A few minutes later, another large group came into the restaurant.., all white... and they immediately put together 3 tables to accommodate them. We were blown away! We sat there waiting for our food for well over an hour! All the while, people coming on after us...eating, then leaving! All before we even got our food! When we finally got our food.., it was horrible. I have nothing against any race. I love all people the same. I would recommend EVERYONE stay away from this place. Unbelievable! read more