Where to Stay?????/

Looking for a place for our family vacation next Summer. Looking to bring along my sis and her hubby but may not happen. Anyway, I am torn between trying a rent a condo or a hotel. I was looking at the Holiday Inn Express but also at some of the condos listed. Trying not to make $$$ an issue but don%26#39;t really want to spend that much $ on a place. Do any of the locations offer a military discount that anyone knows of?

I was kind of looking at the Sand Castle and the La Mirage, any suggestions? Would appreciate any input. Also, if anyone has a particular unit # of either places, I would apprecaite that also.

AYC

Where to Stay?????/

Never stayed at La Mirgage so can only comment as to location. It is several miles out of town so not as convenient as San Castle. Have stayed at Sand Castle many times. Always had a good experience there. Close to beach, in town, smaller propertiy so easier to get around, rooms are large and updated. The one bedroom at the best.

Where to Stay?????/

Agree w/ post... La Mirage is too far out, so is Pt Royal and the sandpiper, seagull.

Sandcastle is close and reasonable. Pool isnt that big and can get crowded. We have stayed there many times and never had an ';updated room';. Not a bad place, but we didnt want to hang out in our room...

You might try the Executive Keys. They are on the beach and good price. We have alot of friends that stay there. It is on the trolley stop too! ExKeys is close as well. Hol Inn is a short walk to the beach.

Our fav is Aransas Princess (next to ExKeys). 8 stories tall, 2 pools (one heated w/ hot tub). Its pricey though but units are really nice and have great views of the ocean.

Be sure to book soon though - Port A fills up very fast.....and especially now that Mustang Island is on the top Ten Beaches!

would suggest casa del cortes....very charming and closest to the beach in the island .... Sand Castle is definately better than La Mirage but if you are willing to be that far out, Mayan Princess (ask for platinum unit) has 2 great pools and wonderful units. If you wnat the beachy feel stay away from hotels.

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