| freebies include breakfast and parking. other amenities consist of a gym, an outdoor pool and a convenience shop, plus coin-operated laundry facilities and a furnished patio. this laid-back, all-suite extended-stay hotel is 7 miles from the south texas botanical gardens & nature center, 3 miles from oso bay wetlands preserve and 2 miles from hiking trails at suter wildlife refuge. featuring bright accent walls and carpeted floors, the casual suites offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and pull-out sofas, as well as kitchenettes with microwaves and coffeemakers. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm
Corpus Christi International Airport 18 min
USS Lexington (19 min)
WWII aircraft carrier & naval museum with airplanes, an IMAX theater showing historic films & more. Mustang Island State Park (19 min)
3,954-acre park with ranger programs & miles of open beaches, plus areas for camping & birding. Viewpoint of the Flower (17 min) Suter Wildlife Refuge (7 min)
Wildlife refuge offering birdwatching, biking & hiking trails, a picnic area & more. The Art Museum of South Texas (18 min)
The permanent collection & special exhibits showcase regional fine art, photography & crafts. Whitecap Beach (18 min)
Long stretch of scenic beach with sizable surf & seasonal lifeguards, plus vehicles with permits. Selena Museum (15 min)
Intimate memorial for Selena fans showcasing the singer's awards & memorabilia; closed on weekends. Hurricane Alley Waterpark (17 min)
Family-friendly water park with a wave pool, lazy river, slides & thrill rides; open seasonally. Texas State Aquarium (18 min)
Collection of regional sea life, coral reefs, dolphin preserve, sharks, touch pools & a playground. South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center (17 min)
Expansive learning center featuring an array of flora & fauna; classes & tours are available. Oso Bay (10 min) North Beach (18 min)
Popular, white sand beach featuring a paved multiuse trail, Ferris wheel, aquarium & restaurant. Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History (16 min)
Permanent & special exhibits examine the region's history, culture, agriculture, animals & more. Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve & Learning Center (9 min)
Nature and park Selena Memorial Statue (17 min)
Memorial featuring a life-size bronze statue of the murdered Tejano singer Selena near the ocean. | 
