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The Tarpon Inn

4.4(185)
Inn

About

The Tarpon Inn offers a historic, no-frills stay in Port Aransas with its Victorian Key West–style architecture and 200-foot porches. The inn’s simple rooms provide a quiet retreat with air conditioning, clean facilities, and a rustic charm that reflects its 140-year legacy as the birthplace of Texas sport fishing.

On site, two relaxed restaurants and a bar serve fresh, straightforward fare, including standout dishes like coconut shrimp with raspberry sauce. The outdoor pool and shaded porches create inviting spots for informal gatherings or breaks between meetings, making the inn a distinctive choice for small business groups seeking a laid-back coastal setting.

Best for

  • Casual client dinners with local flavor
  • Small team retreats in historic setting
  • Relaxed networking by the outdoor pool

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Meeting

Custom request

Professional meeting space for your team — whether it's a meeting, training, workshop, or multi-day offsite. Half-day, full-day, or multi-day — with the option to request AV, catering, and your preferred room layout.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Room Block

Custom request

Reserve a block of rooms for your group — ideal for multi-day conferences, offsites, or any event where attendees are traveling from out of town.

What's typically included

  • Reserved guest rooms for your group
  • Flexible check-in & check-out dates
  • Negotiated group rates

Meeting + Room Block

Custom request

Bundle your meeting space and guest rooms in one request — perfect for multi-day offsites and conferences where the team meets by day and stays overnight.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology
  • Reserved guest rooms for your group

Venue Details

Standout features

Architecture
Key West Cottage Style with Historic Roots
The Tarpon Inn features distinctive Key West cottage architecture with 200-foot-long porches, evoking a vintage resort feel outside the Florida Keys. The building dates back to 1886, originally a Civil War barracks, adding historical character to
Outdoor Space
Expansive Porches and Refreshing Pool
Guests can enjoy the long porches shaded by a giant tree, perfect for relaxing or casual gatherings, alongside a refreshing outdoor pool that offers a cool retreat on hot days.
Culinary Experience
Casual Dining with Notable Local Flavors
Two relaxed restaurants serve standout dishes like homemade bread, wedge salads, and coconut shrimp with raspberry sauce, complemented by a welcoming bar and live music on the patio.

At a glance

Rated 4.4 on Google · 185 reviews