Overlooking Emerald Beach, Holiday Inn Emerald Beach is approximately five miles from the USS Lexington and 10 miles from Corpus Christi International Airport. This location is also five miles from Texas State Aquarium, 15 miles from Padre Island, and 40 miles from King Ranch. Hotel amenities include the restaurant, lounge, gift shop, indoor pool, sauna, whirlpool, and fitness center. The hotel also offers room service, safety deposit, bell service, valet laundry service, free parking, and complimentary airport transportation. All rooms feature high-speed Internet access, cable TV, in-room movies, coffeemakers, irons and ironing boards, hairdryers, free weekday newspapers, voicemail, and individual climate control.