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Fiesta de la Flor 2019: Where to stay in Corpus Christi for Selena festival

Meagan Falcon
Corpus Christi

Fiesta de la Flor is right around the corner.

So if you're planning on attending the popular Selena-themed festival, finding the best hotels in Corpus Christi is on the top of your list.

We all know last-minute planning isn't ideal, but if you are scrambling to find a place to stay for the weekend event, you may be wondering which hotels still have rooms available.

The Caller-Times gathered a list of places to stay in Corpus Christi that are still available for booking during the weekend of April 12-13. We'll keep updating this on Caller.com as more hotel information become available.

Michelle Usselman, of Austin, takes a picture with a Selena cutout during day two of Fiesta de la Flor on Saturday, April 14, 2018.

Where to stay in Corpus Christi:

Aloft Hotel

This contemporary hotel is brand new to the Corpus Christi area and is just a 12-minute drive to Fiesta de la Flor. If you are looking to book a reservation here, there are plenty of rooms available during the weekend festival.

 5117 Embassy Dr.

361-852-0020

Best Western Corpus Christi

Sold Out

300 N. Shoreline Blvd.

361-883-5111

Country Inn & Suites

This hotel is just a 15-minute drive to Fiesta de la Flor.

5209 Blanche Moore Dr.

361-985-8395

Courtyard Marriott Hotel

This hotel is just a 13-minute drive from the weekend festival. If you say you are attending Fiesta de la Flor, you can get a discounted rate. Bidi bidi bom bom!

5133 Flynn Pkwy.

361-808-8400

Two girls pose for a selfie at Fiesta de la Flor on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at the American Bank Center.

Embassy Suites

The hotel will be offering special discounted rates for festival-goers. It's also nine miles away from the event.

4337 S. Padre Island Dr.

361-853-7899

Emerald Beach Hotel

Sold Out

1102 S. Shoreline Blvd.

361-883-5731

Fairfield Inn & Suites 

This hotel is a 16-minute drive from Fiesta de la Flor and is located near popular restaurants.

5217 Blanche Moore Dr.

361-985-8393

Audience members cheer as they wait for Jenny and the Mexicats to take the stage during Fiesta de La Flor on Saturday, April 14, 2018.

Hampton Inn & Suites

Hampton Inn & Suites is only a 16-minute drive from the festivities. It's also located near La Palmera mall and popular restaurants.

5879 S. Padre Island Dr.

361-985-0505

Hampton Inn & Suites (I-37 & Navigation)

This hotel is only an eight-minute drive from the festivities.

917 N. Navigation Blvd.

361-884-4444

Omni Bayfront Hotel

Get great views of Corpus Christi Bay when you stay at this downtown hotel. The Omni Bayfront Hotel is just a five-minute walk from Fiesta de la Flor.

900 N. Shoreline Blvd.

361-887-1600

Holiday Inn Downtown Corpus Christi Marina

Enjoy great views of the downtown Marina when you stay at this three-star hotel. It's also a five-minute walk from Fiesta de la Flor.

707 N. Shoreline Blvd.

361-882-1700

Abi Bustamante (from left), Stacie Acosta, Alyzah Ponce, 15, Ashley Arredondo and Madysyn Wesley, 5 of Monaghans, a town in West Texas, sport Selena Quintanilla-Perez t-shirts for day one of Fiesta de la Flor 2018. Thousands gathered in Corpus Christi April 13 and 14 for the music festival honoring the life and legacy of the Queen of Tejano, Selena Quintanilla-Perez.

Hotel Corpus Christi Bayfront

Hotel Corpus Christi Bayfront offers a great view of downtown Corpus Christi and is just half a mile away from the festivities. 

601 N. Shoreline Blvd.

361-882-8100

Radisson Hotel

This hotel is located on North Beach, which is over the Harbor Bridge, but is not far from where everyone will be celebrating Fiesta de la Flor. With just a short drive over the Harbor Bridge, you will  find yourself celebrating in the streets to "Baila Esta Cumbia" in no time!

P.S. You can also find a special discounted rate at this hotel.

3200 Surfside Blvd.

361-883-9700

Townplace Suite

This hotel is an 18-minute drive from the Selena-themed festival.

 6701 S. Padre Island Dr.

361-991-2011

V Boutique Hotel

Located in downtown Corpus Christi, this three-star hotel is only half a mile away from Fiesta de la Flor. 

701 N. Water St.

361-883-9200

Layla Rangel signs her name on a Selena poster during the second day of Fiesta de la Flor on Saturday, May 7, 2016, in Corpus Christi.

Quality Inn & Suites

This hotel is only a seven-minute drive from the Selena-themed festival. Plus, it's near the beach, Texas State Aquarium and the Lexington Museum on the Bay.

3202 East Surfside Blvd.

361-883-7456

Comfort Suites Central

Comfort Suites Central is about 12 minutes away from the festivities. 

538 S. Padre Island Dr.

361-299-2266

Schlitterbahn Corpus Christi

This resort is about 26 minutes away from the Selena-themed festival, but when you're not doing the "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom" you can enjoy a great view of Padre Island — and the water park, of course.

14353 Commodore Dr.

 361- 589-4200

More Selena news:

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Fiesta de la Flor 2019 lineup: Here's what you need to know about the Selena festival

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Meagan Falcon covers entertainment, things to do and trending news in South Texas. Consider supporting local journalism with a digital subscription to the Caller-Times.