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Holiday Inn Express Bay City
~ 6 minutes from classroom
Reliable IHG property on the north side. Hot breakfast, large parking lot for work trucks, in-room desk space.
Highway 35 corridor · Bay City, TX
Travel & Lodging
Coming to Bay City for class
Bay City is roughly 90 minutes southwest of Houston, 90 minutes northeast of Victoria, and three hours north of Corpus Christi. Most students arrive the evening before class and head home immediately after the last session.
Where Students Stay
Hotels within ten minutes of the classroom
All three options below are mainline national-chain hotels with predictable breakfast, parking, and reliable Wi-Fi for evening review work. Call directly for the best corporate rate.
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La Quinta Inn & Suites Bay City
~ 8 minutes from classroom
Pet-friendly Wyndham property — convenient if you're driving in with a service dog or a working dog along for the trip.
Highway 35 South · Bay City, TX
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Hampton Inn Bay City
~ 9 minutes from classroom
Newer Hilton property, generally the most-recently-renovated option. Bigger workout room if you want to decompress after a long classroom day.
Highway 35 · Bay City, TX
Hotels listed are local landmarks for orientation only — Sure'Nuff Septic Training is not affiliated with any of them. Call hotels directly for current rates and availability.
Where to Eat
Lunch within walking distance
Class lunch breaks run roughly an hour. There are a handful of solid local options within a short drive of the classroom.
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El Charrito
Tex-Mex · quick lunch combos · ~ 5 min drive
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K-Bob's Steakhouse
Texas roadhouse standard · ~ 7 min drive
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Las Velas Mexican Grill
Sit-down lunch · plate specials · ~ 6 min drive
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Whataburger
Always open · drive-thru · ~ 4 min drive
Driving Directions
Getting to 3108 Nichols Ave
From Houston (~ 90 min)
US-59 South to TX-35 South. Stay on Highway 35 through Wharton and into Bay City. Right onto Nichols Ave. Classroom is on the right.
From Victoria (~ 90 min)
US-59 North briefly, then TX-35 North. Continue through Palacios into Bay City. Left onto Nichols Ave.
From Corpus Christi (~ 3 hr)
US-77 North to TX-35 North through Refugio and Palacios. Continue into Bay City and turn left onto Nichols Ave.
Parking
Free on-site parking. Pickup trucks and crew vans have room — pull all the way through the side lot.
Classroom location
Travel Coordination
Need help with logistics?
If you're traveling with a group, need help confirming the best hotel for your dates, or want recommendations beyond what's listed here, send us a note. We respond by phone or email within one business day.