Best Hotels in South Padre Island

The Schlitterbahn Resort South Padre Island is an oceanfront resort and waterpark in one. Open year-round, the waterpark has indoor and outdoor sections that operate seasonally. Plus, the hotel offers a variety of packages that include discounted passes to the waterpark, so playgrounds, slides and more await are always readily available. Each of the 221 guest rooms greets guests with a sofa, a coffee maker, a microwave, a minifridge, Wi-Fi access and contemporary, reclaimed wood furniture. Guests love how family-friendly the South Padre Island resort is, especially in regards to younger children. But, some recent reviewers note that the property is beginning to look a bit dated. 

Pearl South Padre is a beachfront resort located on the southern end of its namesake island in Texas. The property’s 256 rooms have free Wi-Fi access, flat-screen TVs, balconies and minifridges. All rooms offer views of the Gulf of Mexico. Amenities include a full-service spa, a fitness center, an outdoor swimming pool and a separate pool for children. The hotel has two dining options: the Beachside Bar & Grill, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and features a seafood buffet on Friday evenings, and the poolside Palapa Bar & Grill, which serves light fare for lunch and dinner and has a swim-up bar. The property provides self-parking for free and valet parking for a fee. It has 8,500 square feet of space for meetings and events. While recent guests appreciate this hotel’s proximity to the beach, some visitors feel like it could use a refurbishment. 

Peninsula Island Resort & Spa offers ready access to popular South Padre Island, Texas, destinations like Padre Island National Seashore, Schlitterbahn South Padre Island (a water park) and a variety of beaches. The hotel’s 39 rooms have free Wi-Fi access, TVs with cable channels, balconies and coffee makers. Some suites also have kitchens with refrigerators and microwaves. Amenities include a fitness center, a full-service spa and two outdoor swimming pools. Las Olas Restaurant Bar & Grill serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with a focus on seafood. (It closes early on some weekdays, however.) The property provides free parking, though recent guests warn that the lot is some distance from the hotel. The beach, in contrast, is nearby, which visitors typically tend to appreciate. 

The La Copa Inn Beach Hotel is a beachfront property located in South Padre Island, Texas. The hotel's rooms and suites come equipped with flat-screen TVs, microwaves, sofa beds, complimentary Wi-Fi access and work desks. Recent guests have mixed feelings about their stay: Some said the hotel is clean, breakfast is tasty and the staff is friendly, but others said that the hotel is outdated and overpriced, and there's usually a long line at check-in. There's a complimentary hot breakfast buffet available daily, and the La Copa Cabana Bar & Grill serves American fare for lunch and dinner. Other on-site amenities include direct beach access, an outdoor pool surrounded by lounge chairs, a fitness center and a gift shop. Plus, the popular Schlitterbahn Waterpark South Padre Island is about a mile south. 

La Quinta Inn & Suites South Padre Island is a 147-room beachfront property located on South Padre Island, Texas. Each room and suite includes a microwave, a pillow-top bed, a minifridge and a flat-screen TV with premium channels. Some rooms also feature full-size refrigerators, balconies or patios. Complimentary Wi-Fi access is available both in-room and all throughout the hotel. Recent guests have mixed feelings about their stay: Some said the rooms had maintenance issues, while others said the rooms were clean and the customer service was great. Although there's no on-site restaurant, a hot complimentary breakfast is served daily. Other on-site amenities include an outdoor pool, a fitness center, beachfront access and free self-parking. Plus, the South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center is located directly across the street.