First time here is a nice calm place love the cool tranquil atmosphere here…read more Service was good everyone is super friendly

Very nice hotel, centrally located. Originally went here to see Starbase. Hotel was very secure and…read morevery modern. Rooms were very clean and organized. Only a few rooms in the hotel which made it feel homey. They had a small boutique/ coffee shop downstairs perfect to grab a quick coffee before starting the day. Also can't forget about the beautiful lighthouse across the street.

Excellent experience. Nice, quiet and small in across from the light house. Very attentive…read moremanagement. I'll be back.

This place is a one of kind gem if you can convince the owner to get you a room. Spectacular views…read moreof South Padre Island especially at night. One of the oldest hotels in South Texas. Love this place its awesome.

We had a wonderful experience staying at the Hilton in South Padre. I was very impressed with how…read moredog-friendly the property is, with multiple waste-disposal bins and plenty of grassy areas. The hotel offers perfect views and direct beach access. Barry's food was both delicious and convenient, and the beach bar had a fantastic DJ--highly recommend it for a relaxing evening by the water. Our room was extremely comfortable, and I was impressed with the size of the balcony. There was plenty of parking, and the hotel is conveniently located right across the street from the Sea Turtle Conservation Center. The front desk staff were kind, friendly, and very helpful when we reported an issue with our shower handle. We would absolutely stay here again in the future!

Accommodations are great and front desk personnel very helpful…read more Although, restraunt/bar personel...eh. Drink pricing is VERY inconsistent. I was literally told that it depends on the bartender what they decide to charge! And be careful not to get price gauged on your whiskey/water. I got charged a $2.50 upgrade for water "mix." It was refunded after I spoke to the manager but with no apologies. And actually, she only refunded me the $2. I had to request the .50. By this time it's was just the point of the matter. But DO take advantage of the food and drink "all inclusive" offer. It's a great deal!

Customer service was friendly. The room was clean and we got…read moreplenty of towels and the cleaning crew was helpful and friendly. The beach is from walking distance that was excellent. The only problem is I need to fix the other elevator. There's two elevators and only one worked and they were busy during the times of checking in and checking out. I had to go down the steps with my luggage and two bags while my friends and family waited for the elevator to come up since they have the heavier items. So I would stay here again, but hopefully the elevators are working. I stayed here last year and they had only had one elevator working. So next time I stay, I would have to ask if the second elevator is working because it is a little hassle when you're carrying your stuff. I think they should have the other elevator fixed as soon as possible so no one can fall going up and down the stairs with their suitcase and other items they're carrying. Thank you

You have to pay for parking but the handicapped was full with no handicap plates. So was the whole…read moreparking lot. Broken tiles in room we tripped over. Horrible check in service. Bought my room on Expedia told 25 fee at resort. Got their was told 150. Trying rest and noise from the room next door. They were doing repairs. Never ever will I stay there again.

Stayed here many years ago and had low expectations but wanted a cheap place to stay for a couple…read moreof days. Am absolutely blown away by the upgrades from the new ownership & management. Friendly staff, well appointed rooms, delicious food, clean rooms, restaurant and grounds. Seamless WiFi and everything works!! Very pleased and anxiously look forward to my next visit!!

Shocking that I haven't reviewed this spot! We've been eating here for well on 20 years. Their food…read morehas always been really good and in true God Bless America style, the portions are gigantic and cheap as hell. Things that stick out as extra special: 50 cent margaritas from 11 - 7 pm day $1 bloody marys from 11-7 pm every day best iced tea ever huge diet cokes blackened shrimp salad blackened fish tacos anything fried super yummy hamburger fajita con todo taco breakfast con todo taco The atmosphere is Port Isabel chic. Paintings of gulls, caricatures and "Brittany's Gallery," line the walls. There's lots of teal but you're not going for the decor. You should be there for the tacos filled with (get this!) bacon, ham, egg, beans, cheese, tomatoes, green peppers, egg, onions, sausage all wrapped in at least an 18 inch tortilla. See my pic... it's as long as my forearm and twice as wide. Long story, even longer: It's unassuming, maybe even a little sketchy. But the thing you can count on here is that it's gonna fill you up and never let you down.

When we got here, we quickly realized we needed a break!!!…read more Everything was great--the food, the staff, the pool, and the amazing beach access. The whole resort had such a fun, relaxing atmosphere, and our family had a wonderful time. We will definitely be back! Margaritaville is officially our go-to place to stay in South Padre Island! Thanks!!

We drove down from San Antonio for what was supposed to be a special weekend trip, but our…read moreexperience at Margaritaville was incredibly disappointing. This trip was on our bucket list because we had heard so many great things, but the reality did not live up to the brand's name. The Check-In Disaster Before booking, I contacted the resort to request an early check-in since we were driving from far out of town for just a one-night stay. I was told, "Rest assured, early check-in is available for a fee," which I gladly agreed to. We arrived on Saturday around 1:00 PM, and were given a key to the "last available room." When we walked into the room, there was a naked man inside. Shocked, we went straight back to the front desk. Instead of an apology, the clerk gave me an attitude and snapped that check-in wasn't until 4:00 PM. I explained that we had a pre-approved early check-in so we could change and enjoy the pool and beach, but she simply told us no rooms were available because they had given them to other guests first. Broken Promises & Poor Amenities While we were waiting at the resort restaurant to grab a bite to eat, a manager called to let us know a room was ready. To make up for the naked stranger incident, he promised us a free dinner. Unfortunately, that free dinner never happened--it was an empty promise. When we finally got into a room, it was sufficient, but the rest of the property was highly underwhelming: The Hotel Cleanliness: The entire property was very dirty. The bathrooms looked like they hadn't been deep-cleaned in ages. The Atmosphere & Drinks: The pools were overrun with kids who showed zero respect for older guests, and the drinks at the bar were sub-par. The EV Charger Situation: No one polices the EV charging stations. Despite clear signs stating "No Overnight Parking," people leave their cars parked there indefinitely, completely blocking anyone else from having the opportunity to charge their vehicles. Final Verdict We will never return to this location. Aside from our terrible customer service experience, South Padre Island is just too far of a drive from San Antonio for what you actually get. If you want a beach weekend, you are much better off driving to Galveston. You will get the exact same environment, but with far more options and better service.

This place is very basic. But you're only there to sleep and shower right? Our room offered two…read moredouble beds and a sofa-bed. Location is good. Price is reasonable. You can tell it's not a major player in the local hospitality scene by the details. The kitchenette has aluminum foil under the burners. The fixtures are older. Our shower bar was broken. No telling how many people they've charged for that breakage. The parking is outside the door but the lights are so bright that I woke up at 1:05 and thought I'd overslept til 1 in the afternoon. One of the big tells was when we asked for more towels and the attendant followed us to the room to trade out, one for one, wet for dry towels. There were only a handful of tenants and peak tourist season is in full bloom. Overall, this place is adequate. It meets the sleep/shower needs. Don't expect the level of convenience you'd get from any lesser chain. Believe me, when you go back to work, you won't be bragging about where you stayed.

This place was disgustingly dirty. When we entered the room there was a used razor on the floor and…read moreyou can tell the room had not been swept and the counter tops were not cleaned. During the night we felt us getting stinged and we looked and saw bed bugs. We told the lady at the front desk she started yelling at us saying that we were lying and only gave us half of our refund. Never had such a horrible experience.

Not sure what the negative reviews are all about! Some people just love to nit pick…read more I'm posting this late but my family had a great time here in July. Daughter, son in law and grandkids had a 5th floor balcony, which they thoroughly enjoyed. My husband I and dog Lucy had a 1st floor room close to the pool and a short walk to the beach. By the time we left after a week everyone knew who Lucy was (she's a really good dog). Sat out each morning and watched the sun come up and the people walk by. We walked our miles (oh so humid) every morning. She loved getting to splash in the ocean! Eli at the small bar (?) was great for late night drinks. Made a great espresso martini and Manhattan! All of the personnel were very helpful. I appreciated the good service at the quick coffee area near the front with good food choices. Will stay here again.

We chose this hotel for our girls trip. What I love about this resort the most is that the beach is…read morejust steps away from the resort. I will make sure to add a video from my room to show how close the beach is. Another plus was the bar and seating areas out by the pool. The third is the "club" with live performances. Honestly the resort had a cozy vibe and other people visiting resort were friendly. IMO this is the best beach in Texas. Walking in the water under the glow of the full moon felt so amazing and I truly couldn't get enough of how good that water felt. It was truly magical and absolutely chef's kiss. The outdoor patio attached to room was wonderful. At most I saw small ants in my room (in the wash room). I did bring bug spray but I didn't have to use it. I would be very tempted to stay here again. Compared to other hotels in the area I felt like this one offered amenities that made trip enjoyable.

Eddie L was awesome and made amazing coffee . Thank you Eddie for making my coffee awesome.read more

The lady behind the counter took down my wife's credit card information and drivers license…read moreinformation on July 3 2026. She made a copy and wrote down the CVV number and expiration date. On July 5 2026 , we had 19 charges on our credit card that we were not aware of. This was the only place we used this card. I made a police report to South Padre police Department. Lina Trevino, the Property manager told me they have cameras but she could not check them to see who took the information without permission from the General Manager, Veronica Galviz. I called and talked to the Assistant Manger Janeth Quintero, and she gave me the same runaround. Veronica Galviz is supposedly off until this next Friday but I can leave a message for her. These people are committing fraud and don't care about their customers. Look at the schedule and find out who was working. Look over the video footage on the security cameras. Lina Trevino assured me that she was the only one with access to the credit card information. But she doesn't know if she checked my wife in or not. On top of all of this our room stunk. Paint on the walls was bubbled up. It was old and out of date. Sand and moisture all over everything. We got locked out of our room once and had to get the combination refreshed on our door. There is barely any parking. There was a welcome basket on the table that had a melted old Hershey bar and some old out of date drinks. We didn't touch them. The rooms were disgusting. The TV quit working on day 2. Only one ceiling fan half way worked. We paid over $1000 for the time we were here and it was not worth it.

Food and service consistently good. Great atmosphere wait staff very good. Just enjoy this placeread more

The Palms Resort was good to my daughters and me from May 28-30, 2025…read more We had room #216 which was minimally decorated with geo shapes and some beachy items. Everything from the pull-out bed in the couch, to the the kitchenette, the queen bed, and the very small bathroom area was clean. Our Beachfront Queen Suite room for 1 adult and 2 children came out to $526.52. PROS The views of the Gulf, the friendly staff, the short walks to the beach, a cafe with a full bar downstairs that offers all three meals, and the existence of an outdoor pool were my favorite things. The overall property was clean and trash-free. No rowdy neighbors. It was peaceful both nights even with the restaurant directly below us. I was able to back my Jeep into the same parking spot each time even when the cafe was packed. CONS Our door did not possess the tight-fitting seal I wish it had. Ants on the balcony, crawling up the main entry door. Water bugs in the bathroom on the second night. Pool filters were not working. Worn-out boardwalk and decks. The place could use some maintenance and fixing up and bug control, but overall I was happy and felt safe. My girls were happy.