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South Padre Island

Photo by Shoba Krishnamurthy
Photo by Shoba Krishnamurthy

Popular places to visit

South Padre Island Beach

South Padre Island Beach

Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at South Padre Island Beach, a popular beach in South Padre Island. Wander the seaside in this relaxing area.

South Padre Island Beach
Beach Park at Isla Blanca

Beach Park at Isla Blanca

Have a fun-filled day with the family at Beach Park at Isla Blanca during your visit to South Padre Island. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Beach Park at Isla Blanca
Sea Turtle Inc

Sea Turtle Inc

Enjoy an outing to Sea Turtle Inc during your stay in South Padre Island. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Sea Turtle Inc
Queen Isabella State Fishing Pier

Queen Isabella State Fishing Pier

Explore the waterfront in South Padre Island with a trip to Queen Isabella State Fishing Pier. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Queen Isabella State Fishing Pier
South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center

South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center

Explore the great outdoors at South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center, a lovely green space in South Padre Island. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center
Laguna Madre Nature Trail

Laguna Madre Nature Trail

Explore the great outdoors at Laguna Madre Nature Trail, a lovely green space in South Padre Island. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Laguna Madre Nature Trail

Things to do

Eco and Dolphin Watch Tour of South Padre Island

Eco and Dolphin Watch Tour of South Padre Island

฿632
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Eco and Dolphin Watch Tour of South Padre Island
Dolphin Swimming with the Boat

Sunset Dolphin Watch Tour

฿808
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Sunset Dolphin Watch Tour
South Padre Island Parasail!

Parasailing Adventure in South Padre Island

฿3,147
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Parasailing Adventure in South Padre Island
Banana Boat South Padre Island

Banana Boat South Padre Island

฿1,071
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Banana Boat South Padre Island
Good times!

Bay Fishing South Padre Island

฿1,229
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Bay Fishing South Padre Island
Fireworks Cruise with Dolphin Watch in Laguna Madre Bay

Fireworks Cruise with Dolphin Watch in Laguna Madre Bay

฿1,229
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Fireworks Cruise with Dolphin Watch in Laguna Madre Bay
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Top hotels in The Shores

Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island

Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island

4 out of 5
310 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX
The price is ฿3,632 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
฿3,632
฿5,820 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in South Padre Island. Enjoy a full-service spa, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,462 reviews)
"First time in south Padre and I have to say I would definitely come back to this resort. My wife and I loved it! Especially considering how our Cancún trip was. Water was actually decent considering it was Texas. Property is clean and staff cares"

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island
Sand Rose Beach Resort

Sand Rose Beach Resort

3 out of 5
7000 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in South Padre Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,008 reviews)
Honest review
"It was ok, I would say standard for SPI hotels. This is the second time I stayed there. The first time I stayed in a handicap room cuz I took my mom with me and she is in a wheelchair and I did not like the shower at all. Even though they had a nice shower chair the shower place was too small to ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

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Sand Rose Beach Resort
Holiday Inn Resort South Padre Island - Beach Front by IHG

Holiday Inn Resort South Padre Island - Beach Front by IHG

3.5 out of 5
100 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, TX
The price is ฿3,839 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿3,839
฿5,298 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in South Padre Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,101 reviews)
"Our room was great! It had an amazing view of the ocean"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn Resort South Padre Island - Beach Front by IHG
Isla Grand Beach Resort

Isla Grand Beach Resort

3.5 out of 5
500 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,193 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿3,193
฿4,543 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in South Padre Island. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,461 reviews)
"Good place to stay at"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Isla Grand Beach Resort
Courtyard by Marriott South Padre Island

Courtyard by Marriott South Padre Island

3 out of 5
6700 PADRE BLVD, South Padre Island, TX
The price is ฿3,806 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿3,806
฿4,453 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in South Padre Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,378 reviews)
"Excelente hotel"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Courtyard by Marriott South Padre Island
Padre South Hotel On The Beach

Padre South Hotel On The Beach

2 out of 5
1500 Gulf Blvd, South Padre Island, TX
Stay at this beach hotel in South Padre Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,484 reviews)
"Rooms were clean front desk personnel were friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

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