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.

If you wanna be right on the beach for a reasonable price this is the spot…read more The beach was the first thing I would see in the morning. Watching the sunrise from the patio was breathtaking.No need to drive anywhere. I loved the little laid back restaurant downstairs. The bartenders were friendly and they often had live music. They are also pet friendly. This is a family owned spot so don't expect the Marriott. But at the same time you get a pretty full kitchenette equipped with cups, silverware, plates and sink as well as the usual fridge and microwave. There was plenty of parking. If you can't find parking, there is another lot across the street. This spot is clean, welcoming and a perfect view. I will definitely return. The staff made me feel right at home.

The best deal in SPI Room was clean comfortable…read morelarge....bathroom spotless and the beach decor was perfect. Bar is attached to the hotel but the noise was not noticeable in the room. Friendly staff and plenty of parking for registered guests. We had a larger truck and the parking fit for us. Microwave and working refrigerator in room.

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.

This place has some nice amenities and there is something to do for both adult and young ones as…read morewell...they have a nice swim up bar and a restaurant/ bar grill along with arcade rooms for the young ones. It is also walking distance to the beach for some sun and relaxation. For the most part staff were friendly and helpful. Now I know at one time this place was sparkling but it has been used pretty good...I take it in part to all the guest that have walked this halls. It could definitely used a much need upgrade considering what guest are paying for there stays. Rooms are definitely lacking behind in the modern era...all in all the kids had a blast and it definitely felt good to get away from life and enjoying this place and all its amenities...

I was going to write a review of this hotel, but I have reservations…read more C'mon, you know that was funny. Brilliant dad joke. Admit it. So anywho, our stay here was excellent. Nice view of the Gulf. Shower, bed, chairs, TV were great. Two strange things occurred here: 1.) When we got to my truck the morning after we had checked in, there were little, fast running ants. I believe they're called Caribbean Crazy ants. There were 1,000s of them running around the inside of my truck. I looked down at the sandy concrete and we had parked over a big mound of them. They don't bite (thank God), they are known for chewing up wires and electronic equipment. We found a car wash and vacuumed most of them out. There were a few stragglers that ended up relocated to Houston. We told a manager at the hotel and she said, "yeah, you have to park on the edge of the parking lot, not in the middle." No problems after that. 2.) Ghost in room. I don't believe in ghosts. At the same time, what happened defies logic. On the second night, I was laying in bed watching tv. As I closed my eyes and started to fall asleep, A female hand brushed her fingers through my hair. I heard a woman say, "Hush baby." I was relaxed and suddenly startled. "Rarrrackaa!!" Or some gibberish I yelled out loud, swinging my arms wildly. I jumped up and turned on every light in the room. I didn't see it, but I sure as hell felt it and heard it. My girlfriend thought I was nuts. She didn't believe me. We watched some tv for a while and went back to bed. I laid there thinking if I play my cards right, I might get a similar treatment to Dan Akroyd in Ghostbusters when the succubus finds him in bed. No such luck. Anywho, nice hotel.