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.

My first time here was when I came with some extended family... It has good food the service was ok…read morewaitress didn't really check up on the table much only to take orders and drop off food then to drop off the tickets. But one thing i would recommend for the whole area where people eat is put more shading and more mister fans Especially for the high hours were the sun is its hottest...

So... imagine arriving at an RV Park in time for their local "Golden Age Olympics"!!! What a hoot!…read more There were teams in their matching colored shirts swarming around the petanque courts (look it up if you're not familiar with the game... it's similar to bocce)! Everyone was having a blast... and the Opening and Closing ceremonies for the events were a blast. Add to that all of the OTHER stuff going on at this park... and you'll need a vacation after your vacation! Line dance classes. Water aerobics. Darts and billiards events. Ice cream socials. Musical performances and dances. You name it! This place is HOPPING! They really put the "active" in "Active Adult" around here! Add to that our large, level site with clean concrete, great 50-amp electric and full hook-ups and we were lovin' life!

Great stay at the SPI location!…read more Friendly staff! Loved the entire vibe. Good size Room and very clean Super family friendly I would definitely stay here again. **The hotel does offer a military/first responder discount **

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.

Breakfast was wonderful…read more All the was very friendly and willing to help. Only problem was key cards had to be rekeyed quite often. Pool was very nice, beach was wonderful!

Our stay at Sand Rose Beach Resort was just okay overall. We have stayed here for several years…read moremainly because of the location. It was great when it was La Quinta. The hotel is right on the beach, situated between Clayton's Beach Bar & Event Venue and Barry's International. It is also within walking distance to the South Padre Island Birding, Nature Center & Alligator Sanctuary and Sea Turtle, Inc. The hotel also offers a great free breakfast, and the staff is always super friendly. The pool was not that great for lounging around. Our room had a very strong mouthwash-like smell. The room itself was clean, although the baseboards needed a serious cleaning. The overpowering minty odor was noticeable every time we walked in, and there was also a faint sewer smell on and off throughout the hotel and in our room. We experienced similar odor issues last year as well, except then it smelled more like a strong cleaning product similar to Fabuloso. In addition, our key cards had to be rekeyed, and several other guests seemed to be having the same issue. Also, if you are staying above the first floor, be prepared for a very slow elevator. Overall, we enjoyed the location and friendly staff, but with the recurring odor issues, the pool area, and the maintenance inconveniences, we are not sure if we will stay there again.

Only good thing about this place is location on beach! Dirty, old and broken things like the…read moreelevator! Uncomfortable beds! Make sure you know what room type your getting! Studio is no balcony or washer and dryer! Very small fridge! Friendly staff but didn't make up for very outdated facilities! $12 for a drink a beach bar, no thanks! They are doing construction so there was power outages. For $50 you can rent 2 chairs and an umbrella. Pools nice but they do not enforce kids in adult pool fyi

THEY SCAMMED US. CHARGED TWO OF OUR CARDS FOR THE MASSIVE SECURITY DEPOSIT AND THOUGHT THEY COULD…read moreGET AWAY WITH IT. The service was horrible and they didn't take any responsibility for their 1000 mistakes and we wasted so much time of our vacation dealing with their bs. They didn't even compensate or give any accommodations to apologize. Waste of money. Waste of time. Waste of space. SHADY ESTABLISHMENT and the hospitality was insulting for the amount we paid. Ended up spending twice what we originally paid for. DO NOT BOOK, mildew smell and springy bed and threadbare sheets- motel 6 or super 8 would be 100x better.

Beautiful sunrise. All these units are right on the beach. Swim all year round in South Padre. Two…read morepools, one heated on even the chilliest winter days. Great views

We have stayed at 3 different condos over the last year and a half. Some with kids and one without…read more Staff is great!! Pros: You can't beat the views from the units. Full kitchens and nice balconies. On the Northern quieter end of Padre. Cons: Older buildings. Two small pools and hot tub are outdated and small. Each unit is different in what they provide. Parking is also an issue. Also never had comfortable bed.

We stayed 3 nights in this nice small condo resort and enjoyed it very much! The condo is gated…read moreand had plenty of parking for both our cars. One of the cars was in covered parking which was a wonderful convenience. Upon arriving we also quickly located some carts to help with loading and unloading our baggage. Our condo was well kept, comfortable, and clean. In fact, we were most impressed with the cleanliness of the entire condo resort. We noticed the pool getting a cleaning each morning, and the walkways were always free of debris and sand. The wash station from the beach was a joy with warmish water and a good power spray that was easy to use and thus everyone took lots of care. Finally, the balcony overlooking the pool (which was shaded most of the day) and beach was the most enjoyable place. We will definitely come back to this wonderful condo in the future.

We (two couples) shared a 5th floor, 3 bedroom apartment. Great view. Nice balcony with a high top…read moretable and several Adirondack chairs. By-and-large, a great property, though small things - cracked caulking in bathrooms, etc. Grounds were meticulously cleaned and groomed. We haven't stayed at other South Padre properties so we don't have anything to compare but would likely stay there again.

Great place for a day pass or long term stay. The heated pool, larger non-heated pool, the hot tub,…read morethe view, the beach access. The only drawback was the restaurant's very limited hours on weekdays. We liked the place enough to rent a 2 bedroom apartment there for 4 months in the Winter of '25/'26.

RUN LIKE HELL Booked…read morethrough booking.com, called the property, they said they had covered and uncovered parking, LIE #1. Parking is partially grave lot and 70-100 yard walk through dirt and mud. Pool is greenish, NOT blue. When we arrived the sign, parking lot and facility were nothing g like the pictures. LIE#2. Canceled on sight. They refused a refund. Called booking.com, some middle eastern Haji answered, and big surprise, refused a refund. Wife reported fraud on her card.