This a great place for all ages. The event center is brand new, clean and inviting to all…read more Definitely a place that I would have a birthday party or special event. Staff is great and accommodating. Thumbs up for me.

This review is for the resort alone- we did not chose to go to the water park…read more I was terrified of what the resort or rooms would look like based on prior reviews that I had read on my way to South Padre- let me just go ahead and say I wasted a lot of energy and stress unnecessarily. First We pulled into the water park parking lot only to realize the resort is located further north on the island- minor inconvenience. We located the correct entrance to the resort pulled in- the lobby is tiny. I assumed the entrance to the rooms would be located in another area- but there is just a hidden walkway adorned with floor fans and staff entrances that led to 2 elevators. None the less the counter staff was absolutely amazing and friendly- they explained the water park ticket options (we booked through a hotel app so water park tickets were not included in the price) as well as towel cards and all of the resort rules. They asked me how many room keys I would need for our stay- I was pleasantly pleased that they were not keys at all, but wrist bands with built in keys to your room. My kids were ecstatic to be able to open the door themselves and I was equally ecstatic to not have to keep up with room key cards! After checking in we passed a small awkwardly located gift shop- doors out to a pool and into the elevator area. Our room was located on the 5th floor- room 513. The hall flooring could use a cleaning- but honestly it their busiest time and I'm sure would just get stained again quickly with all of the traffic. We unlocked the door to our room expecting the worst and was pleasantly surprised. Updated and clean rooms- very spacious. It had a table with two chairs, a dresser area with a larger sized mini fridge- a sitting area next to the window and a large dressing area and basic bathroom. The a/c worked amazingly- and the fan helped with any hallway noises. I was honestly surprised by the lack of noises above or beside or in the hallways! Possibly one of the quietest hotels we have stayed in considering the amount of children! I want to also say that the cleaning crew is absolutely top notch! They were SO sweet and took our trash and dirty towels when we declined room cleaning. We walked doe to the lobby to explore the resort- we walked out the double doors to the heated pool/swim up bar area. Passed what I assume is part of the water park rides and areas and then walked out a locked door (just use those wrist bands I mentioned) to a sidewalk that let to the beach grill- another little shop and the larger Non heated pool and a beautiful beach! We stayed during the week- the beaches were not too crowded but more crowded than I usually like. Still they were clean and enjoyable. We chose to bring our own chairs and umbrella but you can pay $30 for a chair and umbrella that is set up by the resort. The sand gets HOT- so be sure to wear shoes you can walk through sand in! Especially if you plan on walking to and from the beach grill to get frozen pina coladas! There is a little shower once you leave the beach- but it's only one and there is usually a line that you must wait in while everyone rushes to get the sand off. We didn't eat at any of the restaurants- but spent some time at the heated pool and swim up bar. Our bartender was awesome- drinks delicious and the kids had a blast being able to swim around in a 3 foot pool while we were able to sit in the shade drinking frozen concoctions. My only complaint is that it's heated. I mean it's 100 degrees outside- it was not as refreshing and enjoyable as it could have been at 1pm. While we sipped pina coladas at the pool we were also washing clothes. This is my only major complaint- there are 2 washers and 2 dryers for multiple floors. Luckily they were on the 5th floor were we were staying. There was quite a line to wash- and usually that's not a huge deal but the dryer took over 3 hours just to get the clothes semi dry. What a waste of energy and time! So if you plan on washing clothes plan accordingly of maybe just find a laundromat and save yourself time and money. The hotel itself does need some updating- humidity makes for lots of rust and mildew. The ceilings in the hallways (not rooms) are also very low- 7 feet I think? So if you have someone tall in your group it can be a little claustrophobic. We chose to pass on the water park- and I'm really glad we did. It looked like a dilapidated abandoned water park you see on one of those picture posts on facebook. Maybe it's better inside but from the outside it is just wooden shacks with clear plastic all over it and faded slides and rust. Not my thing.

Beach Water Park (formerly Schlitterbahn)…read more I'd heard about this place for years under the Schlitterbahn name, so when we had a free Saturday we decided to finally check it out. There's active construction on the west side of the park, a pretty substantial pit dug out, so right away the place feels incomplete. The concept here is genuinely different from any water park I've been to. The whole thing is accessed via lazy river. You float from attraction to attraction, peel off at exit ramps, and wait in floating tube lines for each ride. No hauling a tube up four flights of stairs in flip-flops. That part I actually appreciated. The problem is the wait times are brutal. We sat in one line for 40 minutes before giving up and walking ourselves backward out of it. The line barely moved the entire time. On the way out, one of the employees mentioned capacity on the rides had been reduced from previous years. That explains it, and also doesn't make me feel better about it. The lazy river access system only works if the rides are actually moving people through. When they're not, you're just floating in a queue wondering why you left the house. Wouldn't prioritize coming back.

We happened upon this place by accident while trying to fill some time. When we arrived there was…read moreno one jumping yet they didn't hesitate to open up the play area and inflate all of the inflatables for my kids to jump. The staff was very attentive and the place was clean. They have a good assortment of inflatables that include a few with slides. They had two staff members watching the play area at all times. The price to jump was very reasonable for one hour. Overall my children had fun!!!

the facility itself is very spacious and the party is very attentive, our guests had a lot of fun…read more the problem is with the management staff that lies and lies and lies!!!! we will never have another party here and will not recommend them to any of our invited guests

My 4 year old grandson had a great time! He liked everything about the experience. It's very clean…read moreand organized and offers lots of engaging activities for little ones.

From the owner: Welcome to Play Street Museum - McAllen, a vibrant children's museum in Edinburg designed for young…read moreexplorers aged 8 and under. Our interactive exhibits and indoor play areas foster independence and creativity, offering a unique blend of education and fun. Discover our toy and pottery stores, and enjoy our indoor playground and children's party services. With a drive-through option, we ensure a convenient and engaging experience for both children and caregivers.

Interesting place. If your looking for a shell this is the place for you…read more I felt bad for the hermit crabs, they had natural shells which was nice but no sand

We loved Bobz World! It's not your normal 5 star establishment but I'm giving 5 stars for so many…read moreother reasons. 5 stars for it being something unlike anything else I've ever seen and in the middle of nowhere at that. 5 stars for the prices & selection of the souvenirs, so much better than on the island or laguna vista. Is it run down? Yes! Isn't most everything in this area? The attitude of the employees was shocking too, there was only 1 guy there when we got there, he was running the entire massive place and didn't complain one bit, was happy to help and that was so refreshing. Later we met another girl working the rundown arcade who was just as nice and helpful :), so 5 stars for staff. We went on a Saturday from 3-5:30pm and we're basically the only ones there so I can understand why it's rundown, they don't have the money to do the upkeep but it was pretty cool to see once. My 3 littles enjoyed it, my mom enjoyed reading about everything in the journey too. So love it or hate it, it's cool to check out for something to do while in town and need a break from the beach (with sunburn like us). It's a one time thing, I can't really see coming back with the condition the games and everything is in. Just have low expectations and be surprised :). Laser Tag was closed, they said it's been closed since Covid started. Just FYI.

Sea turtle rescue, hospital and residence/sanctuary on SPI ... a great place to visit, especially…read morefor families. Kids of all ages will love the turtles! Mostly green sea turtles, which are native to the area. Most are in various stages of rehab to be released back into the ocean. But, there are a handful of permanent residents, several species, which cannot be released and are livin' the life at the center. Complete hospital on site, with talented and entertaining staff and volunteers that make the place fun. Everywhere you turn... turtles! In the outer building, there are several tanks housing the large permanent residents, and various other sea life native to the waters nearby. Nice gift shop too! A very fun place to spend a couple of hours. Time your visit to hear one of the turtle talks in the outdoor auditorium... you'll be glad you did! Highly recommend!

Definitely a must stop if you have time on SPI! Great for all ages. Interactive sections for kids…read more Several pool areas to watch rescued and resident turtles up close. Live rehab room. Learned some valuable insight about this species and how it pertains to SPI. Worth the cost, goes to maintaining and protecting the turtles. Favorite section was learning about the monumental rescue of 5k turtles during the snowmageddon.

I really wish the owners and employees would take care of this place. We brought visiting family…read morehoping things had improved, but no. There was only 1 employee working and a swarm of birthday kids smeared cupcake frosting, sprayed Capri Sun and littered chips throughout the already grungy place and no parents or employees stopped it from happening. Eventually the solo employee showed up with a broom. Please try harder! I would buy a season pass here again in a moment if I knew it was being cleaned and well managed.

Oh my, where do I start? The whole place needs to be wiped down weekly. Some mats need to be…read morereplaced. They are ripped and exposing metal. The spongy cubes are old. They need to be replaced. The restrooms are filthy. When you walk in there is a stench of feet and sweat. There is no monitors in any area watching the children following rules.Our children play here. They need to have a clean place to play. Your facility is so filthy and run down. Have some pride in your business and clean it up. You will have more business.

Excellent camp with excellent experience. Camp is great for families​. The camp is great for both…read morepeople children and teenagers. This camp is technology free.

From the owner: We are educators with a passion for the outdoors. Our vision is to provide a quality camp…read moreexperience for people in the Rio Grande Valley. We are proud to offer a wide range of activities for all age groups at the historic property in Brownsville, Texas. We offer outdoor education for school groups, overnight and day summer camp for all children ages 5-14, and overnight and day corporate or group retreats, Customized teambuilding exercises available.