The Rio Grande Valley is one of the most beautiful places on earth to retire and Retama is the most…read morebeautiful resort you can imagine . The community is a wonderful active group of folks and something happening all the time .

GREAT PLACE!!! Wide Open RV lots, pool, fun n games... Great Place for Winter Texans! Stay a season…read moreor a liftime

We had a really great time at Seven Oaks Resort this winter. Large, level sites with wide, paved…read moreroads made setup a breeze. 50-amp full hook-ups made our stay comfortable. And all of the other "Winter Texans" we met here at the park were fun and friendly! We had a lot of fun participating in group events, exploring the area... and just relaxing by the pool (which was needed after too much participating in group events and exploring the area, LOL!). We'd definitely come back here!

I won a weekend getaway at Four Seasons from Dallas Observer (thanks!) and it was really wonderful…read more I was treated fabulously and everything was perfect. Food was delicious and the spa was clean and welcoming. The only thing I had the tiniest issue with was that they charge for wireless internet. Kind of chintzy and cheap for such an upscale hotel. Just a thought.

Beautiful, clean, contemporary functional rooms that seem like 1- bedroom apartments…read more Unlike other hotels, they have a mini-golf area and hair salon. It's like a mini- fancy hotel.

You seriously don't get this kind of value in the big city. $150 a night for a massive suite - king…read moresize bed, living room with foldout couch, two flat screen HD TVs, cable (including my addictions Bravo and E!), kitchen with fridge, dishwasher, stove; swimming pool, putting green, gym, free breakfast, free dinner, free happy hour, free parking, business room, bar, conference rooms. What? It's brand spanking new, so it's clean. And the McAllen-based owners take care of personal touches, like the water-based air fresheners that make the entire hotel smell like clean shampoo. Next work trip to McAllen I'm definitely booking my stay at Hawthorn Suites.

Love this place ...very clean and the people are great...nice pool ,there is lost going on in the…read morewinter Months to keep you very busy

From the owner: We are a 55+ active & friendly community. Family owned & operated since 1978 providing our…read moreresidents years of exciting and memorable retirement experiences set in the tropical Rio Grande Valley!

I had a great experience at Americana. I tent camped there for a week while exploring the lower Rio…read moreGrande Valley and was treated well by everyone. The manager Greg went out of his way to make sure I was comfortable and safe. The bathroom and rec-room were clean and well-equipped (the rec room had a very nice kitchen which I was free to use). There was a laundry room as well. I definitely felt like I was glamping.I was invited to join in activities and made to feel very welcome. The tent site was clean and level and had shade and a picnic table. The RV park itself was quiet but the road was busy and could be noisy at times; nevertheless I slept well. There were birders and butterfliers there who helped me plan my itinerary when I asked and were generous with their knowledge. The resort even had a bird walk area. It's very close to a beautiful state park and a superb butterfly garden. I highly recommend it!

This place is a gem. Weekender, vacationers, Winter Texans, residents, they have a bit of…read moreeverything here. 154 large sites with Bird and Butterfly friendly landscaping, large trees, short nature trails... and OH MY the BIRDS! Showers, laundry, kitchen, lounge... everything you might need during your get away.

First night in , pipes leaked . Whole room was flooded , we were able to switch rooms in the Middle…read moreof the night, When we arrived at the Second room the window wouldn't close , couldn't even sleep knowing someone could've broken in . On top of that day and night I heard absurd sexual noises from the room above us which they dint do anything about . On top of that they stole valuables . Won't be coming here again . If there was a option to give 0 stars I would . I would have rather stayed in the car over night . Dint fulfill my standards . I thought this was a hotel not a motel . If I wanted a motel i would've gone to motel 6 I bet their services would've been nicer .

Bedbugs! The room seemed comfortable and clean, but when my husband woke up in the morning, he was…read morecovered with clusters of bedbug bites. We travel for our business, so we have stayed in thousands of budget hotels, and we have never, ever encountered this. We are an outdoor author/photographer team, so we know the difference between mosquito bites and these. I have photos and would post them if allowed to do so. Do not stay here. I repeat, do not stay here.

I was in the area for the 2023 Texas Master Naturalist annual meeting. I don't like to stay in…read morehotels, so I turned it into a camping trip and brought my RV down. I usually stay in State Parks. Unfortunately, the Benson Rio Grande State Park, which was immediately across the street from this lovely RV park, does not have camping. After carefully studying the area for good RV places to stay, I decided on this one. Two other couples from the Alamo Area chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists also stayed there. I can't say a whole lot about the facilities, as I had no time to enjoy any of the luxurious amenities available. I can tell you that this was the most beautifully laid out RV park I have ever seen. The entire place is landscaped with Texas natives. The varieties of flowers that were blooming was nearly overwhelming. The birds flying all over were equally enchanting. I probably could've thrown a rock from my camper to the border wall. That was interesting for me. I watched several border patrol vehicles passing by on the street just outside of the fence. I felt 100% secure the entire time I was there. The park is only 9/10 of a mile from the National Butterfly Center. as I mentioned before, it is also right across the street from the state park. In fact, there is a gate that takes you directly to the visitors parking for the state park. The resort was extremely quiet. I don't know if that would be true when it is filled to capacity with Winter Texans, but I wouldn't be there. The seasonal price is really high. The location is only about 8 miles from downtown McAllen. It was very convenient to get to all of my field trips and the conference at the convention center. The RV park is under new management. The couple that runs it are two of the nicest people you could ever meet. They are extremely accommodating and welcoming. They have a wonderful place, and they really know how to run it. I will stay at this particular location anytime I am in the area in the future. Since most of my time was taken up with conference activities, there is still a lot of exploring I would love to do in that area. The Rio Grande Valley is an amazing place for birding. I would love to do more of that.

This Rv resort is what i thought all RV camping would be like! We absolutely loved & recommend…read morethis park, the spread out sites, the beautiful landscaping, the birds, butterflies, palm trees, friendly people and adjacency to many great birding sites in this area. The cleanest and nicest bathrooms,showers and laudry area. Thanks for a great visit! We will be back!