Lighthouse Inn

2.5 star property
Motel near South Padre Island Beach in South Padre Island

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Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers
Sundeck
Business center
Double King Family Room | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior entrance

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1701 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX, 78597
  • Place, South Padre Island Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Beach Park at Isla Blanca
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Isla Blanca Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

Luxury Double King Family Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Standard King Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Room - Disability Access

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Double Queen Room - Disability Access

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

King Room with Bay View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(77 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Luxury King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double King Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

About the neighborhood

South Padre Island

Oceanside stay.Your stay at this South Padre Island motel places you within a 10-minute walk of South Padre Island Beach and Gravity Park. Queen Isabella State Fishing Pier and Beach Park at Isla Blanca are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • South Padre Island Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Queen Isabella State Fishing Pier - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Beach Park at Isla Blanca - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Isla Blanca Park - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Isla Blanca Beach - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl. Airport (BRO) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Louie's Backyard - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Longboard - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tequila Sunset - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Laguna Bob - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Lighthouse Inn

Motel near South Padre Island Beach in South Padre Island
Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 20 beach bars. Event space at this motel measures 900 square feet (84 square meters) and includes conference space. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at Lighthouse Inn. Free self parking is available.

This South Padre Island motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 54 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 20 bars on the beach
  • 900 sq ft of conference space
  • 84 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2016
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Lighthouse Inn offers 54 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

This South Padre Island motel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Spring Break deposit: USD 150 per stay (for stays between 01 March - 30 April)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Lighthouse Inn to the airport?

Lighthouse Inn is 24.4 mi (37-min drive) away from the Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl. Airport (BRO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lighthouse Inn?

As of Sep 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lighthouse Inn on Oct 20, 2025 start from $47.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Lighthouse Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Lighthouse Inn.

How close is Lighthouse Inn to the beach?

This motel is a short 4-minute walk from South Padre Island Beach and 2.7 mi (11-min drive) from Isla Blanca Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Lighthouse Inn offer free breakfast?

Lighthouse Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Lighthouse Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Lighthouse Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Lighthouse Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Lighthouse Inn have a pool?

Lighthouse Inn features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does Lighthouse Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Lighthouse Inn to downtown South Padre Island?

Lighthouse Inn is 1 mi away from South Padre Island.

Reviews

Lighthouse Inn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 595 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 246 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1021 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

America

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The pool was really dirty and there was no ice in the machine
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Daisy, Brownsville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marivel

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The customer service was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Javier

Traveled with family
Tv channels can be better
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose Luis

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thank you offering affordable prices. We love this hotel because of prior excellent customer service. We are very grateful that they accept our service dog!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Amenities
Shower was weak and needed work. Big long black hair in shower, wasnt mine
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
It was a great find on the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gilbert

Liked: Cleanliness
Limited parking, staff not too friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel advertisers. Indoor pool . Stay anywhere but this don't
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Zahira

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Super friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graciela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed before, will again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always consistent and great prices!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Staff & service
For the price it’s okay. If able I’d recommend a remodel of the rooms and better beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura, San Antonio

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Imad, Richardson

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location. Internet was very slow upon arrival around 2:00 pm. But got faster later at night. Remote control did not work. I called the from desk and the lady told me how to program it, and it worked. Towels are due for replacement!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxanna

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jimmy

Disliked: Amenities
Rooms are decent. Shower was broken.. great hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

joshua

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rocksana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It has been a great stay! Establishment is clean and welcoming. Location and value are phenomenal. Kim the owner is very hospitable and friendly. The housekeeping as well. This location is a 4 minute walk to the Beach and near good food, shops and conveniences such as CVS.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025