Pearl South Padre

3.5-star property
Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 1-855-201-7819
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3.4 out of 5
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"We enjoyed our vacation to South Padre and the Pearl South Resort was a good place but not great. Staff was very friendly and courteous so they earned ... " More

By a verified traveler on Mon 26 Feb 2018

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Hotel Description

A family-friendly stay in South Padre Island awaits you at Pearl South Padre. Within just a 15-minute stroll, you'll find Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark and Queen Isabella State Fishing Pier. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a full-service spa, and a restaurant.

Flat-screen TVs with cable channels are featured in all 251 rooms, and you can enjoy free WiFi, furnished balconies, and coffee/tea makers. Nice touches to enhance your stay include free toiletries and premium bedding. Room service, safes, and hair dryers are also available.

A relaxing day at Sapphire Spa can include deep-tissue massages, body wraps, and body scrubs along with aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The hotel's own poolside bar and bar/lounge are nice places to enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the onsite 24-hour fitness center, kids' club, and spa tub. 8500 square feet (790 square meters) of event facilities include conference space, and other business amenities include a business center. Plus you'll find free WiFi in public areas, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, and a kids' swimming pool. Buffet breakfast is available between 6:30 AM and 11 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking.

Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3.5-star South Padre Island hotel include Isla Blanca Park and University of Texas Pan American Coastal Studies Laboratory.

Pearl South Padre ratings based on 68 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
3.4 out of 5 3.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 3.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 3.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 3.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.0 out of 5.0
2 out of 5
I had booked a double room two double beds they give me one room with one king very dissatisfied

Posted by on Mar 19, 2018

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Mar 21, 2018 by AZ

Dear guest We’re sorry you were unhappy - we’ll work hard to fix the issue you experienced. Thanks for letting us know.

4 out of 5

Beach vacation

We enjoyed our vacation to South Padre and the Pearl South Resort was a good place but not great. Staff was very friendly and courteous so they earned a 5 star rating. Rooms are a little run down but not terrible, yet they could use a makeover. Mattress was really bad as far as what I like and really needed to be replaced. The grounds and pool area were well kept and you are right on the beach. Great location and a good restaurant on site. I would give it a 3 1/2 star rating overall but I’d not pay a full price on this place. I got a deal so I’m ok with it. If you fly into Brownsville like we did and rent a car beware! The airport is not good and very run down. Dollar Rental put the screws to me on my rental fees as well. Stay away from them!

Posted by , from indiana on Feb 26, 2018

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Comment from Hotel Management

Feb 27, 2018 by Ed Sylcox - Hotel Manager

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. My staff will be very pleased to have earned 5 stars. I always say that a comfy bed and a friendly staff is the basics everyone should expect at any hotel. So I apologize that you felt our beds are not to your liking. They are not that old but I know like myself I don't like a real stiff bed I like something more in between. Some of our guests don't know that we also have a full service Spa. It is located in the building that is right next door to us. Please look into it on your next visit with us. You will be glad you did.

2 out of 5

Not worth the money

The staff was extremely helpful and friendly and the lobby was beautiful which was very deceiving because the rooms were so outdated and worn. Our tub wouldn’t drain, not once was our room cleaned or towels replaced in the three days we stayed, we had to go find a cleaning lady to get new towels. Beds were uncomfortable and the pillows went completely flat the second you lay on them. The water in the shower was like warm, couldn’t get it hot in three days of trying. I have paid less for other hotels in padre and got WAY better service, cleaner room and a more comfortable bed. Won’t spend the money here again.

Posted by , from Fort Worth, TX on Nov 20, 2017

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Nov 25, 2017 by Ed Sylcox Hotel Manager

I am so surprised that my housekeeping team and engineering team would not have been able to rectify these issues if they were made aware of them. The only time we don't service our guest's rooms is when they have a do not disturb on the door. The city of South Padre Island has had some water issues in the last few weeks that have effected the entire island. It is usually fixed in an hour or so when they turn on some more pumps from their local plant. I am at least pleased that my staff was friendly and helpful as I am sure if you reported these issues to them they tried to remedy them the best they could.

2 out of 5

Pearl South Padre

Cockroaches! Old run down hotel with staff that is far from accommodating. Cold hot tub and over priced drinks at the bar with no alcohol. Will not recommend to others or stay again.

Posted by , from Colorado on Nov 12, 2017

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Comment from Hotel Management

Nov 14, 2017 by Ed Sylcox Hotel Manager

I am sorry to hear about your experience. We know that the hotel could use some more modern upgrades but from our hot tub to our cocktails we ensure they all are up to code and are made properly. I would have to look into why you feel that we failed in this area. Thank you for your feedback.

3 out of 5

Great location

Pros: Location
Cons: Put water in the rooms and more coffee. Only coffee for two cups!!
Location: On the beach with pretty pool.
The beds seemed old and not very comfortable. The linens were well worn as well. Our room was very damp (probably the air conditioner). Our cloths were very damp this morning when we went to pack up to leave.

Posted by on Sep 15, 2017

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3 out of 5

Not impressed at all

Hotel was old, the room & the halls, along with the decor was very old. I was not impressed at all. The gazebo advertised was closed all weekend, such a bummer indeed. The balcony was small and the view was obtrusive. The AC never cooled, over all it was a bad experience. HOWEVER, the restaurant was amazing! The food served was exceptionally delicious. Our server was Mercedes, she provided excellent service and made our stay better.

Posted by , from Tx on Apr 25, 2017

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4 out of 5

Close to the beach, great pool but rooms could use

The pool area could use more lights at night for safety reasons. The outside restroom near the pool were disgusting and full of sand. The rooms need some remodeling, especially the restroom. The air conditioning in the room was not working properly.

Posted by , from G on Apr 3, 2017

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2 out of 5

Pearl is Not Always a Jewel

Pros: Nice pool areas; staff was friendly. Ate in the restaurant first night; had the seafood buffet. It was good.
Cons: Maid service. Smell of interior.
Older hotel; did not smell good for some reason. We had a balcony on our room and upon arrival, their was bird poop all over it; had not been cleaned prior to our arrival. Maid service did not show up first day there. I had to call twice to get them to send Maid Service, supply toilet tissue, clean towels. Last day there, Maid Service did show up and cleaned room and balcony, but I believe that had I not called, they may have not showed up on last day either. Staff was friendly; no complaints about the staff.

Posted by on Dec 27, 2016

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5 out of 5

2 bedroom condo

Very clean with a great view. Would definitely stay again.

Posted by on Dec 5, 2016

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3 out of 5

Nice location

Food is ok not a good value. Way too expensive food .According to marketing a resort fee is charged ,no resort services provided , not even pool towels were provided. No beach chairs provided no pool bar open , no pool waiter present . Hotel needs updating . I think their rates and fees are riding in the conttails of the past without updating . E.g. 1 omelet and 2 scramble eggs plus 2 pineapple jiuces and extra sausage 30 plus dollars I believe 37 .

Posted by , from g on Nov 29, 2016

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About the Pearl South Padre

Location 310 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597

Property Features

Pearl South Padre offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, a spa tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a swim-up bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A business center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 8500 square feet (790 square meters) and includes conference space. A children's pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and spa services are also featured at the family-friendly Pearl South Padre. Self parking is free. This 3.5-star South Padre Island hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 251 guestrooms or units
  • 12 levels
  • 9 conference rooms
  • 8500 sq ft of conference space
  • 790 sq m of conference space
  • Dining venue
  • Bar by the pool
  • Swim-up bar
  • Bar or lounge
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Supervised kid's activities (surcharge)
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family Property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Free WiFi
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , Valet parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Airport: Harlingen, TX (HRL-Valley Intl.) (65.3 km / 40.6 mi)
  • Parking: Free self parking; valet parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Pearl South Padre offers 251 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Private balcony (furnished)
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • Movies for purchase
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast from 6:30 AM to 11 AM.

Pearl South Padre has a restaurant on site.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

Pearl South Padre offers complimentary swimming and beach volleyball. Parasailing can be arranged from the hotel (surcharge).

Snorkeling equipment, surfboards, skate boards, scooters, ski tubes, and banana boats are available for rent from independent operators near the hotel.

Windsurfing and kite boarding are available three miles from the hotel.

Dolphin watching, fishing boats and charters, dinner cruises, and

glass-bottom boat rides originate from the marina one half-mile away. Surcharges apply.

Guests can use the health and fitness center at a condominium less than three miles from the hotel. Racquetball, tennis, and basketball are available. A children's club and supervised childcare/activities are available. Surcharges apply.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

  • Water skiing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
  • Beach volleyball on site
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Personal motorized watercraft on site
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Spa Services

The onsite Sapphire Spa offers full-service treatments, including massage, hydrotherapy and aesthetic care.

  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Spa tub in spa
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body wraps
  • Body treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Facial treatments
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Hydrotherapy treatments
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you need to make special requests for accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when booking your stay.

  • Accessible bathroom
  • Roll-in shower
  • In-room accessibility

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 4 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Minimum check-in age is 21

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night.

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 per room (weight limit: 25 lb)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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.

  • Service animals exempt from fees/restrictions

Fees

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

  • Spring Break deposit: USD 400.00 per stay (for stays between 13 03 - 22 03)
  • Resort fee: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property, but they may vary based on length of stay or the room booked.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: USD 12.50 per person (approximately)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 15.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linens fee: USD 35 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Pearl Hotel
  • Pearl Hotel South Padre
  • Pearl South Padre
  • South Padre Pearl
  • Pearl South Padre Hotel South Padre Island
  • Sheraton South Padre Island
  • South Padre Island Sheraton
  • Pearl South Padre Hotel
  • Pearl South Padre Hotel Island

You should know

  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.