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The Palms Resort

2.5 star property
Beachfront hotel near South Padre Island Beach

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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3616 Gulf Blvd., South Padre Island, TX, 78597
  • Place, South Padre Island Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, South Padre Island Community Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Gravity Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(70 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

South Padre Island

On the beach.You'll find South Padre Island Beach and South Padre Island Community Center within a 15-minute walk of this South Padre Island hotel. Gravity Park and South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • South Padre Island Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • South Padre Island Community Center - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Gravity Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Beach Park at Isla Blanca - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Isla Blanca Beach - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl. Airport (BRO) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Louie's Backyard - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Tom And Jerry's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Laguna Bob - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Wanna Wanna Beach Bar and Grill - ‬17 min walk

About this property

The Palms Resort

Beachfront hotel near South Padre Island Beach
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this South Padre Island hotel.

  • 29 guestrooms or units
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Palms Resort offers 29 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include dining tables. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 to 25 for adults and USD 8 to 25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 36-inch flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 45.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Resort fee: 10 percent of room rate
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Beach access
  • In-room coffee
  • Lending library access
  • Pool access

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

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 25 for adults, and USD 8 to 25 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 45.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 25 years old
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 25 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Palms Resort South Padre Island
Palms South Padre Island
The Palms Resort Hotel
The Palms Resort South Padre Island
The Palms Resort Hotel South Padre Island

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Palms Resort to the airport?

The Palms Resort is 25.6 mi (42-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 The Palms Resort?

As of May 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Palms Resort on May 28, 2026 start from $183, including 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 The Palms Resort have an airport shuttle?

The Palms Resort offers an airport shuttle.

How close is The Palms Resort to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Palms Resort offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at The Palms Resort, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 8 and 25 for adults, USD 8 and 25 for children. It's available every day from 8 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a casino at The Palms Resort?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Palms Resort?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Palms Resort?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Palms Resort have a pool?

The Palms Resort features an outdoor pool.

Does The Palms Resort have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Palms Resort have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Palms Resort to downtown South Padre Island?

The Palms Resort is 0.2 mi away from South Padre Island.

The Palms Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 403 out of 674 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 188 out of 674 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 674 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 674 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 674 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Roberto

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cindi

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was comfortable, the staff was very friendly. The closeness to the beach was great. Also within walking distance to many things, restaurants, shopping, etc.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were all friendly and helpful !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Larry, LA FERIA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We can't say enough about the reception the cleanliness the best towels in the world and the management of the palms resort. Everyone from Kendall at the front desk, Kathryn the general manager, The Housekeeping staff and the entire staff in the cafe gives you the welcome and you can tell that they work hard to make sure that you're going to have a good time whether it's just for the weekend or for the long term. We will be back again and again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gale

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

RoseAnn, Metamora

$45 fee for a small dog is outrageous!! Room needed some deep cleaning— light above the kitchenette sink was covered in spider webs and the light cover is full of bugs!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed at the palms many years ago, however, the addition of the Cafe and the guest services along with excellent customer service, you can't beat it anywhere on South Padre Island.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvia, Brownsville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Rene

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The room was musty, the ac only cooled the living area and we were hot all night both nights we were there. Our plans were to have a relaxing stay and watch the new episodes of Stranger Things but the tv wasn’t working. The staff wasn’t helpful at all with this issue, he was more worried about playing his video game in the front desk than to help us resolve any issues. The only upside is that we did have private beach access when all the public access were closed. But besides that it was a mediocre experience, don’t recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Cindi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
There were no kitchen utensils or paper towels
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Yicong

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice beach accommodation. Their Cafe is good. Staff work effective. Facility is a bit old and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay when visiting SPI. Watched the SpaceX launch at a county park the stayed at the Palms Resort. Ate all meals at Cafe on the Beach which is on the beachside of the building. Excellent food.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The cafe and view is amazing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Pablo M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was our first time staying here and it was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room / staff
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corrina

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach view pet friendly clean rooms and a cafe connected
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beach Cafe

Convenient location on the beach hotel/motel. It was comfortable and clean. Best part the Cafe serving good food and drinks.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Great location on the island
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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