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The Palms Resort

2.5 star property

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Reception
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Superior Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Café

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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 | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(65 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Palms Resort

Beachfront, with outdoor pool
When you stay at this beach hotel, you can enjoy umbrellas and sunloungers.
The Palms Resort offers 29 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes dining tables. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Kitchenettes offer fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include baths 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 telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
The Palms Resort's great beach location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from South Padre Island Beach. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free self-parking
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Steps from South Padre Island Beach and 6 minutes by car from Beach Park at Isla Blanca
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 8 AM to 11 AM.
The Palms Resort has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

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 transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8 AM to 11 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 36-inch flat-screen TV

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.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Resort fee: 10 per cent 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

The Palms Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 376 out of 640 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 640 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 640 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 640 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 640 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
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

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

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great stay

A very nice motel located on the beach. Needs a few updates but the staff are super helpful and friendly. Has a nice cafe in the back where they serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. Also has a nice bar. Met the owners who are great folks and are working to upgrade the property. Will stay here again when we return.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Building is old and tired, high price for a 1970’s motel not in good condition
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

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

6/10 Okay

Jose

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Marie

They need to get rid of the roaches There was one in my bed which caused me not to sleep well
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dariana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good I just didn’t like there was no room service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy, Yantis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Staff. Restaurant and Bar were great. All around great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Location salvation

Location cannot be beat. Great restaurant and beach access make this a winner, but don't come looking for fine finishes or furnishings.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

kenneth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They let me check in early! The beach access is fantastic. The cafe was convenient and pleasant. The property is a bit old and the room small but everything was clean, the air-conditioning cold and bed comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There are many choices for accommodation on South Padre Island, but what compelled me to stay at The Palms was the on-site restaurant. "Our award winning beachside restaurant (The Cafe on the Beach) is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Start your day with Eggs Benedict and a mimosa. End your day with steak and lobster and a fine wine," reads their listing on Trip Advisor. Sounded good. Unfortunately, it was not to be. After relaxing on the beach ($40.00 for an umbrella and chair rental) I got ready for dinner, looking forward to oysters Rockefeller and red snapper. But, at 7:30, the restaurant was full. I came back at 8:00. Still full. I waited 30 minutes, but still no open tables. I was told room service was not an option, and to try back later, before 10:00 when the restaurant closed. I kept checking back between 9:00 and 10:00 and there was never a table open. Finally, at 10:00, I had to swing by a corner store for some frozen burritos I could heat up in the microwave graciously supplied in my hotel room. Sure, the room was fine, and The Palms is close to the beach (though nowhere is far from the beach on South Padre). But there are plenty of cheaper options closer to the restaurants on the main road. Since eating at the hotel restaurant is not guaranteed for hotel guests, I would choose one of those next time and give The Palms a miss. Disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Armando

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall, the place was clean, quiet, and had a friendly staff. The cafe had the best Margarita my gf has ever had, and the food was awesome. However, the lone bed was hard, small (full size, I think), and had an old-school spring mattress that sunk in such a way as to cause the lighter of two occupants to sink onto the heavier user’s side. The water was extremely hot, and the parking lot was tiny and difficult to get out of, as it was a dead end lot that required full sized cars to back out of for the entire length of it. Also, the pool is right next to the outdoor dining area, making it a bit uncomfortable to use. Price, staff, food, and proximity to the beach made it worthwhile, though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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