Hotels Near South Padre Island

Perhaps best known as a spring break destination, South Padre Island is a slice of the tropics situated just off the Texas coast. The warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico provide myriad opportunities for outdoor recreation, including fishing, swimming and boating. Port Isabel, which boasts numerous accommodations, is located in close proximity to this Gulf Coast paradise.

Casa Rosa Inn

Just four miles from South Padre Island, the Casa Rosa Inn is close to a range of outdoors activities. Guests can take advantage of the scenic beauty of this small fishing village by visiting the Port Isabel Lighthouse, where you can climb to the top to view the waters of the Gulf and the Laguna Madre Bay. And the hotel is near an abundance of charter companies, piers and marinas for fishermen of all skill levels, from novices to pros. The property itself boasts a range of comfortable amenities, including Jacuzzi suites, outdoor swimming pool, in-room microwaves and mini-refrigerators and cable TV. It also has daily, weekly and monthly rates.

Casa Rosa Inn
761 W. Highway 100
Port Isabel, TX 78578
(956) 943-2052
spadre.com/casarosa.htm

Queen Isabel Inn

This Port Isabel hotel touts itself as the oldest oceanfront property in the Rio Grande region. It provides guests with access to South Padre Island, as well as the Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge, where bird watchers can catch a glimpse of the green jay, the great kiskadee and more. The Queen Isabel Inn has large, roomy suites with numerous amenities, such as queen-size beds, cable TVs, private phones with direct-dialing capabilities, hair dryers and ice chests. The hotel has a private beach, a boat ramp, a cabana area, a swimming pool and barbecue facilities.

Queen Isabel Inn
300 Garcia Street
Port Isabel, TX 78578
(956) 943-1468
queenisabelinn.com/

Southwind Inn

Located several minutes from South Padre Island, the Southwind Inn is a simple, clean facility in the heart of Port Isabel. It is minutes from the Laguna Madre Bay and is one of the more budget-friendly options in the area. Guests can fish on the bay or stroll through the town's historic district, which contains small shops, eateries and the Port Isabel Historic Museum. The hotel rooms have two double beds or one king-size bed, cable TV, coffee makers, kitchenettes and air conditioning. There is an outdoor swimming pool on the premises, as well as some of the most spectacular oceanfront views in the area.

Southwind Inn
600 Davis Street
Port Isabel, TX 78578
(956) 943-3392
southwindinn.com.microsoft2008hosting.com/

Article Written By Lynda Moultry Belcher

Lynda Moultry Belcher is a writer, editor and public relations professional. She worked for a daily newspaper for 10 years and has been a freelance writer for more than 15 years. She has contributed to Divorce360 and Revolution Health Group, among other publications. She is also the author of "101 Plus-Size Women's Clothing Tips" and writes "Style At Any Size," a bi-weekly newspaper column.

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