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Right off the southern tip of Texas is a tropical paradise offering as much or as little activity as you want. Whether you're gazing at a magnificent sunset over Laguna Madre, deep-sea fishing, parasailing, hiking, birdwatching, scuba diving, golfing or simply lazing on the soft white sandy beach, this long, narrow barrier island on the Gulf of Mexico offers the ocean-, sun- or recreation-loving holidaymaker a heavenly respite from the daily grind. Except for Spring Break, when students flood... more » Right off the southern tip of Texas is a tropical paradise offering as much or as little activity as you want. Whether you're gazing at a magnificent sunset over Laguna Madre, deep-sea fishing, parasailing, hiking, birdwatching, scuba diving, golfing or simply lazing on the soft white sandy beach, this long, narrow barrier island on the Gulf of Mexico offers the ocean-, sun- or recreation-loving holidaymaker a heavenly respite from the daily grind. Except for Spring Break, when students flood the area, the atmosphere is quiet and laid-back. The clear turquoise waters are enticing, but there's no shortage of activities for landlubbers. Go horse riding on the beach, play a round of tennis or golf, hike or join the birdwatchers scanning for the area's more than 300 species. Or get a bird's-eye view of the coast from the top of the historic Port Isabel Lighthouse. Fresh seafood with all varieties of seasoning and other fare is served at excellent restaurants, many with outdoor seating. A true island getaway, South Padre will renew your soul. « less

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“LOVED IT! Affordable, Friendly and most importantly CLEAN! =)”

Budget Host Flamingo Motel

5 of 5 stars
Gabbysfuturewife09
DFW, Texas
24 Nov 2009

My fiance and I both work in hotels and have for the past 15 years so we are VERY critical about things when picking a hotel/motel. I won't lie driving up being as critical as I am I had second...more

“Great Hotel ruined by poor service and mgmt”

Peninsula Island Resort & Spa

1 of 5 stars
w_smyth2000
Harlingen, TX
24 Nov 2009

Hotel was in a great location and the room itself was nice. However, the whole experience was ruined by the extraordinarily poor service. My fiance and I checked in for a 1 day retreat. 1. The...more

“worse hotel ever”

Sheraton South Padre Island Beach Hotel

1 of 5 stars
curmudgeons
New York City, New York
23 Nov 2009

It is difficult to believe that a hotel as expensive as this one (compared to others on the island) can be so shockingly poor. The service is horrendous from the hotel manager who knew nothing about...more

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Birding 20 November 2009, 2 replies
Traveling to SPI Thanksgiving week- Activity ideas? 19 November 2009, 7 replies
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Have anyone stayed in Suntide 11 room 102 18 November 2009, no replies
Spring Break 11 November 2009, 1 reply
To SPI for first time the week of Thanksgiving. 15 November 2009, 1 reply
Condo for Spring Break 10 for College Students 15 November 2009, 2 replies
Beach House 1-3 06 November 2009, 9 replies
I have lived here for 40 years so ask me anything. 10 November 2009, 196 replies
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