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El Delfín Lodge

2.5 star property
Motel near South Padre Island Beach in South Padre Island

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Deluxe Double Room with Private Balcony
Interior entrance
King Kitchenette Suite with Private Balcony | Terrace/patio
King Kitchenette Suite with Private Balcony | Private kitchen
Property grounds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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5401 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX, 78597
  • South Padre Island Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Sea Turtle Inc
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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King Kitchenette Suite with Private Balcony

King Kitchenette Suite with Private Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 60 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room with Private Balcony

Deluxe Double Room with Private Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Double Room - Disability Access

Double Room - Disability Access

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

King Room - Disability Access

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Honeymoon Room - King Bed with Jacuzzi

Honeymoon Room - King Bed with Jacuzzi

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room with Pool View

Standard Double Room with Pool View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(89 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard King Room with Pool View

Standard King Room with Pool View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

South Padre Island

In South Padre Island .Within a 15-minute walk of the motel, you'll find South Padre Island Beach and South Padre Island Community Center. Sea Turtle Inc and South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • South Padre Island Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sea Turtle Inc - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • South Padre Island Convention Centre - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Beach Park at Isla Blanca - 8 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl. Airport (BRO) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Clayton's Beach Bar And Grill - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Bar Louie - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Louie's Backyard - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Blackbeards' Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Tequila Sunset - ‬4 min drive

About this property

El Delfín Lodge

Motel near South Padre Island Beach in South Padre Island
There's a snack bar/deli on site. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite 24-hour business center. An outdoor pool, a vending machine, and a picnic area are also featured at the business-friendly El Delfín Lodge. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

  • 47 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
El Delfín Lodge offers 47 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. This South Padre Island motel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a WiFi speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).

Bathrooms include bathtubs. Business-friendly amenities include desks and printers, as well as phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • 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

  • Free beach shuttle
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Printer
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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:

  • Cash deposit for Spring Break: USD 150 per stay for guests staying between 01 March - 30 April

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

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

El Delfín Lodge Motel
El Delfín Lodge South Padre Island
El Delfín Lodge Motel South Padre Island

El Delfín Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 749 out of 1115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 1115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 1115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1115 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

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

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Aviance

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and as pictured. The towels are very thin, and typical hotel toiletries sparse (shampoo and conditioner are a all-in-one small individual packet...). Location is nice -- 2 blocks from the ocean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adelida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly faces everybody was real kind and I hope to be going back soon
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Modesta

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
J
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bebee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An amazing stay. Cleanliness and everything worked in the room. The swimming pool was perfect. I will be staying here majority of the time now.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and got great help from the front desk
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

karla

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

10/10 Excellent

Luzmaria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moroni

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

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

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Letisia

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Sugar Land

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were spotless and very modern. The lobby was nice, had snacks and drinks and there was someone at the front desk at all times. I have already recommended this property to friends and will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alexandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Dirty room 0 stars no need of stars

The bed sheets where all dirty and we were so exhausted that just wanted to sleep i let the front desk employee know and even showed pictures. I was showering and the towel i got was dirty with dark spots .
Sheets dirty
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

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

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

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

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool and stay was very nice 👌
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Bianca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Walls were thin so you can hear everything from upstairs and side rooms. People’s dog’s barking all night . However the room was decent and beds were comfortable and the staff was great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Argelia

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

8/10 Good

cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, affordable, friendly staff. Clean, comfortable. Remodeled rooms, comfortable beds
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach, shops, and dining options. Rooms were spacious and clean, bed was comfortable. My Major complaint was the loud and obnoxious noise from the 2nd floor occupants above us. From check in to checkout day/night the stampede was ridiculous. I’ll request a 2nd floor option next time if I return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in May 2025