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El Delfín Lodge

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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5401 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX, 78597
  • South Padre Island Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Sea Turtle Inc
    ‪19 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
(2 reviews)
  • 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 duvets, pillow-top 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

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About the area

South Padre Island

With a stay at El Delfín Lodge in South Padre Island, you'll be a 1-minute drive from South Padre Island Beach and 8 minutes from Beach Park at Isla Blanca. .This motel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from South Padre Island Community Center and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center.
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What's nearby

  • South Padre Island Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Sea Turtle Inc - 19 min walk - 1.6 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
  • ‪Blackbeards' Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Tequila Sunset - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wanna Wanna Beach Bar and Grill - ‬10 min walk

About this property

El Delfín Lodge

Motel with free parking, a short walk to South Padre Island Beach
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.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 47 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Bathrooms feature bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area. This motel also features a picnic area and a vending machine. The complimentary beach shuttle makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of El Delfín Lodge.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and a water dispenser. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

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 transport

  • Free beach shuttle
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Designated smoking areas

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Reviews

El Delfín Lodge Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 756 out of 1126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 1126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1126 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Desiree

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Great staff, and nice room for the price. We had a pleasant stay, pool was a little small.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall it was really nice, me and friends had no issues. The only thing was the remote for the tv was not working properly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly service. Close ti fun places
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MR CAMERON

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

8/10 Good

chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
When looking at reviews it seems like there are several anonymous postings. Please take these postings with a grain of salt. It seems like the smaller hotels bash each other by doing anonymous postings. This place was clean, quiet, good service and a good value. My only problem was that the AC unit did not get rid of the moisture in the air. So everything including the bed sheets and my clothes were always damp or wet feeling. They need a dehumidifier in the rooms or get the AC units working correctly. Another downfall is the towels need to be replaced. These towels I would probably use in my garage to work on my car with. There were what they call oil balls on the beach and this would get on people's feet then the oil/tar is transferred to these towels from people wiping their feet. The towels get washed and bleach you can smell like. But unfortunately it doesn't get rid of the tar and so it just looks dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Tapping the night away

All night long, there was a loud noise coming from the wall in the room. It went on all night room 201 It never let up, clean room, nice location, just some constant noise.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesly

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

8/10 Good

Kathrine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was in a good location to the beach, and was clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was wonderful! The rooms were great, comfortable and cozy. The restrooms are also very clean and spacious . The receptionist was very friendly and helpful. There is a great view of the strip off the balcony ( got the deluxe room with private balcony). There are plenty of restaurants and golf cart rentals near by and the beach is only a 7 minute walk! Overall, a wonderful place to stay and spend a lovely weekend! We will definitely be coming back and recommending this location to friends and family.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah, mercedes

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

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

8/10 Good

Timoteo

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

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay everyone was very friendly and the hotel was nice!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They were very hospitable and very respectful. The property is clean. I will be staying again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Favorite spot to stay at in South Padre!

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My favorite spot to stay at in South Padre!:)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

rebecka

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Property was very clean but the kids were not made to get out of pool at 10 like the rule says. That was annoying
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo estuvo bien solo la chica de recepcion no hablaba español se un poco ingles pero eso resta puntos para el hotel contra los demas
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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