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El Delfín Lodge

2.5 star property

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

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
  • Place, South Padre Island Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Sea Turtle Inc
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room with Pool View

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

Standard King Room with Pool View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Honeymoon Room - King Bed with Jacuzzi

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room with Private Balcony

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

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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About this property

El Delfín Lodge

Motel with free parking, 5-minute walk to South Padre Island Beach
An outdoor pool, a snack bar/deli, and a 24-hour business center are available at this motel. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free beach shuttle are also provided. Other amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and a computer station. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at El Delfín Lodge. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from South Padre Island Beach. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free beach shuttle.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a 24-hour business center, a computer, and a vending machine
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • Just a 1-minute drive from South Padre Island Beach and 8 minutes from Beach Park at Isla Blanca
  • Free beach shuttle service
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.


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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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:

  • 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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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. 800 out of 1183 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 1183 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1183 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1183 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1183 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

Samantha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JINGNAN

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean. We had hot shower and very good sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hailie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Me and my boyfriend went for our 2 year anniversary… this room truly blew up away. Thrilled we picked it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very sweet people. Great experience and great price!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valeria

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

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here a few times and enjoyed every stay. But this last stay there was gnawing noises on the walls or roof area that kept going throughout the night and early morning off and on. Hopefully there isn’t any furry creatures in the area or building. Other than that, place was a nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mayra

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and family friendly, the only but was that the guest from the top room were really loud i think they had kids and you could hear a lot of noise
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

rgina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Esta muy centrico
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff with check in and check out. Room for parking was good. Bed was a little too hard but manageable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eliamar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

“We were searching for an affordable place for my family and me, and we found it here! It was not only budget-friendly but also very clean. We’ll definitely be coming back soon!”
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dirk

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

10/10 Excellent

Dante

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Timothy, San Antonio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The good: The staff is great, and for an older property the room was very clean and nicely updated. We had a balcony room and the balcony was spacious. The not-so-good: the lobby is very strangely located, you cannot pull up to the lobby for check in like you do at other hotels. You will have to park out on the street and walk into the property to access the lobby. The onsite parking is behind the property, with no easy access to the rooms. Again, it’s easier to park on the street beside the property to get to your room rather than use their parking lot. Many of the rooms are on the second floor - there is NO elevator. Not so great if you have a lot of luggage or small kids. We had both. Combine that with the inaccessible parking, and getting up to the room was a pain. last, and worst of all in my opinion, this property is NOT on the beach and it does NOT have its own beach access. It’s on the opposite side of the very busy Main Street from the beach. It’s more than a half mile walk across a super busy street with no crosswalks. Again. Very inconvenient and unsafe if you have beach gear and kids. You’ll likely have to drive to the beach and hope you find a parking spot which are virtually nonexistent. Moral of the story: the rooms are comfortable and clean, but the location and layout of the hotel are terrible if your goal is to have a beach weekend at Padre with your kids.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Definitely recommend!

came last minute for a family birthday ended up staying ! First time and definitely will be going back. Spacious rooms clean appliances! AC 100/10 !!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ricardo

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Mosquitos and flies in the room did not allow me to sleep. Had to turn on air conditioner to demobilize the bugs
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Riccardo

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good but could be better

Wish the blankets were thicker and had breakfast. Nothing but coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikolas

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

8/10 Good

Ethan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Manuel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025