The Palms Resort

2.5 star property
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Daily full breakfast for a fee
Superior Room
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Superior Room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
3616 Gulf Blvd., South Padre Island, TX, 78597
  • South Padre Island Beach
    1 min walk
  • Gravity Park
    17 min walk
  • The Palms Resort & Cafe on the Beach
    1 min walk
  • Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.)
    42 min drive

Room options

Superior Room

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

South Padre Island

When you stay at The Palms Resort in South Padre Island, you'll be on the beach, just steps from South Padre Island Beach and 15 minutes by foot from South Padre Island Community Center. .This beach hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Gravity Park and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Sea Turtle Inc.

What's nearby

  • South Padre Island Beach - 1 min walk
  • South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center - 4 min drive
  • South Padre Island Convention Centre - 5 min drive
  • Beach Park at Isla Blanca - 6 min drive
  • Isla Blanca Park - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl. Airport (BRO) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Louie's Backyard - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Tequila Sunset - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Blackbeards' Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Laguna BOB - ‬16 min walk

About this property

The Palms Resort

Ocean view with outdoor pool, near South Padre Island Beach
The Palms Resort offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include dining tables. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 30 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and 36-inch flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 11 AM for a fee.
Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 11 AM.
The Palms Resort has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • 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 public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 8 AM–11 AM: USD 8-25 for adults and USD 8-25 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Fence around the pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fridge

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beachfront location
  • Pool sunloungers

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 36-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 AM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 45.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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:

  • Resort fee: 15.0 percent of room rate
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Beach access
  • In-room coffee
  • Lending library access
  • Pool access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 25 for adults, and USD 8 to 25 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 45.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 25 years old
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Palms Resort South Padre Island
Palms South Padre Island
The Palms Resort Hotel
The Palms Resort South Padre Island
The Palms Resort Hotel South Padre Island

The Palms Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 311 out of 526 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 160 out of 526 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 526 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 526 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 526 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dorothea, Arlington

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This resort is pet friendly. That was one of my criteria. It’s supposed to be a non-smoking property. Folks are frequently smoking outside the rooms which I understand is allowed. There was some smoking in a room yesterday that was permeating my room occasionally, but today has been bad. Someone has been smoking in a room all day. It’s tolerable, but unpleasant and annoying. Otherwise the resort is cute and right off the beach. It has a mom and pop feel. The beach is clean. Plenty of sea gulls. The room has a microwave and a coffee maker and a refrigerator and a small sink in the kitchen. There is a table, chairs, a small sofa and a small dresser. I have only eaten at the restaurant once. The first person who approached me was not welcoming (it may have been because of the dogs- but I was in the outside portion of the restaurant where they are allowed ) but the excellent waiter and waitress more than made up for him. The meal was ok but not crave-able. The Caesar salad needs anchovies and lemon- more acid, and shaved cheese. I’m on a budget so I picked up groceries from Walmart and have been using them. Without a cooking surface in the room I have had to be creative. I learned how to make microwave scrambled eggs. I have not been in the pool yet. It is small but it looks inviting. The landscaping is thoughtful and attractive and the grounds are clean. There is a security person at night. The staff so far have been helpful. All in all this is a nice chill spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. It’s our go to place when I’m south Texas
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely love staying here! It was a wonderful trip and comfortable stay. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like everything
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Corisa

Travelled with family
The charges on Orbitz was one price and at the palms was different once we checked in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good on-site dining and directly on the beach. Bring your own pillows unless you don't mind those poly fill pillows.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
so close to the beach!
Hotel was a short walk to the beach, only a couple minutes! It was very clean considering the tracking of sand, the bed was comfortable but the sofa bed not so much. the beach chairs and umbrellas are available after 9 am for a daily rent of 40$. Price was a bit more than we wanted to spend for 1 night but our main priority was being close to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place! My fav spot ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick

Business traveller
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moises

Average place to stay
It was very average- very sandy feeling on bed and floor and shower was a trickle of water very average stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Selinda

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We come to SPI every summer. This was our first time staying at The Palms. We probably won’t stay anywhere else now! Clean, comfortable, convenient. Parking wasn’t an issue, they were diligent about hotel guests only parking in the lot. Beach was close and bed was comfy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Alex

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The people were nice and understanding but our unit had bed bugs
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
First time at Palms
Room was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kim, Ramos Arizpe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice that it was very close to the beach, but the hotel’s swimming pool looked small and dirty so I couldn‘t go in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

RENE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good value
Good value. Easy access to beach, chair and umbrella rental. Outside bar and cafe were convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Palms Resort - Will Book Again
Great location and easy access to the beach. On site restaurant with small view to the beach was a bonus and both service and food were excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wagner

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

cecil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s right on the beach with a very short walk. The building is older but maintained real well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn, Longview

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Palms is a hidden gem!! It’s very simple if all you’re looking for is to sleep in the room and shower but well worth the stay! The restaurant has great breakfast, lunch and dinner! Robert the bartender and the servers are great! They also have great suggestions. You have a beach access right there that’s easy and with chairs and loungers. I highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024