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El Delfín Lodge

Property class: 2.5

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a built-in TV, and a bathroom with a shower and a toilet.
A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a large window with a view of a building, a mounted television, and an exit sign.
A balcony with a stone pillar and a view of a road and buildings in the distance.
A hotel with a sign indicating it is now open, featuring a two-story structure with a flat roof, multiple balconies, and a parking lot with several cars.
A hotel with a swimming pool, multiple balconies, and a brick-paved area.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $54
$47 nightly
$54 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2

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.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room with Pool View

A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Double Room with Pool View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(122 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard King Room with Pool View

A neatly made bed with a geometric-patterned bedspread, a wooden headboard, and white pillows.

Standard King Room with Pool View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(55 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Honeymoon Room - King Bed with Jacuzzi

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a microwave, and a small kitchenette.

Honeymoon Room - King Bed with Jacuzzi

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room with Private Balcony

A modern hotel room with two single beds, a large mirror, a small bedside table, and a built-in air conditioning unit.

Deluxe Double Room with Private Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for King Kitchenette Suite with Private Balcony

A balcony with a stone pillar, a view of a road, and buildings in the distance.

King Kitchenette Suite with Private Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 650 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

DOUBLE Accessible KING SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free wired internet

DOUBLE KING BED WITH JACUZZI

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free wired internet

DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

South Padre Island

With a stay at El Delfín Lodge in South Padre Island (North End), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of South Padre Island Beach and South Padre Island Community Center. .This motel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Sea Turtle Inc.
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What's nearby

  • South Padre Island Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • South Padre Island Community Center - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Sea Turtle Inc - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • South Padre Island Convention Centre - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Clayton's Beach Bar And Grill - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Louie's Backyard - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bar Louie - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Tequila Sunset - ‬4 min drive

About this property

El Delfín Lodge

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. 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. Self parking (subject to charges) 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 transportation

  • Free beach shuttle
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured, uncovered self parking on site (USD 15 per day)
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited onsite self 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 center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • 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.
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • 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

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Breakage deposit: USD 150 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 15 per day (in/out privileges)

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
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 fire extinguisher, 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

El Delfín Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1018 out of 1574 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 312 out of 1574 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 1574 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 1574 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1574 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Petra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Awesome location.. love the balcony !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay great price excellent staff overall very pleased with location and price
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, and perfect for a one to two night stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean low cost place that was perfect for my kid and I.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

noelda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and great location!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Agustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean pool ,friendly staff, great rooms
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emilda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The employees were amazing!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room great staff!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Armando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great from the service to the room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jaylin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Rooms are very clean and front staff is very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Odilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, enough supplies Staff was very helpful and professional Ac working great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, new, friendly, $10 parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean place and nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel Vaurion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you’re looking for a clean family friendly place to stay on the island this is it. Economical, and very clean !
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Blair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and nice remodeled hotel for a great price.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s good for the price you pay, it was clean and close to the beach. Beds were small but other than that it was good distance from beach access
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff was great, parking was good and the AC was cooling. Overall great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Narce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Very nice staff. Very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
was very clean and very nice beds to sleep in very comfortable and very friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a newer ish hotel and it’s taken care of well. Staff is great !
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Arcelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the clean rooms, the helpful staff, the pool was clean n accessable. The only thing I didn't like was the extra charge for the parking..
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Initia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed there a few times and it has always been a good hotel. My only complaint is that they charged a $10 parking fee upon checking in.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026