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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 hotel with a swimming pool, multiple balconies, and a brick-paved area.
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 balcony with a stone pillar and a view of a road and buildings in the distance.

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 $57
$50 nightly
$57 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11

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.)
    ‪38 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
(126 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
(56 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
(14 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

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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 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
  • Laguna Madre Nature Trail - 5 min drive - 1.7 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
  • ‪Wanna Wanna Beach Bar and Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Blackbeards' Restaurant - ‬14 min walk

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.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Null
  • 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)
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • 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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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. 1056 out of 1647 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 332 out of 1647 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 138 out of 1647 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 1647 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1647 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Had an amazing stay! Room clean, staff very helpful and attentive, Will definitely stay there again next time we go!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel, excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very great stay will come again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a perfect stay and enjoyed our time their we will be going back :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice and clean, Close to beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay! Great room and pool will reserve again soon :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The location was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Good weekend place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was great place to stay for a couple of nights with clean rooms and everything you need. We really liked it and how simple it was.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We thoroughly enjoyed staying 3 nights here. Very easy walk to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was great! We really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean no bugs nice pool staff was friendly ac worked great I would say the water for the shower could be hotter but over all a perfect stay for me and my 3 kids
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The place was very good. The personnel were very kind.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The room was clean and the necessities were provided
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Love staying here! Quiet, clean and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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would recommend el delfin. nice place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I booked 2 rooms and both were clean. The staff were friendly and polite. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay! Awesome location.. love the balcony !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Its a good place to stay very clean you pay for overnight parking but im guessing thats how it is everywhere or most places, over all a good stay thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Pool amd staff were great clean rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Had a great stay! Clean environment, great pool for my girls they loved it. The room was clean and girl at the front desk knew what she was doing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very good room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay great price excellent staff overall very pleased with location and price
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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The place was clean & quiet. Only wish that we were able to enjoy the pool later at night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026