Lighthouse Inn

2.5 star property

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A pool area with a colorful mural, wooden pergola, and clear pool water.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a bulletin board with brochures, a potted plant, and an American flag.
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a window with curtains, and an orange accent wall.
A hotel with a pool area, a parking lot, and a view of the ocean.
A spacious living area with wicker furniture, a glass coffee table, and artwork on the walls.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $71
$61 nightly
$71 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10

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1701 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX, 78597
  • Place, South Padre Island Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Gravity Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Beach Park at Isla Blanca
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

Standard King Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(53 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(87 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Double King Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

Luxury King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Luxury Double King Family Room

  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

South Padre Island

A stay at Lighthouse Inn places you in the heart of South Padre Island, a short 4-minute walk from South Padre Island Beach and within 3 minutes by car from Beach Park at Isla Blanca. .This motel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Gravity Park and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Queen Isabella State Fishing Pier.

What's nearby

  • South Padre Island Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gravity Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Queen Isabella State Fishing Pier - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Beach Park at Isla Blanca - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Isla Blanca Beach - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl. Airport (BRO) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Louie's Backyard - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Longboard - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tequila Sunset - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Meatball Cafe - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Lighthouse Inn

Lighthouse Inn offers 54 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

This South Padre Island motel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include 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 daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision. Guests under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 54 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area. The complimentary beach shuttle makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.
Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 20 beach bars.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and a vending machine. Planning an event in South Padre Island? This motel has 900 square feet (84 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • 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 available

Food and drink

  • 20 beach bars

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 900 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • On the bay
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2016
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • 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 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Guests under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, and guests under 14 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool with adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Lighthouse Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 617 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 1011 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Valdez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and affordable accommodation and right by the beach. Staff was friendly and helpful as well.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For the money - this is the best location!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My friends and I had a great time! Staff was awesome and welcoming. Loved that they had a room with two king beds!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, staff and pool!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very qǔaint place to stay for a few days!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great price for a quick, last minute getaway. Friendly staff and cute pool area to relax. Walking distance to restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Comfortable bed. Great a/c. Friendly, helpful staff. Convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Roel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay at a pretty good price!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Lots of parking, clean rooms, cold AC, the only thing is the staff attitude
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ELVIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at this property a few times. Always very comfortable. The property is clean, well lit and secure. The parking lot is clean, easy to access and well lit.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel. Nice, big and comfy beds. Small pool.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leocita

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff are good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for a great price
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and comfortable, the manager Kim was very helpful and knowledgeable. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and easy check in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amzing place to stay for a great vacation
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
place was reasonably priced and as expected for the price point.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, quiet and staff was courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

EDHAYA CHANDRAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025