The Palms Resort

Property class: 2.5

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A wooden sign with 'PALMS' and 'South Padre Island TX.' in front of a beach view.
A poolside area with outdoor seating and a view of the ocean.
A coastal beach with a sandy shore, a grassy area, and a distant city skyline.
A room with a large painting of a car and palm trees, a bookshelf with books and toys, and a red surfboard.
A bed with a floral-patterned bedspread, a white headboard with wall-mounted lights, and a white bedside table.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $153
$131 nightly
$153 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14

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3616 Gulf Blvd., South Padre Island, TX, 78597
  • Place, South Padre Island Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, South Padre Island Community Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Gravity Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(73 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite

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

Superior Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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 (3.3 km) from South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center.

What's nearby

  • South Padre Island Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • South Padre Island Community Center - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Gravity Park - 1 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Isla Blanca Park - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Isla Blanca Beach - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Louie's Backyard - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Longboard - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive

About this property

The Palms Resort

The Palms Resort offers 29 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 29 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. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 11 AM for a fee.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. 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.

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 transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 to 25 for adults and USD 8 to 25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 45.00 per pet (varies based on length of 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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Resort fee: 10 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 (varies based on length of 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 432 out of 729 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 203 out of 729 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 729 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 729 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 729 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beatriz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great beach access and restaurant food is great! Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nereida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2nd time staying at this property, we love how close it is to the beach. The cafe was good and the heated pool was a plus.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing restaurant and atmosphere warm
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sherry Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are comfy, access to the beach is nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emmett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Palm is a quiet, cozy option for SPI. They protect the security and the guest space and also have a wonderful restaurant overlooking the beach. There are very few restaurants right on the beach at South Padre, so The Palm is a great combo of quiet stay, great food, and beach access.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shelly

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close walk to beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and staff was great! The property looked a little “vintage” at first glance but was right on the beach and pool was awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness
Great and convenient location. Parking is challenging and room did not have an ironing board or hairdryer
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Palms Resort gives you that retro vibe. Nothing fancy but the rooms are clean and roomy. Bed was comfy and the bar/restaurant below is convenient.
King size bed
View from room 213.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this place! Pool overlooking the ocean. The best staff and guests. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Juvenal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was comfortable, the staff was very friendly. The closeness to the beach was great. Also within walking distance to many things, restaurants, shopping, etc.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were all friendly and helpful !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed at the palms many years ago, however, the addition of the Cafe and the guest services along with excellent customer service, you can't beat it anywhere on South Padre Island.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was our first time staying here and it was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Amenities
Great location on the island
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The cafe and view is amazing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Seating was fine
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Corrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach view pet friendly clean rooms and a cafe connected
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

RAMONA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean friendly & great restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice resort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

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

8/10 Good

monica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great food
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025