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El Delfín Lodge

2.5 star property

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Deluxe Double Room with Private Balcony | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
King Kitchenette Suite with Private Balcony | Private kitchen | Microwave
Property grounds
Interior entrance
King Kitchenette Suite with Private Balcony | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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5401 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX, 78597
  • South Padre Island Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Sea Turtle Inc
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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King Kitchenette Suite with Private Balcony | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

King Kitchenette Suite with Private Balcony

  • 650 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room with Private Balcony | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Double Room with Private Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 450 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Double Room - Disability Access | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Double Room - Disability Access

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

King Room - Disability Access

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Honeymoon Room - King Bed with Jacuzzi | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Honeymoon Room - King Bed with Jacuzzi

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room with Pool View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Double Room with Pool View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(60 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard King Room with Pool View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard King Room with Pool View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

El Delfín Lodge

South Padre Island motel walkable to South Padre Island Beach
An outdoor pool, a snack bar/deli, and a 24-hour business center are available at this motel. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free beach shuttle are also provided. Other amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and a computer station. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.
The motel offers a snack bar/deli. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. A 24-hour business center is on site. This business-friendly motel also offers an outdoor pool, a vending machine, and a picnic area. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

El Delfín Lodge has designated areas for smoking.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

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
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • 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
  • 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

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:

  • Cash deposit for Spring Break: USD 150 per stay for guests staying between 01 March - 30 April

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

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 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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 684 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 203 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1021 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Steven

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This place looks like a converted motel 6. I wouldn’t pay $75 or more to stay here. Old towels. Loud people drinking in the pool. I would never stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deann

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel ! Pool area is amazing & great rooms !!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ronjan

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

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
New refurbished and in perfect condition. Comfy bed AND in easy walking distance to the beach and nearby beach bars.
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk people were nice and polite and the rooms very clean. Great rate for a good place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Argelia

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Round Rock

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place to stay for the weekend. Bed was extremely comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

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

10/10 Excellent

Jovany

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely come back again, me and wife and 2 kids loved the location, 2 minutes away from the turtle inc and clatons.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk gentlemen is so friendly and nice! Premises are always clean and the pool is clean too.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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

8/10 Good

Kaitlin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was uncluttered and clean. The bed was comfy. Close proximity to great restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and the rooms were clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great for a trip on a budget! Everything was clean and new and very affordable! Only the parking is behind building being a little sketchy but overall will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Business trip
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Teresa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pass DO NOT STAY HERE

Broken Fixtures
This thermostat was for show , did not work
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dave

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I know the area just had a tremendous amount of rain shortly before our arrival but the pool was really cold.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gregorio

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Bryce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean queit. Close to beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

devin

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Customer Service!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025