Padre Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

An aerial view of a coastal town with a marina, surrounded by wetlands and water bodies.
A pier extending into the ocean at dusk with lights along its length.
A pier extending into the ocean at sunset with waves crashing against it.
A boat named 'Padre Island' parked on a gravel area with a clear sky and buildings in the background.
A beach with waves at sunset.

Stay near popular Padre Island attractions

Activities


Our pick of the best Padre Island Hotel Deals

Wyndham Corpus Christi Resort North Padre Island

Wyndham Corpus Christi Resort North Padre Island

2.5 out of 5
15202 Windward Dr Corpus Christi TX
The price is AU$157 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
AU$157
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Corpus Christi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Wyndham Corpus Christi Resort North Padre Island
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Corpus Christi - N Padre Island by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Corpus Christi - N Padre Island by IHG

2.5 out of 5
15209 Windward Dr Corpus Christi TX
The price is AU$145 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
AU$145
19 Nov - 20 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Corpus Christi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Did not appreciate the elevators being out of service, Being senior citizens this was hard on us being on the 4th floor. Also getting a n9tice that we had to pay a parking fee. We paid it and when we returned to the hotel the staff said there was nothing they could do about it. No one informed us ..."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Corpus Christi - N Padre Island by IHG
Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Corpus Christi Padre Is

Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Corpus Christi Padre Is

3 out of 5
15201 Windward Dr Corpus Christi TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$119 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
AU$119
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Corpus Christi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
"The staff was accommodating, Breakfast was not good. Room was clean and I love having the complete kitchen, parking was safe and was free."

Reviewed on 22 Oct 2026

Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Corpus Christi Padre Is
Best Western Padre Island

Best Western Padre Island

2.5 out of 5
14050 S Padre Island Drive Corpus Christi TX
The price is AU$129 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$129
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Corpus Christi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,002 reviews)
"The room was freshly painted and remodeled. The sink in the vanity has a slow drain and would fill up pretty quickly. Then as it drained it had a awful smell to it like dead fish. The rest of the stay was good."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

Best Western Padre Island
Monterrey Motel Padre Island, Corpus Christi By Oyo

Monterrey Motel Padre Island, Corpus Christi By Oyo

2.5 out of 5
15705 S Padre Island Dr Corpus Christi TX
The price is AU$103 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
AU$103
5 Nov - 6 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Corpus Christi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Whitecap Beach and North Padre Island Beach ...
Monterrey Motel Padre Island, Corpus Christi By Oyo
The CLOSEST, PRIVATE, LIT, 50 FT. FISHING PIER to the Gulf of Mex, w boat slips

The CLOSEST, PRIVATE, LIT, 50 FT. FISHING PIER to the Gulf of Mex, w boat slips

Corpus Christi TX
Stay at this condo in Corpus Christi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Whitecap Beach and North Padre Island Beach are ...
The CLOSEST, PRIVATE, LIT, 50 FT. FISHING PIER to the Gulf of Mex, w boat slips
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our guide on where to stay in Padre Island

Find the best Padre Island areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Cinnamon Shore

While Cinnamon Shore isn't home to many top sights, Mustang Island Beach and Palmilla Beach Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.

Old Town Port Aransas

If you're spending some time in Old Town Port Aransas, Port Aransas Birding Center and Fisherman's Wharf are top sights worth seeing.

Flour Bluff

Flour Bluff is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Laguna Madre and Funtrackers Family Fun Center.

North Beach

North Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Texas State Aquarium and USS Lexington Museum on the Bay.

Bay Area

If you're spending some time in Bay Area, Cole Park and Oso Beach Municipal Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.



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