The Palms Resort

2.5 star property
Beach hotel with coffee shop/cafe and outdoor pool

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The Palms Resort is right on the ocean with a peaceful beachfront setting. Travelers relax on sun loungers by the outdoor pool or visit the restaurant, bar, or coffee shop for meals. The resort offers in-room WiFi to stay connected between beach visits.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Room options

Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(63 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
3616 Gulf Blvd., South Padre Island, TX, 78597

What's nearby

  • South Padre Island Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Sea Turtle Inc - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Beach Park at Isla Blanca - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Isla Blanca Park - 7 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Blackbeards' Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Louie's Backyard - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Tequila Sunset - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Tom And Jerry's - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Palms Resort

Hotel near South Padre Island Beach
A coffee shop/cafe, a bar and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at The Palms Resort. With amenities such as a beachfront location and sunloungers, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and beach umbrellas
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Palms Resort feature perks, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and dining tables. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • Separate sitting areas, kitchenettes and fridges

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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 transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8 AM to 11 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 lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are 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 on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 per cent 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Palms Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Palms Resort pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 45.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Palms Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Palms Resort?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Palms Resort?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does The Palms Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is The Palms Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this South Padre Island hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of South Padre Island Community Center and South Padre Island Beach. South Padre Bayside Beach and Isla Blanca Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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The Palms Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 372 out of 631 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 631 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 631 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 631 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 631 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay when visiting SPI. Watched the SpaceX launch at a county park the stayed at the Palms Resort. Ate all meals at Cafe on the Beach which is on the beachside of the building. Excellent food.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

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

8/10 Good

monica

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

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is old but attached cafe is great. Great service and food
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Location salvation

Location cannot be beat. Great restaurant and beach access make this a winner, but don't come looking for fine finishes or furnishings.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly Service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and accommodating staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

YLDEFONSO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just steps from your room to the beach, room was good, AC excellent, bed and bedding really upgraded, bathroom, would be better if they change the toilets but otherwise small but adequate. Room had a separate living area. Overall a bit Rustic, with the best location to go to the beach, no long hallways or elevators, just steps to the beach. Restaurant was good!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Hector

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It would be better if the restaurant offered COLD coffee. I guess its just my opinion cause the days I stayed the weather was 77F so it was good for coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

JoAnn

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for the beach access and dining near. Limited parking space. Staff and cleaning attendants were great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Melody

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice property… parking area very congested-room had an odor from AC unit. Great view of beach area from restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

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

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The beach side restaurant is great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Eduardo

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Haves pool
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and good service!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We like a lot the restaurant/bar great food and service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a pleasant stay w/ friendly staff, clean room, and delicious food from the cafe. Right on the beach as well!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place was clean, staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really love the convenience of the cafe and that it's pet friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, small stay option. Prices are reasonable. Right on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a really good place.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rubi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot! Café makes dining very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024