El Delfín Lodge

2.5 star property

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Deluxe Double Room with Private Balcony
Property grounds
King Kitchenette Suite with Private Balcony | Private kitchen
Interior entrance
King Kitchenette Suite with Private Balcony | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
5401 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX, 78597
  • South Padre Island Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Sea Turtle Inc
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Sea Turtle Rescue Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

King Kitchenette Suite with Private Balcony

  • 60 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room with Private Balcony

  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Double Room - Disability Access

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

King Room - Disability Access

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Honeymoon Room - King Bed with Jacuzzi

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room with Pool View

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard King Room with Pool View

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

South Padre Island

With a stay at El Delfín Lodge in South Padre Island, you'll be a 1-minute drive from South Padre Island Beach and 8 minutes from Beach Park at Isla Blanca. .This motel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from South Padre Island Community Center and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Sea Turtle Inc.

What's nearby

  • South Padre Island Beach - 5 min walk
  • Sea Turtle Inc - 15 min walk
  • South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center - 15 min walk
  • South Padre Island Convention Centre - 2 min drive
  • Beach Park at Isla Blanca - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl. Airport (BRO) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Clayton's Beach Bar And Grill - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Louie's Backyard - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bar Louie - South Padre Island - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Tequila Sunset - ‬4 min drive

About this property

El Delfín Lodge

Motel with free parking, a short walk to South Padre Island Beach
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 47 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Bathrooms feature bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area. This motel also features a picnic area and a vending machine. The complimentary beach shuttle makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of El Delfín Lodge.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and a water dispenser. Free self parking is available onsite.

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 public transport

  • On-site parking available only on request
  • Free secured, uncovered self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking (free) on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max. 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Free beach shuttle

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fence around the pool
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Accessible bath
  • Braille signage
  • Grab bar in bath
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Lever door handles
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)
  • Wheelchairs available on site

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Down duvet
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bath
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Microwave

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Printer
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Soundproofing
  • 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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cash Breakage deposit: USD 150 per stay
  • 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 security system and window guards

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. 526 out of 782 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 782 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 782 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 782 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 782 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

10/10 Excellent

Krystal

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very clean! Quiet little space! Swimming pool area nice to lounge
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would highly recommend
Great place! Cheap price for a large room. Comfy, clean, and in a good location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here twice it’s very clean and safe!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria, Rochester

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was my first time staying and I really liked it. If we needed anything the staff was quick to get us what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Yanet Abigail Mendo, Rochester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

RC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing trip
Had a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darcey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff and clean property, pool was nice and cold! The beds were very comfortable. Only dislike was the towels you get, there are kinda rough and as little small. We didn’t bring a car so we didn’t have any opinions on parking. Would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Marcos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Affordable for a quick trip and good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es un excelente lugar y un servicio de primera . Sin problema regresaré
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Martin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great for the price we paid.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s nice remodeled hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evgeniya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony John, st. francis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great interior renovation. Spacious rooms with nice beds, 50" Roku TVs, new flooring and paint. Fridge and microwave
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent hotel with a 5 minute walk to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely ppl
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

BJ

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don’t like parking situation for guest as well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Misty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liza, Premont

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Rosalie

Travelled with group
The property is nice but had we know about the harley clubs convention staying ar the hotel we never would have stayed. Music blaring until 2AM and staff did nothing to stop it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024