Accommodations in South Padre Island, Texas

South Padre Island overview

Visitors to South Padre Island have positive things to say about this relaxing city and its beaches. You'll enjoy activities like fishing and dolphin viewing. Top attractions in South Padre Island include Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark. And while you're here, be sure to stop by Sea Turtle Inc and Andy Bowie Park.

Where to stay in South Padre Island

Whether you're planning a longer vacation or a weekend getaway, South Padre Island has the right hotel for you. There are 264 hotels in South Padre Island and you can shop as many as 172 deals for rooms on Hotels.com, some with discounts of up to 60%. We have room prices starting at 32 USD per night and here you'll find a breakdown of hotels by star rating in South Padre Island as well as in the surrounding area:

• • 83 4-star hotels from 99 USD per night
• • 44 3-star hotels from 38 USD per night
• • 21 2-star hotels from 35 USD per night

How to get to South Padre Island

Fly into Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.), 21.7 mi (34.9 km) from central South Padre Island.

What to see around South Padre Island

The area is recognized for its natural setting, offering these places to visit:

• • Andy Bowie Park
• • Laguna Madre Nature Trail
• • Isla Blanca Park

Highlights of the area include:

• • Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark
• • Sea Turtle Inc
• • Sea Turtle Rescue Center
• • Whaling Wall
• • South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center

When to visit South Padre Island

If you're beginning to plan your holiday, you may be curious about the best time to visit. Here's a list of seasonal norms to help you arrange your travel schedule:

Seasonal temperature averages

• • January-March: 76°F day, 53°F night
• • April-June: 89°F day, 65°F night
• • July-September: 90°F day, 75°F night
• • October-December: 87°F day, 53°F night

Seasonal rainfall averages

• • January-March: 4.02 inches
• • April-June: 7.05 inches
• • July-September: 8.94 inches
• • October-December: 5.87 inches