El Delfín Lodge

2.5 star property

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Deluxe Double Room with Private Balcony | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds
Property grounds
Interior entrance
King Kitchenette Suite with Private Balcony | Private kitchen | Microwave
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

Explore the area

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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

King Kitchenette Suite with Private Balcony

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

Deluxe Double Room with Private Balcony

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

Double Room - Disability Access

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

King Room - Disability Access

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

Honeymoon Room - King Bed with Jacuzzi

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

Standard Double Room with Pool View

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

Standard King Room with Pool View

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

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About this property

El Delfín Lodge

Motel with free parking, a short walk to South Padre Island Beach
An outdoor pool, a snack bar/deli and a 24-hour business centre 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 centre, 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 a hairdryer and free toiletries. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. This South Padre Island motel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a Wi-Fi speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).

Bathrooms include a bath. Business-friendly amenities include desks and printers, as well as telephones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at El Delfín Lodge. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from South Padre Island Beach. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free beach shuttle.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a 24-hour business centre, a computer and a vending machine
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Just a 1-minute drive from South Padre Island Beach and 8 minutes from Beach Park at Isla Blanca
  • Free beach shuttle service
There's a snack bar/deli on site. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite 24-hour business centre. An outdoor pool, a vending machine, and a picnic area are also featured at the business-friendly El Delfín Lodge. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this South Padre Island motel.

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 transport

  • Free beach shuttle
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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 centre
  • 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 centre
  • 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 on-site 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • 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. 682 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 203 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1019 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

Ian

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Oneida

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Daisy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was very clean, and the air conditioner kept it nice and cold, but there weren’t enough blankets. The showerhead had a harsh water flow rather than a gentle spray. I always stay here when I visit SPI because it’s consistently clean and makes me feel safe.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025