Hotels near Walmart Garden Center, Port Isabel

Bottom Line Up Front: This place is a circus of a ”Motel 6” on the beach. I booked this hotel well in advance of an anniversary trip and the disconnect at the beginning should have been a warning sign. I booked, I paid, and no confirmation was sent...a week later I called, no answer, call was dropped once answered, three attempts later I was speaking to someone and they emailed a confirmation (brilliant!). The big day finally arrives and after a 7 hour drive we arrive at the Isla Grande Beach ”Resort”. To be fair, the front looks nice as does the lobby, but it is a facade. We booked a Beach View room outside of the main hotel tower in their two story buildings which flank the pool and neither of which really had a beach view (you could make out the water if you could see past the buildings of the pool, the people, etc) but ”beach view” is a bit misleading. We checked in and were given a map to our room. The parking lots closest to these rooms is a small strip, encumbered by dumpsters, tight parking, and other obstacles. We navigate through the labyrinth of creepy hallways to access the path to our room, yes! we made it! We were immediately greeted by our second story neighbor's yapping dogs out on the balcony who were none too happy to have a downstairs neighbor. After a brief talk with my wife we both decided that this wasn't going to work, and that we came to South Padre to relax. Barking dogs did not fit in that equation. I lugged our baggage back to the car and returned to the front desk. They seemed quite surprised by my report and we were offered another room on the opposite side of the pool and assured me they would send someone to speak with the guest about his dogs. Back to the rental car and on to the opposite, but equally creepy, parking lot scenario along with additional outdoor hallways reminiscent of a parking garage. We arrive to our new locale and all seems quiet on this side, and aside from passing by a room that was smelled like it was hosting a Cheech and Chong style gathering (it stunk of weed for those who are not familiar), this just might work! The room is remarkably outdated, really cheap furnishings and the smell of many a year of service. There are one inch gaps under the door that adjoins our neighbor's room allowing the full auditory experience of their conversations, bathroom use, etc (but more about that later). I make the final journey to the car and back with our remaining luggage and beach gear, its unseasonably warm for September so I am thoroughly looking forward to a swim and some relaxation! My wife, still in a bit of shock to the 1980s style (and smell) of the room is also excited to relax. No sooner can I unzip the suitcase and our neighbors return from their outing which clearly involved copious amounts of booze as these ladies are loud, slurred, and generally unaware of their broadcast. Now I can hear conversations (which I never should have heard), bathroom use, and the elder of the group a 50 so

Very good resort hotel, beautiful and convenient. The hotel is located on the south side of Nampa Island. Except for the RV campground in the southernmost park, there are no taller buildings. If it's not winter, the swimming pool would be nice. There is a boardwalk to the beach behind the hotel. The high-rise room facing south can see the starship base and launch tower. You can imagine how popular this room would be when there is a starship launching. At night, the lights of the Starship Base Assembly Factory and the strobe lights on the launch pad can also be seen on the balcony. This is a great housing option for starship enthusiasts.

We were really blown away by this beach hotel. In summary it was clean, and everyone was really nice. In detail this is what I liked. From the minute you walked in you were treated as if they really wanted you there. We had room 246 which had a large balcony overlooking the beach and the hotel pool. The hotel had a walkway over the dunes to the beach. We especially appreciated the security detail on the property it seemed at all times as we watched him check the pool area about sunrise both mornings we were there. The hotel has a bar and grill on the 1st floor right off the pool area although we didn't eat there. On the fourth floor was a nice breakfast area and dining room overlooking the Laguna Madre which is the body of water between the island and the mainland. The breakfast was very good and well planned. you can serve yourself as it is at many hotels, or they had a separate bar where you could order made to order omelets and tacos. The building and the grounds were clean and inviting inside and out, front to back. We will stay here always while at the beach in South Padre Island. Great experience!

Small hotel in blue color, it is worth staying. However, if you want to go to the beach, it will be more convenient to choose a hotel on the beach. In this small hotel, you need to drive a little to another street and then go to the beach. Hotels near the beach can walk directly.

I had such a great trip here! My wife and I got married at the beach and we used this hotel for our wedding block. The staff was nice and helpful, rooms were exceptionally clean, and the breakfast was on point. It’s such a close walk to the beach, shops and food!

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