$49 Avg/night
Rate and special offer based on Check-in: May 28, 2013 Check-out: May 30, 2013

WindWater Magnuson Hotel

2 stars
5701 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
2.6
out of 5
125 reviews
Loved it!!

I thought it was a great deal! We had a blast. The staff was very kind and kept our room very tidy.... See full review

  • In love with the beach
  • Aug 17, 2010
Quiet & pleasant stay for the price

After a long Day of having fun at the beach at south padre, it is great to unwind and cool off in a... See full review

  • Alex Castillo
  • Jul 26, 2010
Budget accommodations with free breakfast and outdoor pool
A budget hotel just two blocks from the beach, the WindWater Hotel and Resort is conveniently located two blocks from the beach. Guests will stay entertained with the array of outdoor activities, including golf, hiking or walking, horseback riding, windsurfing as well as a number of museums and nature centers. Lounge around the on-site outdoor pool and hot tub. WindWater Hotel and Resort guests can save some money for the attractions by cooking a few meals in the kitchen in their suite -- one way to make vacation more affordable.
Highlights
  • Outdoor pool and hot tub
  • Business center
  • Free wireless Internet access
Location
WindWater Hotel and Resort is located on the north end of South Padre Island, on the Bay side, two blocks from the beach.
Rooms
Rooms at the WindWater Hotel and Resort have colorful decor and pillow top mattresses. Travelers that want to keep in touch with the outside world have complimentary wireless Internet. For extra space, guests can book one of the condominiums or king suite, with a separate bedroom, a spacious living area, a full kitchen and a huge balcony, many overlooking the water.
Features
Guests who stay at the WindWater Hotel and Resort can request to borrow fishing equipment and fish off the hotel. For those who are not quite up for catching and cooking dinner, there are plenty of restaurants nearby as well as a complimentary breakfast served in the hotel every morning. Walk two blocks to hit the beach, or relax in the on-site pool or hot tub.
Transportation
  • Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (22 mi/36 km)
  • Valley International Airport (31 mi/50 km)
Attractions
  • South Padre Island Convention Center (0.8 mi/1.4 km)
  • Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark (3.5 mi/5.6 km)
  • Port Isabel Lighthouse (4.1 mi/6.6 km)
  • South Padre Island Dolphin Research and Sea Life Nature Center (4.1 mi/6.6 km)
  • Treasures of the Gulf Museum (4.2 mi/6.9 km)
  • Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge (17 mi/27 km)
Business
  • Free high-speed wireless Internet access
  • Business center offering photocopying and facsimile services

WindWater Magnuson Hotel Rooms

1 Queen Bed Non-view
1 Queen Bed Non-view Nonsmoking- Free wireless internet access, cable TV with extra stations, electronic door locks, air conditioning, free local calls, hairdryer, alarm clock/radio, iron and board, microwave and mini fridge.
2 Queen Bed Non-view
2 Queen Bed Non-view Nonsmoking- Free wireless internet access, cable TV with extra stations, electronic door locks, air conditioning, free local calls, hairdryer, alarm clock/radio, iron and board, microwave and mini fridge.
1 King Suite, Sofabed, Balcony w
1 King Suite with Sofabed, Balcony, and Bay Side View- Free wireless internet access, cable TV with extra stations, electronic door locks, air conditioning, balcony, free local calls, hairdryer, alarm clock/radio, iron and board, microwave and mini fridge.

Amenities

  • High-speed internet
  • FREE parking
  • Outdoor pool
General
Free local telephone calls
24 hour security
Activities
Outdoor pool
Exercise gym
Jacuzzi
Dining
Restaurant
Coffee maker in room
Services
Business center
Guest laundromat
Internet
High-speed internet
Parking
FREE parking
Room
Television with cable
AM/FM alarm clock
Microwave
Sofa bed
Iron
Ironing board

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Hotel Map

26.1287 -97.1711
Area served
South Padre Island
Nearby airports
South Padre Is. Intl, (BRO), 26.00, MI, NE; Valley International, (HRL), 43.30, MI, E; Matamoros, (MAM), 64.00, MI, NE; Mc Allen Miller International, (MFE), 78.00, MI, E; Gen Lucio Blanco, (REX), 131.00, KM, NE;
Area description
Resort, Located on South Padre Island, the WindWater Magnuson Hotel is

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
11:00 AM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (125)

Ratings and reviews for WindWater Magnuson Hotel

Overall score

2.6 / 5
125 out of 125
Amenities:
2.6
Room cleanliness:
3.1
Hotel staff:
3.5
Room comfort:
3.2
Location:
3.6
Value:
3.3

60% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

3
Nune Ray
Texas
Nov 1, 2012

Get away

It was good for the price and location. Very nice balcony by the water.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of WindWater Magnuson Hotel

Reviewer score

1
Horrible staff
McAllen, TX, USA
Oct 13, 2011

Horrible Staff

While trying to enjoy our stay there were a few other people aside from our party trying to relax in the hot tub when the evening staff rudely used profanity and yelled at all of us to get out. Apparently the pool had closed while we were there and without any warning we were cussed at by one of the female staff members. The children that were in the pool were scared and ran to tell their parents what had happened. All the parents confronted the female staff and she then denied the claim. Overall i would never stay there again. This left a nasty taste in my mouth!!!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
2
Location:
2
Value:
3
Review of WindWater Magnuson Hotel

Reviewer score

2
valo
Houston, TX, USA
Sep 19, 2011

so so

it seems to be old, elevator without AC and floor look like dirty, i definetly donot will be there again

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
1
Location:
3
Value:
2
Review of WindWater Magnuson Hotel

Reviewer score

2
Anonymous
Austin, TX
Aug 1, 2011

windwater motel

good location on the north side, even though it's on the bay side, and the cheapest hotel on the island when I booked. The pictures on the website are misleading, and I'm not sure why they can call it a "hotel & resort" when it's clearly just a motel with a very warm pool. The free breakfast was not even worth going to...they didn't even have orange juice, instead they had some cheap sugary orange citrus punch that made me sick. Basically it was the cheapest place on the island and we got what we payed for, but we didn't spend much time in the hotel anyways so it didn't really matter.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
2
Nightlife tip: Short drive from hotel

Louie's is the most popular place at night. it's only 2 miles away, so it's a little too long to walk but it's a pretty cheap cab ride.

Review of WindWater Magnuson Hotel

Reviewer score

1
Rained out!
Missouri
Aug 1, 2011

Horrible!

Attempted to cancel or reschedule this reservation based on a tropical storm. Hotel was not willing even though I made the call within the 24 hour window.[...] I will never make a reservation with this hotel [...] again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
1
Location:
1
Value:
1
Review of WindWater Magnuson Hotel

Reviewer score

1
Anonymous
San Antonio, TX
Jul 27, 2011

Fixer Upper

The first clue should have been the 2" gap under the door. The shower handle easily pulled away from the wall when you tried to turn the water on or off. There was no strainer in the sink. The toilet was loose so it rocked when sat upon and on and on!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
2
Location:
3
Value:
2
Review of WindWater Magnuson Hotel

Reviewer score

3
Ray Ray 24!
San Antonio,Tx
Jul 26, 2011

"unbelievable price with good quality"

we enjoyed the view of the ocean and had a great time... but the parking was small and not enough for everyone.... this was a great buy compared to other stays and met all necessities... thank you!!!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
5
Money-saving tip: In Hotel

hotel was a good stay

Review of WindWater Magnuson Hotel

Reviewer score

1
Anonymous
midland tx
Jul 24, 2011

its a bed. poorly kept run down over pri

Well I just expected more. Washer didn't work and no one could direct us to a laundering facility

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
2
Location:
2
Value:
1
Nightlife tip: Short drive from hotel

No comment

Review of WindWater Magnuson Hotel

Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
SPI, TX
Jul 2, 2011

decent hotel/good fishing right there

Enjoyed the view from the hotel, plus the fishing right on spot. Walking distance from shops and resturants.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
4
Review of WindWater Magnuson Hotel

Reviewer score

3
Charbo
San Antonio, TX
Jul 1, 2011

Good cheap place

So my husband and I just needed a bed to sleep in because our family had a house, and I would definitely stay here again. It was really cheap, that said, the bathroom ceiling was falling apart and our fridge did not work. We stayed in a king suite, so I liked the living room area, and the view of the water canal was nice. Our patio overlooking the water was big so we enjoyed breakfast there in the mornings. Now I would only stay here again as long as we had a room on the water.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

The Grapevine Cafe, great place for breakfast!

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