Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.)
47 min drive
Room options
About the neighborhood
South Padre Island
Beach Park at Isla Blanca is within a mile (2 km) of this condo, and other popular sites like South Padre Island Beach are within a couple of miles (3 km). The condo includes a balcony, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
Queen Isabella State Fishing Pier - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
Beach Park at Isla Blanca - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
Isla Blanca Park - 7 min drive - 2.2 miles
South Padre Island Beach - 14 min drive - 2.2 miles
Isla Blanca Beach - 16 min drive - 2.1 miles
Getting around
Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl. Airport (BRO) - 47 min drive
Restaurants
Louie's Backyard - 5 min drive
McDonald's - 19 min walk
Laguna BOB - 4 min drive
Lobo Del Mar - 4 min drive
The Meatball Cafe - 5 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Sapphire 802 - Stylish 3bd w/gorgeous view of the Gulf. Movie screening & game room, fitness center.
Gorgeous 8th Floor Family Friendly Condo, Captivating Views from Private Balcony, Luxurious Tropical Resort, Ample Amenities, Sleep Capacity 8
* Primary Bedroom - King Bed with ensuite Walk-In Shower and Separate Tub * Guest Bedroom - 2 Full Beds * Guest Bedroom - 2 Full Beds (Bunk) * Guest Bathroom - Full Bath with Shower Tub Combo *Two parking permits will be issued for this rental. *This vacation home is located on the 8th floor *1450 approximate sq ft
PREMIUM FEATURES & AMENITIES *Wi-Fi - Laptop and gaming console-friendly *In-unit washer/dryer
SAPPHIRE FEATURES *Deluxe Private Swimming Pool *Stunning Hot Tub with Waterfall *Private Poolside Bungalows (rental required) *Full-service Aveda Spa & Salon offers couples massages, water treatments, wraps, and so much more *Fitness Center with Cybex equipment *Teen Rec Room with pool table, pinball arcade, and Foosball *Private On-Site Movie Theater (rental required)
Are you looking for a luxury vacation? The Sapphire 802 was designed as the ultimate vacation experience. Sapphire 802 has stunning ocean views from the private balcony and outdoor patio seating. The living area features a cozy sectional for the family to enjoy the large-screen TV. The open floor plan leads you directly to the dining table, which seats six. Right past the dining area is the fully-equipped kitchen area. Head over to the local Blue Marlin Grocery and gather the goods to make a homemade meal, or get some take-out and make it a fun movie night. The primary bedroom features a King-sized bed and a gorgeous bedside view. The guest bedrooms feature a room with side-by-side full-sized beds. The other guest bedroom features bunk beds, perfect for kids or friends. One bath features a double sink and tub/shower combo. The other bathroom has separate tub and shower sections.
WELCOME TO SAPPHIRE CONDOMINIUMS Sapphire Condominiums at South Padre Island is home to the most luxurious amenities South Padre Island has to offer. If you want to elevate your long weekend to an unforgettable, extravagant vacation, Sapphire is the destination you've been dreaming of. It is home to South Padre Island's largest, most opulent beachfront pool. Don't hesitate to let your inner Adonis or Aphrodite loose by the Grecian-inspired pool with its stunning tile in-lay, sun shelf, and cozy poolside palapas. It is so spectacular that it will tempt you away from South Padre Island's amazing beaches all day.
Sapphire also boasts other lavish amenities: a beautifully tiled hot tub with a cascading waterfall, shaded palapas with cozy nooks to relax, private cabanas for your group to enjoy, a private theater, a day spa with a full menu of services, family-friendly game room with a pinball machine, Foosball table, and pool table, plus a gym with leading-edge Cybex equipment.
Ideally located, Sapphire Condominiums is on the beachfront and steps away from the sand. It is also a short walk to Seaside Bar & Grill, The Sea Ranch Marina, Beach Park Waterpark, the Visitor's Center, and the Island Metro Park and Ride facility, which offers free bus service. Everything you need to have the time of your life is at Sapphire Condominiums.
*Deluxe Swimming Pool *Stunning Hot Tub with Waterfall *Private Poolside Bungalows (rental required) *Full-service Aveda Spa & Salon offers couples massages, water treatments, wraps, and so much more *Fitness Center with Cybex equipment *Teen Rec Room with pool table, pinball arcade, and Foosball *Private On-Site Movie Theater (rental required)
SPECIFIC RENTAL POLICIES -A pre-arrival check-in form must be completed 48 hours before arrival. -30+ day stays begin on the 1st of the month -A 3-night minimum stay is required. -Sapphire requires all guests to check in at the off-site Guest Welcome Center. After check-in, they must visit Sapphire's front desk to pick up key cards and parking permits.
POLICIES & INFO Resort Fees: At certain times of the year, rentals may charge a one-time, per-guest Resort Fee to facilitate guest access. For more information, consult the Property Description or contact the reservation agent. Sapphire's Resort Fee of $49 per day is required and will be billed prior to check in ($57.33 including tax).
Refundable Damage Deposit: Rentals may require a Refundable Damage Deposit from March through Easter weekend. The Rental Company will collect this deposit by cash or credit card at check-in. If paying by credit card, the Primary Renter must present a credit card that matches their name upon check-in. For more information, consult the Property Description or contact the reservation agent.
Age Restrictions: The minimum age requirement for renters is 25. As per Homeowner Association Rules & Regulations, THIS CONDO DOES NOT ALLOW YOUNG ADULT/SPRING BREAK GROUPS.
SAPPHIRE HOA POLICY FOR ALL RESERVATIONS WITH DATES INCLUDED FROM MARCH 14TH - 23RD AND APRIL 11TH - 2025 "The Primary Renter must be 30 years of age or older, as verified by a government-issued ID and accompanied by only members of their immediate family. For purposes of renting during these times, “family” is defined to include only members within the first degree of consanguinity or affinity (e.g., parents, grandparents (including in-laws), and children). (Cousins, aunts, uncles, nephews, or nieces are NOT considered immediate family.) No two families can share a condo."
- This rental is family-friendly and non-smoking. - The number of guests must not exceed the stated maximum occupancy. - Parties are strictly prohibited. - Please keep noise levels to a minimum to respect other guests and property owners. - Professionally laundered and sanitized linens may be exchanged for free on the east side of our off-site Guest Welcome Center from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Laundry detergent and sofa sleeper linens are available upon request at our off-site Guest Welcome Center. - This vacation home does not allow pets.
DISCLAIMERS - We strive to update our photos and listing descriptions regularly; however, we cannot guarantee 100% accuracy in photos or descriptions. - Our staff diligently maintains sanitation and inventory in this home; however, if you find something lacking, please contact our front office by phone so we may promptly address your needs.
The City of South Padre Island License Number is 2023-0631.
The condo is air-conditioned and features a balcony and 2 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a microwave, and a refrigerator.
Property manager
Your Local Vacation Rental Experts at Padre Island Rentals
Note from host: Smoking is Prohibited in this Vacation Home.
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping mall
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the ocean
On the waterfront
Things to do
Water park
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water tubing nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Property located in a resort
Unit size: 1,468 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
Note from host: Pets are Not Allowed in this Vacation Home.
Children and extra beds
Note from host: Children are welcome at any of our Vacation Homes.
Important information
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Events or Parties are Not Allowed at this home.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 25
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Note from host: Events or Parties are Not Allowed at this home.
Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:
Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.
Property is also known as
86874
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do around this condo?
This condo is located in South Padre Island, a short 18-minute walk from Beach Park at Isla Blanca and also 16 minutes on foot from Queen Isabella State Fishing Pier. You'll also find South Padre Island Beach and Isla Blanca Beach within a short drive.
Will I be able to park at this condo?
No, there isn't parking at this condo.
Is this condo adjacent to a casino?
No, this condo is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this condo?
No, this condo doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.
Does Sapphire 802 - Stylish 3bd w/gorgeous view of the Gulf. Movie screening & game room, fitness center. have a hot tub?
Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this condo.
Does this condo provide breakfast?
No, this condo doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this condo allow pets to stay free of charge?
No, pets aren't allowed at this condo.
Does this condo have connecting rooms?
No, there aren't connecting rooms at this condo.
Where is the closest airport to this condo?
The closest major airport to this condo is Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl. Airport (BRO), which is 24.2 mi away (47 minutes by car).
Can I book a room with a balcony at Sapphire 802 - Stylish 3bd w/gorgeous view of the Gulf. Movie screening & game room, fitness center.?
Yes, every condo unit at Sapphire 802 - Stylish 3bd w/gorgeous view of the Gulf. Movie screening & game room, fitness center. comes with a balcony with some featuring beach views.
Sapphire 802 - Stylish 3bd w/gorgeous view of the Gulf. Movie screening & game room, fitness center. Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 21 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 21 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 21 reviews
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Eduardo T.
Apr 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend stay at the beach
Took our family to spend the weekend at the beach listing was clean and easy to use.
Eduardo T.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jackie K.
Apr 21, 2025
Jackie K.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jj C.
Mar 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Jj C.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Travis E.
Nov 14, 2024
Loved it!
This was our second time staying at this property, and it was as great as the first! Excellent location, plenty of space...and made for a great trip!
Travis E.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
RoY G.
Oct 15, 2024
RoY G.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
6/10 Okay
Vivian S., South Texas
Aug 19, 2024
Disappointed
Our family has stayed at the Sapphire many many times in the past so we were sadly disappointed with this property. We had to wait after arrival to have the water "turned on" so they were not prepared for our arrival even though we arrived after 5pm. The ice maker in the refrigerator never worked so had to go buy ice. The last evening, the air conditioner decided to stop working; when management was notified their response was "well you're checking out by 11 tomorrow morning anyway." (No apology was ever offered! Just the "you're leaving soon" repeated.) Was not pleasant having to dress and pack to depart in a condo with a temperature of 80 degrees.
Having always enjoyed our stays at the Sapphire we were looking forward to planning our annual family gathering (looking at 3+ condos to rent to accommodate our large family of 25+ members).
Needless to say, we will look elsewhere for our accommodations.
Vivian S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rachael B.
Jul 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Sapphire Condo in SPI
Spacious clean condo. Great view and location. Beachside umbrella service and huge pool. Seaside Grill will bring food and beverages to you while you’re chilling on the beach or you can enter through Margaritaville and order cocktails. Overall great stay. The condo is equipped with plenty of beach and pool toys. Things the owner could improve on would be better pillows and have a Kuerig coffee maker. Ceiling fan in master bedroom is loud and needs to be adjusted. Also the condo instructions say there’s a towel exchange on the property, but that is not an option so laundry detergent is needed to wash throughout your stay.
Rachael B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Angelica A.
May 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
The view!
Easy to book, property has a great view, there is a beautiful pool and a huge hot tub, it was off season so we had a very quiet and relaxing time. Easy access to the beach. Not very many people in the building or out in the pool. Overall we enjoyed our stay very much.
Angelica A.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
brooke H.
Feb 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Will visit again!
I am so pleased with the VRBO we rented a few weeks ago. It was a great location with great amenities for the whole family. Even though the weather wasn’t awesome, we still had a great time. The condo was well furnished and very comfortable. The only thing I would ask is for beach towels to be available for use, but other than that we were very happy. The furnishings were nice and the view was spectacular!
brooke H.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
8/10 Good
Joe M.
Dec 31, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Christmas Vacation.
The location was great. The staff was very helpful and friendly. The pool was said to be heated, but it was not. One of the showers had little or no flow. We had to have 7 people use one shower. There were not extra towels. We had to get by with 5 towels for 7 people. Other than these small items the place was great and we would go back.
Joe M.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer S.
Sep 18, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Anniversary Getaway
Everything was beautiful everything worked well expect for the dishwasher. We will definitely stay here again.
Jennifer S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Cynthia H.
Sep 9, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Beach Experience
We had a WONDERFUL week at the beach! The only thing that would have made it better is if the beach chairs and umbrella had been included.
Cynthia H.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Julie R.
Aug 3, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Lack of maintenance communication
Condo is beautiful, I paid alot of money for a nice place to say, however our dishwasher never worked and neither did the dryer.
I was traveling with my grandchildren, we washed dishes after every meal …dryer never worked properly..
I can only hope the next family doesn’t have the same problem .. it was a problem .. I called Padre rentals severos times and left messages, I never got a call back ..
Julie R.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Angie B.
Jul 15, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great View!
Perfect Location and Beautiful View
Angie B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mark H.
Dec 22, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Will stay again
This is very nicely decorated and relaxing condo. I'd recommend #802 anytime. They do need oven mitts though!
Mark H.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
4/10 Poor
Brian A.
Aug 14, 2022
Poor communication
We had several things wrong with our rental. Upon our arrival, discovered the dish washer was “out of order.” Additionally, a closet door was off its hinges, the tv in one of the bedrooms did not work and was hanging crooked, and there were several light bulbs that were burnt out, particularly in the bathrooms. Upon calling the management company and leaving a message, no reply Ofcourse. I called again and the person stated that “they would let her manager know and they would be in contact with me.” No contact ever happened. This quite possibly the worst rental company we’ve encountered, and I certainly expect better for the amount of money I paid for the place. They could have at least communicated that the dish washer was broke as someone put an out of order sign on it. We will never deal with south padre rentals ever again, and I urge Vrbo to encourage others to look elsewhere. They’re only interest is in getting paid, for nothing in my opinion.
Brian A.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Julia K.
Aug 3, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
We had a great time staying at this cozy condo in Sapphire. Place is decorated nicely, very clean and has an equipped kitchen. View of the beach from the balcony was lovely and made the stay even better while having a cup of coffee. Great memory! Beautiful beach and property is well maintained!
Julia K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
8/10 Good
Gina O.
Jun 11, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Sapphire condo 802
This was my second year here at the sapphire. The condo we stayed at this time was nice with a beautiful view. Their were a couple things I didn't like. One was I wasn't notified they were doing work to the side of the building by the balcony. It was very loud and chips off of the building (paint) would hit us when on the balcony. Ropes were hanging and would hit the bars and bedroom window. I called to notify SPI and was told the sapphire don't let them know when they are doing work. Had problems with a TV they came right away to fix the problem and the man who fixed it was really helpful. One of the kids found a razor blade in the couch luckily no one was hurt. Everyone at the sapphire and surrounding areas was really nice. I wish they had the bar open this year.
Gina O.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kim F.
Mar 29, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Blast
We stayed for a M-F with my teenage boys for Spring Break—plenty of room lots of cooking items and loved the amenities.
Kim F.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
4/10 Poor
Rob L.
Mar 7, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Condo, except....
My experience at Sapphire this time around has more to do with the pool construction and not the Sapphire 802 itself.
We have stayed at the Sapphire before, as well as many other locations on SPI over the years. The condo was fantastic, except for the bed in the master bedroom. It has a killer shin destroyer. It has a mattress that does not go all the way to the edges and has a "shelf" around the entire bed...We had to put a chair on the corner of the bed in order to protect our elderly mother in law so that she would not get tripped up and fall. My wife still has a bruise where she decided to try and walk around the corner of the bed. It's a strange bed and just a terrible idea all around.
That said, the property was clean and well furnished. I would stay there again. The workout room is fantastic. The staff is cordial and parking is convenient.
The bad...
We were never told the pool and all hot tubs were not available for use until we arrived.
The pool was being sandblasted Mon-Friday, from 8 am until 5pm. The noise was so loud, it prevented us from having the sliding glass door to the balcony open at all, not to mention the kids were disappointed that the pool was closed.
My family and I have been coming down to SPI since 1996, every single year, and will continue to do so. In fact, we have next year's reservation already set at another property. I am not sure I would stay here again because of the bed and I'm a still upset the pool was closed and we weren't told until we arrived.
Rob L.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Melissa S., SAN ANTONIO
Jan 19, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great views and very clean.
We had a wonderful stay. I would have appreciated knowing ahead of time that I did not need to go to the Padre Island Rentals office per online instructions for check-in and that all check-in processes were to be completed at the Sapphire. Please be aware that the Sapphire counts ANY visitors as an occupant (guest) of your rental and they are very strict about this policy. This also would have been nice to know prior to booking. Because of this rule, my parents were not allowed to visit us in the rental property for dinner. Also, the condo only provided 2 beach/pool towels for 8 guests and a minimal amount of toilet paper, so you may want to bring some of those items for yourself. Some of the condo walls, especially in the entry, had scuff marks and the kitchen needed upgraded utensils, pots, and pans, but other than that, this place was great! The condo was very clean and had amazing views! I would recommend staying here to others.