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El Delfín Lodge

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, 5-minute walk to South Padre Island Beach

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Deluxe Double Room with Private Balcony | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated
King Kitchenette Suite with Private Balcony | Private kitchen | Microwave
Property grounds
King Kitchenette Suite with Private Balcony | Terrace/patio
Interior entrance

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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5401 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX, 78597
  • Place, South Padre Island Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Sea Turtle Inc
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room with Pool View | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard Double Room with Pool View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(94 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard King Room with Pool View | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Standard King Room with Pool View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Honeymoon Room - King Bed with Jacuzzi | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Honeymoon Room - King Bed with Jacuzzi

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room with Private Balcony | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room with Private Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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King Kitchenette Suite with Private Balcony | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

King Kitchenette Suite with Private Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 650 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

South Padre Island

Located in North End, El Delfín Lodge is a leisurely stroll from sights such as South Padre Island Beach and South Padre Island Community Center. This 47-room motel welcomes guests with conveniences like an outdoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • South Padre Island Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Sea Turtle Inc - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • South Padre Island Convention Centre - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Laguna Madre Nature Trail - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl. Airport (BRO) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Clayton's Beach Bar And Grill - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Blackbeards' Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Bar Louie - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Tom And Jerry's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

El Delfín Lodge

Motel with free parking, 5-minute walk to South Padre Island Beach
At El Delfín Lodge, guests have access to an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a 24-hour business center. There's free parking and a free beach shuttle. Front-desk staff are standing by 24/7 to assist with any requests. Additional amenities include a computer station, a water dispenser, and a TV in a common area.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and wired Internet. Pillowtop beds sport premium bedding and down comforters, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Balconies, microwaves, and free long-distance calls are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

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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 transportation

  • Free beach shuttle
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite self 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 center
  • 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 center
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

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

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • There are no elevators.
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at El Delfín Lodge?

El Delfín Lodge provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see near El Delfín Lodge?

This motel is situated in North End within a short 5-minute walk of South Padre Island Beach and also 15 minutes on foot from South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center. You'll also find Sea Turtle Inc and Andy Bowie Park less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at El Delfín Lodge?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the motel. Though parking is available on request, accessible parking and free RV/bus/truck parking are also available. You'll find a max of 1 space per unit.

Does El Delfín Lodge have a casino?

No, El Delfín Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at El Delfín Lodge?

No, this motel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access between 10:00 AM and 10:00 PM.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at El Delfín Lodge?

Couples staying at this motel will appreciate amenities like a pillowtop mattress and free Internet access as well as an outdoor pool.

Are there hot tubs at El Delfín Lodge?

No, but some guestrooms at this motel feature jetted bathtubs.

Does El Delfín Lodge have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, El Delfín Lodge doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will El Delfín Lodge allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at El Delfín Lodge though service animals are welcome.

Does El Delfín Lodge have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

How far is the airport from El Delfín Lodge?

The closest major airport to El Delfín Lodge is Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl. Airport (BRO), which is 26.4 mi away (47 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at El Delfín Lodge?

Yes, every guestroom at El Delfín Lodge comes with a balcony with some featuring city or courtyard views.

El Delfín Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 823 out of 1220 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 1220 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1220 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1220 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1220 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed my stay here. Nothing fancy. Good value. Friendly and helpful staff. Excellent housekeeping. All rooms face the inner court yard which has a nice pool. I stayed during the off-season (Oct) so it was very quiet during the week. Plan to return in the future.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Leticia, Houston

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice and new
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Edward

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Checking in was a little unusual limited. The girl was really nice. She’s the one that told me I had double booking and I called Expedia. She was nice. The electricity went out that night and from that point on I didn’t wanna be there. They had some rough people there staying there throw pool furniture in the pool Without an air condition or a light. It’s undesirable. I expect a refund.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Shannon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Front desk staff were to tell us different information. Originally I had booked a stay for two nights and then wanted to add a third night. I was informed that this wasn’t a problem. However, they wanted me to check in twice and leave my credit card twice and show my ID twice. OK that’s annoying and unnecessary, but then the room was not clean. As a matter of fact the furniture was so stained that we wouldn’t even touch the couch. Luckily the sheets were clean however they were also stained. The bed was horribly uncomfortable. We got room 102 which had a jetted bathtub in it. However, the tub did not have hot water and when I tried to address it with the staff, they simply told me that I should’ve addressed it a long time ago. I’m not sure how I could do that since I’ve never been at this hotel before. Additionally, while I was there the room had an overpowering chemical smell. So I had to keep the window opened so I didn’t get a headache, even though it was hot outside. At one point I was getting ready by the mirror, and I noticed a person peeking in through the window, literally leaning their face against the screen in order to see inside. It was creepy and gross. In retrospect, I should’ve called the police. I did talk to the front desk and they brushed it off and as a matter of fact, even though it was on camera, they tried to tell me I was lying. Although I felt safe in the community, I did not feel safe there because he could have slashed open that screen in a second.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Shannon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will go elsewhere - gross room and no one cares

Front desk staff were to tell us different information. Originally I had booked a stay for two nights and then wanted to add a third night. I was informed that this wasn’t a problem. However, they wanted me to check in twice and leave my credit card twice and show my ID twice. OK that’s annoying and unnecessary, but then the room was not clean. As a matter of fact the furniture was so stained that we wouldn’t even touch the couch. Luckily the sheets were clean however they were also stained. The bed was horribly uncomfortable. We got room 102 which had a jetted bathtub in it. However, the tub did not have hot water and when I tried to address it with the staff, they simply told me that I should’ve addressed it a long time ago. I’m not sure how I could do that since I’ve never been at this hotel before. Additionally, while I was there the room had an overpowering chemical smell. So I had to keep the window opened so I didn’t get a headache, even though it was hot outside. At one point I was getting ready by the mirror, and I noticed a person peeking in through the window, literally leaning their face against the screen in order to see inside. It was creepy and gross. In retrospect, I should’ve called the police. I did talk to the front desk and they brushed it off and as a matter of fact, even though it was on camera, they tried to tell me I was lying (josè?) I felt safe in the community, I did not feel safe there because he could have slashed open that screen in a second.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Edward

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First of all, Expedia and this property knew that I had double booked by accident. No one stopped me from that happening. Nobody contacted me second of all I get there and then the room they put me in the bed felt like the mattress hadn’t been changed ever like a big heavyset person slept in. It towels were terrible And then their AC went out after the first night being there. I’m hoping that I get reimbursed can’t get a hold of Expedia cause I don’t have a one 800 number and the property manager wasn’t much helpful. Much more help. I’ll never go there again and I do have some thugs that stay there
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Martin E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good clean room and pool with convenient location. Only parking was at rear and away from the check in desk.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Petra

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Expected so much more from a highly rated property. Extremely inconvenient parking that requires carrying luggage a long way, narrow stairwell to the top floor at far end of horseshoe shaped courtyard makes carrying luggage a chore, no luggage carts available, noise from pool until 10+ p.m., rattling AC cover required some ingenuity to improve, bathroom exhaust so anemic that steam stayed in room, slightly damp feeling bedding, no light switch near the beds, just a single bedside table for a room with 2 beds, small table with 2 chairs so squeezed into a corner that one chair was unusable, sandy floor. Will never stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Leonardo

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
tvs didn't work, no breakfest,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, ubers were readily available. Close to the beach, gas station, convenience store, and plenty of places to eat at
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5 stars isnt enough for cleanliness. They really go the extra mile. Bed was new and clean. Rates were super cheap as well. Definetly a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

adelina, Las Vegas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is old, but kept up very well. Very clean. Towels are due for overhaul, but are clean. Staff very accommodating. Very comfortable bed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I thought the hotel was closer to the beach. Ither than that we went at a hoid time where we were the only ones at the pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean Swimming pool clean room and room smelled great. Cold ac and hot water
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Updated clean comfortable hotel with thin walls

Hotel was very recently updated and the staff was super friendly. It was clean and comfortable, although the bed was a bit soft for my liking. Only issue we had was the room next-door blasted Tejano music until 2 AM.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

El Delfin

The excellent stuff: cordial front desk clerk, newly renovated clean room, comfortable bed, small couch big enough for two, plenty of room, easy to find, plenty of parking, the pool looked nice although I did not partake, and walking distance to several restaurants, bars, and a grocery store. A few small but non problematic surprises: no Kleenex, the mini fridge did not have a freezer compartment, and there was no desk (I did have a bit of computer work to do). Why I won't return: one of the guests was blasting his bass until 2 or 3 AM and the AC didn't work properly. The thermostat said 72 but the room was hot. No way it was less than 77. I turned the thermostat down to 70 and the display just said Wait. I tried turning the fan on but it just blew hot air. Eventually, maybe 15 min later, the AC came on, ran for a while, and shut off. So once I actually got to sleep, I would sleep for 20 min, wake up because I was hot, wait for my turn to get AC, fall back asleep, and wake up 20 min later because I was cold. Just couldn't get it dialed in.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigeil

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean spacious rooms. 7 min walk to the beach. The room was very cold so bring an extra blanket. Also the neighbors are roudy, nothing a sound machine won't fix
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maricela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025