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Holiday Inn Resort South Padre Island - Beach Front by IHG

3.5 star property
Beachfront hotel with 3 outdoor pools and a 24-hour fitness center

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Holiday Inn Resort South Padre Island - Beach Front welcomes travelers to its white sand beach with 3 outdoor pools and free cabanas. Enjoy beachfront meals at Seaside Grill or drinks at the poolside bar. Nearby Isla Blanca Park offers exploration.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Premium Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Premium Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(66 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(56 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom

Suite, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom

Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Accessible Tub)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
100 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, TX, 78597

What's nearby

  • Beach Park at Isla Blanca - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Isla Blanca Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • South Padre Island Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Isla Blanca Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Queen Isabella State Fishing Pier - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl. Airport (BRO) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Longboard - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Landshark - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Daddy's Cajun Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Nautico Island Grill - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Resort South Padre Island - Beach Front by IHG

Family-friendly hotel near Queen Isabella State Fishing Pier
Located close to Isla Blanca Park and South Padre Island Beach, Holiday Inn Resort South Padre Island - Beach Front by IHG provides a swim-up bar, a beach bar, and a poolside bar. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, beachfront dining, and beach cabanas. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Seaside Grill, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and pool views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a terrace and shopping on site.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • 3 outdoor pools along with free cabanas, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), supervised childcare (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance
  • A 24-hour front desk, ATM/banking services, and beach umbrellas
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All 216 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 42-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 9.95 to 12.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Seaside Grill

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Heated pool
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Playground
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free pool cabanas
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (40 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 9.95 to 12.95 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Schlitterbahn Beach Resort & Waterpark South Padre Island
Schlitterbahn Beach Resort Waterpark South Padre Island
Schlitterbahn Resort
Schlitterbahn Beach Resort Waterpark
Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark
Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark South Padre Island
Schlitterbahn Beach Resort South Padre Island
Schlitterbahn Beach South Padre Island
Schlitterbahn Beach
Schlitterbahn Waterpark

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Resort South Padre Island - Beach Front by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Holiday Inn Resort South Padre Island - Beach Front by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Resort South Padre Island - Beach Front by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Resort South Padre Island - Beach Front by IHG?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Resort South Padre Island - Beach Front by IHG?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Resort South Padre Island - Beach Front by IHG located?

Located in South Padre Island, this beachfront hotel is in the city center and within 1 mi (2 km) of Queen Isabella State Fishing Pier, Isla Blanca Park, and South Padre Island Beach. Port Isabel Lighthouse and South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Holiday Inn Resort South Padre Island - Beach Front by IHG Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 548 out of 1381 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 249 out of 1381 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 242 out of 1381 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 157 out of 1381 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 185 out of 1381 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

benita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved staying at holiday inn resort it was so nice i loved the pools ,beach access,varietys of events they have nice staff arcade for the kids and bar i just loved everything definitely will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms quiet right on the beach friendly staff the pools awesome the view even better
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleazar

Great service and very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Santa

Great stay !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and beautiful! Upscale and affordable! Will be back again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Staff & service
good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Angel R

Liked: Staff & service
Location is great! The bathroom is the smallest I've ever seen in a hotel. The door barely closes. Other than that, it was Ok.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Amenities
Clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay. Very relaxing and family friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

ALEX

It’s an older facility
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The wait staff and beach bar were excellent. The cleaning staff was non existent. We could not get towels or our room cleaned without multiple contacts with the front desk. The entire facility is in need of maintenance.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff was nice and attentive. Entire property was clean, having 3 pools and a swim up bar was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Guillermo

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast it's good but the facilities need maintenance
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joanna

Liked: Amenities
We stayed for 3 days, my family enjoyed it very much, best part is a little walk to the beach and having 3 pools and having the options for the kids to be entertained, will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hervey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Noe

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We found cockroaches and there was mold in bath tub
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Liked: Amenities
The hotel was okay. But the pools could’ve been a lot cleaner and the elevators are awful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

soamy

Liked: Staff & service
Had a great time. Family friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

erica

Liked: Staff & service
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Paola

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Easy beach access, restaurant evening food ok…very old property, mold on walls, smelled like they were trying to cover mold smell with chlorine.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cuauhtemoc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
bed was good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Away from the busy area for beach and access. Would be nice having walkway closer to water for convenience but overall great. Convenience to eateries and all is ok but not really walking distance (if it's high heat lol(. Beach side bar and swim up bar was great!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

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