COURTYARD SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, South Padre Island

The hotel sits on the beachfront along Padre Boulevard, giving immediate access to South Padre Island Beach; the main public stretch is about a 6-minute walk. The Birding Nature Center is 200 m away, Sea Turtle Inc is across the street, and the Laguna Madre Nature Trail is nearby. The Convention Center is less than 1 km away. Clayton's Beach Bar & Event Venue, The Lookout Bar + Refuge and Barry's Tacos & Margaritas are all within a 0.5 km walk, and Groovi Smoothi is 1 km away. On-site paid parking is supplemented by overflow parking across the street.

Accommodation ranges from quadruple rooms and spacious family rooms to large suites. Depending on the layout, rooms sleep four to six people; suites include two TVs and one bathroom. Room sizes are notably generous, with some suites around 640 sq ft. All rooms have tile floors, heating, air conditioning, a coffee machine, wardrobe and flat-screen TV. Standard rooms have balconies without ocean views, while ocean-view and full-ocean-view suites are available. Some balconies face the parking area or air-conditioning units rather than the water. Beds are on the firm side, and weekend live music can be audible from some rooms. Bathrooms are large, and a free safety deposit box is available at the front desk.

The family-friendly restaurant is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner with an American menu. The breakfast buffet costs US$15 per person per day and includes hot dishes, an omelet station and a taco station; some rate plans include breakfast, with wristbands issued at check-in. Kids' meals and wine or champagne are available at an additional charge. There are several drinking and dining options on site: the bar features live music and happy hour, the pool bar serves the outdoor area, and room service is available from Bar Louie. A Starbucks coffee shop in the lobby opens at 07:00, and a small minimarket sells essentials.

The outdoor pool is large, saltwater and open all year, though it is not heated. It is surrounded by sun loungers and umbrellas, and the pool bar serves the area until 18:00; drinks for the pool area are purchased from the bar. A children's pool and splash pad keep younger swimmers entertained, and a shaded palapa near the beach offers extra seating. The beach is directly accessible, with an outdoor shower and wash station for removing sand, plus chair-and-umbrella service available for an additional charge. The fitness centre is free and open 24 hours with cardio and weights. Live music performances and live sport event broadcasts are free, while happy hour is available at an additional charge. The pool area can become busy when day passes are sold.

WiFi is free throughout the property. Daily housekeeping is included, and room service is available. The 24-hour front desk handles arrivals and enquiries. Accepted payment methods include American Express, Visa, JCB, Discover and MasterCard. Electric-vehicle charging and accessible parking are available; the overflow lot across the street is used when the main lot fills. The free business centre, meeting and banquet facilities (additional charge) and fax or photocopying (additional charge) serve work stays. A free safety deposit box, CCTV, security alarms and smoke alarms are in place. The property is non-smoking inside with a designated smoking area. Accessible rooms and lifts serve the building. The building is large, and the conference zone sits between the lobby and many rooms, so some rooms are a longer walk from reception. Luggage carts are limited, so allow extra time for heavy luggage. A welcome drink is provided at check-in.