HOWARD JOHNSON EXPRESS INN - SOUTH PADRE ISLAND RESORT, South Padre Island

The Inn at South Padre offers a range of rooms from standard to three-bedroom suites. All guestrooms include a private balcony or patio, a wet bar, a desk, a microwave, a refrigerator, an electronic safe, a hair dryer, and complimentary internet access. The Double Queen Efficiency Guestroom includes 2 queen-size beds and a kitchenette. The deluxe three-bedroom apartment includes a king-size bed, two queen-size beds, a living room, two bathrooms, a full kitchen, a dining room, and a deck; it accommodates up to 8 adults. The Four Queen Family Suite features 2 queen-size beds in one room, 2 queen-size beds in the second room, and a kitchen with seating for four; it fits up to 8 people. The Two Bedroom Two Bath Apartment includes a king-size bed, a queen-size bed, a living room, a full kitchen with seating for 4 and a large deck; it sleeps 6 people. The Family Jacuzzi Suite includes a king-size bed and Jacuzzi in one room, 2 queen-size beds in the second room and a kitchen with seating for four. Ironing facilities and tea and coffee facilities are also available.

The Inn at South Padre offers a complimentary Continental breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, including waffles, juice, fresh fruit, and coffee. Free coffee is available all day in the lobby. A wonderful dinner is served on the Southern Wave, including Jumbo Grilled Shrimp, Chicken and Beef Fajitas Fresh Fruits, Soda and bottled water.

Guests can use the tropically landscaped pool and hot tub. The hotel also features movie showings at the pool with popcorn, ice cream, and snacks for sale. Free WiFi is available in the lobby and business center. Guest laundry facilities are available, and an iron and ironing board are available upon request. A free full toolkit is included with everything needed to build sandcastles.

The Inn at South Padre is centrally located within walking distance to the beach, bay, restaurants, bars, and shopping. It is a 5-minute drive from Beach Park at Isla Blanca. Other nearby landmarks include the University of Texas (3 km), Dollar General (2 km), South Padre Island Welcome Sign (2 km), Largest Outdoor Sandcastle in the USA (1 km), Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Beach Resort (3 km), Fisherman's Wharf (1 km), Paradise Fun Rental (0.5 km), and Statue of Padre Jose Nicolas Balli (1 km). Brownsville is 40 km away.

The Inn at South Padre provides complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area. The hotel is pet-friendly, welcoming all pets with no breed, weight, or size limitations for a one-time fee of $25 per stay. Pet-friendly rooms are located on the first floor near a grassy field. Winter Texans receive $100 off monthly rental price when they bring a friend.