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Lighthouse Inn

2.5 star property
Bayside motel with beach bars, 4-minute walk to South Padre Island Beach

Photo gallery for Lighthouse Inn

Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers
King Room with Bay View
Interior entrance
Business centre
Front of property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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1701 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX, 78597
  • Place, South Padre Island Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Gravity Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Queen Isabella State Fishing Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard King Room

Standard King Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Queen Room

Standard Double Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(80 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Double King Family Room

Double King Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Luxury King Room

Luxury King Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Double King Family Room

Luxury Double King Family Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

About the area

South Padre Island

Lighthouse Inn puts you in the heart of South Padre Island, within just a 10-minute stroll of South Padre Island Beach and Gravity Park. Highlights at this motel include 20 beach bars, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find a terrace, a picnic area and tour/ticket assistance. There's also the convenience of a free beach shuttle. .Near this South Padre Island motel, you'll find Beach Park at Isla Blanca.
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What's nearby

  • South Padre Island Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Gravity Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Queen Isabella State Fishing Pier - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Beach Park at Isla Blanca - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • South Padre Island Community Center - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Brownsville, TX (BRO-Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Longboard - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Daddy's Cajun Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Louie's Backyard - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Tequila Sunset - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Lighthouse Inn

Bayside motel with beach bars, 4-minute walk to South Padre Island Beach
Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 20 beach bars. Event space at this motel measures 900 square feet (84 square metres) and includes conference space. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at Lighthouse Inn. Free self parking is available.

This South Padre Island motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 54 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 20 bars on the beach
  • 900 sq ft of conference space
  • 84 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2016
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Lighthouse Inn offers 54 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

This South Padre Island motel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 20 beach bars

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 900 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • On the bay
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2016
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • 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 AM
Contactless check-out

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Spring Break deposit: USD 150 per stay (for stays between 01 March and 30 April)

We've listed all 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Lighthouse Inn?

Lighthouse Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Lighthouse Inn?

Yep, Lighthouse Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Lighthouse Inn?

Yep, Lighthouse Inn is a short 4-minute walk from South Padre Island Beach. Fun beach activities include jet skiing, snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find motor boats and boat tours.

Does Lighthouse Inn have a pool?

Lighthouse Inn has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lighthouse Inn?

No, Lighthouse Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Lighthouse Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Lighthouse Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Lighthouse Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 597 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 233 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Estephany

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love that everything is so close to walk too.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Abigail

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and comfortable rooms
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

martha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

maria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was good- for why we went to south padre.
Behind our hotel
Great view- behind our room
This was at Clayton’s
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All good
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love it here!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Connie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a nice place, Staff was wonderful! Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

ELVIA

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosie

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

10/10 Excellent

Aron

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

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

6/10 Okay

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay at a pretty good price!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Esteban

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Debra

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not worth the $

The door was dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025