Sheraton South Padre Island Beach Hotel and Condominiums

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  • 310 PADRE ISLAND
    South Padre Island, Texas 78597
    956-761-6551
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Mrs. J
First Reviewer
4 out of 5
Avg. Member Rating
14
Reviews

Really a nice place

  • July 8, 2006
  • Rated 4 of 5 by a traveler from Travelocity.com
I was very happy with my stay.The staff was excellent.The food was good.I had a little problem getting fresh towels .The only real problems were that the drinks did taste weak.Beyond that it was an awesome place.I'll be back.

Place to ourselves

  • June 18, 2006
  • Rated 5 of 5 by a traveler from Travelocity.com
Our honeymoon trip was great. Our room was very clean. Staff was helpful with questions. Dining was good with no complaints. It was great to have the heated pool section for that is the only part we used. Beach access was convenient. We will stay again.
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Sheraton South Padre Island Beach Resort

  • October 22, 2004
  • Rated 4 of 5 by ilovecats from Asheville, North Carolina
My family and I have stayed here at least four or five times. I remember being drawn to it as a kid because there is a giant swimming pool and a glass elevator that was fun to ride.

I haven't ever stayed in a suite at this hotel, so I do not know what the suites are like; however, the basic rooms are typical to what one would find in any basic hotel room. Standard amenities, such as a TV and a coffee machine, are present in the rooms. Every time that I have been here, everything has been perfectly tidy, and the service was good. With the basic rooms, you do get a balcony with either a partial or a full view of the beach (it costs a little bit extra for a full view).

It's a good family place because the pool and the beach provide plenty of entertainment for the kids (there is a separate kiddie pool with a little slide designed for younger children). Plus, if your kids are anything like I was at a young age, they will want to ride the glass elevator over and over again. For adults (both in families and singles), there is a bar with little barstools in the pool where one can sit and have a drink. I haven't had the alcoholic drinks (I am underage still), but the virgin drinks were pretty good. There's also a nice hot tub.

As far as location goes, the Sheraton is in a good location in the sense that it is close to the bridge that connects the island to the main land. You don't have to drive 3 to 4 miles or so down the main road every time you want to leave the island. It's also within walking distance of many shops. However, if you are looking to stay along the beach in an area that is more secluded from other people, I do not recommend the Sheraton because it is located in one of the most crowded sectors of the beach. The beach tends to get less crowded the further north you go on the island, but this is a trade-off because one must drive farther to get on and off of the island.

I do not have any complaints about this hotel; it is slightly pricier than some other hotels with rooms of equal quality, but some of the facilities (such as the large pool) are much nicer than these other hotels. I guess it just depends on what you are looking for. If you are looking for a place to stay that has the atmosphere of a more upscale resort, but don't want to spend that much money, I highly recommend the Sheraton. However, if you are just looking for the most budget-friendly place on the island regardless of facilities, then I would suggest finding a hotel on the bay side of the island since those tend to run slightly cheaper.

From journal South Padre in the Summertime

Sheraton South Padre Island Beach Resort

  • October 27, 2000
  • Rated 4 of 5 by Mrs. J from austin, Texas
I like this hotel better than any of the others in the area--although the Radisson and Holiday Inn are nice, too. If I weren't going with children, though, I'd rent a private beachfront condo. With school age children, we like to stay in this hotel with its nice, large pool so that they can have a chance to find other kids to play and swim with. There are usually some playmates at South Padre Island's large beachfront hotels. The parents can watch them from a stool in the swim up bar or from the comfortable, shaded lounge areas around the pool. On the beach they have ready access to water sports, water craft use and horseback riding.
We stayed in one of the partial ocean view hotel rooms with two double beds because it was the only room type we could get on short notice. We have seen the suites, which could also be called apartments or condos. They are difficult to get unless you book far in advance. Our room was very nicely decorated and spacious. It had a small refrigerator and a small balcony. The partial view means that you have an oblique view of the water--the rest of the view is down the island toward the other hotels and condos. If we were willing to plan anywhere from four to six months ahead we would be able to get one of the wonderful two bedroom condos with full, ocean front view, which go for between $200 and $240 in the 'low season.' The low season means winter, spring and fall--except for holidays and spring break. By the way, you wouldn't want to be here for spring break unless you were very crowd and noise tolerant. My favorite time is in the spring right before spring break begins.

From journal The Tropical Tip of Texas--South Padre Island

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