Padre Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

An aerial view of a coastal town with a marina, surrounded by wetlands and water bodies.
A pier extending into the ocean at dusk with lights along its length.
A boat named 'Padre Island' parked on a gravel area with a clear sky and buildings in the background.
A beach with waves at sunset.
A person standing on a wet beach with waves approaching, under a cloudy sky.

Stay near popular Padre Island attractions

Activities


Our pick of the best Padre Island Hotel Deals

Wyndham Corpus Christi Resort North Padre Island

Wyndham Corpus Christi Resort North Padre Island

2.5 out of 5
15202 Windward Dr Corpus Christi TX
The price is NZ$233 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
NZ$233
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Corpus Christi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,983 reviews)
"Beach access was good, not worth the price for the 2 queen suite, pool was not open until 10am, smelled humid in hallways, building balcony was dirty in mildew all over walls, Do not recommend."

Reviewed on 21 July 2026

Wyndham Corpus Christi Resort North Padre Island
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Corpus Christi - N Padre Island by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Corpus Christi - N Padre Island by IHG

2.5 out of 5
15209 Windward Dr Corpus Christi TX
The price is NZ$193 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$193
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Corpus Christi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,008 reviews)
"The hotel was really clean, breakfast was good, staff was friendly, The place was nice, in general ! I’ll definitely stay there again."

Reviewed on 20 July 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Corpus Christi - N Padre Island by IHG
Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Corpus Christi Padre Is

Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Corpus Christi Padre Is

3 out of 5
15201 Windward Dr Corpus Christi TX
The price is NZ$145 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
NZ$145
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Corpus Christi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,005 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Easy walk to the beach. The tiki bar downstairs has great food and great drinks. Free breakfast is a plus. Professional and kind staff."

Reviewed on 20 July 2026

Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Corpus Christi Padre Is
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Corpus Christi-N Padre Isl

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Corpus Christi-N Padre Isl

3 out of 5
14430 S Padre Island Dr Corpus Christi TX
The price is NZ$177 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$177
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Corpus Christi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
5.6/10 (1,011 reviews)
"Not it"

Reviewed on 20 July 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Corpus Christi-N Padre Isl
Monterrey Motel Padre Island, Corpus Christi By Oyo

Monterrey Motel Padre Island, Corpus Christi By Oyo

2.5 out of 5
15705 S Padre Island Dr Corpus Christi TX
The price is NZ$128 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
NZ$128
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Corpus Christi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Whitecap Beach and North Padre Island Beach ...
7.6/10 Good! (125 reviews)
"Maybe smart T.V. s"

Reviewed on 20 July 2026

Monterrey Motel Padre Island, Corpus Christi By Oyo
Best Western Padre Island

Best Western Padre Island

2.5 out of 5
14050 S Padre Island Drive Corpus Christi TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$238 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
NZ$238
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Corpus Christi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Best Western Padre Island
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our guide on where to stay in Padre Island

Find the best Padre Island areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Cinnamon Shore

While Cinnamon Shore isn't home to many top sights, Mustang Island Beach and Palmilla Beach Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.

North Beach

North Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Texas State Aquarium and USS Lexington Museum on the Bay.

Old Town Port Aransas

If you're spending some time in Old Town Port Aransas, Port Aransas Birding Center and Port Aransas Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Flour Bluff

Flour Bluff is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Laguna Madre and Funtrackers Family Fun Center.

Palm Harbor

When in Palm Harbor, you can plan a visit to Rockport Beach Park and The Gallery of Rockport, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.



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