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$220 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
NZ$220
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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)
"Yes the hotel is older and dated and could use some new carpet and paint but it was clean and the staff was all very friendly and helpful. I got a text as soon as I checked in and they ask you to respond if you need anything. I requested more towels and got an answer immediately and they brought ..."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 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$189 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
NZ$189
22 Sept - 23 Sept
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! (1,003 reviews)
"I was disappointed because the check in time was 4:00 pm and I kindly requested if early check in was possible but the receptionist said it wasn’t. Other hotels and competitors do allow early check in before 3:00 pm. I thought they would be more flexible and provide better customer service."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 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$173 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$173
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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 ...
Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Corpus Christi Padre Is
Best Western Padre Island

Best Western Padre Island

2.5 out of 5
14050 S Padre Island Drive Corpus Christi TX
The price is NZ$183 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$183
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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
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$141 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
NZ$141
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (136 reviews)
"This place is a true diamond in the rough. Doesn’t look like much on the outside. Isn’t much in the inside either. But it was clean. Very clean. Perfect place to lay your head down after all long day at the beach. And perfectly located on park 22. Literally the last motel on the way to Malaquite ..."

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Monterrey Motel Padre Island, Corpus Christi By Oyo
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$161 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
NZ$161
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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 ...
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Corpus Christi-N Padre Isl
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.

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.

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.

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.

Bay Area

If you're spending some time in Bay Area, Cole Park and Oso Beach Municipal Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.



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