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When looking for a summer holiday destination in Texas, it is hard to beat a trip to the Gulf of Mexico for some sun and sand. For an exciting but affordable family vacation destination, South Padre Island is a good choice. You will find year-round warm weather, wonderful beaches and lots of activities to keep the family busy. This isn’t just a family destination: South Padre Island is popular with solo travelers and couples as well. South Padre Island is a water lover’s paradise, with jet skiing, parasailing and great surfing on offer, plus amazing beaches to explore and the Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark for a fun day out. If you love animals, the Dolphin Research and Sealife Nature Center is a good family excursion, as well as the Sea Turtle Inc. rehabilitation center and the South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center.
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There is also a good choice of hotels in South Padre Island. Here are some boutique hotel options:
Schlitterbahn Beach Resort and Waterpark
The Schlitterbahn Beach Resort is one of the best family options in South Padre Island. The hotel is unlike any other in the region and has a good range of well-appointed rooms, five restaurants to choose from and best of all, its own amazing heated indoor waterpark. You will barely have to leave the hotel!
La Quinta Inn & Suites South Padre Island
The La Quinta Inn & Suites is an excellent choice for an affordable beachfront hotel in South Padre Island. The hotel has a great pool right on the beachfront, along with its own bar and restaurant. Rooms are comfortable and affordable, and there is a fitness center on site.
La Copa Inn Beach Hotel
Another good family option is the La Copa Inn Beach Hotel, situated right on the beach on South Padre Island. Rooms are stylish and have their own balconies overlooking the beach. The hotel also has some wonderful amenities including a pool, an excellent restaurant that serves complimentary breakfast, as well as a spa for those who need a little pampering.
WindWater Hotel
If you don’t have kids or are just traveling solo or as a couple, the WindWater Hotel is an excellent and affordable option in South Padre Island. The hotel is for adults only, so you won’t have to deal with noisy children here. There is a good range of rooms on offer, the best of which have amazing bay views. Take a dip in the hotel pool or hot tub and enjoy your relaxing vacation.
Padre South Hotel On The Beach
The Padre South Hotel On The Beach is one of the most affordable family options in South Padre Island. It is in an excellent location for visiting nearby attractions, and the hotel itself has a wonderful set of amenities to suit families, including its very own children’s pool. Plus, it is on the beach, and rooms have wonderful views of the Gulf.
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These are just five out of many excellent hotel options in South Padre Island. No matter what type of traveler you are, you are sure to find a great hotel in this beautiful part of the U.S.
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