Hotels Near B & S Kites in South Padre Island

Small hotel in blue color, it is worth staying. However, if you want to go to the beach, it will be more convenient to choose a hotel on the beach. In this small hotel, you need to drive a little to another street and then go to the beach. Hotels near the beach can walk directly.

Bottom Line Up Front: This place is a circus of a ”Motel 6” on the beach. I booked this hotel well in advance of an anniversary trip and the disconnect at the beginning should have been a warning sign. I booked, I paid, and no confirmation was sent...a week later I called, no answer, call was dropped once answered, three attempts later I was speaking to someone and they emailed a confirmation (brilliant!). The big day finally arrives and after a 7 hour drive we arrive at the Isla Grande Beach ”Resort”. To be fair, the front looks nice as does the lobby, but it is a facade. We booked a Beach View room outside of the main hotel tower in their two story buildings which flank the pool and neither of which really had a beach view (you could make out the water if you could see past the buildings of the pool, the people, etc) but ”beach view” is a bit misleading. We checked in and were given a map to our room. The parking lots closest to these rooms is a small strip, encumbered by dumpsters, tight parking, and other obstacles. We navigate through the labyrinth of creepy hallways to access the path to our room, yes! we made it! We were immediately greeted by our second story neighbor's yapping dogs out on the balcony who were none too happy to have a downstairs neighbor. After a brief talk with my wife we both decided that this wasn't going to work, and that we came to South Padre to relax. Barking dogs did not fit in that equation. I lugged our baggage back to the car and returned to the front desk. They seemed quite surprised by my report and we were offered another room on the opposite side of the pool and assured me they would send someone to speak with the guest about his dogs. Back to the rental car and on to the opposite, but equally creepy, parking lot scenario along with additional outdoor hallways reminiscent of a parking garage. We arrive to our new locale and all seems quiet on this side, and aside from passing by a room that was smelled like it was hosting a Cheech and Chong style gathering (it stunk of weed for those who are not familiar), this just might work! The room is remarkably outdated, really cheap furnishings and the smell of many a year of service. There are one inch gaps under the door that adjoins our neighbor's room allowing the full auditory experience of their conversations, bathroom use, etc (but more about that later). I make the final journey to the car and back with our remaining luggage and beach gear, its unseasonably warm for September so I am thoroughly looking forward to a swim and some relaxation! My wife, still in a bit of shock to the 1980s style (and smell) of the room is also excited to relax. No sooner can I unzip the suitcase and our neighbors return from their outing which clearly involved copious amounts of booze as these ladies are loud, slurred, and generally unaware of their broadcast. Now I can hear conversations (which I never should have heard), bathroom use, and the elder of the group a 50 so

Very good resort hotel, beautiful and convenient. The hotel is located on the south side of Nampa Island. Except for the RV campground in the southernmost park, there are no taller buildings. If it's not winter, the swimming pool would be nice. There is a boardwalk to the beach behind the hotel. The high-rise room facing south can see the starship base and launch tower. You can imagine how popular this room would be when there is a starship launching. At night, the lights of the Starship Base Assembly Factory and the strobe lights on the launch pad can also be seen on the balcony. This is a great housing option for starship enthusiasts.

This is going to be straight to cut. I took off from office to travel to South Padre and being an IHG Member , paid through my precious points to be at ”The Resort”. Lobby was effective and felt that I am going to be at a great place. I had forgone my salary for the vacation. This is just to say that this is the amount of effort , money and time I spent for this holiday. Check-in was smooth and then the ordeal started. The front office manager told us that this property is not an IHG property and still conversion. The room assigned was super dirty , doors would not work , had an awful smell and it was worst than a motel. To top it , I was supposed to pay the resort fees. I just told them that I was not interested and for the next 4 hours in the property, I waited , called IGH helpline to be kept on wait. Nothing happened. Thirsty and distraught , the person on front office offered help in finding me another room and did whatever best he could. On my return , I called IHG again and was given 500 points to my account and no resolution. I need my points back which I spent for this stupid holiday. IHG - You really spoilt my vacation to the extent possible. Lastly , people at the property are excellent , helpful but they cannot change the awful and nasty property. Do not , for god sake , penalize people like this. If you intend to really respond , do tell me an email ID where I can send reservation details - give me my points back. At the same time , reasonably saying - I lost my hours , gas , effort and time . Equals out I have called your lines multiple times but unable to get someone - I am your customer and tired , I wrote on TripAdvisor.

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Gave it 4 stars cuz mini fridge was not cleaned before our stay.

Great experience. Customer Service excellent. Eddie, Liz, Jerry to name of few made you feel welcomed and comfortable. Eddie is the b est. Sports fan and friendly. I read a review that someone took issue with Eddie wearing a NFL Team Jersey during Super Bowl. That helped create a festive environment, as many in attendance work their team fav colors. The crowd was approximately 80/20 or 70/30 for the KC Chiefs. The one-off review is just that....off base & undeserved. Let Eddie keep dong what he is doing....just having fun, enjoying his job, and serving the people. Entire Staff & Mgt is superb.