WindWater Hotel and Marina

Hotels
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RocketFuel (FR)
6.7 (868 reviews)
5701 Padre Boulevard , South Padre Island , US

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good service
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Outdated rooms
Hidden fees

Categories

Cleanliness
5.13
Several reviews mention issues with cleanliness and room conditions, including bed bugs and overall poor maintenance.
Service
8.6
Most reviews highlight the friendly and accommodating staff, particularly mentioning the manager's exceptional service.
Location
8.64
Positive remarks about the convenient location close to restaurants and attractions.
Room Quality
5.09
Negative feedback regarding outdated and poorly maintained room conditions.
Amenities
6.12
Mixed comments on amenities with some conveniences praised but overall lacking in quality and maintenance.
Value for Money
7.08
Generally viewed as good value, though some negative aspects were cited that impacted overall perception.
Food and Beverage
6.13
Specific mentions of inadequate beverage services and hidden fees related to deposits.
Overall Experience
6.8
Mixed reviews with strong points in service and location, but significant issues with cleanliness and room quality.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-29 20:12

Property Description

Beachside Oasis:
Located just 2 blocks from the beach, the Windwater Hotel in South Padre Island offers a tranquil escape with an outdoor pool and hot tub to unwind after a day of sun and sand.

Comfortable Accommodations:
Each room at Windwater Hotel is equipped with a microwave, fridge, air conditioning, and ironing facilities, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests. Free WiFi is also included for your convenience.

Convenient Amenities:
Guests can take advantage of the on-site business centre for any work needs, as well as laundry facilities and an outdoor barbecue grill for leisure. Explore nearby attractions like Sea Turtle, Inc. and the Port Isabel Lighthouse just minutes away.

Ready to experience beachside bliss? Book your stay at Windwater Hotel now!

Important information:

$5 credit card charge per night required at check in
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.
This property is located in a residential area, and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: HRL

Location

Guest Reviews

6.7
Based on 868 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.13
Service: 8.6
Location: 8.64
Room Quality: 5.09
Amenities: 6.12
Value for Money: 7.08
Food and Beverage: 6.13
Overall Experience: 6.8
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Cynthia • extended_group • us
8
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Mariel • family_with_children • us
1
Did not enjoy the stay very much as I would love to
Pros:

The location

Cons:

It was very old and not well taken care of.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • solo_traveller • us
7
Pros:

Kk

Cons:

Kk

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Maryann • couple • us
1
Cons:

damaged property upon arrival. No staff on site

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Marilou B Moreno • solo_traveller • us
1
Horrible stay
Pros:

Unfortunately, I didn't like anything.The room was horrible

Cons:

I didn't like the room.I didn't like the beds.It was totally different of what I had reserved.The dryer was not working.The fridge was super small , nothing of what the picture showed it had

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Martinez • couple • us
7
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Carlos AKA CICI • couple • us
3
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • us
2
Me gustó la playa pero no el lugar donde me hospedé
Pros:

La cama estaba cómoda

Cons:

Es cubre cama estaba roto, y las las toallas están como muy percudidas y encontramos un cucaracha, el refrigerador y el microondas estaban en el piso, el detector de humo estaba colgando,

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Diana • family_with_children • us
1
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Roxeth • couple • us
3
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Gregorio • couple • mx
5
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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PRIETO • couple • us
3
I wouldn’t stay there again
Pros:

Not much. The staff were like chickens without heads.

Cons:

Their system to check in and check out was very lengthy. Front staff were having an open discussion about customer service and disputing in front of people.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Erika • solo_traveller • us
5
A low standards kind of hotel
Pros:

The area the hotel is located. The water pressure in the shower. The a.c. works very well.

Cons:

This place needs cosmetic help to the point where safety is an issue. The stairs steps are uneven, the blinds on the windows are all ripped, the front door has air gaps, the balcony door requires strength and effort. The cleaning is bare minimum because I found someone's else hair in different parts of the entire room and my socks were brown after a few steps in the room. I'm certain there was mold all over the place in the bathroom. Don't get me started on the sand, everywhere. I did kill 2 German roaches, that's a serious problem. Also, the all the air systems must be connected because the room smelled like Marijuana, cigarette and barbecue from time to time. I have air neutralizers and my own cleaners so this helped me toleratemy stay. The smallest issues were that the wifi is bad, the living room didn't have a remote and the master TV couldn't connect to the internet nor the cable attached to it. The final thing to mention is the bed is very firm and uncomfortable. I mentioned only two issues at the front desk and the girl quickly cut me off saying, "I know, the owner doesn't care about this place." I just stopped talking after that because it felt like a waste of my time. If an employee feels like they can openly speak about the owner like that with another older employee in the room (a male who looked like he might be the manager) and not apologize about it speaks volumes. It's a bummer because I've been coming here on and off since 2015, I used to love this place. Sadly this was my last visit.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Noemi • family_with_children • us
10
Great will book again
Pros:

The front desk lady was awesome

Cons:

The parking lot was small

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Randy • extended_group • us
10
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • us
9
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Maldonado • couple • us
10
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Osiris Daniel • couple • mx
8
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Denise Perez • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Valverde • couple • us
2
Pros:

Nothing.

Cons:

Room smelled funny. The walls and doors were dirty. The shower had a block that looked like it was cut out and glued back together.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee