Hotel Peninsula Island Resort and Spa (South Padre Island, USA)

Guests loved the high ceilings and large doorways. The separate dining and sitting areas made the room feel even more spacious. Granite countertops in the kitchen makes cooking at home a pleasure. Overall, guests were delighted with the quiet, relaxing stay at the resort.

With two infinity pools and a private beachfront, lounging by the water is a must during your stay. Lounge chair, umbrellas and complimentary beach towels are all available to guests. Conveniently placed rinse stations by the beach ensure you get all the sand off your feet before you go home. The pool is not to be missed either, with gorgeous views of the ocean and a seasonal swim-up bar.

Las Olas Restaurant Grill & Bar claims to be the only authentic Mexican restaurant in the area and serves deliciously prepared, fresh, local seafood. The award-winning restaurant serves a variety of traditional recipes from Mexico's many regions. The wine list is long and varied, with something for every palate. Guests also enjoyed the waterfront views in addition to the tasty plates.

This is an older resort and it shows its age. Walls need to be repainted, doors are difficult to open, cabinets are peeling, the furniture appears old and some of the beach showers are broken. There is also no air conditioning in the elevator, making for an uncomfortable slow ride on hot days. Some rooms have already been renovated and more construction is being done.

Guests said the parking lot is quite far from the front desk and the rooms. If you have a lot of luggage, this may be an issue. However, there is a complimentary golf cart shuttle able to take you to and from the lot.

Guests report the Wi-Fi signal is practically non-existent in the rooms and tends to drop easily when connected. Some guests had to rely on their own hotspot, while others also had issues with cellular reception on the hotel grounds.