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A swimming pool with a clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a white wall with signage.

A harbor with multiple fishing boats docked, a crane, and a building with a dome-like structure in the background.

A kitchen with a stove, sink, refrigerator, and a laptop on the counter.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a laptop, a TV, a fruit bowl, and a ceiling fan.

1. Port Isla Inn

1.9 km from Dolphin and Nature Research Center

Juanita

￥8,970

￥10,316 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A wooden deck with a railing, three chairs, and a pair of blue shoes on the deck.

A pool area with a stone waterfall, wooden deck chairs, and a glass of wine on a table.

A multi-story house with a unique octagonal roof, situated on a narrow street with a river in the background.

2. Blizzard's Lighthouse 4 Bedroom Home

1.1 km from Dolphin and Nature Research Center

￥75,606

￥169,706 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A pool area with wooden chairs and a table, a stone waterfall feature, and palm trees in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and curtains.

A coastal residential area with houses, a dock, and a road.

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a built-in oven, and a marble backsplash.

3. Channelfront - Remodeled - Pool - Boatslips

1.1 km from Dolphin and Nature Research Center

￥82,750

￥173,886 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A pool area with a gazebo, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a mural of dolphins on the wall.

A hotel room with a balcony, a dining area, a sofa, and a painting of a beach scene.

A modern lounge area with leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a bar with stools.

4. La Copa Inn Beach Hotel

4.6 km from Dolphin and Nature Research Center

Satya

￥12,998

￥16,782 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A swimming pool with a sunshade, surrounded by a brick patio and a building with a white facade.

A lobby with wicker furniture, a tiled floor, and large windows.

A balcony with a view of a beach and ocean.

A high-rise hotel with a central tower and multiple balconies, located near a beach with waves crashing onto the shore.

5. Padre South Hotel On The Beach

4.8 km from Dolphin and Nature Research Center

claudia

￥10,490

￥12,274 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A pool area with a colorful mural, wooden pergola, and clear pool water.

A spacious living area with wicker furniture, a glass coffee table, and artwork on the walls.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a bulletin board with brochures, a potted plant, and an American flag.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a window with curtains, and an orange accent wall.

6. Lighthouse Inn

4.6 km from Dolphin and Nature Research Center

Jose

￥7,470

￥9,527 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a clock on the wall.

A spacious living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A residential garage with a white door, a brick exterior, and a wooden fence.

A laundry room with a washing machine, dryer, and a water heater.

7. 3br Townhome, Steps To Beach, New Remodel Spi 3 Bedroom Townhouse

5.1 km from Dolphin and Nature Research Center

￥38,223

￥125,348 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a small hot tub, and a covered seating area.

A hotel with a swimming pool, parking lot, and ocean view.

A building with a concrete facade, a metal railing, and a palm tree.

A poolside area with blue lounge chairs and a wooden pergola.

8. Luxury 1 Bedroom - Walk to Beach - Pool

4.5 km from Dolphin and Nature Research Center

Robert

￥11,739

￥52,953 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A resort with a central pool, multiple tennis courts, and a beach view.

A pathway lined with palm trees and tropical plants, leading to a building with a red-tiled roof.

A bakery with a brick wall, wooden ceiling, and a display case with baked goods.

A WHISKEY SHACK with outdoor seating and a view of palm trees.

9. Isla Grand Beach Resort

4.6 km from Dolphin and Nature Research Center

Chelsea

￥12,464

￥18,516 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with ocean waves in the background.

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a desk, and a TV.

A swimming pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and palm trees at night.

A spacious indoor area with a central staircase, large windows, and multiple seating areas.

10. Comfort Suites Beachside

4.6 km from Dolphin and Nature Research Center

Elizabeth

￥11,759

￥13,758 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A wooden sign with 'PALMS' and 'South Padre Island TX.' in front of a beach view.

A room with a large painting of a car and palm trees, a bookshelf with books and toys, and a red surfboard.

A bed with a floral-patterned bedspread, a white headboard with wall-mounted lights, and a white bedside table.

A coastal beach with a sandy shore, a grassy area, and a distant city skyline.

11. The Palms Resort

5.5 km from Dolphin and Nature Research Center

Jill

￥17,791

￥22,898 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A resort with multiple swimming pools, sun loungers, and palm trees.

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the ocean, a painting of a beach scene, and a blue accent wall.

A couple embracing on a beach with the ocean in the background.

A spacious living area with a large window, a yellow sculpture, and a round chandelier.

12. Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island

4.3 km from Dolphin and Nature Research Center

Harold

￥13,861

￥18,326 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

An aerial view of a hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and surrounding greenery.

A compact living space with a blue sofa, a small round table, and a kitchen area featuring yellow cabinets and a white refrigerator.

A bar area with wooden tables and chairs, a neon sign, and various decorations including paper fans and a 'No ID Required' sign.

A covered porch with green Adirondack chairs and a view of residential buildings and palm trees.

13. Upper Deck Hotel and Bar - Adults Only

5.3 km from Dolphin and Nature Research Center

randy

￥17,523

￥23,296 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A bar area with a blue cocktail in a glass, a lime garnish, and a bar counter with various bottles and a decorative centerpiece.

A beachside walkway with a wooden deck, string lights, and a view of the ocean.

A pool area with a bar, wooden beams, and a thatched roof.

14. Holiday Inn Resort South Padre Island - Beach Front by IHG

4.6 km from Dolphin and Nature Research Center

Cesar

￥13,691

￥16,018 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A pathway leading to a building entrance surrounded by lush tropical plants.

A hotel lobby with a tiled floor, two sofas, a bench, and a large entrance door.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a framed picture on the wall.

A building with a sign for 'Suites at SUNCHASE Hotel - Condos' and a 'Casablanca Lounge' sign.

15. Sunchase Inn & Suites

4.5 km from Dolphin and Nature Research Center

Jennifer

￥4,540

￥6,232 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A swimming pool with a sunset view, palm trees, and a multi-story building with balconies.

A modern kitchen with white appliances, a central island, and large windows.

An aerial view of a coastal resort with beachfront properties, a high-rise hotel, and a marina.

A hotel with a pool, multiple floors, and a view of the ocean.

16. Peninsula Island Resort & Spa - Beach Front Property at South Padre Island

4.4 km from Dolphin and Nature Research Center

Carolina

￥14,022

￥20,113 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A resort with a pool area, outdoor seating, and a parking lot.

A beachside bed with a canopy, a bottle of champagne, and two glasses on a tray.

17. Coco Beach Hotel on South Padre Island

5.1 km from Dolphin and Nature Research Center

Daniela

￥9,324

￥11,699 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A hotel pool area with a 4 FT depth marker, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

A balcony with a round table and two chairs, overlooking a pool and a beach.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, TV, and a dining area with chairs.

18. Heated Pool - Sleeps Many Beachfront Resort

4.6 km from Dolphin and Nature Research Center

Nancy

￥29,814

￥77,046 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a desk with a chair. There are towels and toiletries on the counter.

A modern reception desk with a wooden panel wall, two laptops, and a green accent wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a small kitchenette, and a door leading to a bathroom.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with light wood tables and chairs, and a staircase with wooden railings.

19. Comfort Inn South Padre Island Central

5.3 km from Dolphin and Nature Research Center

William

￥8,831

￥10,333 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a kitchen in the background, and a reception desk.

A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, microwave, and a door with a sign.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a flat-screen TV, and a large window.

An outdoor patio with a grill, seating, and a pool.

20. Home2 Suites by Hilton South Padre Island

4.6 km from Dolphin and Nature Research Center

adriana

￥18,593

￥21,753 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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Top Dolphin and Nature Research Center Hotel Reviews

Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island

10/10 Excellent

"Property was gorgeous, staff works hard to entertain guests and do it professionally. I absolutely enjoyed our stay."

Padre South Hotel On The Beach

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great time there even though it was for one night the kids still loved it and had no complaints. And love that the master room had a private bathroom as well. Thank you guys!"

La Copa Inn Beach Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"My husband and I enjoyed staying at La Copa, it was close to everything we wanted to do, the beach was easy to get to, breakfast was good and filling, staff was super helpful and friendly, the restaurant was reasonable and had good food, the pool area was pretty cool, and we enjoyed our room which was really big. The only downside for me was that you could hear everything that was happening in the hallway, and for some reason the person above us was moving all the furniture around the room???? Oh, parking was not great, wouldn’t have cared except that you pay for parking."

Waterfront 2 Bedroom 3 Beds Cottage

10/10 Excellent

"Sarah’s Cove was definitely a place to relax, unwind and feel very comfortable. I appreciated the location all of the amenities. The fact that you’re able to use a golf cart. The living space was very comfortable and cozy. The couches were very comfortable. The beds were very soft and updated. I appreciated the bedding. It wasn’t like a traditional, basic hotel bedding.. It felt very homey and very relaxing. I will definitely stay here every time."

Beautiful And Cozy Bayfront Getaway at Port Isabel

10/10 Excellent

"This was our second time staying at this property during the summer. We were very impressed with our first stay—the house was clean, nice, and comfortable. Unfortunately, our second stay was quite disappointing.First, we noticed several large, dirty spots on the carpet that looked like they may have been left by pets and had not been properly cleaned. Second, the kids’ bedroom was not clean. We found ants on the floor and even on the beds. There were also many ants on the first floor and around the front entrance.Another issue was the noise in the kids’ bedroom. The road is directly in front of the window, and the traffic noise made it very difficult to sleep comfortably.We also found a large amount of dog waste outside that my husband had to clean up. We travel with a dog as well, but we always make sure to clean up after our pet and leave the outdoor area clean for the next guests.The outdoor playground was also a concern for us because there is no fence separating it from the water. For families with small children, this does not feel particularly safe, as young children can easily run toward the water.Finally, the pool was the most disappointing part of our stay. It is quite small and was not kept clean. People were sitting and eating in the pool area, and I found popcorn and other debris under my feet while in the pool.Considering all of these issues, I believe the price should be adjusted to better reflect the condition and experience of the property."

Cozy 2-bedroom mobile home in awesome Port Isabel with WiFi, AC,amenities

10/10 Excellent

"Very Nice Property"

Waterfront 4-bedroom Private Single-family House/Villa

10/10 Excellent

"Enjoyable stay and nice house!"

Pelican Point Bay on the Water, Boat Slips, View!

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was good except for a little hiccups otherwise we really did enjoyed the stay. Host was excellent in returning our calls. Ty so much"

Heron by the Sea - Waterfront, Dock, Pools, Golf

10/10 Excellent

"We are s"

Other attractions near Dolphin and Nature Research Center

A tall white lighthouse with a blue light at the top, surrounded by a grassy hill and streetlights.

Port Isabel Lighthouse

8.8/10 (531 reviews)

Find out about the history of Port Isabel when you take a trip to Port Isabel Lighthouse. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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A sunset over a body of water with a bridge extending into the distance.

Queen Isabella State Fishing Pier

8.8/10 (1,111 reviews)

After visiting Queen Isabella State Fishing Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in South Padre Island. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Pirate's Landing Fishing Pier

Pirate's Landing Fishing Pier is just one of the places to see in Port Isabel, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the waterfront and beaches in this family-friendly area.

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Treasures of the Gulf Museum

8.8/10 (21 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Treasures of the Gulf Museum in Port Isabel. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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Port Isabel Historical Museum

8.6/10 (24 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Port Isabel Historical Museum in Port Isabel. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Beulah Lee Park

After visiting Beulah Lee Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Port Isabel. Wander the waterfront and beaches in this family-friendly area.

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Long Island Village Golf Course

8.2/10 (17 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Port Isabel at Long Island Village Golf Course. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Beach Waterpark

Enjoy an outing to Beach Waterpark during your stay in South Padre Island. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Dolphin and Nature Research Center?

Dolphin and Nature Research Center is located in a welcoming area of Port Isabel known for its beautiful island views and bird watching. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 114 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Dolphin and Nature Research Center?

Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. It's located 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Dolphin and Nature Research Center. Other good choices within 5 miles include Port Isla Inn and La Copa Inn Beach Hotel.

How many hotels will I find near Dolphin and Nature Research Center?

Expedia has 114 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Dolphin and Nature Research Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Dolphin and Nature Research Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Dolphin and Nature Research Center.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Dolphin and Nature Research Center?

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What can I see and do near Dolphin and Nature Research Center?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Treasures of the Gulf Museum and Port Isabel Historical Museum. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Isla Blanca Park, South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center, and Laguna Madre Nature Trail. Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Isla Blanca Beach, South Padre Island Beach, and South Padre Bayside Beach.

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Our top choices for Dolphin and Nature Research Center hotels

1. Port Isla Inn

2. Blizzard's Lighthouse 4 Bedroom Home

3. Channelfront - Remodeled - Pool - Boatslips

4. La Copa Inn Beach Hotel

5. Padre South Hotel On The Beach

6. Lighthouse Inn

7. 3br Townhome, Steps To Beach, New Remodel Spi 3 Bedroom Townhouse

8. Luxury 1 Bedroom - Walk to Beach - Pool

9. Isla Grand Beach Resort

10. Comfort Suites Beachside

11. The Palms Resort

12. Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island

13. Upper Deck Hotel and Bar - Adults Only

14. Holiday Inn Resort South Padre Island - Beach Front by IHG

15. Sunchase Inn & Suites

16. Peninsula Island Resort & Spa - Beach Front Property at South Padre Island

17. Coco Beach Hotel on South Padre Island

18. Heated Pool - Sleeps Many Beachfront Resort

19. Comfort Inn South Padre Island Central

20. Home2 Suites by Hilton South Padre Island

Top Dolphin and Nature Research Center Hotel Reviews

Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island

Padre South Hotel On The Beach

La Copa Inn Beach Hotel

Waterfront 2 Bedroom 3 Beds Cottage

Beautiful And Cozy Bayfront Getaway at Port Isabel

Cozy 2-bedroom mobile home in awesome Port Isabel with WiFi, AC,amenities

Waterfront 4-bedroom Private Single-family House/Villa

Pelican Point Bay on the Water, Boat Slips, View!

Heron by the Sea - Waterfront, Dock, Pools, Golf

Other attractions near Dolphin and Nature Research Center

Port Isabel Lighthouse

Queen Isabella State Fishing Pier

Pirate's Landing Fishing Pier

Treasures of the Gulf Museum

Port Isabel Historical Museum

Beulah Lee Park

Long Island Village Golf Course

Beach Waterpark

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