Name: The Flamingo - South Padre Island
Address: 3408 Padre Boulevard, South Padre Island, Texas, United States of America, South Padre Island, Texas, US
Price range: $83–$140 per night
Rating: 8.17

What guests think

At The Flamingo - South Padre Island, travelers describe a budget, older property in a convenient location near the beach, with some satisfactory stays but frequent issues around cleanliness, maintenance, surprise charges, and small, often crowded amenities.

Cleanliness feedback ranges from reports of clean rooms to recurring mold, roaches or bed bugs, dirty linens and hair, and unpleasant smells. Rooms are dated with noisy or weak AC and broken fixtures; spa tub rooms appeal to some, but others noted odors or couldn’t use them. While many guests found staff friendly, others faced poor check in, unexpected fees or deposits, and occasional billing problems or unresponsiveness. Expect a no frills stay where price and location outweigh hotel condition and reliability.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic: the pool area is small and often crowded, and some guests mentioned no ice machine. Several reported extra fees or deposits, including parking charges; a few in room jacuzzis impressed while others were unusable.

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2

Patty

May 2, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Bed bugs and they are so nasty and filthy.No ice machine and there nasty

4

Orlando

Mar 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Fees for parking $50.00

6

Kelly

Oct 30, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

They state free breakfast and they don’t have it Also no mention that there is a change for pets 25.00 a night I saw a couple German cockroaches also

8

Carlos

May 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room and amenities were a little underwhelming. Pool area is small. Staff was very friendly and rates were lower than other hotels within surrounding area. Overall, I’d stay again if only planning on using the room to sleep in. Not much else to do within hotel itself.

4

Dwight

Nov 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Cheap, very cheap (get what you pay for). Property is in disrepair/worn. The rooms looked clean but with minutes we saw roaches running around. Water pressure in shower was very good. Not sure I would stay here again.

8

Laura

Jul 11, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

We have stayed here many times & it’s great for us. Great location. Mattress a bit old but still comfortable. Good TV channels. We never use the pool or hot tub because its alway full & very small but that’s ok. We enjoy the beach. Great customer service.

4

Garrett

Jul 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Booked hotel, added $30 worth of fee’s per night once I got to the property. Bathroom had black mold EVERYWHERE.

2

delfino

Aug 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This place was horrible!! The jacuzzi had a stench and was dirty hair everywhere and the stench started when the jets turned on. The carpet was nasty and sticky. The batroom door didnt close properly and the tv remote didnt work at all. The worse was the ac unit didnt cool the room and couldnt get a hold of anyone ..really bad experience

2

Vanessa

Oct 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Horrible check-in, unreasonable deposits, place is old, run down.

8

sarah Jane

Jun 17, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

I love the flamingo! The room with this spa tub is my favorite favorite. It’s so nice to come back to my room and enjoy relaxing any big bubble bath! The only reason I did not give this property five stars across the board was because they are in the process of cleaning things up and remodeling. I’m sure it’s gonna be beautiful! It’s one of the older places in South Padre, and being a native Texan and Spending a lot of time in the valley with my grandparents who are winter Texans this place always brings me back to the best childhood memories!

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness feedback is mixed, with recurring reports of mold, roaches or bed bugs, dirty linens and hair, and unpleasant odors. Some guests did find their rooms clean.

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2

Patty

May 2, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Bed bugs and they are so nasty and filthy.No ice machine and there nasty

6

Karla

Jul 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Bed sheets were dirty, like the bed was just done with out placing new sheets or cleaning it. Found hair in both beds.

10

Velma

May 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean

4

Dinorah

Jul 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Facilities are very old, no rod for the toilet paper, tv wasn’t working, mold on the bath floor, peeling couch, and worse one of the bed you can feel the springs. I understand it was pricy because the season (7/4) but never again at their hotel

10

Araceli

Jun 6, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved the area and the price. The room had a little roach and flies and there were no comforters only a sheet to cover ourselves but other than that we can’t complain. We loved it anyways and would stay again if needed too.

2

antwane

Jun 21, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We had bed bugs bite in our bed and my family was attacked by them. Roaches and the smell of the room and the bed had so many stains and the sheets

4

Garrett

Jul 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Booked hotel, added $30 worth of fee’s per night once I got to the property. Bathroom had black mold EVERYWHERE.

2

Aaron

Nov 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We had a horrible experience, our room was so dirty, hair was everywhere bathroom and grooming area. Dead roches and our room felt so muggy / sticky. Our shower had 2 cracks on the floor so you could easily cut open your feet. Had to be careful how you stepped around. For sure we'll never stay there again, hate to say it but true.

10

Velma

May 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean

4

Elpidio

Jun 23, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Room smelled horrible! Then the restroom had a huge hole in the shower so had to change rooms. The next room was ok but still not good. Hairs everywhere on the bed, sink, and pillows. And to top it all off stains that looked like blood on two pillows. Do not recommend.

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Rooms

Rooms are dated and show wear, with issues like noisy or weak AC, broken fixtures, and older mattresses; some found them adequate or comfortable. Spa tub rooms appealed to some guests, but others reported bad smells or malfunctions.

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Carlos

May 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room and amenities were a little underwhelming. Pool area is small. Staff was very friendly and rates were lower than other hotels within surrounding area. Overall, I’d stay again if only planning on using the room to sleep in. Not much else to do within hotel itself.

4

Dinorah

Jul 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Facilities are very old, no rod for the toilet paper, tv wasn’t working, mold on the bath floor, peeling couch, and worse one of the bed you can feel the springs. I understand it was pricy because the season (7/4) but never again at their hotel

4

Cynthia

Jul 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Bed was good and room was clean. Faucet leaked, no cold water at sink, no hot water in shower early in the morning, fridge door wouldn’t open all the way. Stayed there last year and it was great but this year wasn’t so good!! Won’t go there again!!!!!!

10

Angelica

Sep 26, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and comfortable. Service was wonderfull. Will be making this place our to go place from now on.

6

Emily

Jun 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was okay but very outdated and old. The only problem I had was people coming back all hours of the night being very loud and the place felt unsafe. Definitely gives the “ my car will get broken into vibes”. Could use better locks on the doors.

8

Laura

Jul 11, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

We have stayed here many times & it’s great for us. Great location. Mattress a bit old but still comfortable. Good TV channels. We never use the pool or hot tub because its alway full & very small but that’s ok. We enjoy the beach. Great customer service.

10

Sarah

Aug 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely stay! Affordable and convenient. AC unit was a bit loud though trying to sleep.

2

delfino

Aug 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This place was horrible!! The jacuzzi had a stench and was dirty hair everywhere and the stench started when the jets turned on. The carpet was nasty and sticky. The batroom door didnt close properly and the tv remote didnt work at all. The worse was the ac unit didnt cool the room and couldnt get a hold of anyone ..really bad experience

4

Elpidio

Jun 23, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Room smelled horrible! Then the restroom had a huge hole in the shower so had to change rooms. The next room was ok but still not good. Hairs everywhere on the bed, sink, and pillows. And to top it all off stains that looked like blood on two pillows. Do not recommend.

8

sarah Jane

Jun 17, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

I love the flamingo! The room with this spa tub is my favorite favorite. It’s so nice to come back to my room and enjoy relaxing any big bubble bath! The only reason I did not give this property five stars across the board was because they are in the process of cleaning things up and remodeling. I’m sure it’s gonna be beautiful! It’s one of the older places in South Padre, and being a native Texan and Spending a lot of time in the valley with my grandparents who are winter Texans this place always brings me back to the best childhood memories!

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Service

Many guests praised friendly, helpful staff. Others experienced poor check in, surprise charges or deposits, unauthorized charges, and difficulty reaching staff.

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10

Jose Magallan

Oct 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

staff members were very friendly and helpful

10

Angelica

Sep 26, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and comfortable. Service was wonderfull. Will be making this place our to go place from now on.

2

Samantha

Mar 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Didn’t like anything from the moment I checked in and even checked out that same day an hour later

4

Garrett

Jul 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Booked hotel, added $30 worth of fee’s per night once I got to the property. Bathroom had black mold EVERYWHERE.

10

Jose Magallan

Oct 3, 2023

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Your staff members were very helpful and friendly

2

delfino

Aug 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This place was horrible!! The jacuzzi had a stench and was dirty hair everywhere and the stench started when the jets turned on. The carpet was nasty and sticky. The batroom door didnt close properly and the tv remote didnt work at all. The worse was the ac unit didnt cool the room and couldnt get a hold of anyone ..really bad experience

2

Luis

Jun 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Worst hotel ever! Charged my credit card without authorization. Wouldn’t stay for free ever again.

2

Vanessa

Oct 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Horrible check-in, unreasonable deposits, place is old, run down.

10

Gustavo

Jun 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was friendly

6

Gary

Jan 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It's an average place to stay. Nothing horrible and nothing exceptional. Worth the price. Front office staff were really friendly. I was a little spooked by some of the bad reviews but I didn't have that experience.

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Location

Convenient central location near the beach and town; several guests appreciated the price for the area.

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10

Matthew

Apr 22, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, right in the center of town. Def would stay again!

10

Santiago

Oct 9, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location

10

Daniel

May 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Loved how cheap and close to the beach

10

Araceli

Jun 6, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved the area and the price. The room had a little roach and flies and there were no comforters only a sheet to cover ourselves but other than that we can’t complain. We loved it anyways and would stay again if needed too.

8

Laura

Jul 11, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

We have stayed here many times & it’s great for us. Great location. Mattress a bit old but still comfortable. Good TV channels. We never use the pool or hot tub because its alway full & very small but that’s ok. We enjoy the beach. Great customer service.

10

Sarah

Aug 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely stay! Affordable and convenient. AC unit was a bit loud though trying to sleep.

10

William

Nov 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

convenient location, strong hot water for shower, the bare essentials are good

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Dining

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Kelly

Oct 30, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

They state free breakfast and they don’t have it Also no mention that there is a change for pets 25.00 a night I saw a couple German cockroaches also

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Month	Average price
January	$66
February	$84
March	$120
April	$77
May	$107
June	$108
July	$140
August	$125
September	$69
October	$59
November	$51
December	$52

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15 $140	16 $84	17 $84	18 $126	19 $126
20 $84	21 $84	22 $84	23 $84	24 $84	25 $126	26 $126
27 $84	28 $84	29 $84	30 $84

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $84	2 $126	3 $126
4 $84	5 $84	6 $84	7 $84	8 $84	9 $126	10 $126
11 $84	12 $84	13 $84	14 $84	15 $84	16 $126	17 $126
18 $84	19 $84	20 $84	21 $84	22 $84	23 $126	24 $126
25 $83	26 $84	27 $84	28 $83	29 $84	30 $126	31 $126

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About this property

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Family Double Room Single Use

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Guest reviews

Very good

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