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

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.

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

1. Port Isla Inn

1.9 km from Dolphin and Nature Research Center

Armando

€57

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

A rock formation by a pool with a wooden fence and a tiled wall in the background.

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

€1,035

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

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 two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

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

3. La Copa Inn Beach Hotel

4.6 km from Dolphin and Nature Research Center

Misty

€83

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

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

A hotel with a pool area, a parking lot, and a view of the ocean.

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

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

4. Lighthouse Inn

4.6 km from Dolphin and Nature Research Center

Tula

€47

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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 view from a balcony overlooking a beach with a pier, a sign in a foreign language, and buildings in the background.

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

Francisco

€67

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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

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

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

A beach view with palm trees, a tennis court, and a building with a red roof.

6. Isla Grand Beach Resort

4.6 km from Dolphin and Nature Research Center

Carla

€102

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

A hotel room with a wooden dining table, two chairs, a bed with a headboard, a nightstand with lamps, and a television on a stand.

7. Comfort Suites Beachside

4.6 km from Dolphin and Nature Research Center

Moesha

€78

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

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.

A spacious living room with a large sliding glass door, a ceiling fan, a wooden coffee table, and a beige sofa.

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

4.4 km from Dolphin and Nature Research Center

Ramon

€95

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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

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

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

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

9. Sunchase Inn & Suites

4.5 km from Dolphin and Nature Research Center

Sandra

€40

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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

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

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

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a white coffee table, and a blue patterned rug.

10. Comfort Inn South Padre Island Central

5.3 km from Dolphin and Nature Research Center

Nataly

€67

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

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.

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

11. Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island

4.3 km from Dolphin and Nature Research Center

Patsy

€136

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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

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

A kitchen with yellow cabinets, a white refrigerator, and a bar area with orange stools.

12. Upper Deck Hotel and Bar - Adults Only

5.3 km from Dolphin and Nature Research Center

MARISSA

€164

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A covered outdoor seating area with a view of a beach and dunes.

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

13. Coco Beach Hotel on South Padre Island

5.1 km from Dolphin and Nature Research Center

Rosanna

€64

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a patterned rug, and a modern ceiling design.

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

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

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

4.6 km from Dolphin and Nature Research Center

Jaime

€123

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a 'HOME 2' sign, and a 'Team Members' 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.

15. Home2 Suites by Hilton South Padre Island

4.6 km from Dolphin and Nature Research Center

Margaret

€115

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

A hotel room with a TV, a large mirror, a small table with a chair, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A balcony with a table and chairs, a blue door, and a view of greenery.

A bathroom with a granite countertop, a sink, a large mirror with a floral frame, a coffee maker, and a towel rack.

16. South Padre Island Lodge

5.4 km from Dolphin and Nature Research Center

Mayra

€43

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

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 living room with a sofa, dining table, chairs, a TV, and a lamp.

17. Luxury 1 Bedroom - Walk to Beach - Pool

4.5 km from Dolphin and Nature Research Center

Juan Eduardo

€285

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A sandy beach with a wooden fence and rope barrier, leading to the ocean.

A sandy pathway leading to a building with multiple floors, surrounded by vegetation and a rope barrier.

A bedroom with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and a kitchenette in the background.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a refrigerator. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.

18. Community Pool! Walkable South Padre Island Studio

4.6 km from Dolphin and Nature Research Center

Sara

€162

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered seating area.

A room with a Pepsi vending machine, ice cubes dispenser, and a washing machine.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

A multi-story motel with balconies and a parking area.

19. Ocean Inn South Padre Island

5.5 km from Dolphin and Nature Research Center

Marissa

€35

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A hotel pool area with lounge chairs and a swimming pool.

A living room with a grey sofa, a patterned rug, and a kitchen area with white bar stools.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island with bar stools, and a microwave above the island.

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

20. Beach access Condo Nice pool/hot tub area w/bbq 2 Bedroom Home by RedAwning

4.4 km from Dolphin and Nature Research Center

Guadalupe

€401

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

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Top Dolphin and Nature Research Center Hotel Reviews

Padre South Hotel On The Beach

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel/rooms are a bit outdated but clean. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful, which make up for most of the slight inconvenience of outdated rooms. Will stay there in the future."

Comfort Suites Beachside

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was fine"

La Copa Inn Beach Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room and great breakfast."

Waterfront 4-bedroom Private Single-family House/Villa

10/10 Excellent

"Place was perfect. Excellent location. Extremely spacious and comfortable."

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"

Beach house on private resort

10/10 Excellent

"Just an amazing place to stay, clean house, plenty of amenities for us for a week, so close to everything we needed, food, gas all within 10 minutes away, the resort was very inviting, 10 minutes from south Padre Island, the house/neighborhood was quiet and friendly, the host answered every and any questions we had definitely give it a 10 out of 10."

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

10/10 Excellent

"We are s"

Waterfront 2 Bedroom 3 Beds Cottage

10/10 Excellent

"We really enjoyed our stay. The place was very clean and very nice. The host made sure everything was great and was very attentive. We will definitely stay here again when coming back to the area."

Cozy condo on the water w/pool & boat slip!

10/10 Excellent

"Very beautiful and clean."

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 spend time at 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 studying the exhibits at Treasures of the Gulf Museum in Port Isabel. Wander through 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 exploring the galleries in Port Isabel Historical Museum during your trip to Port Isabel. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the 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 through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

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Gravity Park

8.4/10 (64 reviews)

Have a fun-filled day with the family at Gravity Park during your trip to South Padre Island. Wander through 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, take a look at the 109 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Dolphin and Nature Research Center?

Isla Grand Beach Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 outdoor pools and 2 bars. It's located 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Dolphin and Nature Research Center. Other good choices within 5 miles include Port Isla Inn and Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Dolphin and Nature Research Center?

Expedia has 109 hotels and other accommodation options 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! Most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Dolphin and Nature Research Center.

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 South Padre Island Beach, Isla Blanca 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. La Copa Inn Beach Hotel

4. Lighthouse Inn

5. Padre South Hotel On The Beach

6. Isla Grand Beach Resort

7. Comfort Suites Beachside

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

9. Sunchase Inn & Suites

10. Comfort Inn South Padre Island Central

11. Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island

12. Upper Deck Hotel and Bar - Adults Only

13. Coco Beach Hotel on South Padre Island

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

15. Home2 Suites by Hilton South Padre Island

16. South Padre Island Lodge

17. Luxury 1 Bedroom - Walk to Beach - Pool

18. Community Pool! Walkable South Padre Island Studio

19. Ocean Inn South Padre Island

20. Beach access Condo Nice pool/hot tub area w/bbq 2 Bedroom Home by RedAwning

Top Dolphin and Nature Research Center Hotel Reviews

Padre South Hotel On The Beach

Comfort Suites Beachside

La Copa Inn Beach Hotel

Waterfront 4-bedroom Private Single-family House/Villa

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

Beach house on private resort

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

Waterfront 2 Bedroom 3 Beds Cottage

Cozy condo on the water w/pool & boat slip!

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

Long Island Village Golf Course

Beach Waterpark

Gravity Park

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