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A bathroom with a white sink, toilet, and shower area.

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 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

Juanita

AED 209

AED 241 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

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

2. La Copa Inn Beach Hotel

4.6 km from Dolphin and Nature Research Center

Adrian

AED 298

AED 385 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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 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.

3. Lighthouse Inn

4.6 km from Dolphin and Nature Research Center

Jose

AED 164

AED 210 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

4. Padre South Hotel On The Beach

4.8 km from Dolphin and Nature Research Center

claudia

AED 257

AED 300 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A narrow hallway with wooden flooring leading to a bunk bed room.

5. 3br Townhome, Steps To Beach, New Remodel Spi 3 Bedroom Townhouse

5.1 km from Dolphin and Nature Research Center

AED 787

AED 2,802 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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

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

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

6. Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island

4.3 km from Dolphin and Nature Research Center

Harold

AED 301

AED 398 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

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

7. Comfort Suites Beachside

4.6 km from Dolphin and Nature Research Center

Elizabeth

AED 249

AED 292 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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.

8. Isla Grand Beach Resort

4.6 km from Dolphin and Nature Research Center

Chelsea

AED 291

AED 432 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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

9. Comfort Inn South Padre Island Central

5.3 km from Dolphin and Nature Research Center

William

AED 200

AED 234 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

A pool area with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a sign for suites at Sonchase Hotel Condos.

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

10. Sunchase Inn & Suites

4.5 km from Dolphin and Nature Research Center

Jennifer

AED 126

AED 169 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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.

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

11. Luxury 1 Bedroom - Walk to Beach - Pool

4.5 km from Dolphin and Nature Research Center

Robert

AED 268

AED 1,229 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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.

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

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

4.6 km from Dolphin and Nature Research Center

Cesar

AED 312

AED 365 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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

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.

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

13. Upper Deck Hotel and Bar - Adults Only

5.3 km from Dolphin and Nature Research Center

randy

AED 383

AED 500 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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.

14. Coco Beach Hotel on South Padre Island

5.1 km from Dolphin and Nature Research Center

Ledda

AED 261

AED 324 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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

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.

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

4.4 km from Dolphin and Nature Research Center

Carolina

AED 317

AED 457 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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

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

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

16. Home2 Suites by Hilton South Padre Island

4.6 km from Dolphin and Nature Research Center

adriana

AED 372

AED 435 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A multi-story hotel with a swimming pool, parking lot, and a view of the ocean.

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

17. South Padre Island Lodge

5.4 km from Dolphin and Nature Research Center

Ruben

AED 120

AED 166 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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.

A modern house with a white exterior, a black front door, and a metal sculpture in the front yard.

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

18. Community Pool! Walkable South Padre Island Studio

4.6 km from Dolphin and Nature Research Center

Sara

AED 235

AED 585 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A poolside area with lounge chairs, wooden gazebos, and palm trees.

A living room with a sofa, a dining table, chairs, a ceiling fan, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A pool area with lounge chairs and wooden tables, a building with a red roof, and a tall structure in the background.

A kitchen with a wooden bar and stools, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

19. Private Beach Access Pool & Hot Tub Bbq Pits 1 Bedroom Home by RedAwning

4.5 km from Dolphin and Nature Research Center

Yesenia

AED 327

AED 1,496 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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

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

20. Heated Pool - Sleeps Many Beachfront Resort

4.6 km from Dolphin and Nature Research Center

Nancy

AED 660

AED 1,756 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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Top Dolphin and Nature Research Center Hotel Reviews

La Copa Inn Beach Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Excelente hotel"

Holiday Inn Resort South Padre Island - Beach Front by IHG

8/10 Good

"Staff was great just needs a little updating and cleaning of the pools. Also needs pool towels stocked. All 3 pools were out of towels and it was not that busy."

Padre South Hotel On The Beach

8/10 Good

"The a/c is too noise, don’t have a hair dryer, the air extraction doesn’t work,"

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

10/10 Excellent

"Overall fantastic stay and plenty of room for everyone. Swing set and railing down by the boat lift need repair. Swing is currently broken/not safe to use and dock railing wobbly in a few spots. Minor issues but overall great value and location! Would book again with a large group."

Port Isla Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean quiet lots of parking air conditioning is fabulous with kitchen reasonable staff very friendly. This is my second stay there over the weekend definitely making it my future stay. Separate bedroom be and sofa kitchenette large room great price."

Sunchase Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"We were extremely surprised at how big and clean the rooms were considering the low cost for the hotel. It is located in a convenient location! We enjoyed our stay"

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

10/10 Excellent

"This was perfect for me for my trip. I will definitely try and stay there again if I have a chance."

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."

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. La Copa Inn Beach Hotel

3. Lighthouse Inn

4. Padre South Hotel On The Beach

5. 3br Townhome, Steps To Beach, New Remodel Spi 3 Bedroom Townhouse

6. Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island

7. Comfort Suites Beachside

8. Isla Grand Beach Resort

9. Comfort Inn South Padre Island Central

10. Sunchase Inn & Suites

11. Luxury 1 Bedroom - Walk to Beach - Pool

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

13. Upper Deck Hotel and Bar - Adults Only

14. Coco Beach Hotel on South Padre Island

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

16. Home2 Suites by Hilton South Padre Island

17. South Padre Island Lodge

18. Community Pool! Walkable South Padre Island Studio

19. Private Beach Access Pool & Hot Tub Bbq Pits 1 Bedroom Home by RedAwning

20. Heated Pool - Sleeps Many Beachfront Resort

Top Dolphin and Nature Research Center Hotel Reviews

La Copa Inn Beach Hotel

Holiday Inn Resort South Padre Island - Beach Front by IHG

Padre South Hotel On The Beach

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

Port Isla Inn

Sunchase Inn & Suites

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

Waterfront 2 Bedroom 3 Beds Cottage

Beautiful And Cozy Bayfront Getaway at Port Isabel

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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