350 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, Texas, United States | (956) 761-6000
Great waterfront location with easy access to the beach
Simple, comfortable rooms; some with balconies
Decent outdoor pool and Jacuzzi with plenty of lounge space
Free daily breakfast and free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly policies
Great value for the appealing location
Very close to neighboring hotel
Small fitness center with outdated equipment
Damp-feeling rooms and hallways
Family-sized suites offer plenty of space but no kitchen
Some dated furniture
The La Copa Inn Beach Hotel offers a great waterfront location with easy access to the beach over a pretty wooden walkway. The hotel resembles the local La Quinta Inn, but is slightly more polished. This is a beach hotel for the budget-conscious, with tired hallways and furniture, but a nice outdoor pool with plenty of lounge space. The outstanding feature here is the waterfront location on a popular beach at the southern end of South Padre Island's hotel sprawl. The basic fitness center and small business center are somewhat lackluster, but there's a small snack bar near the swimming pool. Rooms are simple and some offer balconies. While free Wi-Fi and daily breakfast make this hotel great value for the appealing location, some guests complain about wear and tear.
Scene
Budget, beachfront hotel with basic rooms and decent swimming pool
The La Copa Inn Beach Hotel has numerous higher-priced neighbors, but offers some of the same amenities at a fraction of the cost. The result is a budget scene that attracts travelers who want the beachfront location without a hefty price tag. Another hotel is located right next door, although the wide beach in front of the hotel is big enough not to feel overcrowded. This hotel offers a relaxed vibe, from the pretty wooden walkway that leads to the beach over the sandy dunes to the large, semi-circular pool with plenty of lounge chairs. While public areas could use a sprucing up, the hotel does offer a small business center, fitness center, and free breakfast. Budget travelers looking for beach and pool fun -- and not the fanciest room or hotel -- might think La Copa Inn Beach Hotel is a good pick.
Location
Among pricier neighbors on the southern end of South Padre Island's hotel sprawl
La Copa Inn Beach Hotel is located on the southern end of South Padre Island among pricier resort hotels. It is close to local restaurants, with at least two that are within easy walking distance along the beach. However, like other locations on South Padre Island, a car is required to get around. The Peninsula Island Resort & Spa is immediately to the south of the property, with only a wall and narrow alleyway separating the two.- 60-minute-drive to Rio Grande Valley International Airport
Rooms
Simple, comfortable rooms -- some with sea views
For a budget option, the La Copa Inn Beach Hotel offers simple and comfortable rooms. Some of the decor is strange -- such as loud yellow drapes -- but guests choose this hotel more for location than decor. Rooms are stocked with amenities including mini-fridges, microwaves, and flat-screen TVs. Some rooms also have small balconies and wonderful sea views. Jacuzzi suites, while larger, tend to add to a damp feel in the rooms.- Small balconies with plastic patio furniture
Features
A large pool and a basic fitness center
The outstanding feature of the La Copa Inn Beach Hotel is its waterfront location. From the decent swimming pool, the beach is only a short stroll away on the pretty wooden walkway over peaceful sand dunes.- Directly on a wide beach
All-Inclusive / Food
A free basic breakfast and plenty of nearby restaurants
Family Suites
Ocean View Jacuzzi
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350 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, Texas, United States
(956) 761-6000