To book over the phone, call 1-800-305-6863 anytime.
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South Padre Island, TX 78597 US
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Area: South Padre Island Area
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The Howard Johnson Express Inn - South Padre Island Resort offers affordable accommodations for budget-conscious travelers. The hotel is located approximately one block from the beach and about 41 miles from the Valley International airport in Harlingen. For onsite recreation, enjoy the hotel's outdoor pool and whirlpool. Guests receive a complimentary continental breakfast with their room rate. Although there is not a full service restaurant inside the hotel, there are dining destinations a short drive from the hotel. Denny's, Taco Bell, Subway, Pizza Hut are nearby. To suit guests' needs, the hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, meeting space, free local telephone calls, laundry services, a safe deposit box, and complimentary parking. The hotel allows pets, but restrictions and fees apply. If you plan to bring your pet, please contact the hotel before your arrival to confirm the current pet policy. There are 89 rooms at the hotel. Non-smoking rooms and rooms equipped for the physically challenged are available upon request. Standard amenities include an alarm clock radio, cable television, coffeemaker, dataports, hairdryer, microwave, mini-refrigerator, and a telephone.
Spring Break 2004 Rules & Regulations - 18 years and over a 250.00 damage deposit . Addl guest 10.00 plus tax.
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Howard Johnson Resort Property Information:
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Rooms:
95
Floors:
3
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- Dining
- Business center
- Meals
- Free breakfast
- Golf
- Swimming pool
- Wheel chair access
- Pets allowed
- Car rental desk
- Free parking
- Kitchenette
- First class
- Hot tub
- Nonsmoking
- Free high speed internet
- Meeting room
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Howard Johnson Resort Reservation Policies:
Check-In:
1500
Check-Out:
1100
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South Padre Island Events & Entertainment
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Mid January
Annual Taste of the Island
The Annual Taste of the Island, one of the most looked forward to events of the
year, is held at the South Padre Island Convention Centre from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00
p.m. Area restaurants showcase their excellent food items, and there is also be
a free tradeshow and live music for your listening enjoyment.Ticket information
is available at the South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce office located at 600
Pare Blvd., South Padre Island.
Early February
Annual Kite Festival
The summer blue sky will be
filled with diving, darting, fluttering and hovering kites. Experts and other
kite lovers are on hand to teach the fine art of hand-held sky ballet. South
Padre Island is host to two kite festivals each year.
Early February
Annual South Padre Island Chili
Expo (SPICE)
In good-natured competition, cooking teams vie for votes from the crowd for the
coveted People's Choice award and turn in their judging cups to be ranked by
local celebrity judges. There are also awards for Showmanship, Best Vegetarian,
Best Open Category and 1st through 10th Place for Best Recipe. Criteria taken
into consideration for judging is aroma, consistency, red color, taste, and
aftertaste. Showmanship (must have chili entered) is judged on theme, costume,
booth set-up, action, and audience appeal. South Padre Island Chamber at
956-761-4412
Early May
Annual Windsurfing Blowout
This USWA (U.S.
Windsurfing Association) event invites all recreational windsurfers to compete
in course slalom and distance races. Finalists are sent to compete in higher
divisions. Now a nationally recognized event, it has become an Island springtime
tradition
Friday nights
Memorial Day through Labor Day
Fireworks
Every Friday night is the
Fourth of July on the Island. At 9:15 sharp, a silent barge in the center of the
Bay releases it's payload into the summer sky. With the firework light
reflecting off the water, it's a breathtaking display.
Early August
Annual Texas International
Fishing Tournament
For more than 66
years, the Texas International Fishing Tournament has taken pride in creating an
atmosphere of friendly fishing competition and wholesome family fun. The five
day event, , offers fishing divisions that include bay, offshore and tarpon.
TIFT is open to anglers of all ages and is the largest saltwater fishing
tournament in Texas. (956) 943-8438
Mid August
Annual Ladies Kingfish
Tournament
The Ladies Kingfish
Tournament has been an Island tradition for many years. The tournament is
divided into two divisions, bay and offshore. Qualifying fish include redfish,
trout and flounder for bay, and backfin tuna, dolphin and bonito for offshore.
Like TIFT, the tournament is open to anglers of all ages.
Grand Champion Offshore and
Overall Largest Fish. Prizes are also awarded for the best Hard Luck Story in
each division. (956) 761-4412
Mid October
Bikefest and Motorcycle
Convention Rally
It's a South Padre
Island Hog Rally that's billed as "The Roar by the Shore."
Late October
Sand Castle Days
It's art and
architecture in the sand. Get down and gritty along with sandcastle wizards who
will inspire you to build sky scraping turrets and mind-bending arches. At the
end of the day, go splash off in the Gulf and admire what your hands and buckets
hath wrought. Prizes awarded for the most exemplary effort.
Early November
Tails Over South Padre Island Fun Fly Fiesta
The clear blue sky is filled
with diving, darting, fluttering and hovering kites. Experts and other kite
lovers are on hand to teach the fine art of hand-held sky ballet. South Padre
Island is host to two kite festivals each year.
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South Padre Island Destination Overview
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This popular seaside resort
area on the Gulf Coast at the southern tip of Texas, includes the island and
the neighboring mainland town of Port Isabel. Its 34 mile long stretch of
white sand is bordered to the east by the Gulf of Mexico and to the west by the
Laguna Madre Bay. The conveniences and attractions of a modern resort, coupled
with miles of pristine island terrain are what draws thousands of visitors to
the area each year and has brought many back to live. South Padre Island is a dream come true for those that love to play in the water
or soar through the sky. There are several places on the Island to rent
equipment.
Jet skis, wave runners, kayaks, and Hobie cats can be rented for as
little as one-half hour or for longer periods of time. Windsurfing and
kiteboarding are also popular water sports on the Island. There is a wide array
of choices for touring the Island by land or by water. A horseback ride on the
beach at sunset is one of several ways to end a perfect day in the tropics. South Padre Island is the spot to try those water sports that you have imagined
yourself trying as you sat at home dreaming of a vacation in the sun.
Kiteboarding is fast becoming
the hottest new water sport, and South Padre Island offers year round,
world-class kiteboarding conditions. The Laguna Madre's waist deep water and
consistent winds give everyone from beginners to expert riders near perfect
flat-water conditions in which to hone their skills. Advanced kiteboarders will
enjoy riding the Laguna Madre and the waves of the Gulf of Mexico. Other local activities
include boating, swimming, fishing, surfing, sailboarding, beachcombing on long
white beaches, birding, camping, in-line skating, parasailing, and bungee
jumping. Among the places to see in
Port Isabel is the lighthouse, that was built in 1853 and is now a State
Historic Site.
You can climb to the top for a bird's-eye view of the coast. Boats from Port Isabel's fleet can be seen docked all around the harbor area,
and you can watch them head out every morning. The natural surroundings of
South Padre Island and the Rio Grande Valley give birders and wildlife
enthusiasts the opportunity to study and observe a wide variety of species. On
South Padre Island, nature lovers will appreciate and enjoy the last 34 miles of
ecologically significant, unspoiled beaches and sand dunes along the Gulf of
Mexico. Due primarily to its location, South Padre Island is a feeding ground
for various migrating birds.
The fall months, namely October and November, bring
birds headed south for the winter. The white, sandy beaches of
South Padre are well known throughout the United States. In fact, the beaches of
South Padre Island are ranked among America’s top 10 beaches, with the emerald
water of the Gulf of Mexico serving as the perfect backdrop for spectacular
sunsets. The island is perfect for sailing, fishing, windsurfing, dolphin watching,
horseback riding, shopping, and golf. The evenings come alive with dining,
dancing and music.
Large selections of fine restaurants are available, and many
will cook your catch! South Padre Island is the perfect place for a for a
change of pace in a vacation paradise.
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Contact our 24/7 Customer Service Center
New reservations:
Please call 1-800-305-6863
Outside the US please call 00-800-84469370 OR 1-210-507-5997
Give code 7232 when calling
Existing reservations:
Contact a Customer Service representative at 866-270-2849
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