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Wanna Wanna Inn

2.0 of 5
5100 Gulf Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597 (Formerly Island Inn on the Beach)
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3.5 of 5 stars 48 Reviews
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corky221
gretna ne
Reviewer
4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2012 NEW

Just returned home from a three week stay at the Wanna Wanna. Cant say enough good things about it. We had a wonderful time, the rooms were clean and maid service was outstanding. The office staff was also great. Food and drinks at the bar were excellent. Thank You to everyone at the Wanna Wanna for making our 53rd wedding... More

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travelandycwt
San Benito, Texas
Contributor
14 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 27, 2011

This small beach front hotel is great. Rooms are clean and comforatble, nice pool, they allow pets ($10.00 night), good bar and grill. I would recommend highly. More

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nrd
San Antonio, Texas
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4 reviews
9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 12, 2011

Everything about this hotel was great! They have a kitchenette with Microwave and Refrigerator and hot plate. It was clean and the murals on the walls is a particular plus for me. You are already on the beach and they have a bar and grill so you don't have to go far. More

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revfredt
San Antonio, TX
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6 reviews
4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 12, 2011

This is not a five star resort, it is a simple down-to-earth little hotel on the beach. it has a beach side bar/restaurant.... rooms are simple, clean and really an all around value. One kind of sticking point, you got to have reservations in advance, maybe two-three weeks or more, because location, price, location, price. Will I stay again, you... More

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macbobTexas
Texas
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3 reviews
1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed July 25, 2011

My wife and I stayed here for an extended weekend get-a-way. Pros: Beach front property and a short walk to the beach. They have a sports bar/grill and you can eat food on the patio. This small hotel is lively at night and has a good view of the Gulf. Cons: Small plainly decorated rooms. Very noisy on weekend due... More

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jsparker2008
Springtown, Texas
Reviewer
5 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 14, 2011

My husband and I decided to take a last min trip to the beach after other vacation plans were canceled. I have never been to South Padre and had heard great things , but was unsure where to stay. During a search for a hotel/bar , I ran into the Wanna Wanna. DONT PASS IT UP. It was perfect. We... More

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migvazquez
Annapolis, Maryland
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2011
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At the Wanna Wanna, your door is literally 50 feet from the beach. The rooms are typical motel style with a kitchenette and the bar attached can either be a great thing or a poor choice depending on the type of vacation you are looking for. More

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drenee0117
San Antonio, Texas
1 review
2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 21, 2011
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over priced! the showers didn't work properly not enough water came out of the shower head! the water was soooo cold! we got charged an extra $50 cause our WHITE towels had "black and red stuff" that wasnt going to come off when they washed it! $9 for the big towels and $5 for the smaller ones! the hotel is... More

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We stayed for two nights off season recently. The best thing about the place is the location, right on the beach. We ended up with a downstairs room in the back right by the office. There was not a view but I think some of the upstairs rooms near the front may have a view of the water. The room... More

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guyanddiane
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 1, 2010

My boyfriend and I had been to Padre in 2009, we stayed at another hotel, but spent all out time at Wanna Wanna, great food, and right on the beach, so when we returned in 2010, we stayed there, the rooms need to be updated, the bathroom has no room to put your toiletries, coffee maker was broken, we would... More

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Address: 5100 Gulf Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597 (Formerly Island Inn on the Beach)

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