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Blue Bay Inn & Suites – reviews, photos

2.5 of 5
901 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, TX 78597
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3.0 of 5 stars 39 Reviews
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Ferris, Texas
1 review
“vacation off to a bad start”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 September 2011

The very first day of our arrival,I got on the elevator to go down from the 4th floor,when the elevator stops,nothing happens, and than I started freaking out.It was a tiny elevator, no one knew I was on it, no cell phone,and the hotel was fairly empty.I started pushing buttons,and the emergency button,and nothing.Just quiet,nothing worked,I started screaming for help and banging on the door,and I cannot begin to put my fear into words,I am claustrophobic,but anyone would have lost it.I began shaking,and was trying to keep my head together,but couldnt.I was screaming,and hitting the door,and nearly out of my mind when a hotel maintenance man heard me.He yelled I will get you out.Minutes seemed like an eternity,before he pried open the door with a crowbar,and he did apologize.I was trembling and in tears,at the front desk,and they said sorry,and that they would put me in another room on the first floor.I just felt like after the tramatic event I just went thru,they should have done a little more.
Not physically hurt,but the mental part was unbelievable.To be alone,with no communication,knowing no one knew you were trapped,and the emergency button,did not even work.This experience left me drained and mentally exhausted, but I went on with our vacation,and tried to forget this awful experience.My advice,if you get on the elevator,dont be by yourself,and have a cell phone.The beds were very hard,very uncomfortable.Every one who worked there was very nice and polite .

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled with family
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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1 review
“Very disappointing”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 September 2011

Room was not at all what we expected. Looked like something out of the 80's, No coffee pot, microwave out in hallway, bed hard and pillows very flat. Hole in ceiling above commode. Elevator slow and out of order one day - two elevators but only one working. Outside stairwell very dirty.
Went there for an anniversary weekend and was very disappointed. Will not be staying there again. It's fine for the Spring Breakers, but not for a special event.

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  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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“Horrible stay! Do not make the mistake!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 July 2011
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This hotel was a nightmare! The lobby,hallways, and rooms smelled so very dingy. The elevators did not work. The stairs were full of trash and smelled of urine. We had to ask for clean towels. The bedsheets were stained. Tried going the economic route and got even less than what we paid for. Maybe a good stay for college spring breakers but definitely not for family with kids. Oh forgot to mention the so called breakfast is just a loaf of bread and reused coffee. No joke. Also pool was yellow. Guess they figure you are here for the beach anyway. Just disappointing .

  • Stayed July 2011
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2011

Everything was so awful from the front desk to the room service. The breakfast was horrible coffee and gross sugar donuts. The elevator was always not working properly. i will never stay here again and warn friends and family.

  • Stayed May 2011, travelled with family
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Brownsville, Texas
1 review
“The worst hotel on south padre island”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2011

This hotel just has too many problems. For example, the elevators always get stuck, and when you need to talk to a manager there is never one available. If you ever stay make sure the price is right because you get what you pay for. The deluxe continental they advertise all it consist of is coffee and cheap sugar donuts. The jacuzzi outside doesn't even have a control for bubbles. It was my worst hotel stay ever.

  • Stayed April 2011, travelled with family
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
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    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 901 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, TX 78597
Price range (per night):* INR3,057 - 8,726

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