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5100 Gulf Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597 (Formerly Island Inn on the Beach)
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Wanna Wanna Inn
3.5 of 5 stars 51 Reviews
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gretna ne
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4 reviews 4 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“3 week stay”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012
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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 anniversary a very enjoyable stay.

Room Tip: Upstaires rooms have a better view. Beautiful sunrises.
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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San Benito, Texas
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Clean, comfortable...ON THE BEACH”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2011
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person found this review helpful

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.

Room Tip: Room 118 upstairs has a direct view of the beach and Gulf of Mexico
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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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San Antonio, Texas
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Can't wait to go back!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2011
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person found this review helpful

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.

Room Tip: We have stayed in three different rooms and they were all great!
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  • Stayed May 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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San Antonio, TX
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Not Fancy Plain 'OL' FUN!”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 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 betcha every chance I get, I don't need no fancy smancy hotel, a good clean room and let's go to the beach.
Give it a try next time you are at SPI

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Texas
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Was Ok, but Not Good Enough To return”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 July 2011
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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 to some rowdy
individuals at the on site restaurant/patio and the parking lot. Very few parking spaces for guests because visitors eating at the restaurant took up most of the parking space. The Wireless Internet worked at the front office but not in our room. Appears the signal not strong enough to cover the entire hotel. No lobby, only a small office. No free breakfast.
Summary: Ok place for the hardcore beach and party crowd, but not what we were looking for. Since our stay at this hotel, wife and I returned to South Padre Island twice and stayed at a different hotel and were much happier.

  • Stayed October 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 5100 Gulf Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597 (Formerly Island Inn on the Beach)
Price range (per night):* INR6,169 - 12,394

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