The Palms Resort & Cafe on the Beach

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The Palms Resort & Cafe on the Beach Breathe in the fresh air and let the warm trade winds lure you to a place both timeless and relaxing.
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📍Located on the beautiful shoreline of South Padre Island… a retro boutique hotel featuring 30 mini suite accommodations 🛌with a casual upscale beachfront cafe 🍔 bar 🍹overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. 🏖️ Discover paradise on the beaches of South Padre Island - at the Palms Resort On The Beach! Located directly on the beach, the Palms Resort offers the nostalgic charm of a beachside inn but with modern amenities and comfort - like plasma screen TVs, elegant beachside dining, year-round heated swimming pool and free high speed WiFi. All rooms are air conditioned and have cable television with HBO, access to the pool and deck for sunning and having cocktails with friends old and new; the perfect place to watch the sunrise and sunset in the beautiful South Padre sky.

Moonlight looks a little different by the beach. 🌕🌊October’s full moon is almost here, and there’s no better backdrop th...
10/25/2026

Moonlight looks a little different by the beach. 🌕🌊

October’s full moon is almost here, and there’s no better backdrop than the Gulf just steps from The Palms.

Slow down, look up, and enjoy another beautiful night on South Padre Island.

📍 The Palms Resort

Meet our Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake: Rich, creamy, and topped with whipped cream, caramel and pecans for the perfect taste...
10/22/2026

Meet our Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake: Rich, creamy, and topped with whipped cream, caramel and pecans for the perfect taste of fall.

Available this month at Cafe on the Beach.

Come for the cheesecake, stay for the ocean views. 🌊


Consider yourself bewitched. ✨🔮A little purple magic has made its way to Cafe on the Beach. Meet the Bewitched Martini, ...
10/20/2026

Consider yourself bewitched. ✨🔮

A little purple magic has made its way to Cafe on the Beach. Meet the Bewitched Martini, our Empress Gin Martini with a Halloween twist.

Come sip under its spell this October — preferably with an ocean view. 🌊

Three stays and counting. 🌴We love welcoming our guests back to The Palms — and even more when they return with a new li...
10/17/2026

Three stays and counting. 🌴

We love welcoming our guests back to The Palms — and even more when they return with a new little travel companion.

Thank you, Christian, for choosing us again and for sharing your experience. Comfortable stays, friendly faces, and the beach just steps away… that’s island time done right. 🌊

We’ll see you next time!


Great turnout hosting the SPI Ladies 5:01 club at the Palms Cafe.  It was the perfect night to mix and mingle on the pat...
10/17/2026

Great turnout hosting the SPI Ladies 5:01 club at the Palms Cafe. It was the perfect night to mix and mingle on the patio & Chef Luis prepared the most delicious food for all to enjoy! 🌴

Fall mornings just got a little sweeter. 🍂🥞Our Roasted Pumpkin Pancakes are here for October & November, topped with car...
10/15/2026

Fall mornings just got a little sweeter. 🍂🥞

Our Roasted Pumpkin Pancakes are here for October & November, topped with caramelized pecans and whipped cream.

The perfect way to start your morning — with an ocean view, of course.

🍁 Available for a limited time
Monday–Friday until 11 AM
Weekends until noon
📍 Cafe on the Beach at The Palms Resort

☀️ Another reason to love South Padre Island! 💙Our beautiful island has once again been named one of the Top 10 U.S. Isl...
10/09/2026

☀️ Another reason to love South Padre Island! 💙

Our beautiful island has once again been named one of the Top 10 U.S. Islands in the 2026 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards! 🌴

At The Palms Resort & Cafe on the Beach, there’s always room for you. Whether it’s your first visit or a return to your favorite beach, we’re here to make you feel right at home.

🌊 Come for the beach, stay for the memories. We can’t wait to welcome you!

📲 +1 956-761-1316
📍 3616 Gulf Blvd, South Padre Island, TX
🌎 palmsresortcafe.com

Nothing makes us happier than hearing about your Palms experience. 🌴💚Thank you to our wonderful guests for sharing the l...
09/28/2026

Nothing makes us happier than hearing about your Palms experience. 🌴💚

Thank you to our wonderful guests for sharing the love. We hope to welcome you back for more beach days, Gulf views, and island memories soon!

Quesadilla lovers, this one’s for you! 🌴Celebrate National Quesadilla Day at Cafe on the Beach with your favorite: chees...
09/25/2026

Quesadilla lovers, this one’s for you! 🌴

Celebrate National Quesadilla Day at Cafe on the Beach with your favorite: cheese, chicken, or shrimp. And because everything tastes better by the beach, pair it with a refreshing margarita. 🍹🌊

📅 September 25
📍 Cafe on the Beach at The Palms

Address

3616 Gulf Boulevard
South Padre Island, TX
78597

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 10pm
Tuesday 8am - 10pm
Wednesday 8am - 10pm
Thursday 8am - 10pm
Friday 8am - 10pm
Saturday 8am - 10pm
Sunday 8am - 10pm

Telephone

+19567611316

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