Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island Nominated for Southern Living South Best Awards

South Padre Island, Texas (Sept. 9, 2025) – Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island announced today that it has been nominated for Southern Living’s prestigious 2026 South Best Awards. The recognition celebrates the destination’s exceptional mix of coastal charm, family-friendly amenities, and relaxed luxury along the Texas Gulf Coast.
 
“We are honored to be among the top hotels and resorts nominated for the Southern Living South Best Awards,” said Ammar Alrudaini, general manager of Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island. “The recognition shows our team’s commitment to delivering a memorable, relaxing, and enjoyable experience for our guests from across the state and the country.” 
 
Opened in April of 2023, Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island offers a vibrant escape with direct access to the beaches of South Padre Island. Guests can indulge in three Margaritaville-inspired restaurants and bars, unwind in the island’s largest heated pool, or relax at the next level with cozy outdoor fire pits and swaying hammocks. The resort also offers one of the best vantage points on the island to experience a SpaceX launch.
 
Southern Living South’s Best Awards are determined by reader votes, highlighting the most beloved destinations across the Southern United States. Voting for the 2026 South Best Awards is open now through Sept. 30. To vote for Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island, visit the website.
  
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About Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island
Nestled on the sands along the sparkling waters of the Gulf of Mexico, Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island provides travelers with a tropical twist on Texas tourism with 200 guestrooms and 50 beachfront condos. The newest resort in the area and the only one offering all ocean views from every room, the resort features three Margaritaville-inspired restaurants and bars with various amenities, including the area’s largest hotel pool heated all year round. The resort also has outdoor fire pits, hammocks, and convenient access to beachside activities, including windsurfing, banana boat rides, parasailing, offshore fishing, dolphin watching, and wave runner rentals. Adjacent to the resort is the Sapphire Spa, a full-service spa and hair salon, and a fully equipped fitness center. In addition, with 8,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space, Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island hosts meetings and events of all kinds. Located just off the causeway in South Padre Island, the resort is within easy reach of major metro areas including Houston, Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio and provides convenient access to Mexico. Highline Hospitality Partners owns Margaritaville Beach Resort and Avion Hospitality manages the property. For more information, visit the website.