Wanna Wanna Inn Beach Bar & Grill
★ 4.5 ｜ 3,435 reviews
Beachfront bar and grill · Lively South Padre staple
📍 5100 Gulf Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
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Hours
- Monday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
- Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
- Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
- Thursday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
- Friday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
- Saturday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
- Sunday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
About
Hopping, rustic beachfront hangout with a big deck featuring bar bites, frozen drinks & live music.
The full picture
Wanna Wanna is a rustic beachfront hangout on South Padre Island that combines a casual grill and bar with simple motel accommodations. It is popular for its direct beach access, frozen drinks, and live music on a large outdoor deck.
It suits travelers and locals looking for a laid-back, unpretentious atmosphere right on the sand.
Weekday visits are better for avoiding the longest lines, while weekends are best for those who enjoy live music and a hopping crowd.
💡 Expect a lively and noisy environment until at least 10 pm, especially if you are staying in the onsite rooms.
Visitors love
- amazing pina coladas
- direct beach access
- very clean rooms
- friendly and attentive staff
- fresh seafood baskets
Some note
- dated room decor
- loud music on weekends
- long lines during summer
Good to know
- Is it good for kids?
- Not mentioned in reviews
- Is it okay on a rainy day?
- Not mentioned in reviews
- How long should I stay?
- You can visit for a couple of hours for lunch and drinks or stay for several days in the motel rooms.
- Is a reservation needed?
- Not mentioned in reviews
Visitor reviews
★★★★★
We stayed here and had a great experience. The rooms are simple, but so clean. Don't let the simplicity fool you, this is a great little beach getaway. It's also a bar, so don't go in expecting quiet before 10 pm. We knew that, but don't let it surprise you. There is Super convenient beach access and the food at the grill is very good. I'd absolutely stay here again.
★★★★★
Place seemed super chill!! Amazing location right on the beach, great views and atmosphere. Service was super friendly and welcoming. We didnt get a chance to try the food (which looked great!), but we did try their piña coladas and WOW... SO GOOD!! They had motel rooms that connected and seemed like a fun and cool spot to stay! Stop by forsure!
★★★★★
This is our go to hotel when we’re here. Not fancy at all, but the location is perfect and the burgers and drinks are exactly what you want after a Long Beach day. Live music on the weekends so it can be loud if you need a quiet place this might not be for you, but they do close early.
★★★★★
I didn’t book a stay here but I went to enjoy the beach and some lunch. The line was pretty long on a Thursday in the summer, but the service was fast and attentive. I ordered a pina colada and fried fish and shrimp basket. The food and drink was fresh and delicious. Can’t go wrong with going to Wanna Wanna!
★★★★★
Stayed here for a week and had a great experience overall. The rooms are a little dated, but everything was very clean and the beds were comfortable. The staff — from the front desk to the bartenders — were all incredibly nice, friendly, and attentive throughout our stay. The food at the restaurant was also really good, and having direct beach access was a huge plus. Would definitely stay again!