The Super 8 in Brownsville is located 13 miles south of Bayview off of Expressway 77 and 83. While at the hotel, travelers can request a relaxing Jacuzzi spa room. The Super 8 is located near the Gladys Porter Zoo and Museum and is a short drive from Matamoros, Mexico. Nearby restaurants include Bigo's Steak and Mexican and various fast-food restaurants, including Whataburger and Chopsitx Chinese. As of December 2010, guest rooms start at $58 and pets are welcome at the Super 8 for an extra nightly fee.
South Padre, Texas, a large tourist area, features the affordable yet stylish Motel 6, just 14 miles east of Bayview. The Motel 6 in South Padre is a short drive to the Schiltterbahn Beach Water Park and the Southpoint Marina. The Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge offers hiking, bird watching and wildlife including alligators and ocelots. Nearby specialty dining includes Scampi's Restaurant and Bar, Blackbeard's Restaurant and Jesse's Cantina and Restaurant. Guest rooms at the hotel start at $24.99 a night as of December 2010.
Twenty miles west of Bayview is the Rodeway Inn in Harlingen, Texas, with rooms that start at $59.99 per night as of December 2010. Harlingen is home to the Marine Military Academy and features a large shopping center, the Valle Vista Mall. Attractions near the hotel include the Rio Grande Valley Museum and the Iwo Jim Monument. Annually, residents and visitors enjoy the Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival. The Rodeway Inn is located near numerous restaurants, including Carreta Roja, Gems Pancake House and Little Rita's Grill House.
