This Brownsville hotel is located in the Rio Grande Valley, within a 10-minute drive of the Gladys Porter Zoo The hotel offers an outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi and a restaurant Courtyard by Marriott Brownsville features cable TV and a coffee maker in every guest room Rooms also provide a work desk and ironing facilities Guests can use the gym with cardiovascular equipment or the patio with barbecues Free on-site parking and a 24-hour front desk are also available The Courtyard Restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner The hotel also offers a lounge South Padres Island is within a 45-minute drive of the Courtyard In Brownsville The University of Texas at Brownsville is about 6 miles away