Pros
- Across the street from the beach and near the convention center
- Clean, comfortable rooms are accented by bright red walls
- Private balconies
- Bath and Body Works bath products in bathrooms
- Suites available with small kitchenettes and separate dining area/living room
- Large outdoor pool with divider to separate kids' area
- B Jiggers Lounge off the lobby has live weekend entertainment and happy hour specials
- Game room
Cons
- Uncomfortable plastic lounge chairs by pool and on balconies
- The beach within the sea wall isn't super clean
- Fitness center is small and dark
Bottom Line
This Holiday Inn on the beach of Galveston Island is a comfortable mid-range option across the street from the beach. The rooms are contemporary, with red accent walls, and each of the gulf-view rooms has a private balcony (though seating consists of cheap plastic chairs). Bathrooms have pretty granite sinks, but are otherwise unexceptional, with tile floors and shower/tub combos. Suites are spacious with extra living and dining spaces, and each has a small kitchenette with a mini-fridge, sink, coffeemaker, and microwave. The hotel features a lounge that provides live weekend entertainment, as well as a basic restaurant for meals. The big outdoor pool (with designated kids' area) is located in an outdoor courtyard with palm trees and uncomfortable plastic lounge chairs. It's a bit nicer than the pool at the Four Points by Sheraton, but Four Points has a slightly better fitness center and more central location.
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Amenities
- Cribs
- Fitness Center
- Internet
- Pool
- Spa
Location
Across from the beach, within walking distance of the convention center
The Holiday Inn Resort is located a bit west of the main action in Galveston, closer to the convention center and airport.
Galveston is Texas barrier island on the Gulf of Mexico with an economy rooted in tourism. It's prone to hurricanes: A hurricane that hit here in 1900 went down in history as of the country's worst natural disasters, and parts the town are still recovering from Hurricane Ike, a category 2 storm that hit the area in 2008. Tourists come here for Galveston's many beaches and warm water temperatures. East Beach and Steward Beach are both public, paid beaches ideal for tourists, while some beaches along the Western shore still show signs of recovery from recent hurricanes.
Popular seasonal events in Galveston include Mardi Gras, the American Institute of Architects Sandcastle Competition, and at Christmas, Dickens on the Strand, featuring street performers and vendors, live music, and readings of Charles Dickens. Anyone who arrives in full Victorian dress is admitted free.
- 9-minute drive to Scholes International Airport at Galveston
- 80-minute drive to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- 2- to 10-minute walk to local and chain restaurants
- 3-minute walk to Fort Crockett Seawall Park
- 8-minute walk to the Galveston Island Convention Center
- 8-minute drive to The Strand Historic District
- 5-minute drive to 25th Street Shopping Center
- 9-minute drive to Moody Gardens
- 10-minute drive to the Texas Seaport Museum
- 23-minute drive to Galveston Island State Park
- 25-minute drive to Jamaica Beach
- 34-minute drive from Kemah Boardwalk
- 57-minute drive to Houston
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Location
Across from the beach, within walking distance of the convention center
The Holiday Inn Resort is located a bit west of the main action in Galveston, closer to the convention center and airport.
Galveston is Texas barrier island on the Gulf of Mexico with an economy rooted in tourism. It's prone to hurricanes: A hurricane that hit here in 1900 went down in history as of the country's worst natural disasters, and parts the town are still recovering from Hurricane Ike, a category 2 storm that hit the area in 2008. Tourists come here for Galveston's many beaches and warm water temperatures. East Beach and Steward Beach are both public, paid beaches ideal for tourists, while some beaches along the Western shore still show signs of recovery from recent hurricanes.
Popular seasonal events in Galveston include Mardi Gras, the American Institute of Architects Sandcastle Competition, and at Christmas, Dickens on the Strand, featuring street performers and vendors, live music, and readings of Charles Dickens. Anyone who arrives in full Victorian dress is admitted free.
- 9-minute drive to Scholes International Airport at Galveston
- 80-minute drive to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- 2- to 10-minute walk to local and chain restaurants
- 3-minute walk to Fort Crockett Seawall Park
- 8-minute walk to the Galveston Island Convention Center
- 8-minute drive to The Strand Historic District
- 5-minute drive to 25th Street Shopping Center
- 9-minute drive to Moody Gardens
- 10-minute drive to the Texas Seaport Museum
- 23-minute drive to Galveston Island State Park
- 25-minute drive to Jamaica Beach
- 34-minute drive from Kemah Boardwalk
- 57-minute drive to Houston
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Best Rates
Amenities
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Air Conditioner
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Airport Transportation
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Babysitting Services
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Balcony / Terrace / Patio
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Basic Television
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Beach
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Business Center
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Cable
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Children's Pool
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Concierge
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Cribs
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Dry Cleaning
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Fitness Center
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Gameroom / Arcade
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Golf Course
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Internet
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Kids Allowed
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Laundry
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Meeting / Conference Rooms
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Pool
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Rental Car Service Desk Onsite
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Room Service
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Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space
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Smoking Rooms Available
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Spa
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Supervised Kids Activities
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Tennis Court
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