The island city of Galveston on Texas’s Gulf Coast draws large numbers of visitors each year, with plenty of accommodation options that won’t blow your budget.
(Photo: La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham / Courtesy Booking.com)
From its historic architecture and top-class restaurants to its idyllic sandy shores, the coastal resort city has enough to keep visitors entertained for days, if not weeks. When it comes to places to stay, the city is blessed with a diverse choice of enticing options for its visitors, from charming B&Bs all the way through to luxury high-rises. We’ve picked out 7 great hotels in Galveston that won’t break the bank.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham
Situated within walking distance of Galveston Beach, this mid-range hotel features an array of amenities, including an outdoor pool, a fitness centre, a business centre, a bar and a sun terrace. There’s also 24/7 front desk and guests with their own transport can make use of free on-site parking. Each of the modern guest rooms comes with a TV and a private bathroom, and some room also have a seating area. Notable nearby attractions include Moody Gardens amusement park, which is reachable on foot. From $70 per night.
Mariner Inn
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Within a pebble’s throw of Porretto Beach, this inn-style property manages to pack an outdoor swimming pool into its otherwise compact confines. Guest rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. A 24/7 multilingual front desk ensure help is on hand at all times for guests. There are several attractions within easy reach of the inn, including Seawall Urban Park, Pleasure Pier and The Grand 1894 Opera House. From $54 per night.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Part of the international Holiday Inn chain of affordable hotels, this 3-star property close to Galveston Beach features an outdoor pool, a fitness centre, and a business centre. There’s also a shared lounge that’s ideal for relaxing or socialising after a long day’s sightseeing. Guest rooms contain a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom, and some also offer scenic sea views. Seawall Urban Park and Pleasure Pier are both a brisk 20-minute walk and for thrills and spills Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark is a short drive away. From $99 per night.
Candlewood Suites
North of the island’s main coastal strip, close to the beautiful old homes that line Broadway, can be found Candlewood Suites. Here, guests can avail themselves of an outdoor pool, a fitness centre, a business centre, an on-site convenience store, and communal BBQs. Spacious guest suites come with a flat-screen TV, a fully-equipped kitchen, a desk and a seating area. Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark is 2 miles away. From $84 per night.
Baymont by Wyndham
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Minutes on foot from Galveston Beach, this hotel offers an outdoor pool, a fitness centre and a business centre. Continental breakfasts are served in the dining area each morning and there are also vending machines selling snacks and drinks in the lobby. Simply-designed guest rooms come with a flat-screen TV, a seating area, a microwave, a fridge, a coffee-maker and a private bathroom, and some rooms also have balconies with scenic views of the Gulf of Mexico. Moody Gardens amusement park and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier are both around 3 miles away. From $54 per night.
Gaido’s Seaside Inn
An outdoor swimming pool with a pool bar, a hot tub and a seafood restaurant are among the notable features at this charming inn, situated adjacent to the Galveston Sea Wall. Guest rooms are no less impressive, boasting a flat-screen TV, a fridge, a microwave, a coffee machine and a private bathroom, with some rooms also offering beach or pool views. Complimentary breakfasts are served daily. Nearby attractions include Pleasure Pier, which is a brisk 15-minute walk away. From $78 per night.
Galveston Inn & Suites
Idyllic vistas of Galveston Bay await guests at this hotel, where they will also find an outdoor pool, a gymnasium, a business centre and a lobby lounge. Each morning, continental breakfasts are served in the hotel’s dining room. Guest rooms contain a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a minifridge, a coffee-maker and a private bathroom. For a local attraction, Moody Gardens amusement park is within walking distance of the hotel. From $42 per night.