Hilton Galveston Island Resort
The Hilton resort is along the south end of the Galveston Island seawall, a few blocks from the airport and municipal golf course. Guest rooms come with two double beds or one king, and rooms with a balcony overlook the golf course. An outdoor pool and fitness center are available along with a safety deposit box and gift shop. The Palm Court restaurant offers a breakfast buffet along with lunch and dinner, while the Coconut's Grill serves lunch by the pool.
Hilton Galveston Island Resort
5400 Seawall Blvd.
Galveston, Texas 77551
(409) 744-5000
hilton.com
Wyndham Hotel Galvez
Located near the east end of the city, the Hotel Galvez offers more than 220 rooms. Specialty rooms include spa-inspired rooms with floor-to ceiling showers and CleanAir rooms designed to reduce pollutants. Kids stay free with adults, and the hotel provides shuttles to the airport, video rentals, heated outdoor pool, cardiovascular equipment, sauna and spa. Breakfast buffets are available and the hotel includes Bernardo's seafood restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Wyndham Hotel Galvez
2024 Seawall Blvd.
Galveston, Texas 77550
(409) 765-7721
wyndhamhotelgalvez.com
Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort
The SunSpree resort is at the east end of town along the seawall, just a few blocks from Stewart Beach Park. Guest rooms have a single or double beds, additional rollaway beds and mini refrigerators; suites designed for kids with bunk beds are available. The outdoor pool has a tropical atmosphere and the fitness center is open daily. Kokomo's Bar and Grill has an American-themed menu for breakfast and dinner, and kids can eat free.
Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort at Galveston Beach
1702 Seawall Blvd.
Galveston, Texas 77551
(409) 762-4141
ichotelsgroup.com
SpringHill Suites Galveston
This Marriott hotel is located near Offatts Bayou where Interstate 45 comes to an end, and is three miles from Galveston Island Golf Course. Rooms come with sofa beds and either two doubles or one king-size bed; some have balconies and a view of Moody Gardens. The hotel includes an indoor pool with whirlpool and a fitness center with cardiovascular equipment and universal gym. The hotel is also within reach of numerous restaurants like Gaidas, Tortugas and the Rainforest Cafe.
SpringHill Suites Galveston
6303 Broadway St.
Galveston, Texas 77551
(409) 740-9443
marriott.com
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