Galveston hotels

[jmr1970]

We are going on a cruise from Galveston in March. We are flying in a day early and were going to stay at a hotel near the Houston airport (because they are a lot cheaper than Galveston hotels) but we have now decided to stay in Galveston

 

We are trying to find a hotel under $200/nt. We have found the Baymont Inn & the Best Western Beachfront Inn. Are they in a good location? Are there restaurants close by as we'll have to eat dinner 1 night & don't have a vehicle.

 

We also found the Four Points by Sheraton. Is it in a better location than the other 2 hotels?

[munchkin4]

We are going on a cruise from Galveston in March. We are flying in a day early and were going to stay at a hotel near the Houston airport (because they are a lot cheaper than Galveston hotels) but we have now decided to stay in Galveston

 

We are trying to find a hotel under $200/nt. We have found the Baymont Inn & the Best Western Beachfront Inn. Are they in a good location? Are there restaurants close by as we'll have to eat dinner 1 night & don't have a vehicle.

 

We also found the Four Points by Sheraton. Is it in a better location than the other 2 hotels?

 

We have stayed at the Best Western Beachfront before and really like it. Plan on staying there again in October. They have a nice breakfast...make your own waffles. Next door to a wonderful Mexican Restaurant and to grocery store. Within walking distance to Wal-Mart. AND across the street from the beach. Very easy to drive to and easy to get to the port. They may even be able to transport you to the pier. Always found them very nice. Good Luck!!

[munchkin4]

Okay, something messed up so hope you can read what I wrote!! It is kind of mixed in with your Question! Sorry.:(

[Texaslandshark]

Best Western has upped their rates for this year way beyond what they were last year or what they are worth. The positives has been mentioned above and I agree with what has been said.

With, the exception that the Mexican restaurant, Tortugas (I recall), has the absolute weakest overpriced Margarita's anywhere I've been.

Atmosphere is fine and the food works.

Try the Holiday Inn Sun Spree Resort on the Seawall in case they have any rooms at this somewhat late date for your arrival.

Good Luck!!

[ssb]

It may be Spring Break Weeks!

Try: galveston.com/whereto stay

 

http://www.galveston.com/islandhotels/

 

and Country Inn

[mnh]

We are going on Spring Break and I was surprised at the room rates for most of the hotels. I finally decided on Moody Gardens (one of my favorites) and it was $229 on March 10th with no 2 night requirement (not too much higher than the least expensive ones where I would stay!....I travel alone with 2 young granddaughters so I am kind of picky!

 

I cruised the 2nd week of December and the same room at Moody Gardens was $149.00!

[ssb]

We are going on Spring Break and I was surprised at the room rates for most of the hotels. I finally decided on Moody Gardens (one of my favorites) and it was $229 on March 10th with no 2 night requirement (not too much higher than the least expensive ones where I would stay!....I travel alone with 2 young granddaughters so I am kind of picky!

 

I cruised the 2nd week of December and the same room at Moody Gardens was $149.00!

 

Good choice for the kids as you know!

[rmiller]

My husband and I vacationed in galveston a couple of years ago. I don't recall the name of the hotel, but it was right by the ferries. It was very small, but it was clean and the owners were very nice. It has the cutest little portholes for Windows overlooking the courtyard. It was just up the road from the cruise docks and close to dennys (we ate there a lot) the most we paid for a room was $100 for a Saturday night. The rest of the week was like $50/night. If I can think of the name ill get back to you.

[KTBLUE]

I always book hotels through hotwire.com.

I got a room for the night before the cruise in Galveston at the Sheraton Four Points (4 person room) for $102 total with taxes & everything.

 

There is a taxi/limo service in the area that charges $125 for the trip from Houston Bush airport for a taxi/car for up to four passengers. (That is $125 total, not per person).

 

So, with that being said, you could score the hotel AND transportation for just a little over $200.

 

Hope this helps.

[KTBLUE]

I also researched restaurants in the area and found that "Benno's on the Beach" had great reviews as far as price & good food go. It's not a fancy place, but features Cajun dishes which we'd like to try. It is about 3/4 mile from the Four Points and looks like a decent area along the beach with parks, restaurants and other hotels along the way.

 

What day are you leaving? We set out on the 31st of March. Maybe we'll see you there!

[ssb]

I also researched restaurants in the area and found that "Benno's on the Beach" had great reviews as far as price & good food go. It's not a fancy place, but features Cajun dishes which we'd like to try. It is about 3/4 mile from the Four Points and looks like a decent area along the beach with parks, restaurants and other hotels along the way.

 

What day are you leaving? We set out on the 31st of March. Maybe we'll see you there!

 

Bennos is good!!!!

Millers

Saltgrass

Spot

are in area!

[Gil T. Azell]

We are going on a cruise from Galveston in March. We are flying in a day early and were going to stay at a hotel near the Houston airport (because they are a lot cheaper than Galveston hotels) but we have now decided to stay in Galveston

 

We are trying to find a hotel under $200/nt. We have found the Baymont Inn & the Best Western Beachfront Inn. Are they in a good location? Are there restaurants close by as we'll have to eat dinner 1 night & don't have a vehicle.

 

We also found the Four Points by Sheraton. Is it in a better location than the other 2 hotels?

Don't stay at the Baymont.....It is a dive with "live ins". I would suggest you try hotwire or priceline for better deals.

[munchkin4]

I just booked the Best Western Beachfront for $53 in October so the time of year definitely plays with the price. Spring break will be higher. We like it because of location.

 

Benno's is very good for seafood. One of our favorites and it has outside picnic table seating. It isn't fancy but love it!!

 

We also like Tortunga for Mexican food. The drinks we had were not weak/overpriced but very good as was the food. We have a tough time deciding where to eat if we just have one night!!

[James in SA]

My husband and I vacationed in galveston a couple of years ago. I don't recall the name of the hotel, but it was right by the ferries. It was very small, but it was clean and the owners were very nice. It has the cutest little portholes for Windows overlooking the courtyard. It was just up the road from the cruise docks and close to dennys (we ate there a lot) the most we paid for a room was $100 for a Saturday night. The rest of the week was like $50/night. If I can think of the name ill get back to you.

 

That would be Red Carpet Inn. http://galveston.redcarpetinnhotels.com/

 

We are staying there next Wednesday before a cruise on Triumph, based mainly on good reviews on TripAdvisor etc. Will report back if there is anything negative about our experience. :eek:

 

I will say it is an older property and not one I would have had the courage to book without the reassurances of guest reviews saying it was clean and in good condition.

[James in SA]

Don't stay at the Baymont.....It is a dive with "live ins". I would suggest you try hotwire or priceline for better deals.

 

:confused: We stayed at the Baymont before a cruise a little over a year ago and it was pretty nice.. fairly new property, clean, large rooms, friendly staff, full of people on the same cruise. Has it gone downhill since?

[rmiller]

That would be Red Carpet Inn. http://galveston.redcarpetinnhotels.com/

 

We are staying there next Wednesday before a cruise on Triumph, based mainly on good reviews on TripAdvisor etc. Will report back if there is anything negative about our experience. :eek:

 

I will say it is an older property and not one I would have had the courage to book without the reassurances of guest reviews saying it was clean and in good condition.

 

Yes that's it! We hadn't notified our bank before we went and therefore had issues with our bank card. The owners were very understanding and were more than happy to work with us on payment for the weekend until the bank open on Monday.

 

We were also concerned about being right by the ferry, would it be difficult to get in and out, noise, etc. We loved hearing the ferries horns as they came and went we also rode the ferry several times just for the fun of it. In the day you see the dolphins swimming alongside and at night under the moonlight its just beautiful having the cool air blow through your air. Noise wasn't a problem nor was entering or leaving the parking lot. We felt safe and comfortable.

 

Enjoy your stay. :D

[melc0305]

Don't stay at the Baymont.....It is a dive with "live ins". I would suggest you try hotwire or priceline for better deals.

 

Great...we just booked the Baymont for the night before our cruise. Oh well, it's only one night I guess. We booked it because it's supposed to be right by the Golden Corral which my kids think is awesome because of the chocolate fountain (gross...)

[snedecor]

We're staying 2 nights at Comfort Inn and Suites Seawall, just across the street from Baymont. It's right by Tortugas.

 

Entry is from internal hallway. Every room has a balcony. It has expanded continental breakfast, free wifi, indoor pool, laundry, and free cruise parking (no shuttle).

 

Rooms are large, and some have jacuzzi tubs! It's a fairly small hotel, but it's rated #4 on tripadvisor.

 

We've stayed in Econolodge before a cruise (low, low budget) and Hotel Galvez for anniversary (high, high price, but fancy). Comfort Inn met our needs this time...

 

Good Luck!

[picomullet]

We're staying 2 nights at Comfort Inn and Suites Seawall, just across the street from Baymont. It's right by Tortugas.

 

Entry is from internal hallway. Every room has a balcony. It has expanded continental breakfast, free wifi, indoor pool, laundry, and free cruise parking (no shuttle).

 

Rooms are large, and some have jacuzzi tubs! It's a fairly small hotel, but it's rated #4 on tripadvisor.

 

We've stayed in Econolodge before a cruise (low, low budget) and Hotel Galvez for anniversary (high, high price, but fancy). Comfort Inn met our needs this time...

 

Good Luck!

 

Sounds like Quality Inn..Thanks for the update..We will be there soon!! We stayed there a couple years ago and it was nice.

[picomullet]

Sounds like Quality Inn..Thanks for the update..We will be there soon!! We stayed there a couple years ago and it was nice.

 

Do they give you an extended check out time in case of fog?

[nlt46]

Great...we just booked the Baymont for the night before our cruise. Oh well, it's only one night I guess. We booked it because it's supposed to be right by the Golden Corral which my kids think is awesome because of the chocolate fountain (gross...)

 

We stayed at the Baymont last April and it was great. You can double check on Trip Advisor, but there was no problem at all!!

 

Nancy

[MNmomof4]

Does anyone have any info regarding the Hilton galveston island resort and the hampton inn and suites galveston? Hilton is rated higher but $100 less. Hampton has free breakfast. We are thinking of maybe using points. We are cruising in aug and with 2 young ones also. Any suggestions?

 

Thanks!

[ssb]

Does anyone have any info regarding the Hilton galveston island resort and the hampton inn and suites galveston? Hilton is rated higher but $100 less. Hampton has free breakfast. We are thinking of maybe using points. We are cruising in aug and with 2 young ones also. Any suggestions?

 

Thanks!

 

Go with Hilton

It is one of best in Galveston!

Lots of restaurants around!

 

Hilton is excellent and better hotel!

In great area!

Within the San Luis Resort (one best hotels) common area

and both owned and operated by Landry Hotels....

and with probable mutual benefits!

Across the street from beach!

 

Hampton is half block off beach area

and rooms in front.... look out over Walmart!

Rear rooms ?

No othe benefits I am aware of?

Not as good a site as Hilton!

 

 

Main areas to stay

 

On the Gulf (seawall)(many motels and hotels)

On the Bay (Moody Gardens Hotel))

Downtown Old Town Historic District by Port – Only (Harbor House and Tremont)

On highway coming into town(few)

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see INTERNET maps for visual

of Greater Houston Metro

and to get bearings of island

galveston.com ....interact and discover.... maps

 

Houston Map PDF

Download Houston-area map in PDF Format:

Houston Metro

 

Galveston Island Map PDF

Download Galveston-area map in PDF Format (note: this is a large, 11' wide, print-quality map, so please be patient):

Galveston (B&W)

Galveston (Color Hi-Resolution)

 

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In my opinion

San Luis, Hilton, Moody Gardens, Tremont, Galvez and Harbor House

are the better hotels.

Many other nice ones obviously!

 

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With a couple of days only

There is plenty to do in Galveston/Kemah/Nasa area

There are special events in Galveston

area almost every weekend

See

galveston.com (what to do)(calendar of events) your vacation calendar dates

Sign up on Galveston.com for email of weekly events

see also:

galvestonhistory.org ---------Galveston Historical Foundation !!!!!!

moodygardens.com ------ just look at site !!!!!!

www.thegrand.com/calendar – 1894 Grand Opera House !!!!!!

 

 

Clearlake

Nasa Space Center

Kemah board walk - www.kemahboardwalk.com

 

Galveston:

Beaches Beaches Beaches

Old town Galveston *- Strand To Post Office Street

(lots of shopping, ice cream, old army surplus store, nautical shop, fine restaurants) Restaurants, Antiques, Shops, Bakery and Coffee shop

Wineries and wine festivals

Restaurants overlooking gulf and on port

Two first class convention centers

Many live theater venues

Many live music venues

Free concert nights - old town Galveston *- on strand

Free film nights -old town Galveston *- on strand

Free band nights-“family/kids” oriented-summer outdoor Tuesdays 24th & Sealy

1894 grand opera house * (a must seetour, and/or performances of many types)

Chess park

Artist festivals

Museums

Antique stores and art Galleries

Horse drawn carriage rides

Swimming in Gulf

Fine restaurants

Night scene

Galveston Historical Foundation properties*

Many Historical and Victorian homes

Galveston has second largest preservation membership in United States

Wooden Carved Trees Tour (wonderful)

Bishops palace (wonderful)

Moody mansion(wonderful)

Ashton villa (wonderful)

Moody gardens *(lots and lots and lots to do) (massive, fun and family oriented)

Schlitterbahn water park

Restored tall ship schooner Elissa www.tsm-elissa.org (wonderful)

1900 storm and pirate jean lafite documentary films at port

Pirates Store

Maritime museum- www.tsm-elissa.org

Airplane museum (Lone Star Flight Museum)- http://www.lsfm.org/

Railroad museum - http://www.galvestonrrmuseum.com

Oil drilling rig museum - www.oceanstaroec.com

Sea wolf park – WWII submarine and destroyer - www.cavalla.org

Large souvenir shop over gulf water - Murdochs

Walks and shelling on the beach

Cruise ships (RCCL, Carnival, Princess, Disney)

Fishing (piers, wadefishing and charters-offshore & inshore))

Golfing

Skate board park large

Kayaking trails

Surfing and children surf camps

Kite flying on beach

Marine life and children marine care educational camps at Moody Gardens

Marine life and children marine camps at Texas AM University - Sea Camp Programs

Various Running events with major Triathlon event

Sand castle building event

Shopping shopping shopping

Dolphin watching and port water tours

Turtle rescue farm behind San Luis Resort

Carved damaged trees tour from storm

Free ferry ride and a short cruise to Bolivar

Duck tour (amphibious boat)

Galveston.com/ interact and discover/cams

Many major weekly events and festivals not mentioned

as example :

Spring Break Events

Confederate Reenactment

Sanctioned and Fun Runs

Triathlon Events

Art Walk (every 5 or so weeks year around)

Dickens on Strand (Dec) ----LARGE - http://www.dickensonthestrand.com

Lone Star Motorcycle Rally (Nov) ---LARGE - www.lonestarrally.com

Mardi Gras Galveston (Feb) ----LARGE - www.mardigrasgalveston.com

October Fest

Beer Fests

Wine Events and Fest

Greek Fest

Epicurean Evening of all restaurants

Shrimp Fest

Yega’s Wild Game Cook Off,

County Fair - LARGE

Children’s Fest

Feather Fest - Large

Old Timey Bathing Beauty Fest

And many many more !!

Trauma 1 Emergency Hospital on Island – Univ. Texas Medical Branch/Sealy Hospital

 

[MNmomof4]

I just booked the hilton! I can't wait till august

[TimeYet?]

I was surprised to book Harbor House for about 150 on hotels.com. It is during spring break week and it is our first time to stay on the Strand instead of the Seawall.