5002 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, Texas, United States | (409) 740-5300
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
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
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.
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.
Executive Room
Standard Room
5002 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, Texas, United States
(409) 740-5300