Holiday Inn Resort: Galveston-On The Beach by IHG

3.5 star property
Beach hotel with outdoor pool, near NOAA Fisheries Galveston Laboratory

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Outdoor pool
Exterior
Exterior
Banquet hall
Meeting facility

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
The current price is AU$206
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct

Explore the area

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5002 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX, 77551
  • Galveston Island Convention Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Moody Gardens
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View (Mid Floor)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View (Mid Floor)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Oceanfront (High Floor)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Oceanfront (High Floor)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Microwave)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(88 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room (Specialty)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Galveston

A family-friendly stay in Galveston awaits you at Holiday Inn Resort: Galveston-On The Beach by IHG. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find NOAA Fisheries Galveston Laboratory and Galveston Island Convention Center. Highlights at this beach hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym and kids' swimming pool as well as access to a playground. 2002 square feet (186 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 11:30 AM. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of a cruise terminal shuttle. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Midtown hotel, you'll be 1.2 km (0.8 mi) from 61st Street Fishing Pier and 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier.

What's nearby

  • Galveston Island Convention Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • 61st Street Fishing Pier - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Moody Gardens - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark - 5 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Rainforest Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Doc Holiday’s Roadhouse - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Resort: Galveston-On The Beach by IHG

Beach hotel with outdoor pool, near NOAA Fisheries Galveston Laboratory
Holiday Inn Resort: Galveston-On The Beach by IHG offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 2002 square feet (186 square metres) and includes conference space. A children's pool, a vending machine, and an arcade/games room are also featured at the family-friendly Holiday Inn Resort: Galveston-On The Beach by IHG. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3.5-star Galveston hotel is smoke free.

  • 178 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 2002 sq ft of conference space
  • 186 sq. m of conference space
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Holiday Inn Resort: Galveston-On The Beach by IHG offers 178 air-conditioned accommodations with video game consoles and a safe. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Parking on site (USD 16.24 per night)
  • Extended parking on site (USD 108.25 per week)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 18 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 2,002 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 8 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Video game console
  • Video games

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 2 AM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 4 children 21 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately USD 18.00 per person
  • Self-parking fee: USD 16.24 per night
  • Extended parking fee: USD 108.25 per week

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old.
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Up to 4 children aged 21 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Galveston-On Beach
Holiday Inn Hotel Galveston-On Beach
Holiday Inn Resort Galveston-On Beach

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Holiday Inn Resort: Galveston-On The Beach by IHG?

Holiday Inn Resort: Galveston-On The Beach by IHG offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Resort: Galveston-On The Beach by IHG?

As of 24 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Resort: Galveston-On The Beach by IHG on 20 Oct 2025 start from AU$205.61, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Holiday Inn Resort: Galveston-On The Beach by IHG?

Yep, Holiday Inn Resort: Galveston-On The Beach by IHG has a self car park for USD 16.24 per night. Additionally there is extended parking for USD 108.25 per week.

Are there any beaches close to Holiday Inn Resort: Galveston-On The Beach by IHG?

Yep, Holiday Inn Resort: Galveston-On The Beach by IHG is a short 8-minute walk from Seawall Beach.

Is there a spa on site at Holiday Inn Resort: Galveston-On The Beach by IHG?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Holiday Inn Resort: Galveston-On The Beach by IHG. You'll enjoy services like massages.

Does Holiday Inn Resort: Galveston-On The Beach by IHG have a pool?

Yep, and guests recommend it! Holiday Inn Resort: Galveston-On The Beach by IHG has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool.

Is Holiday Inn Resort: Galveston-On The Beach by IHG family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and a playground, as well as free infant beds and free extra beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Holiday Inn Resort: Galveston-On The Beach by IHG is a hit with families.

Does Holiday Inn Resort: Galveston-On The Beach by IHG serve breakfast?

You bet, full breakfast is available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Holiday Inn Resort: Galveston-On The Beach by IHG?

No, Holiday Inn Resort: Galveston-On The Beach by IHG does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Holiday Inn Resort: Galveston-On The Beach by IHG?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Holiday Inn Resort: Galveston-On The Beach by IHG?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Resort: Galveston-On The Beach by IHG?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Holiday Inn Resort: Galveston-On The Beach by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 568 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 78 out of 1022 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My room smelled like men’s cologne and when I got into bed, I could smell it on the sheet. I was disappointed that you have to pay for breakfast here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The place can use some TLC but the staff is extremely friendly, especially the housekeepers. The bed was so comfortable and offered both a soft and a firm pillow. Nice pool. The back of the hotel has outdoor only hallways made up of partially painted cement in a horrid brown. It doesnt match the interior of the rooms. It makes you feel like you are going from staying at a 1 star motel to a 3 star hotel. That is odd. It could use some sprucing up with maybe beach decor out pastel colors.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with family
Beautiful view
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Blake

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Horrible
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very family friendly. We enjoyed the pool so much, the Getty Restaurant and drinks and food delivery at the pool from the bar. Our grandkids had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gulzar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

I liked having the restaurant and bar on the premises. The wait for and the elevators were extremely hot, no air in either. The rooms were nice and cool. The maid staff was wonderful. The bar staff was slow as can be but nice. If you’re not a kid person, this is the wrong hotel for you. Lots of kids and kid activities. Check your bill carefully before leaving the premises. I would go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Tera

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Overpriced and hidden charges

Overpriced hidden charges for $600 I would expect children not to be running through the Halls people being loud people smoking marijuana in a non-smoking facility and charging for early check-in charging an amenity when the amenities they offered were for people for children not for adults and the children stayed in the pool area until close not following the rules there for adults cannot go down and enjoy themselves I would recommend an 8:00 p.m. curfew for children so adults can enjoy themselves as well especially after paying $600 for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael, Katy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After a 2 1/2 hr drive-in, we arrived at just before 4pm to find that the room still wasn't ready. Staff told me they would call me when the room was finally available but. Never did. I drove around well over an hour and decided to go back where they presented us with the room cards, no big deal. After arriving in the room, there was a smell, kind of like urine and corn chips, that we couldn't get to go away. We even bought Febreeze to spray in there but it only helped briefly. The beds were quite comfy, as well as the pillows, which was quite surprising. With 4 of us, there were more than enough towels provided for the room and the staff was quick to bring extra blankets and towels when we requested them. Hotel provided a lot of activities for the kids, including a game room, arcade, and a room set up for movie watching. The pool was nice in that it had plenty of seating and very attentive staff providing whatever was needed. The resteraunt was OK and I appreciated the prepaid breakfasts that came with our stay. I was most excited about the location as it was within walking distance to Rainforest Cafe and their show as well as easy access to the beach. I'd say overall there was a lot included for the what we paid but the initial experience withe room availability and the smell kind of earned this less than the sum of the entire trip. Still, hotel is very kid-friendly and is in a real good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Property was convenient for the Seawall and beach access. Staff and amenities were nice. The rooms could use better attention for cleaning. Floors were very dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Darryl

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I went into my room there was feces on the toilet handle, toilet handle was broken, hair all over the floor and shower, toilet wasn’t flushed!! I call the front desk immediately and it took 3hrs before housekeeping came to clean; 24 hrs before maintenance came to fix the toilet handle. Also on the 6th floor soon as you step off the elevator there’s mouse hole right across. I would advise visitor to go somewhere “DON’T” go there!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ricardo

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kiril, Austin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Veronica

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Parking fee and activity fee regardless

We have to pay for parking and activity fee although we don’t use anything and I never saw a security guard in parking lot. So unnecessary.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Per

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overall Awesome

Our stay was fantastic, location was perfect, room was clean. Since it was our honeymoon, our room was upgraded and that was awesome! The view from the balcony was breathtaking! Our only complaint was that the mattress was too firm for us and not super comfortable. However that would not dissuade us from staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Bad customer service,night ship front desk rude ,first time customer and won’t come back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

DEBBIE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When You Stay at their hotel property you are charged for Parking on their parking lot $15.00 a Day Rooms are small and bathrooms cramped Not spacious even after the remodel
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean stay! We really enjoyed the balcony view and cleanliness of the room!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025