Holiday Inn Resort: Galveston-On The Beach by IHG

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool
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Exterior
Exterior
Outdoor pool

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

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
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 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)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(27 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(83 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room (Specialty)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Galveston

Located in Galveston (Midtown), Holiday Inn Resort: Galveston-On The Beach by IHG is within a 10-minute walk of NOAA Fisheries Galveston Laboratory and Galveston Island Convention Center. .This beach hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from 61st Street Fishing Pier and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) 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
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Rainforest Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Papa's Pizza - ‬9 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 178 air-conditioned accommodations with video-game consoles and safes. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

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

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 178 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Cable programming and video-game consoles are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Galveston? This hotel has 2002 square feet (186 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Guests may use a cruise ship terminal shuttle for a surcharge, and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:30 AM.
Holiday Inn Resort: Galveston-On The Beach by IHG has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

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 cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 21 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
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

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

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 554 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 83 out of 1010 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daphne, kingwood

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel has construction going on with remodeling but was well informed and not very inconvenient. Property is in great location for activities, dining, beach, and shopping!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was so much noise from the construction. I wish this was listed on their site. I had a hard time resting.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brittany

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Roaches
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthoney Ray

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Edna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madonna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room and friendly staff. Offered shuttle bus to the cruise port.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Ian

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Front staff very rude and unhelpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Anne Catrine

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel on the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Clean & Convenient

Great stay. Staff was wonderful. Hotel is clean and in a great location. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Property was in the middle of installing fire sprinklers, it was a handle getting around workers
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very friendly. The hotel entrance is not easy to find. The sign is not in a good place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and convenient, friendly helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

MAYRA, Spring

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the property. Convenient and walkable. Hated to pay for daily parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025