Crystal Palace Resort

2.0 star property

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Seasonal outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, free pool cabanas
Comfort Double Room
1 bedroom, down duvets, memory-foam beds, individually decorated
Front of property
Reception

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1600 Highway 87, Port Bolivar, TX, 77650
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Place, Moody Gardens
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

Comfort Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Classic Double Room, 1 Bedroom

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside

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

Comfort Double Room

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Port Bolivar

With a stay at Crystal Palace Resort in Port Bolivar, you'll be 15.5 mi (24.9 km) from Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and 20.4 mi (32.8 km) from Moody Gardens. .This beach hotel is 20.6 mi (33.1 km) from Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark.

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 48 min drive - 30.4 km
  • Moody Gardens - 56 min drive - 37.7 km
  • Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark - 57 min drive - 38.5 km
  • Galveston Island Beaches - 61 min drive - 41.8 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Fins Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Crystal Palace Resort

Beach hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk
Crystal Palace Resort offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Memory foam beds feature down comforters. 40-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 60 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and LED televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with down comforters. Rooms have private balconies. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and charcoal grills.
Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Crystal Palace Resort.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Pool toys
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1984
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - January 2023

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 30
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 30

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from March 01 to September 30
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
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

Property is also known as

Crystal Palace Resort Hotel
Crystal Palace Resort Port Bolivar
Crystal Palace Resort Hotel Port Bolivar

Crystal Palace Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 270 out of 532 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 135 out of 532 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 532 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 532 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 532 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

ALICE, Duncombe

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We were not able go stay there was no electric, property manager said she would refund money.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

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

love Crystal Palace

Customer service, cleanliness and comfortability is ALWAYS 5 stars! love this place, we stay multiple times a year!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
While the outside is old and interesting. We found our room to be very clean. No hairdryer and no hooks to hang towels. Otherwise, a decent place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Viola

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Tha pool was amazing. The rooms were nice. But the chairs were peeling. And there were no bedding for the pull out sofa. But all n all we will book it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the staff and accommodations. The owners and staff were very hospitable. The pool was nice and clean. Beautiful beaches closeby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy

Everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve

Liked: Amenities
We live staying here. Our third time. Great place .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristal

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arlyn

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

Great remodel! Great property

The room was amazing, the new management is dedicated to giving quality service. The newly remodeled rooms are amazing and the pool is family friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Krystal

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only had one light. Lamp not plugged in due to no outlets. Also no accessible for having to plug in devices or sleep aids. Toilet seat was cracked. Floors dingy and dirty. Sheets dingy. Way overpriced for room and amenities. Pool looked nice. Reminded me of a cheap roach/budget motel room. Definitely not “resort/palace” worthy. Save your money and do an Air B and B. Also have a “NO REFUND” sign so as soon as your checked in your out of your money.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kindra

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

Excellent place for the price

3rd time we’ve stayed here, always enjoy it! Rooms are big & always very clean. The pool is amazing with a 9ft deep end!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Destiny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was amazing and rooms were very cleaned!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Denna

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good. We plan on staying again here:)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Door didn't feel safe.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kynzie

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kasi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was not as advertised. The picts on the site were definitely photo shopped and cleaned up because it looks so much older. Can tell it was built in the 60's. Room was bare minimum. Bed, 2 pillows, bedside table with lamp. 2 usable plugs in the whole room 1 plug on side of room with no table or anything to put phones on to charge. Other plug had to unlpug light to use. No rainhead shower like stated, no closet, small bar that held towels had to use for hanging clothes. Small mini fridge. TV was not connected to free WiFi so could not watch Netflix or even mirror app from phone. Channel kept going in and out and very limited on what can be watched on Dish. For almost $500 for 2 nights I was expecting better. Not asking for the glam but some effort into making rooms enjoyable. Add a desk/chair, fix tv to be useable for streaming, add some kinda of decor-- a picture, sconces, something to make it feel a little more intentional. Since there is NO fast food on this side of island consider adding food options like breakfast or happy hour nachos, taco bar, something. The restraunt selections are slim and they are packed with over an hour wait most of the time. A little effort would go a long way. Staff was friendly and room was clean. First checked into room with broken AC but i think they knew it bc there was a large oscillating fan bolted to wall. They quickly changed my room when I complained. Pool was green upon arrival but blue next morning. No beach in sight.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Theresa

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Look good, bad location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome...
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Harry who greeted us at check in was really nice and even upgraded our room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and welcoming. I never felt like a bother. The rooms were reasonably priced and clean. We also took advantage of the pool area which was great as well. I will definitely book again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025