Crystal Palace Resort
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About this property
Crystal Palace Resort is a 2-star beach hotel located in Port Bolivar, Texas, offering easy access to the Galveston area's attractions. The property sits 15.5 miles from the Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and 20.6 miles from Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark, making it a practical base for visitors exploring the Texas coast.
The resort features 60 individually decorated guestrooms across two floors. Each room includes a memory foam bed with down comforter, a private balcony, and an LED television with cable service. Microwaves are available in rooms, and bathrooms are equipped with bathtubs or showers featuring rainfall showerheads. Guests rate room comfort at 4 out of 5 stars.
Crystal Palace Resort offers a seasonal outdoor pool with complimentary cabanas and sun loungers, along with complimentary wireless internet throughout the property. The grounds feature charcoal grills for guest use and free self-parking. A grocery and convenience store on-site serves guests' basic needs. The location provides access to nearby water sports including boating, fishing, sailing, kayaking, canoeing, and scuba diving. Dogs up to 40 pounds are welcome with no pet fees (maximum two pets per room); pets cannot be left unattended. A 24-hour front desk is available for guest assistance.
Check-in runs from 3:00 PM to midnight, with checkout at 11:00 AM. The property is wheelchair accessible via ground-floor access, though no elevators are available. Free parking accommodates RVs, buses, and trucks. Guests have rated the property 4.1 out of 5 stars across 383 reviews.
Location & nearby attractions
Crystal Beach - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Stingaree Marina - 7 km / 4.4 mi
Port Bolivar Beaches - 14 km / 8.7 mi
Fort Travis Seashore Park - 14.3 km / 8.9 mi
Gilchrist Beach - 15.9 km / 9.9 mi
Galveston Ferry Terminal - 21 km / 13.1 mi
University of Texas Medical Branch - 22.6 km / 14 mi
UTMB Health Jennie Sealy Hospital - Galveston - 23.3 km / 14.5 mi
Stewart Beach - 23.4 km / 14.5 mi
Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 24.9 km / 15.5 mi
Big Reef Nature Park - 26.9 km / 16.7 mi
East Beach - 27.1 km / 16.8 mi
Pink Dolphin Monument - 28.4 km / 17.6 mi
Moody Gardens - 32.9 km / 20.4 mi
Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark - 33.1 km / 20.6 mi
The nearest airports are:
Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 82.4 km / 51.2 mi
Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) - 94.1 km / 58.5 mi
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) - 139.6 km / 86.7 mi
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Check-in & check-out
- 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
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- 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
Pet policy
- Maximum number of pets per room 2
- Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 40
- Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 18
- Pets allowed (no fees)
- Service animals are allowed
- Pets cannot be left unattended
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Only dogs are allowed
- Pets allowed
Fees & policies
- Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Early check-in fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)
- Late check-out fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)
Know before you go
- 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 allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions. Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.