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Crystal Palace Resort

2.0 star property
Beach location and seasonal outdoor pool

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Seasonal outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, free cabanas
1 bedroom, down comforters, memory foam beds, individually decorated
Comfort Double Room | 1 bedroom, down comforters, memory foam beds, individually decorated
Reception
Front of property
Crystal Palace Resort on Crystal Beach offers relaxation and activity. Enjoy an on-site grocery store, seasonal outdoor pool with free cabanas, and a lobby coffee and tea station. Water sports equipment is available for seaside adventures.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Sep 25 - Sep 26
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Tomorrow

Sep 26 - Sep 27
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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside | 1 bedroom, down comforters, memory foam beds, individually decorated

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, down comforters, memory foam beds, individually decorated

Classic Double Room, 1 Bedroom

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LED TV
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Comfort Double Room | 1 bedroom, down comforters, memory foam beds, individually decorated

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LED TV
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Comfort Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, down comforters, memory foam beds, individually decorated

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LED TV
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Crystal Beach, a neighborhood in Port Bolivar, Crystal Palace Resort is near the airport and near the beach. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal is worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Moody Gardens and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark. NASA Johnson Space Center is another place to visit that comes recommended. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving adventures can be found near the property.
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1600 Highway 87, Port Bolivar, TX, 77650

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 48 min drive - 18.9 miles
  • Moody Gardens - 56 min drive - 23.5 miles
  • Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark - 57 min drive - 23.9 miles
  • Galveston Island Beaches - 61 min drive - 26.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Fins Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - ‬1 min drive

About this property

Crystal Palace Resort

Remodeled hotel, renovated in 2023 and located in Crystal Beach
Crystal Palace Resort provides a grocery/convenience store and more. With amenities like a white sand beach and sun loungers, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with free cabanas and sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Water sports equipment, coffee/tea in the lobby, and barbecue grills
  • Outdoor furniture and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 60 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Memory foam beds and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and tubs or showers
  • 40-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies, mini fridges, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck 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 elevator

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

Property 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Crystal Palace Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Crystal Palace Resort pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 40 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Crystal Palace Resort?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Crystal Palace Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 30 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Crystal Palace Resort?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 30 (subject to availability).

Where is Crystal Palace Resort located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Crystal Beach hotel is in the historical district, 15.5 mi (24.9 km) from Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal, and within 25 mi (40 km) of Moody Gardens and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark.

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Reviews

Crystal Palace Resort Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 257 out of 507 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 133 out of 507 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 507 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 507 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 507 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean; friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, property was clean and staff was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel for the price!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Amenities
Good place to stay. Quiet and convenient to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This time we stayed an extra night and Harry was able to give us same room. Our 2 day stay was great:)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here. Its so clise to beach
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

AMANDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our 2nd time staying here. It's nice and peaceful. My kids love the pool and its a short distance to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wife and I love staying at Crystal Palace Resort. Plan to stay again soon😀
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice pool was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trudy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's an older hotel that has been updated. We've stayed several times and it was always clean. Great service. Pool was very clean and large enough to accommodate many guests without being crowded. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying at Crystal Palace Resort makes the trip to Bolivar so easy for us. After the beach fun, winding down and relaxing at Crystal Palace Resort is great. Harry and wife Riddih are always welcoming . We appreciate their kindness😀
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is our 2nd stay in 3 months. And even though we lost power they were very accommodating. What i dont like is lavk of coffee or the doors being locked so often with open sign on. I understand no one wants to sit in there all day though.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

10/10 Excellent

steve

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The prices are reasonable and the pool is really nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

santos

Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was great! The staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome experiences
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff clean hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool is beautiful! The staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Amenities
We love this hotel...Its perfectly located.. Staff is great...We had a great time...Were getting married on the beach and chose this hotel for our wedding parties to stay...We will definitely be back along w referring everyone we can here..Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve

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

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