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
Reception
Front of property
Point of interest
Point of interest

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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1600 Highway 87, Port Bolivar, TX, 77650
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Place, Moody Gardens
    ‪53 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
(7 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Double Room

  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Single Bunk Beds

Luxury Studio, 1 King Bed, Canal View

  • Canal view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Single Room, Partial Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Crystal Palace Resort

Along with coffee/tea in a common area, this hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a corner/local shop and charcoal grills. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Crystal Palace Resort offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features fans and blackout curtains. Rooms open to balconies. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes desks. Memory foam beds feature down duvets. 40-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead. 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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Crystal Palace Resort's great location. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Crystal Beach. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a seasonal outdoor pool.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include convenience store and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Guests have good things to say about the accommodation for the cleanliness and comfy beds
  • 15.5 mi (24.9 km) from Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and 20.4 mi (32.9 km) from Moody Gardens
  • Dogs welcome free of charge (restrictions apply)
Crystal Palace Resort offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and coffee/tea in common area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Crystal Palace Resort was completed in January 2023.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Port Bolivar hotel.


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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • 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
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet deposit: USD 50 per 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)

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 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
Guests arriving after 9:00 AM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 01 March and close on 30 September.
  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply. To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your 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. 297 out of 578 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 578 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 578 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 578 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 578 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Staff & service
People at desk were very nice and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ernest

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
I paid in cash 5 days after they charged my credit card for the room they will not answer the phone when i call
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room was outdated but clean. The staff was nice and friendly but needed our. license plate to park on the lot I thought that strange. No coffe pot in the room it was listed in the front office.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mabel

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was kind and room was super clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The office is always closed and locked, have to wait to ring the doorbell. The whole property is in need of desperate attention/repair. There is no housekeeping daily services.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean, beds were comfortable, staff was friendly. We booked a room for two days, would definitely stay here again. It is an older establishment.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My room was clean and updated. The AC was cold and the fan in the room provided excellent circulation. The room was also very spacious and the pool was well kept. The grounds were clean and the staff pleasant and helpful. For the price, it was an excellent value.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Clean room good shower
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Bryan

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Ck in was fast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony, Fort Worth

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

LIZENA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room spotless, staff very friendly, everytime am going to galveston i stay here
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not what we were expecting from the photos we saw on Expedia… their pool is amazing definitely the best one we've seen in a while and the staff was very welcoming and helpful... the exterior of the facility looked like it had been decorated by a street artist and the beds were comfortable… However our only problem was that our room was very moldy as was evidence by us both having pretty bad reactions ...we did not ask for a room change as we were exhausted but by four in the morning we were both so bad we left and the reactions promptly went away. So if you're allergic to mold definitely ask for a second floor room ... the staff I'm sure would have accommodated us if we had the energy to ask…
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was large and comfortable. The hotel is not on the water and there is no ocean view. There is also not much to do on the Bolivar Peninsula nd we wound up taking the ferry to Galveston for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mia

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with my stay. My only issues would be I could not connect to WiFi so unable to really use the tv or connect my devices to stream programs and the sleeper sofa in the room was not usable. Other that that I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Rooms are good for a one night stay, but need some repairs. TV dish was out so we did not have any TV to watch, not even local channels worked. Light from lamp was broken, so there was poor lighting in the evening.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel for a quick weekend getaway! It was plain and simple nothing fancy but the bed was comfortable and major plus having a fan in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and coffee in lobby was great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The mattress was old and stained. The stairwell was filthy. The room had a horrible stench and started to trigger my wife's asthma. The furniture was falling apart. The sofa was frayed and stained. There were ants everywhere outside. There was no elevator to the 2nd floor. They have just slapped on new paint, but it is already falling apart. I believe the stench is a disingenuous attempt to cover up the smell of the building rotting from the inside out.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sallyann, Port Neches

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