Courtyard by Marriott Galveston Island

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Courtyard by Marriott
8.6 (365 reviews)
9550 Seawall Boulevard , Galveston , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and comfortable rooms
Friendly and professional staff
Cons:
Issues with cleanliness
Unexpected charges and fees

Categories

Cleanliness
8.11
Multiple mentions of cockroaches and issues with cleanliness in the room.
Service
9.58
Staff is described as friendly and professional, with positive interactions mentioned.
Location
9.12
Convenient location across from the beach; some minor issues mentioned regarding distance to beach chairs.
Room Quality
8.57
Overall comfort and cleanliness were acceptable but impacted by noted issues.
Amenities
8.6
Mixed reviews; some amenities had extra charges which affected satisfaction.
Value for Money
7.56
Concerns about unexpected charges and not including breakfast, affecting perceived value.
Food and Beverage
8.11
Mixed feelings about breakfast pricing being perceived as a scam.
Overall Experience
9.18
Despite issues, many guests mentioned good aspects leading to an overall positive experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 03:19

Property Description

Resort-Style Pool and Outdoor Bar:
Indulge in luxury at our resort-style pool complete with an outdoor bar and fire pit seating area. Relax and unwind in style while enjoying the beautiful surroundings.

Premium In-Room Amenities:
Experience ultimate comfort with a flat-screen TV featuring premium cable channels, a coffee machine, and a small refrigerator in every room. Wake up to stunning sea views in many of our well-appointed rooms.

Convenient Services and Dining Options:
Take advantage of guest laundry and grocery shopping services, along with a complimentary newspaper to start your day right. Stay active at the on-site fitness centre and dine at The Bistro for delicious breakfast and light dinner options.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of luxury and convenience at Courtyard Galveston Island Gulf Front.

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: IAH

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
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  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 365 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.11
Service: 9.58
Location: 9.12
Room Quality: 8.57
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 7.56
Food and Beverage: 8.11
Overall Experience: 9.18
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L5578UEkellieb • Family
8
Excellent staff, great value for money
Pros:

Friendly, helpful staff and good food/drinks in the bistro area. The bistro is far beyond what one might expect from a hotel in this price range and the staff were attentive and kind. The patio and pool areas were also surprisingly upscale.

Location is perfect if you want to be on the seawall, but away from the crowds and traffic further east. Close to public access points for the western beaches.

My only reason for not giving this hotel a 5/5 rating is that I did not find the bed and pillows to be quite comfortable. For my taste, the bed was too soft and the pillows were too firm. However, this would not keep me from returning giving the high quality of other amenities and excellent staff.

2026-02-24 • via Tripadvisor
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billbQ4188CZ • Couples • San Antonio, Texas
4
An IMperfect Cruise Experience
Pros:

We booked a package titled “The Perfect Cruise Experience”. It was anything but.

The elevators from the garage was broken causing us to lug all our bags up a steep dow/up ramp to the lobby. We were allowed to park our vehicle there for the week we were on the cruise. A free shuttle was advertised but since it had limited availability we would have had to wait 3 hours to take us 8 miles to the cruise port. We took an Uber to the port.

The room was comfortable. Spartan, but adequate with a loud wall mount A/C unit.

A $20 credit was part of the package to use in the minimal coffee shop. We bought two coffees and were charged over $15. No credit applied, the charge was added to our bill.

At the termination of the cruise, the shuttle was to pick us up. It was a “no show”. We took an Uber back to retrieve our vehicle.

This was a poor showing by Marriott and after communicating with the front desk, they indicated it would all be taken care of by the manager. So far, nothing has been done. We do NOT recommend hotel for your pre- or post- cruise stay. There are better properties at a lower price rate.

2026-02-17 • via Tripadvisor
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rickbI3710PQ • Couples
6
Too far from restaurants and shopping. No breakfast included. Pass on this motel.
Pros:

Hotel seems clean and staff nice. Floor noise is loud so get a room on the upper floor. No breakfast included however they do have a kitchen. The prices are outrageous. Also, this motel is far from restaurants so plan on spending a lot on transportation. Probably better to pay higher price on motel where you can walk to shop or eat. The gym is nice. Two treadmills but only one works. Same for elliptical only one of two works. Overall I would pass because of location and no breakfast.

2026-02-07 • via Tripadvisor
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Isael • couple • us
10
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Ana • couple • us
10
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Tiffany • couple • us
10
Excellent all the around!
Pros:

Food was excellent!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Jomy • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

The view, cleanliness, quietness, ....................................................................................................................................

Cons:

Breakfast did not have anything on the menu card. We were the first customers and were out on many things that listed. Staff looked like they were not happy. receptionist was gone for too long when we were rushing to check out.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Costel • couple • us
7
If you’re deciding to stay book with no breakfast os only 10 dollars per person per day and a coffe medium cup is 5 doll
Pros:

Clean and somewhat comfortable

Cons:

Breakfast scam

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Kathleen • family_with_children • us
8
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Felipe • extended_group • us
8
Buen precio
Pros:

Comodidad

Cons:

Ubicacion

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Nicholas • couple • us
4
2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • couple • us
10
2026-01-14 • via Nuitee
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JBurkes • family_with_children • us
9
2025-12-24 • via Nuitee
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Edmund • extended_group • us
9
Great hotel and staff was ultra pleasant
Pros:

Property clean and staff was very pleasant

Cons:

Had to pay for coffee

2025-12-24 • via Nuitee
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Rhonda • solo_traveller • us
2
Did not meet expectations
Pros:

That it was across the street from the Gulf. It was beautiful during the day.

Cons:

The toilet leaked (towels were used to keep from flooding the bathroom. The refrigerator had food from previous guest(s). The only charger was on the couch away from the bed. So, had to pull the night stand out only to see that it was filthy. You could not see the Gulf at night because the parking lot lights were so bright. The night desk charged my card $40 at 11:30pm. I called and inquired about the charge. He stated that it was in the fine print that they charge $20/day for incidentals. However, I was only stating one night. When I brought that to his attention, he said he guessed he looked at the guest count instead of the number of nights. I was not told at check-in that my card was being charged. At check-in the front desk gentleman just stated it was in case of incidentals (which is usual at other hotels).
For the price and the company name, I expected much better.

2025-12-11 • via Nuitee
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Marlene • family_with_children • us
10
Cons:

The shower had no water pressure. But other than that, everything excellent.

2025-11-30 • via Nuitee
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Theresa • couple • us
1
Cons:

The customer service

2025-11-20 • via Nuitee
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elainedV5349XT • Couples
6
Too far from where it’s all happening
Pros:

Whilst the hotel is clean (with an amazing view over the Gulf) and staff friendly it’s too far out of the way. If you want to be where it’s all happening this isn’t the hotel for you. Nothing around it, no diners or coffee shops (little restaurant not open til 7am on weekends so can’t even grab a coffee) The $1 Trolley Bus doesn’t even come down this far… it’s a 2 and half mile walk to nearest bus stop or you have to keep calling cabs. Personally, would have preferred being near the Pleasure Pier or Stewards Beach areas.

2025-11-02 • via Tripadvisor
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Hannah • family_with_children • us
6
2025-10-23 • via Nuitee
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978egv • Family
10
Corey was awesome!!!
Pros:

Our stay at the Marriott was very pleasant. Corey was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. We had a great stay. Highly recommend.

2025-10-22 • via Tripadvisor