Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Galveston Beach by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8.2 (1233 reviews)
3228 Seawall Boulevard , Galveston , US
+1 409-621-5100

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location / beachfront / close to port and restaurants
Generally clean rooms and public areas
Friendly staff and helpful service (late checkout noted)
Complimentary breakfast praised
Nice rooms with balconies and good views
Good value for price for many guests
Cons:
Paid parking / unexpected parking charges
Occasional room issues: no hot water, strong fragrance smell, broken couch
Pool small and sandy; limited shower/shade after beach
Some bathroom issues (odor, low/toilet concerns)
No beach towels provided
Inconsistent front desk service for a few guests

Categories

Cleanliness
8.3
Multiple reviewers noted clean rooms and clean breakfast/restrooms, though a few mentioned bathroom odor and a sandy pool area; overall generally positive cleanliness with some localized issues.
Service
8.4
Staff frequently described as friendly and helpful (late checkout, welcoming), but a few comments noted unfriendly front desk or poor service experiences; mostly positive service.
Location
8.9
Location is repeatedly praised (beachfront, close to port/restaurants, great for sunrise/sunset); one comment noted no beachfront view for a room choice, but location is a clear strength.
Room Quality
7.8
Many rooms described as nice, comfortable beds, good balconies and showers, but several issues reported (strong fragrance smell, no hot water, broken couch, bathroom problems), giving mixed room quality.
Amenities
7.2
Breakfast is a consistent positive amenity, but negatives include paid parking, no beach towels, small/sandy pool, lack of post-beach shower/shade and no AC in hallways—amenities are uneven.
Value for Money
8.2
Multiple guests called it good value for the price; some negatives (unexpected parking fee, occasional service/room issues) but overall perceived as fair value.
Food and Beverage
8.5
Complimentary breakfast is frequently praised as very good; on-site/nearby restaurant received positive mentions—food and beverage generally strong.
Overall Experience
8.3
Majority of reviews report enjoyable stays, quick check-in/out and good views; isolated negative incidents (service, room issues, parking) slightly lower the overall experience but it remains positive.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:10

Property Description

Beachfront 3-Star Comfort
Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Galveston Beach, an IHG Hotel, offers a prime beachfront location with an outdoor pool, fitness center, and shared lounge. Enjoy stunning sea views from select rooms, each equipped with modern amenities like flat-screen TVs and free WiFi.

Convenient Amenities
Guests can take advantage of the business center, fax machine, and photocopier services. The attentive reception is ready to offer local tips for a memorable stay.

Nearby Attractions
Explore nearby Seawall Urban Park, Porretto Beach, and Pleasure Pier, all within a short distance from the hotel. Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark and Moody Gardens are also easily accessible.

Book your stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Galveston Beach now for a beach getaway with comfort and convenience!

Important information:

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1233 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.3
Service: 8.4
Location: 8.9
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 7.2
Value for Money: 8.2
Food and Beverage: 8.5
Overall Experience: 8.3
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Robert • couple • us
10
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Wendell • couple • us
10
Pros:

Clean,quiet and good food.

Cons:

Front desk could have been friendlier.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Marcela • couple • us
7
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Our room had a very strong fragrance smell the entire time

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Gabriel • couple • us
10
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Manuel • family_with_children • us
5
Pros:

Great location and clean rooms

Cons:

No hot water at all. Entire family had to take cold showers

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Christian • extended_group • fr
8
Bien situé
Pros:

L emplacement

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Sabine • extended_group • at
8
Pros:

Die Lage direkt am Strand und in der Nähe des Vergnügungspiers.

Cons:

Durch die Straße sind die Zimmer eher laut und die Luftfeuchtigkeit ist sehr hoch!

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Pam • family_with_children • dz
9
Pros:

Loved it

Cons:

Everything great location just couch needs replaced broke down

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Elidia • family_with_children • us
10
Very nice stay!
Pros:

We didn't have breakfast. Room was very nice, walking distance to several places was great! Staff very friendly!

Cons:

I had to pay for parking which I didn't know before hand.

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Sun Woo • family_with_children • us
8
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Amir • family_with_children • us
10
Perfect hotel
Pros:

Awesome

Cons:

Everything good and nice

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Teresa • family_with_children • us
6
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Murali • family_with_children • us
7
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Elizabethh • couple • us
4
it was okay
Pros:

everything was good

Cons:

our room wasn’t cold enough for us we were only there 1 night , kinda was able to sleep

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Steven • couple • us
9
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Rosas • solo_traveller • us
10
Great Hotel ! .
Pros:

Honestly i loved everything! .
Hotel is at a perfect spot for Sunset and sunrise pictures ! .
Hotel is so welcoming once you arrive it had beautiful decorations and it was even decorated for Fall which i loveee ! .
Check in was quick and easy. Room was beautiful, balcony view with chair and table , bed was big and comfortable, super big and nice selfie hallway mirror , and restroom was super clean, spacious and shower head worked perfectly to our liking.
Litterly right Next door they have a restaurant called "The Spot" with Amazing Food . We tried it for the first time and Honestly we will be back again . Our Check out was Also Quick and Easy .

Cons:

Cant really complain . But i just didn't like the extra charge for Parking Garage but we totally understand .

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Castillo • solo_traveller • us
3
Muy mal servicio
Cons:

reserve una habitacion con vista al mar, y me dieron una habitacion con vista a un estacionamiento con basura.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Dhayen • couple • us
10
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Elma • couple • us
8
We enjoyed our stay and would consider for next cruise.
Pros:

Close proximity to restaurant.
Close proximity to port.
Breakfast included.
Good value for the price.

Cons:

Toilets need to be replaced. Too low! Presents concerns for people with knee problems.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Abdalla • couple • us
8
Pros:

The location is perfect, and the staff is great. They gave us a late checkout with no extra charge

Cons:

They do not provide beach towels

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee