Island Inn By OYO Galveston Beach, TX

Hotels
3.8 (430 reviews)
6311 Central City Boulevard , Galveston , US
+1 409-740-9000

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Pets allowed
Facilities for disabled guests
Private parking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Close to the beach / good location
Occasionally friendly staff
Some rooms reported comfortable bed
Rooms sometimes include mini-fridge and microwave
Cons:
Severe cleanliness issues: bugs, roaches, feces, mold, stained sheets/towels
Poor room condition: broken TVs, burned blankets, leaking AC, cracked tiles, rats
Rude or unprofessional front-desk interactions and problematic deposit/pet fees
Amenities poorly maintained (dirty/broken microwave, pool issues/contamination)
Poor value for money given room condition and hygiene

Categories

Cleanliness
1.2
Consistently reported as very poor: guests mention bugs/bedbugs, roaches, feces found in bathroom, mold on bathroom and mattress, stained/soiled sheets and towels, sticky remotes and dirty floors, dead insects — pervasive hygiene and housekeeping failures.
Service
5.8
Mixed reviews: several guests describe rude, unprofessional or inattentive front-desk behavior and poor handling of deposit/fee issues, while a few mention staff being friendly — inconsistent service quality.
Location
9
Frequently praised for being close to the beach and conveniently located; location repeatedly cited as a positive in multiple reviews.
Room Quality
1.5
Room condition widely reported as very poor: old/worn furniture, broken TVs, burned screens, burn holes in blankets/sheets, leaking AC, large gaps under doors, cracked tiles and general disrepair; reports of rats and other serious maintenance issues.
Amenities
2.2
Amenities present (microwave, mini-fridge, pool) but often dirty or broken; pool hours/maintenance problematic and at least one report of contamination — amenities are poorly maintained.
Value for Money
2.2
Guests report poor value (example: paid $149/night for very low-quality, dirty rooms) plus complaints about refundable deposit/pet fees and unexpected charges — overall poor value perception.
Food and Beverage
3.8
Standard quality for this hotel tier (not mentioned in reviews).
Overall Experience
4.7
Overall experience is negative due to severe cleanliness and maintenance issues, pests, and occasional staff problems; location is a clear positive but does not outweigh other major issues for many guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:17

Property Description

Seaside Charm and Convenience

Beachfront Location: Nestled on Galveston Beach's Seawall, Island Inn offers stunning ocean views and direct access to the sandy shores.

Comfortable Accommodations: Each guest room is equipped with a TV, cable channels, telephone, and a hairdryer, ensuring a cozy stay for every visitor.

Relaxation and Recreation: Guests can unwind by reading a newspaper in the lobby or take a refreshing dip in the outdoor swimming pool, perfect for soaking up the sun.

Indulge in seaside relaxation and endless fun at Island Inn. Book now for a memorable beach getaway!

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Early check-in from 12:00 PM and late check-out until 3:00 PM, $10 per hour each, depending on the availability of rooms.

Guest cannot receive a refund if they check in for 20 minutes or more after arrival.

‘The hotel reserves the right to cancel all unpaid or non-confirmed bookings after 6 PM on the date of check-in.

Pets are allowed at an additional charge of $15 per pet per night, per room, with a maximum of 2 pets.
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
Airport code: GLS

Location

Guest Reviews

3.8
Based on 430 reviews
Cleanliness: 1.2
Service: 5.8
Location: 9
Room Quality: 1.5
Amenities: 2.2
Value for Money: 2.2
Food and Beverage: 3.8
Overall Experience: 4.7
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Anita • family_with_children • ca
1
Absolutely horrific
Pros:

There was nothing I liked

Cons:

Room was absolutely horrible. We found bugs in both room we booked. Furniture is old and bad. Bathroom is disgusting, dirty all over, broken tiles. I couldn't even get in between the sheets. I brought my own blanket from the car and I "slept" on that and also covered myself with it. Tv was broken in one room, burned screen in the other room. Remote was sticky from dirt. Neer seen accommodation this bad. Ac was leaking in a bucket in one room. Gap underneath door was so big any critter was able to crawl in. Took pictures also because I just couldn't believe my eyes. Staff was nice and friendly, but that was the only one thing nice beside location.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Jeremy • solo_traveller • us
10
My adventure to Galveston as a Dasher was Great and the hotel was fine .
Pros:

I mean I was fine .

Cons:

I couldn't actually find any thing, me personally, I was fine .

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Gabriela • solo_traveller • us
1
Pros:

I liked that the location was close to the beach

Cons:

The bed was dirty, the bathroom was dirty it still had feaces from someone previously than us, the microwave was unclean, the floors were unclean, there were stains on the blankets and stains on the towels

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Jeniffer • solo_traveller • us
3
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Michael • solo_traveller • us
1
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Luis • family_with_children • us
5
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Monica • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Abades • couple • us
8
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Duane • couple • us
1
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Marie • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Navigator696863 • Family
2
Never again!
Pros:

Horrible motel, dirty, smelly, very uncomfortable beds, broken microwave, stained worn towels and sheets, paid 149$ a night and still waiting for our 50$ deposit! Not to mention a very rude man at the front desk, never again !

2026-08-09 • via Tripadvisor
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Donald • couple • us
7
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Javier • couple • us
1
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Keaosha • solo_traveller • us
9
Nice
Pros:

It's was decent place to stay for the two nights

Cons:

The room floor was dirty you can tell it was never swept other than that it's very nice wil vist again

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Kim • couple • us
1
I didn’t stay didn’t make it past check in with his attitude, and guest reporting bed bugs roaches and dirty nasty rooms
Pros:

I have nothing good to say the whole place looked like a trap house

Cons:

The man at the front desk was rude unprofessional, not trained , rooms nasty not cleaned roaches.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Kaitlend • family_with_children • us
1
There was mold all in the bathroom and on the mattress, burn holes in the blankets and sheets. The tv doesn’t work the t
Pros:

Close to the beach

Cons:

Everything else

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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mario • solo_traveller • us
2
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Jasmin • family_with_children • us
1
Horrible
Pros:

Nothing as soon as we got there you could tell the hotel needed a lot of maintenance.

Cons:

Everything. Door handles all sticky tv didn’t work, remote for tv very filthy, cracked mirrors floor tiles falling apart , dead cockroaches on the floor you can tell no one cleans the floors, bed blankets and covers stained with yellow Ila’s of it were pee hair on blankets. Ac not working. Plus there was huge rats running around and someone pooped in the pool I had told front desk and the man didn’t even care to check it out. Horrible hotel and horrible workers.

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Reyes • solo_traveller • us
1
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Ellis • solo_traveller • us
2
Pros:

The bed was comfortable, spacious room with mini fridge and microwave

Cons:

After driving 12 hours with a freshly injured leg, I had to hobble inside and then was rushed, and talked over. I booked the room online and it wasn't until after I booked it I received an email about a deposit fee. I called and asked about the fees and they said $50. I was booking the room for an emergency, not for vacation. Upon arrival they told me there was an additional $15 for pets. I said I called about the depsoit fee I should have been told about this, because I didn't have enough money. I was interrupted and talked over constantly. I clearly had a blown leg and couldn't walk. The desk clerk was sitting outside and saw me limping and went inside ahead of me to the front desk and proceeded to stare at me, instead of offering to help me. I understand the deposit is refundable but it was the way it was handled, very inconsiderate

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee