Holiday Inn Resort: Galveston-On The Beach by IHG

3.5 star property
3.5-star beach hotel near NOAA Fisheries Galveston Laboratory

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Outdoor pool
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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5002 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX, 77551
  • Place, Seawall Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Island Convention Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View (Mid Floor)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room (Specialty)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Oceanfront (High Floor)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Oceanfront (High Floor)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Microwave)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(91 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(27 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View (Mid Floor)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Galveston

Walk to the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of this Midtown hotel, you'll find Galveston Island Convention Center and NOAA Fisheries Galveston Laboratory. 61st Street Fishing Pier and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Seawall Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Fort Crockett - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Galveston Island Convention Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • 61st Street Fishing Pier - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Rainforest Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Doc Holiday’s Roadhouse - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Kroger Fuel Center - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Resort: Galveston-On The Beach by IHG

3.5-star beach hotel near NOAA Fisheries Galveston Laboratory
Holiday Inn Resort: Galveston-On The Beach by IHG offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 2002 square feet (186 square meters) and includes conference space. A children's pool, a vending machine, and an arcade/game room are also featured at the family-friendly Holiday Inn Resort: Galveston-On The Beach by IHG. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3.5-star Galveston hotel is smoke free.

  • 178 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 2002 sq ft of conference space
  • 186 sq m of conference space
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Holiday Inn Resort: Galveston-On The Beach by IHG offers 178 air-conditioned accommodations with video-game consoles and safes. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (USD 16.24 per night)
  • Extended parking on site (USD 108.25 per week)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 18 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Video game console
  • Video games

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 4 children 21 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 18.00 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 16.24 per night
  • Extended parking fee: USD 108.25 per week

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

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Up to 4 children 21 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Galveston-On Beach
Holiday Inn Hotel Galveston-On Beach
Holiday Inn Resort Galveston-On Beach

Holiday Inn Resort: Galveston-On The Beach by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 565 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 197 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 70 out of 1004 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The old and not updated A/C unit was very loud and annoying!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff and location. Girls in restaurant/bar were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall it was a good stay. Few minor things that could’ve been better (loud AC unit), small balcony. But hotel was comfortable and good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Carolina

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I checked in and was not able to stay, unfortunately. Upon checking in went up to my room on the 2nd floor. The room, although it was tidy and did not appear dirty, it smelled really bad and noisy, and the hallways were very clean. Came down to upgrade my room to a higher room, for which I was charged $60. That second room on the 5th floor, was also really smelly, though less people noise, but the AC was noisy. However, the hotel appeared to be really busy. Unfortunately I was not able to deal with the smell and the overall hotel cleanliness, and noise and checked out just a few minutes after checking in. The hotel staff said they were unable to issue a refund, which I sort of understand, but at least should had not charged me for the update.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You could tell the hotel was old but it was very clean. The staff were very helpful and attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Micaela

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very accommodating and made check in easy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was comfortable, air conditioner cold. Loved the whole experience
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lizeth O., Houston

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone are professional and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our first impression was not the best. We were called on our way and were told while we couldn’t get in our room early, but we could do a pre check-in upon our arrival. When we arrived, let’s suffice it to say that the people at reception had no clue what we were talking about and were not very friendly. When we finally did check in at 4:00, the gentleman that waited on us was VERY friendly and couldn’t have been more helpful. Our room had recently been renovated and was very nice and clean. The pool area was VERY well maintained and nice. Each morning, we watched from our balcony staff cleaning in and around the pool area. Each night we went to the bar at the hotel. Both nights had great live music! So, in spite of our initial impression, we were very pleased with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

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

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

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

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Michelle Anne Hayward

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We had a cockroach in our room. They sent someone up but he didn’t seem very bothered by it. We had to help lift the bed and find it to figure out where it was and my husband had to kill it. Nothing was offered as an apology. Slightly annoyed by that.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

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

10/10 Excellent

Santos

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect here. Love the atmosphere the staff. I will be returning for a nice stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Lucas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
It was okay, but not a resort.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We got the highest room on 8th floor after making the request. Hispanic man at front desk was very helpful and kind and called when room was ready. The hotel has been recently updated and is really nice. I loved our room. There are only 2 elevators and they are very slow. We were there Monday thru wed so can’t imagine the wait on the weekends. The pool and hot tub are very nice. Unfortunately this is a very kid friendly hotel and I usually stay away from this hotel because of this but San Louis and Hilton was booked up. I wish that this hotel sectioned off an adult only area in the pool because kids can be very inconsiderate. While we were there there was a young boy jumping in and out of pool with no regards to anyone around him. Chlorine water doesn’t feel so good in the eyes. He was jumping on all the chairs, jumping off the waterfall, running around the pool, throwing the landscaping big black rocks in the spa and then throwing balls across the pool and splashing water everywhere. The parents did nothing but just watch him doing it. It was disappointing that no one from the hotel asked him to behave. We fished the big rocks out the spa when that family finally left end of day. With that being said, everything else was great. Loved that they had complimentary coffee bar in morning. We loved the huge hot tub. Pool waitresses always asking if we needed anything. Love the bar area. Very good area on the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Santos

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

marsha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of the gulf of MEXICO!!😉
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Juan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Infested with roaches and mold in the Ac vent
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025