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Crystal Palace Resort

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this beach Port Bolivar hotel

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Seasonal outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, free cabanas
Front of property
Reception
Comfort Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking
Down comforters, memory foam beds, individually decorated

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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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

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Comfort Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

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

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Classic Double Room, 1 Bedroom

Classic Double Room, 1 Bedroom

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

Port Bolivar

Seaside stay .With a stay at this Crystal Beach hotel, you'll be within 20 miles (32 km) of Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and 25 miles (40 km) of Moody Gardens. Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and NASA Johnson Space Center are also in the region.

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 45 min drive - 30.4 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 45 min drive - 31.9 km
  • Moody Gardens - 53 min drive - 38.5 km
  • Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark - 55 min drive - 39.2 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Crystal Palace Resort

Enjoy the free parking at this beach Port Bolivar hotel
Crystal Palace Resort offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and coffee/tea in a 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.

  • 1 building
  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1984
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Convenience store
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Crystal Palace Resort offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Memory foam beds feature down comforters. 40-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Pool toys
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Water sports equipment

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

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 lbs 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.

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.

  • 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

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, 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
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, cash, and mobile payments. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open March 01 and close September 30.
  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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. 287 out of 565 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 565 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 565 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 565 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 565 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Sallyann, Port Neches

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

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was our third time to stay in 4 weeks. We are so glad we discovered this hotel. Could use a couple of more towels in the room but otherwise its a pretty good place to stay for the beach. We always try to make time as well to go to the pool. The pool area is so awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Greg

Place is gross
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Corbin

Liked: Staff & service
The facility is showing its age, but doe to its location with limited resources to rebuild, plus the frequent severe weather (hurricanes, coastal weather, etc.) doesn't allow much improvement. It was a decent place to get some rest overnight.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Ivette

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRANDON

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

LOVE THIS VINTAGE HOTEL

Customer Service is wonderful...Rooms are clean, quiet & comfortable...Pool is always very clean & relaxing...We will be back..Than you...
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Management and staff were accommodating and property was nice, and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blaire

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wedding weekend

Went down for a wedding and needed a place that was pet friendly & had a pool. The hotel was so inviting and lit up all around at night. When we checked in the gentlemens name who I didn't get was extremely helpful and super friendly even to my dog. It was $20 extra a night for my dog to stay! The rooms were big, clean, and the beds were so comfortable. The pool was our favorite.. very long, cold and 9 feet in the deep part. Had a nice big grill in the pool area and plenty of nice table areas. It was a mile or so from a market place that had everthing you could think of. We loved it so much we are planning a trip to visit next month.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anahy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eusebro

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

10/10 Excellent

Stacey L

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's an older property and has some cosmetic issues but it is clean and the rooms are large. The staff were very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

john

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is our 2nd stay in 3 months. And even though we lost power they were very accommodating. What i dont like is lavk of coffee or the doors being locked so often with open sign on. I understand no one wants to sit in there all day though.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josie

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

6/10 Okay

Aisha

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Samantha

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025