Located in Galveston (Midtown), Holiday Inn Resort: Galveston-On The Beach by IHG is within a 10-minute walk of Galveston Island Convention Center and NOAA Fisheries Galveston Laboratory. .This beach hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from 61st Street Fishing Pier and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier.
What's nearby
Seawall Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
Fort Crockett - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Galveston Island Convention Center - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Galveston Seawall - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
61st Street Fishing Pier - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
Getting around
Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 52 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 16 min walk
Starbucks - 2 min drive
Panda Express - 3 min drive
Kroger Fuel Center - 11 min walk
The San Luis Resort - 3 min walk
About this property
Holiday Inn Resort: Galveston-On The Beach by IHG
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.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 178 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Cable programming and video-game consoles are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Galveston? This hotel has 2002 square feet (186 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Guests may use a cruise ship terminal shuttle for a surcharge, and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:30 AM.
Holiday Inn Resort: Galveston-On The Beach by IHG has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Property amenities
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
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Children's pool
Free rollaway/extra bed
In-room crib
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Playground
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Free newspapers in lobby
Gift shop/newsstand
Laundry facilities
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Business services
2,002 square feet of conference space
Business center
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Direct access to the beach
Full-service spa
Massage
Spa open daily
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
More
8 floors
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Free crib
Free rollaway/extra bed
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
Video game console
Video games
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
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 21 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
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
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
We should mention
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
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
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 581 out of 1028 reviews
10 - Excellent
581
Rating 8 - Good. 202 out of 1028 reviews
8 - Good
202
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1028 reviews
6 - Okay
110
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1028 reviews
4 - Poor
63
Rating 2 - Terrible. 72 out of 1028 reviews
2 - Terrible
72
8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Vikneswary
Dec 5, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
About the additional charges, like parking and amenities, which was not in the website when I booked the room
Great view of the gulf, spacious room, staff wonderfully friendly and helpful, particularly Rhianon!
Patrick
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
6/10 Okay
Stephen
Traveled with group
Dec 4, 2025
Don't try to hustle extra money out of a room request, or early check in. We were asked to pay $60 for each. Needless to say we declined and checked in at 4pm and took the room that was offered. A money grab policy that we will remember the next time we book in Galveston.
Stephen
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
4/10 Poor
Austin
Dec 4, 2025
Austin
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Ashley
Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Overall it was a good stay. Lobby and main area was very nice. Friendly staff. Not that it’s an issue, but I didn’t realize it was an actual motel until we got out of the elevator heading to our room. Room was updated nicely. Did see a cockroach in the room and the fan in the bathroom was very loud. Other than that, great stay. Good breakfast with large portions for the right price.
Ashley
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
4/10 Poor
Jeffrey
Nov 30, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Surprise $25 resort fee for parking on check in. Bed and pillows very hard and uncomfortable. Bathroom could have been cleaned better. Would not stay again.
Jeffrey
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
PAMALA
Traveled with family
Nov 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent!!!!!
PAMALA
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
4/10 Poor
Sharron
Nov 29, 2025
Room could have been cleaner, there were hidden fees that were not disclosed at check in and the water was extremely cold. When I advised staff, they said they turned off the hot water for maintenance but never informed the guests of this information. Staff was not very helpful and full use of amenities and the facility was not available.
We had a great stay at Holiday Inn On The Beach.
We did have a few issues one was not the hotels fault it was my cc company, but i think there was miscommunication as i was told that they had refunded my hotel stay when my card declined so i paid for 1 night with a different card and then I would call my cc company the next morning and get it all figured out. I got everything figured out went down to pay and I was told by a different employee that he seen my payment was pending for my whole stay. I will wait and get that part figure out.
Our first night the smoke detector decided to start going off when we turned off the lights to go to bed. I will say maintenance was speedy on getting up there to get it fixed. He did have to come 2 times but unfortunately he couldn't fix it so we where able to get a different room on the same floor.
Both rooms were clean and very nice.
Every employee we spoke to or walked past was very friendly and said hello.
The 3rd floor balcony you could see both the pool and the ocean. The pool area was nice and clean. It was a little loud at night, but not enough to keep us up.
We do plan to go back to Galveston and we will definitely stay here again.
Everything from the staff, cleanliness and view was awesome!….will definitely be staying there again!…
Priscilla
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michael
Nov 15, 2025
Michael
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
4/10 Poor
Brandi
Traveled with family
Nov 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Unexpected fees were charged. Called the morning of and threatened if we didn’t pay over the phone then our reservation would be cancelled. Multiple phone calls during the day asking when we were arriving, after we paid earlier. The back lot parking doubled with no notice or heads up. Shuttle no longer free, $21 a person with no notice of change either. I’ve stayed multiple times but after this visit, I will not return. Very disappointed as a previous customer.
The pool was closed BUT everything else was great. Very welcoming and accommodating and clean. Lots to do for kids. Conveniently located to shopping and restaurants.
Kimberly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
2/10 Terrible
Susan
Nov 10, 2025
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
This was by far the worse stay I have ever experienced. Never ever again will I stay at any Holiday Inn.
The staff is super friendly!!….The were willing to go out of their way to accommodate me and my family….very attentive!….the rooms, were exceptionally clean and the views were awesome!!….breakfast buffet had a variety of choices and very filling!….will definitely stay here again in the future!
Priscilla
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
4/10 Poor
Pamela
Traveled with family
Nov 10, 2025
Disliked: Amenities
Parking charge for non secure parking
Charged for breakfast-didn't know until bill came to table which was expensive- could have eaten better for less elsewhere.
Hidden charges piss me off no matter the amount.
We enjoyed staying here! 5 out of 5 stars. Very clean, staff is nice and helpful. The pool looks very nice, we did not have the time to try it. They have a restaurant and a bar area, and a sitting area by the pool that is very nice.
Will definitely return!