With a stay at Crystal Palace Resort in Port Bolivar, you'll be 15.5 mi (24.9 km) from Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and 20.4 mi (32.9 km) from Moody Gardens. .This beach hotel is 20.6 mi (33.1 km) from Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark.
What's nearby
nauti beaver hut - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
Crystal Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
Port of Galveston - 52 min drive - 18.9 miles
Galveston Seawall - 52 min drive - 19.4 miles
Galveston Island Beaches - 58 min drive - 22.6 miles
Getting around
Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 90 min drive
Restaurants
Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - 3 min drive
Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp - 2 min drive
Nauti Beaver Hut - 10 min walk
HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - 1 min drive
Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - 7 min drive
About this property
Crystal Palace Resort
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. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks. 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.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 60 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and LED televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with down comforters. Rooms have private balconies. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and charcoal grills.
Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Crystal Palace Resort.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
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
Family friendly
Fenced pool
Grocery/convenience store
In-room microwave
Mini-fridge
Pool toys
Seasonal outdoor pool
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Grocery/convenience store
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Housekeeping (once per stay)
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Beach loungers
Direct access to the beach
Free pool cabanas
Outdoor furniture
Pool loungers
Accessibility
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Hardwood flooring in room
No elevator
More
1 building
2 floors
Built in 1984
Designated smoking areas
Renovated entire property - January 2023
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Memory foam mattress
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
40-inch LED TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Microwave
Mini-fridge
More
Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning
Desk
Fan
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Laptop workspace
Separate sitting area
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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 20 and a deposit of USD 50 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting 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
Pet deposit: USD 50 per stay
Pet fee: USD 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay) plus USD 20 one-time cleaning fee
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)
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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from March 01 to September 30
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
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
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
We absolutely love staying at the Crystal Palace Resort and plan to visit every month. Great location that is close to the beach, restaurants, and town.
The hotel is well located for shops and restaurants, as well as quick beach access. Beds were comfy and it was quiet at night for good sleeping. Everything was clean and tidy. Great pool.
Parking is easy. Room is clean and the front desk staff is very accommodating. We were just staying for a night because we attended the wedding. I believe there were only 2 hotels in this island, the rest are air bnb. We picked the family room - it has 1 king bed and bunk bed which my kids enjoyed. This is a good option for us. We will definitely go back again when we decide to stay in the island again.
The room was nice and clean. Loved the fan mounted on the wall. It is an older hotel but the paint was fresh and looked good. Would have liked a better quality mattress, soap and shampoo. Would have also liked a coffee maker in the room.
Joe
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Josie
Feb 10, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Sam at the front desk was very helpful and friendly. The room was very comfortable and w really enjoyed our stay. We will be back again soon!
Never ever again! Worst place to stay, dirty rooms, rude front desk staff!
Behnaz
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified
6/10 Okay
Chad
Apr 26, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room wouldn't get cool. Barely any water pressure. Nice pool. Not bad for the price.
Chad
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michael
Feb 14, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room is clean, amenities in the room were all present check out was easy. The hotel is recently been renovated. The staff at the front desk were extremely friendly and cheerful.
The rooms were in good shape n clean. Staff made surecwe wete comfortable and had coffe ready for us each day at time requested
roger
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
6/10 Okay
Lee
Mar 30, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The experience was adequate and staff was helpful. Room had no closet or hangers. If you plan to spend most of your time outdoors this place is good enough for the evening.