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 (32.8 km) from Moody Gardens. .This beach hotel is 20.6 mi (33.1 km) from Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark.
What's nearby
Crystal Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 45 min drive - 18.9 miles
Galveston Seawall - 45 min drive - 19.8 miles
Moody Gardens - 53 min drive - 23.9 miles
Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark - 55 min drive - 24.4 miles
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
Beach location and seasonal outdoor pool
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.
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
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
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 stay free
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
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
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
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
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
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 287 out of 565 reviews
10 - Excellent
287
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 565 reviews
8 - Good
142
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 565 reviews
6 - Okay
68
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 565 reviews
4 - Poor
29
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 565 reviews
2 - Terrible
39
8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
6/10 Okay
William
Traveled with partner
Oct 23, 2025
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…
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.
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.
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.
The mattress was old and stained. The stairwell was filthy. The room had a horrible stench and started to trigger my wife's asthma. The furniture was falling apart. The sofa was frayed and stained. There were ants everywhere outside. There was no elevator to the 2nd floor. They have just slapped on new paint, but it is already falling apart. I believe the stench is a disingenuous attempt to cover up the smell of the building rotting from the inside out.
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.
john
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
2/10 Terrible
Greg
Oct 5, 2025
Place is gross
Greg
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
6/10 Okay
Corbin
Oct 5, 2025
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.
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.
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!
Stacey L
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
4/10 Poor
john
Sep 28, 2025
john
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Maggie
Traveled with family
Sep 22, 2025
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.