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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
Down comforters, memory foam beds, individually decorated
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Comfort Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | Down comforters, memory foam beds, individually decorated
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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 | Down comforters, memory foam beds, individually decorated

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Classic Double Room, 1 Bedroom | Down comforters, memory foam beds, individually decorated

Classic Double Room, 1 Bedroom

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

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside | Down comforters, memory foam beds, individually decorated

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 | Down comforters, memory foam beds, individually decorated

Comfort Double Room

  • 390 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

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 - 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

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: USD 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • 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
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 fee: USD 20 per pet (varies based on length of 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 (please see the Fees section for related charges). 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Crystal Palace Resort to the airport?

Crystal Palace Resort is 51.1 mi (86-min drive) away from the Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Crystal Palace Resort?

As of Dec 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crystal Palace Resort on Dec 17, 2025 start from $72.45, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Crystal Palace Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Crystal Palace Resort.

How close is Crystal Palace Resort to the beach?

This hotel is a short 14-minute walk from Crystal Beach and 8.7 mi (10-min drive) from Port Bolivar Beaches. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Crystal Palace Resort offer free breakfast?

Crystal Palace Resort does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Crystal Palace Resort?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Crystal Palace Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in costs USD 30 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Crystal Palace Resort?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Crystal Palace Resort have a pool?

Crystal Palace Resort features a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Crystal Palace Resort have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Crystal Palace Resort to downtown Port Bolivar?

Crystal Palace Resort is 1.2 mi away from Port Bolivar.

Reviews

Crystal Palace Resort Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 279 out of 550 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 138 out of 550 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 550 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 550 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 550 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Melinda

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

Clean & Comfortable, but No Balcony

Stayed one night, 9/13/25. I was in room 109, king bed, what they call a "Comfort" room, as opposed to their "Classic" room. Pros: clean, quite, comfortable bed, good water pressure, cute decor, microwave & mini fridge, hairdryer, A/C works well and there is also a fan, very friendly staff, pool looks clean. Cons: room description said there is a balcony, but none of the rooms have a balcony. I was looking foward to having my morning coffee on the balcony, watching the sunrise. No coffee maker in the room. Knowing this, I brought my own mini Kuerig, coffee, and mug, not a big deal. No hooks to hang a towel, robe, or clothing in the bathroom.
Cute decor. Appreciate the laminate wood floors. Big windows with blackout curtains. No balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

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

Wonderful central accommodation!

Front check in to check out it was wonderful! Friendly staff. The room was exactly as pictured and clean and comfortable. I appreciated the fact there was no heavy disinfectant smell. The rooms are pretty soundproof which was a relief. Bed was a little on the firm side so uncomfortable for us, but for a 2 night stay it was tolerable. Loved the fact it’s central to just about everything! It’s safe and they have lots of lights and cameras so I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here as a solo traveler or Mom with kids for a weekend away. The pool is nice too!! They also have grills available if you want to grill for lunch or dinner. Would be nice to have access to an outdoor shower when returning from the beach, but there are shower stations at 3 different locations when you exit from the beach so not terribly inconvenient. Overall I’d give them 5 stars! Photo of the oil rig in the distance was taken from our room!
Pool area
The beach
Oil rig in the distance as taken from our room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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

Nice little place and clean!

My husband and I made a quick weekend trip to Crystal Beach and took a chance on this little place. It was well worth the price! Inexpensive. Very clean and cute! Had room for grandkids too with bunkbeds and a fold out. Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Tessa

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is not as they say luxurious and it did not have no coffee makers,phone in rooms. Torn up furniture and beds full size very uncomfortable the room had a smell to it. Mashed up roach on my pillow. Front desk you had to knock to get in to get coffee all they offered. No beach view. Things they say in the advertisement. Tv could only watch 1 channel !!! Lots more just tired of writing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

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

8/10 Good

Matthew

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

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

10/10 Excellent

Trudy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's an older hotel that has been updated. We've stayed several times and it was always clean. Great service. Pool was very clean and large enough to accommodate many guests without being crowded. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, property was clean and staff was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernest

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Christine

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

AMANDA

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our 2nd time staying here. It's nice and peaceful. My kids love the pool and its a short distance to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This time we stayed an extra night and Harry was able to give us same room. Our 2 day stay was great:)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Amenities
Good place to stay. Quiet and convenient to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Karie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
First of all i don't do reviews but this is one worth reviewing. Upon reviewing on expedia it was 4.8 i believe When i arrived at 11 i was check in at 3. I went shopping went back at 2:15 sat at office and watched the maids standing around in the 2nd floor they noticed i was watching so they disbursed.. one lady who was cleaning room has a child that is about 6 riding his bike all over the property unsupervised getting close to my car when there was plenty of space for him not to ride by my car. I watched the lady with the young child she had a teenage boy who was going into the rooms ahead of her going in one rooms The rooms he was going through were already cleaned.This is concerning because there is an unauthorized underaged person using master key going into rooms that were already cleaned. When i saw they were done cleaning i went up to the office. I asked if the room was ready and she said it was. I inquired about the pool .There was noone else checked pool was empty. There is a seperate housing on the property which the maid lives. I checked in and went to the pool. Themaids teens and the 6 yr old were at the pool playing loud music I asked the office about the kidsLoud music she says she's tell them to turn it down. At at the pool for 30 min decided to go to room i was watched by the maid like i was in the wrong itold her ibelong at the.pool ipaid for room but your kids didn't. Control your employees and thier kids. Only positive was the room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying at Crystal Palace Resort makes the trip to Bolivar so easy for us. After the beach fun, winding down and relaxing at Crystal Palace Resort is great. Harry and wife Riddih are always welcoming . We appreciate their kindness😀
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hardly a “resort”

The TV didn’t work and the entire unit has had noticeable repairs over the years showing a disregard for the image of a “resort”.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Katherine

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here. Its so clise to beach
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rana

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Dont think you want my honest opinion
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel for the price!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025