HOLIDAY INN RESORT GALVESTON - ON THE BEACH BY IHG, Galveston

The hotel sits on Seawall Boulevard, directly across from the beach. Pleasure Pier, with rides and food venues, is within a 5-minute walk. The historic Strand District, Moody Gardens, and Schlitterbahn Waterpark are all within a 10-minute drive. A complimentary hotel shuttle serves Landry's establishments on the island. The nearest major airport is William P. Hobby Airport, 61 km away. Beach access requires crossing a busy four-lane highway via a crosswalk that may not be ideal for wheelchairs. Guests arriving by car will find level parking and ramps to the entrance.

Accommodations include standard rooms, upper-floor rooms, and suites. Each room has a private balcony, air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a work desk, an in-room safe, and an iron. Bathrooms feature a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. Some rooms have been recently renovated; others are older and may show wear. Rooms on lower floors facing the parking lot lack balconies and have doors opening directly outside. Rooms near the elevator or pool can be noisy due to music and foot traffic. Connecting rooms and wheelchair-accessible rooms are available upon request. A rollaway bed is available for a fee.

The Jetty Restaurant offers a breakfast buffet for $13 per person, featuring eggs, pancakes, bacon, and limited fruit options. Lunch and dinner include local seafood, steaks, salads, and sandwiches. The hotel's only full restaurant is The Jetty; other pictured venues are off-site. B'Jiggers Lounge provides bar food, drinks, and live entertainment Thursday through Saturday. Room service is available. Nearby dining includes IHOP, Rainforest Cafe, and Landry's Seafood within a 5-minute walk. The complimentary hotel shuttle serves Landry's establishments. Children 11 and under eat free from the kids' menu.

The outdoor pool is heated year-round and open from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM, with a separate children's pool and whirlpool. Poolside food and drink service is available. A complimentary fitness center offers cardio equipment and free weights. The kids' club provides daily activities including crafts, snow cones, and face painting. A game room and movie room are also on site. Guests have access to Spa San Luis at the adjacent San Luis Resort. Sports facilities include a tennis court, basketball goal, and pickleball court. Golf is available at Moody Gardens Golf Course within 3 km.

Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel. On-site parking costs $16.24 per day and includes in/out privileges; accessible parking is available. A complimentary shuttle operates on Galveston Island to Landry's establishments; airport and cruise port shuttles are not provided. Business services include printing, copying, and shipping. The hotel has five function rooms, including the 1920-sq-ft Paradise Ballroom, accommodating up to 200 guests with AV and catering support. Daily housekeeping is provided; laundry and dry cleaning are available for a fee. Accessible rooms feature grab bars, handheld showers, visual alarms, and wheelchair-accessible routes. The front desk can arrange babysitting and notary services.