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The Best Beach Hotels in Texas

Where to Stay for an Oceanfront Vacation in Texas

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Trying to decide where to stay near the beach in Texas? The area is a fun, active, and exciting beach destination. When researching the best beach hotel in Texas for your next trip, you'll probably want to look for a variety of amenities such as a nice pool, oceanfront location near the water, free parking, fitness center, and access to water sports. For families traveling with children, a kid-friendly environment is also a must. And for couples seeking a romantic getaway, perhaps a spa, hot tub, and ocean views might be essential. Safety is also a top priority, as is the price, nearby activities, and guest ratings. With so many hotels near the water to choose from, finding the perfect beach resort or hotel can be overwhelming. That's why this guide will highlight the top hotel stays on the beach in Texas based on traveler ratings and these criteria. From the soft sand to the luxurious amenities, Texas's beach resorts and hotels offer the best of everything for vacationers looking for a relaxing and enjoyable beach trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

La Copa Inn Beach Hotel

South Padre Island, Texas
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $122 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
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Located at 350 Padre Boulevard, La Copa Inn Beach Hotel has great rooms from $122 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a water park, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 7.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 378.6 miles from the city center, visitors will especially love scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, laundry services, and golf at this beach hotel. Having a water park here is a terrific addition, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for beach hotels, which makes it a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pool table
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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Multi Resorts at Puente Vista

Corpus Christi, Texas
3-star Resort with prices starting at $361 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places at the Beach in Texas
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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A great place to stay is Multi Resorts at Puente Vista which has nice rooms starting at $361. Offering an outdoor pool, a water park, scuba diving, snorkeling, and hiking, it also has a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 14300 Aloha Street #125. This terrific hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchens, golf, bowling, free parking, and horse riding which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 278.1 miles from the city center. We always love being able to cook meals in a hotel room, and the kitchen here was a nice touch.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Water park
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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Moody Gardens Hotel Spa and Convention Center

Galveston, Texas
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $199 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Beach Vacation to Texas
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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We found Moody Gardens Hotel Spa and Convention Center to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $199. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a water park, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Seven Hope Blvd. You'll also find a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, laundry services, golf, and city views which beach-goers will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 295.9 miles from the center of town. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Kids' club
  • Picnic area
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Casa Del Mar 307

Galveston, Texas
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $138 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel at the Beach in Texas
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for beach hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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With terrific rooms from $138, Casa Del Mar 307, at 6102 Seawall Boulevard provides an outdoor pool, a water park, snorkeling, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes. Its terrific guest rating is 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Visitors will really like this comfortable hotel which also offers golf, bowling, free parking, mini-golf, and laundry facilities. It's located just 297.4 miles from the city center, too. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Water park
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Tropic Island Resort

Port Aransas, Texas
Motel with prices starting at $205 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Oceanfront Hotel in Texas
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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Tropic Island Resort has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, rooms with kitchens, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub. The great rooms here start at $205 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 315 Cut Off Road. Furthermore, it also offers a child pool, free parking, a pool table, laundry facilities, and fishing, which is nice for visitors. Just 269.9 miles from the city center, this convenient hotel is a terrific choice. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Pool table
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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Holiday Inn Club Vacations Galveston Seaside Resort

Jamaica Beach, Texas
3-star Resort with prices starting at $192 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels Near the Water
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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The great guest rating of Holiday Inn Club Vacations Galveston Seaside Resort is 8.20 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a restaurant, a fitness center, and rooms with kitchens. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $192, and it's located at 19320 W San Luis Pass. We also love the a hot tub, a game room, free parking, a pool table, and kids meals which are great for travelers. And since it's just 291.4 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. We always love having a pool, and the one here is really nice.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Hot tub
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Kitchen
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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Comfort Suites South Padre Island

South Padre Island, Texas
2-star Hotel with prices starting at $120 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Location in Texas
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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A cool place is Comfort Suites South Padre Island because it has great rooms that start at $120. It has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, and pet-friendly rooms, it also earned a great guest rating of 7.80 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 912 Padre Boulevard. Only 378.2 miles from the city center, beach-goers will especially love a hot tub, free parking, horse riding, mini-golf, and laundry facilities at this fun hotel. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too. It's also less than the average price for beach hotels, so it's a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Holiday Inn Resort Galveston - On The Beach

Galveston, Texas
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $162 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Beach Trip Hotel in Texas
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
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Holiday Inn Resort Galveston - On The Beach offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $162 (before taxes). It's located at 5002 Seawall Blvd and has earned a guest rating of 7.50/10. This beach hotel is also nice because it offers parking, child care, laundry services, golf, and a spa and wellness center which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 297.8 miles from the city center. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Child pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages

Port Aransas, Texas
Motel with prices starting at $112 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
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Located at 314 Cut-Off Road, Shark Reef Resort Motel & Cottages has great rooms from $112 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, golf, and a hot tub. It has a terrific 8.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find free parking, bicycle rental, fishing, family rooms, and air-conditioning which visitors will love. And this terrific hotel is just 269.9 miles from the center of town. Everyone loves a good hot tub, and this one is really nice. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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The San Luis Resort Spa & Conference Center

Galveston, Texas
4-star Resort with prices starting at $327 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places at the Beach in Texas
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
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A great place to stay is The San Luis Resort Spa & Conference Center which has nice rooms starting at $327. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 5222 Seawall Blvd. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers parking, child care, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub. It's located just 297.7 miles from the city center, too.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
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For more terrific hotel ideas in Texas, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Texas, Best Cheap Hotels in Texas, Best Luxury Hotels in Texas, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Texas, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Texas, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Texas, Best Hotels for One Week in Texas, Best Hotels for One Night in Texas, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Texas, Best Adults Only Hotels in Texas, Best Party Hotels in Texas, or Best Business Hotels in Texas.


How much do beach hotels and resorts cost in Texas?

Texas Average Beach Hotel Price
$184

Visitors will find a large range of terrific beach hotel choices when planning a visit to Texas. The price of these beach hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average beach hotel price in Texas based on data from 68 hotels is an affordable $184. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Texas.

The average prices of our suggested beach hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $138
  • 4-star hotels: $229
  • 3-star hotels: $226
  • 2-star hotels: $150


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