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Crystal Palace Resort
1600 Highway 87, Port Bolivar, TX
The price is AU$184 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
AU$184
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Port Bolivar. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (467 reviews)
love Crystal Palace
"Customer service, cleanliness and comfortability is ALWAYS 5 stars! love this place, we stay multiple times a year!"
Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025

The 409 Bolivar Beach Hotel
1020 Texas 87, Port Bolivar, TX
The price is AU$184 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
AU$184
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Port Bolivar. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (110 reviews)
"It was good it was clean and very nice very comfortable"
Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025

Gulfway Motel & Restaurant
1365 Highway 124, High Island, TX
The price is AU$123 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
AU$123
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach motel in High Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.4/10 Good! (303 reviews)
Close to beach and wildlife refuges
"This is really the only hotel/motel option near the wildlife refuges, which is what we were traveling to see. The owners and everyone we dealt with were super polite and friendly. Our room was very clean, the king size bed was comfortable, and the AC worked well. The exterior of the hotel near the ..."
Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Pappy's Sea Shanty
Bolivar Peninsula
Stay at this vacation home in Port Bolivar. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Crystal Beach and Fort Travis Seashore Park are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"For the price you can't beat it so close to the beach!!"
Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

Cozy Beach Getaway with Large Deck, Steps to Beach
Bolivar Peninsula
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Port Bolivar. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attraction Crystal Beach is located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (67 reviews)
"Good Experience"
Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Beachfront home with amazing Gulf views, central AC, W/D, & deck
Gilchrist
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Port Bolivar. Enjoy a beach locale, a water park, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Gilchrist Beach and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (9 reviews)
"Great quiet location. Super clean"
Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit

Crystal Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Crystal Beach during your trip to Port Bolivar? Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
Fort Travis Seashore Park
You can find out about the history of Port Bolivar with a visit to Fort Travis Seashore Park. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
Stingaree Marina
Explore the waterfront in Port Bolivar with a trip to Stingaree Marina. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
Activities

Pirates! Legends of the Gulf Coast Museum Ticket
AU$18
per adult

Tour Galveston's 1895 Moody Mansion
AU$28
per adult
80% of travellers recommend

Galveston's Secrets of the Strand Walking Tour
AU$35
per adult

Haunted Mayfield Manor Haunted House Admission
AU$18
per adult