Gilchrist Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A beach with red and beige umbrellas, beach chairs, and large rocks in the foreground.
A sandy beach with scattered seashells and a distant shoreline.
A sandy beach with a few people walking, a parked car, and houses in the background.
Private Beachfront House on Bolivar Peninsula – Clean, Quiet & Steps to Sand

Private Beachfront House on Bolivar Peninsula – Clean, Quiet & Steps to Sand

Bolivar Peninsula TX
Stay at this beach holiday home in Port Bolivar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and laundry facilities. Popular attraction Gilchrist Beach is located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (153 reviews)
"My family and I absolutely loved our stay here! The house was beautiful, clean, and had gorgeous views. It was also just a quick walk to the beach, which made it even better. David was wonderful to work with—he was friendly, responsive, and always quick to help with anything we needed. We would definitely ..."

Reviewed on 21 July 2026

Private Beachfront House on Bolivar Peninsula – Clean, Quiet & Steps to Sand
Crystal Palace Resort

Crystal Palace Resort

2 out of 5
1600 Highway 87 Port Bolivar TX
The price is AU$184 per night from 30 July to 31 July
AU$184
30 July - 31 July
includes taxes & fees
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 rooms ...
8.2/10 Very good! (740 reviews)
"Everything was clean and the ac worked perfectly, parking was easy and the staff was friendly. We enjoyed our stay and would stay there again"

Reviewed on 27 July 2026

Crystal Palace Resort
The 409 Bolivar Beach Hotel

The 409 Bolivar Beach Hotel

2 out of 5
1020 Texas 87 Port Bolivar TX
The price is AU$168 per night from 30 July to 31 July
AU$168
30 July - 31 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Port Bolivar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (213 reviews)
"decided to do a last-minute trip to the beach with my three year-old. This hotel is close to the beach and right by an entrance. Definitely an older building and could use some sheet rock replacement. But other than that, it was great! The staff upfront were very nice and we were able to pay a small ..."

Reviewed on 26 July 2026

The 409 Bolivar Beach Hotel
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.
Private Beachfront House on Bolivar Peninsula – Clean, Quiet & Steps to Sand

Private Beachfront House on Bolivar Peninsula – Clean, Quiet & Steps to Sand

Bolivar Peninsula TX
Stay at this beach holiday home in Port Bolivar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and laundry facilities. Popular attraction Gilchrist Beach is located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (153 reviews)
"My family and I absolutely loved our stay here! The house was beautiful, clean, and had gorgeous views. It was also just a quick walk to the beach, which made it even better. David was wonderful to work with—he was friendly, responsive, and always quick to help with anything we needed. We would definitely ..."

Reviewed on 21 July 2026

Private Beachfront House on Bolivar Peninsula – Clean, Quiet & Steps to Sand
Salty Suites, beachfront, hot tub

Salty Suites, beachfront, hot tub

Bolivar Peninsula TX
Stay at this holiday home in Port Bolivar. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and balconies. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attraction ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (260 reviews)
"The cottage was so nice and clean. We had everything we needed. It was great being right on the beach. Perfectly situated to watch 4th of July fireworks from the porch and watch the rest of the group hanging out on the beach. The house has a spacious living and dining area for everyone to congregate. ..."

Reviewed on 12 July 2026

Salty Suites, beachfront, hot tub
BOLI Bunkies, BOLI Bunkies Beach Glamping Cabins

BOLI Bunkies, BOLI Bunkies Beach Glamping Cabins

Bolivar Peninsula TX
Stay at this holiday home in Port Bolivar. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Crystal Beach and Stingaree ...
BOLI Bunkies, BOLI Bunkies Beach Glamping Cabins
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.

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