Jamaica Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A pier with amusement rides and a Ferris wheel at dusk.
A translucent sea creature on a sandy beach with scattered debris.
A person holding a surfboard at the beach with waves.
A sunset over the ocean with clouds reflecting on the water.
A waterfront with houses on stilts, calm water, and a sunset sky.

Activities

Juneteenth and Beyond African American Van Tours

Juneteenth and Beyond African American Van Tours

NZ$84
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Juneteenth and Beyond African American Van Tours
Beer Tasting Experience with 4 Beer Flight

Beer Tasting Experience with 4 Beer Flight

NZ$17
per adult
Beer Tasting Experience with 4 Beer Flight
Voices of the 1900 Storm Private Tour

Voices of the 1900 Storm Private Tour

NZ$131
per adult
Voices of the 1900 Storm Private Tour
Galveston's Original Ghost Tour

Spooky Galveston's Original Ghost Tour

NZ$76
per adult
Spooky Galveston's Original Ghost Tour
Beer Tasting + Tour

Galveston Island Brewing Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting

NZ$17
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Galveston Island Brewing Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting
Private Guided 3 Hour Tour to Slingshot Polaris Galveston Island

Slingshot Polaris 3hr Galveston Island self guided tour

NZ$419
per traveller
Slingshot Polaris 3hr Galveston Island self guided tour
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Our pick of the best Jamaica Beach Hotel Deals

Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center

Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center

4 out of 5
7 Hope Blvd Galveston TX
The price is NZ$376 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$376
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Galveston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,120 reviews)
"Todo muy limpio y tranquilo"

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center

The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center

4 out of 5
5222 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
The price is NZ$714 per night from 9 July to 10 July
NZ$714
9 July - 10 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Galveston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,357 reviews)
"La propiedad me encantó un lugar muy lindo y acogedor el personal excelente la comida exquisita, con una hermosa piscina y una increíble vista ."

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center
Hyatt Select Galveston - Beachfront

Hyatt Select Galveston - Beachfront

2.5 out of 5
5924 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
The price is NZ$229 per night from 23 July to 24 July
NZ$229
23 July - 24 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (196 reviews)
"Elevators were horrible"

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

Hyatt Select Galveston - Beachfront
Galveston Beach Hotel

Galveston Beach Hotel

2.5 out of 5
8710 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
The price is NZ$167 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$167
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,155 reviews)
"Over 500 dollars for 2 nights and the quality wasn’t even on par with a days inn or quality in.. won’t ever go back…"

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

Galveston Beach Hotel
Beachfront Palms Resort Galveston, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Beachfront Palms Resort Galveston, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3 out of 5
5914 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
The price is NZ$221 per night from 16 July to 17 July
NZ$221
16 July - 17 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (881 reviews)
"Please double check when cleaning rooms as when we stayed there we found hair and eye lashes on our bed we couldn’t stay the full 2 nights we literally had to leave early because of that."

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

Beachfront Palms Resort Galveston, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Grand Galvez Resort, Autograph Collection

Grand Galvez Resort, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
2024 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
The price is NZ$415 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$415
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,232 reviews)
"Convenient walk to the beach with access to chairs/umbrella for an extra $25... There is so much history to this hotel, we enjoyed looking around and just taking in the beauty of it. Enjoyed beautiful bar and some pool time!"

Reviewed on 4 July 2026

Grand Galvez Resort, Autograph Collection
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Our guide on where to stay in Jamaica Beach

Find the best Jamaica Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Jamaica Beach
Learn more about Jamaica Beach
A waterfront with houses on stilts, calm water, and a sunset sky.
Photo by Jennie Dominicci
Open Photo by Jennie Dominicci

West End

While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Galveston Island Beaches and Jamaica Beach.

A coastal road with houses and a beach.

Near West End

While visiting Near West End, you might make a stop by sights like Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Moody Gardens.

A large, ornate building with a turret and a sign that reads 'Shop's Palace.'

Midtown

While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like Galveston Seawall and Seawall Beach.

A coastal house with a wooden deck, a large white building with a dark roof, and a palm tree.

Sea Isle

While visiting Sea Isle, you might make a stop by sights like Sea Isle Beach and Terramar Beach.

A beach with people, palm trees, and a building in the background.

Pirates Beach

If you're spending some time in Pirates Beach, Pirates Beach and Pirate's Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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