Pelican Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Pelican Island Texas
Pelican Island Texas
Pelicans at Galveston Island, TX
WWII  submarine dry docked

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Our pick of the best Pelican Island Hotel Deals

The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center

The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center

4 out of 5
5222 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$535 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
NZ$535
19 Feb - 20 Feb
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,177 reviews)
Great hotel and staff! Will be back!

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center
Clarion Pointe Galveston - Beachfront

Clarion Pointe Galveston - Beachfront

3 out of 5
5914 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
The price is NZ$122 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
NZ$122
9 Feb - 10 Feb
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. ...
7.4/10 Good! (250 reviews)
This hotel was a perfect start to our cruise. The check-in was seamless, the room was clean. If I had to come up with a complaint I thought I had booked a king bed but got a room with 2 queen beds. Not a big deal at all but it did seem the room was a little tight. Aside from that, I would book to ...

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Clarion Pointe Galveston - Beachfront
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$220 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
NZ$220
15 Feb - 16 Feb
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,037 reviews)
Room was large and clean, staff was very helpful. Nice restaurant on site.

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
Harbor House Hotel and Marina at Pier 21

Harbor House Hotel and Marina at Pier 21

3 out of 5
28 Pier 21 Galveston TX
The price is NZ$217 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
NZ$217
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,912 reviews)
Spacious clean rooms!

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Harbor House Hotel and Marina at Pier 21
Galveston Beach Hotel

Galveston Beach Hotel

2.5 out of 5
8710 Seawall Blvd Galveston TX
The price is NZ$114 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
NZ$114
8 Feb - 9 Feb
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! (2,878 reviews)
Great

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Galveston Beach Hotel
Gaido's Seaside Inn

Gaido's Seaside Inn

3 out of 5
3700 Seawall Boulevard Galveston TX
The price is NZ$142 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
NZ$142
25 Feb - 26 Feb
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 pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,152 reviews)
Everything was great... we stay at Guido's quite often.

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Gaido's Seaside Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around Pelican Island

In front of the hotel.

Strand Historic District

Strand Historic District is a destination visitors seek out for its pristine beaches, ample dining options and captivating waterfront views. You might also want to check out attractions like Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal or Strand Theatre while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Strand Historic District
In front of the hotel.

Historic Downtown Galveston

While visiting Historic Downtown Galveston, you might make a stop by sights like Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Strand Theatre.

Historic Downtown Galveston
The Bishop's Palace, also known as Gresham's Castle, is an ornate Victorian-style house, located on Broadway and 14th Street in the East End Historic District of Galveston, Texas. #Architecture

East End

If you're spending some time in East End, East End Historic District and Bishop's Palace are top sights worth seeing.

East End
If find yourself in Galveston and you want to get away from the Seawall crowds then this is a great beach to visit. Most days you’ll find that it isn’t crowded at all, only a few people around. Follow the picturesque white boardwalk to a trail that will lead you to the beach. Be sure to stop and smell the many flowers along the way—just remember to keep off the dunes and watch out for rattlesnakes.

Old Central

If you're spending some time in Old Central, Moody Mansion Museum and Betty Head Oleander Garden Park are top sights worth seeing.

Old Central
One of our favorite little weekend getaways is a quick 45 minute drive from Houston. The Hotel Galvez and Spa has been the grand hotel of the Galveston sea wall since 1911. Originally built to help Galveston tourism recover from the devastation of the great hurricane of 1900 that almost ended the life of this island city. Charming architecture, beautiful pool, great bars and amenities. Given its age and history it has more than a few ghost stories as well. The Hotel is a member of Historic Hotels of America, the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

San Jacinto

While visiting San Jacinto, you might make a stop by sights like Seawall Beach and East End Historic District.

San Jacinto
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Kempner Park

While visiting Kempner Park, you might make a stop by sights like Seawall Beach and McGuire-Dent Recreation Center.

Kempner Park


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