West End Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A large, ornate building with a turret and a sign that reads 'Shop's Palace.'
A beach at sunset with waves, a pier, and people walking.
A waterfront with houses on stilts, calm water, and a sunset sky.
A beach with gentle waves and a clear sky.
A sandy beach with dunes and sparse vegetation.

Stay near popular West End attractions

Activities


Our pick of the best West End Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Club Vacations Galveston Seaside Resort by IHG

Holiday Inn Club Vacations Galveston Seaside Resort by IHG

3 out of 5
19320 Termini-San Luis Pass Road Galveston TX
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$331 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
NZ$331
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Galveston. Enjoy a fitness centre, a business centre and a snack bar/deli. Popular attractions Jamaica Beach and Kahala Beach are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (904 reviews)
"Our overall stay was amazing! Having the beach right there, pool available, and villa all so close was perfect for our family of 6. Our check-in process wasn’t the best. We had bags of trash outside our room and our door was open - as if they were currently cleaning. But no one was in the room or ..."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn Club Vacations Galveston Seaside Resort by IHG
Holiday Inn Club Vacations Galveston Beach Resort by IHG

Holiday Inn Club Vacations Galveston Beach Resort by IHG

3 out of 5
11743 Termini-San Luis Pass Road Galveston TX
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$279 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
NZ$279
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Galveston. Enjoy a beach locale, a fitness centre and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Our stay was for a week and it was amazing! Staff was great !"

Reviewed on 27 July 2026

Holiday Inn Club Vacations Galveston Beach Resort by IHG
Jamaica Beach Canalfront Hot Tub + Fire Pit

Jamaica Beach Canalfront Hot Tub + Fire Pit

Jamaica Beach TX
Stay at this holiday home in Galveston. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and air conditioning. Popular attractions Jamaica Beach and Galveston Island State Park ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"Everything was great"

Reviewed on 16 July 2026

Jamaica Beach Canalfront Hot Tub + Fire Pit
⭐️⭐️⭐️Escape to Reel Salty…Waterfront in the popular Sea Isle neighborhood!!⭐️⭐️⭐️

⭐️⭐️⭐️Escape to Reel Salty…Waterfront in the popular Sea Isle neighborhood!!⭐️⭐️⭐️

Galveston TX
Stay at this holiday home in Galveston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Jamaica Beach and Sea Isle Beach are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)
"Family friendly property, but unfortunat"

Reviewed on 20 July 2026

⭐️⭐️⭐️Escape to Reel Salty…Waterfront in the popular Sea Isle neighborhood!!⭐️⭐️⭐️
Charming Beach house: Steps from the Sand! Pets

Charming Beach house: Steps from the Sand! Pets

Galveston TX
Stay at this beach holiday home in Galveston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a water park. Popular attractions Galveston Island Beaches and Galveston Schlitterbahn ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (275 reviews)
"The house was clean and fresh when we arrived. Parking was easy. Beach access was very convenient by driving or walking. The neighborhood was quiet. Everything we needed was provided by the host. The beach view was nice. This host allowed pets which most properties do not. Everything was as advertised. ..."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Charming Beach house: Steps from the Sand! Pets
Luxury Beachfront Retreat, Family-Friendly! Elevator, Pool, Hot Tub, EV charger!

Luxury Beachfront Retreat, Family-Friendly! Elevator, Pool, Hot Tub, EV charger!

Galveston TX
Stay at this beach holiday home in Galveston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a fitness centre. Popular attractions San Luis Beach and Half Moon Beach are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (49 reviews)
"This was our second trip to Pointe West for our annual family vacation with our kids and grandkids. Our first at Serene Shores. Simply stated this house exceeded all expectations. Close to the beach, exceptionally maintained, all of the amenities you could imagine….toys to keep the kids busy and ..."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Luxury Beachfront Retreat, Family-Friendly! Elevator, Pool, Hot Tub, EV charger!
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.

Our guide on where to stay in West End

Find the best West End areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Near West End

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

Jamaica Beach

Jamaica Beach is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Jamaica Beach and Galveston Island State Park Beach while you're in town.

Midtown

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

Sea Isle

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

Pirates Beach

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



West End Travel Guide

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