Texas Gulf Coast Travel Guide

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Where to stay in Texas Gulf Coast

Downtown Houston

Downtown Houston

4/5(38 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants acclaimed theatres and top sights from Toyota Center to Daikin Park – discover Downtown Houston, a destination also famous for its sports teams.

Downtown Houston
Aerial photo Port Bolivar Summer 2023

Crystal Beach

Travellers come to Crystal Beach for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Crystal Beach and Gilchrist Beach while you're in town.

Crystal Beach
Man at the famous Water Wall in Houston, Texas USA

The Galleria

4.5/5(12 area reviews)

Travellers to The Galleria praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by The Galleria and Williams Tower.

The Galleria
PORT ARANSAS, TX - 9 FEB 2023: Young surfer carries a surfboard on the beach, near the water of the Gulf of Mexico and a pier, in evening light.

Cinnamon Shore

While Cinnamon Shore isn't home to many top sights, Mustang Island Beach and Palmilla Beach Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.

Cinnamon Shore
West End

West End

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

West End
Aerial view of Hermann park in Houston with Japanese Garden, zoo

Texas Medical Center

Well liked for its restaurants, museums and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Texas Medical Center. Attractions like Houston Zoo are a major draw, and you can hop on the metro at TMC Transit Center or Dryden/TMC Station to see more of the city.

Texas Medical Center
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District

Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District

4.5 out of 5
5701 Main Street Houston TX
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The price is NZ$565 per night from 30 Apr to 1 May
NZ$565
30 Apr - 1 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Houston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
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Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026

Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria

4 out of 5
5353 Westheimer Rd Houston TX
The price is NZ$305 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
NZ$305
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Houston. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge) and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,677 reviews)
Great location

Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston Beach by IHG

2.5 out of 5
3228 SEAWALL BOULEVARD Galveston TX
The price is NZ$212 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
NZ$212
21 Apr - 22 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Galveston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,285 reviews)
Room was very nice, breakfast was fresh, staff was friendly! Wasn't crazy about the parking garage being a little far.

Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston Beach by IHG
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.
Rusk House Serviced Apartments

Rusk House Serviced Apartments

4.5 out of 5
1085 Rusk Street, Suite B Houston TX
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Houston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Daikin Park and Toyota ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (372 reviews)
If you get a choice, definitely book the rest house. It’s a small apartment and it is so lovely. The check-in process is so easy. The restaurant on site is delicious and we eat out a lot in Houston. I would definitely give it more stars than the pizza place around the corner, although I do love the ...

Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026

Rusk House Serviced Apartments
Lively Beach

Lively Beach

3 out of 5
138 Zahn Rd Corpus Christi TX
Stay at this beach condo in Corpus Christi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (759 reviews)
The room was clean, they had all the essentials for the room, and the parking was easy to access. The activities throughout the day were great. We loved that the pool was heated because the weather got chilly. We enjoyed the music and fire pit area. The boardwalk makes it easy to access the beach. ...

Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026

Lively Beach
Royale Beach and Tennis Club

Royale Beach and Tennis Club

3 out of 5
400 Padre Blvd South Padre Island TX
Stay at this beach condo in South Padre Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (355 reviews)
Everything was about as clean at I would expect from a place costing $100/night. Parking was good, the pools were nice, and beach access was decent. I had three issues though: No where in my booking did it indicate that there would be an extra charge of $25/person for a wristband to have in and out ...

Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026

Royale Beach and Tennis Club
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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