Crystal Palace Resort

Crystal Palace Resort in Bolivar Peninsula offers a large outdoor swimming pool open year-round with a shallow end, sun loungers, and a fence around it, plus a picnic area, BBQ facilities, and badminton equipment. The property features rooms with air conditioning, private bathrooms, dining tables, work desks, free WiFi, and flat-screen TVs; some rooms offer pool views. The resort provides family rooms, a 24-hour front desk, express check-in/check-out, daily housekeeping, and free private parking. On-site amenities include a coffee house, snack bar, room service, and grocery deliveries, with designated smoking areas and CCTV for security. Located 90 km from William P. Hobby Airport, Crystal Palace Resort is a 17-minute walk from Bolivar Beach, with nearby attractions including Crystal Beach, Rancho Carribe Golf Course, the Bolivar Peninsula Lighthouse, and the Bolivar Peninsula Museum. High-speed WiFi is free throughout the property, and the resort is pet-friendly with an additional fee-$20 per night per pet. Guests appreciate the room cleanliness, location, and the pool; the resort also offers accessible parking and key card access for safety. The hotel's recent renovations include wood-look plank flooring and granite bath surrounds in some rooms, with a community-focused atmosphere and staff providing local recommendations.

Large outdoor pool with shallow end and sun loungers, consistently praised by guests.

Pet-friendly policy allowing larger breeds for a $20 nightly fee.

Free private parking and accessible parking available on site.

Friendly and accommodating staff often noted for helpfulness and community engagement.

On-site barbecue pits and picnic area for guest use.

No breakfast options available; only coffee is provided in the lobby.

Limited outlets in rooms, with some lamps unplugged and no USB ports.