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Quality Inn & Suites Beachfront

The two-and-a-half-pearl Quality Inn & Suites Beachfront is situated just a block off the beach and a five-minute walk from Galveston Island Convention Center. The 91 rooms are homey and come with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and microwaves. Some rooms have partial ocean views. The hotel can get crowded during the summer, though that’s expected of any hotel so close to the beach. There are a free hot breakfast, free Wi-Fi, free parking, a small gym, laundry machines, and an indoor pool. For a more modern design, travelers could price the similar Days Inn & Suites Galveston West/Seawall.

BelleVue Aquarius

The two-and-a-half-pearl BelleVue Aquarius hotel is less than a 10-minute walk to the closest beach. Popular with couples and families, this hotel has a generally quiet atmosphere with 167 apartments with kitchenettes and separate living rooms. All-inclusive rates are available at the on-site restaurant. The hotel serves a hot breakfast buffet in the morning and the outdoor pool is the main highlight here. However, the flat-screens TVs, safes, and Wi-Fi all cost a pesky fee and there have been complaints of grime and dirt. Travelers might want to try Apartamentos Panorama which has updated decor, a gym, and generally overall clean spaces. 

Om Tulum Hotel Cabanas and Beach Club

The 10-room Om Tulum Hotel Cabanas and Beach Club is a rustic, self-sustaining beachfront property. The bungalows are basic but colorful, with porches and limited hours for air-conditioning. Typical of the lodgings along Tulum’s beach road, the hotel has a back-to-nature ethos — electricity comes from an on-site generator, and it doesn’t operate 24/7. They’re are no in-room TVs or minbars, and the free Wi-Fi is less than reliable. The restaurant serves seafood, and there’s a beach club with loungers and beds. Overall, this is a basic option in need of some renovations, but it offers a perfect beach location and a secluded vibe. Travelers could also compare rates with the nearby Coco Tulum, which has modern rooms, spa services, yoga classes, and reliable in-room Wi-Fi.