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This beach is a fun place to find shells washed up on the beach.
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This beach is a fun place to find shells washed up on the beach.
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This is one of the few beaches where you can drive your car onto the beach.
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Private Beachfront House on Bolivar Peninsula – Clean, Quiet & Steps to Sand

Private Beachfront House on Bolivar Peninsula – Clean, Quiet & Steps to Sand

Bolivar Peninsula TX
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Port Bolivar. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a water park. Popular attraction Gilchrist Beach is located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (129 reviews)
We had a wonderful, low-key stay at this beach house. The home was very clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully set up. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook our meals. The balcony was my favorite spot — perfect for morning coffee and evenings watching the waves. We even spotted dolphins and ...

Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025

Private Beachfront House on Bolivar Peninsula – Clean, Quiet & Steps to Sand
Crystal Palace Resort

Crystal Palace Resort

2 out of 5
1600 Highway 87 Port Bolivar TX
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Port Bolivar. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (571 reviews)
Sam at the front desk was very helpful and friendly. The room was very comfortable and w really enjoyed our stay. We will be back again soon!

Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026

Crystal Palace Resort
The 409 Bolivar Beach Hotel

The 409 Bolivar Beach Hotel

2 out of 5
1020 Texas 87 Port Bolivar TX
The price is CA $104 per night from Feb 16 to Feb 17
CA $104
per night
Feb 16 - Feb 17
Stay at this hotel in Port Bolivar. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (160 reviews)
The rooms were spacious and very clean. The only downside was that the walls were extremely thin, allowing you to hear every little thing your neighbors were doing.

Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026

The 409 Bolivar Beach Hotel
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.
Salty Suites, beachfront, opt golf cart

Salty Suites, beachfront, opt golf cart

Bolivar Peninsula TX
Stay at this vacation home in Port Bolivar. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and balconies. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (235 reviews)
Nice comfortable accommodations in a great location with beautiful views. This was our third time to stay here.

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

Salty Suites, beachfront, opt golf cart
Spacious 6BR En Suite, Large Balcony, Stunning Ocean Views! Ping Pong/Foosball!

Spacious 6BR En Suite, Large Balcony, Stunning Ocean Views! Ping Pong/Foosball!

Bolivar Peninsula TX
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Port Bolivar. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a water park. Popular attractions Crystal Beach and Fort Travis ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)
The Princess and the Sea Beach House truly deserves a 5-star rating! Every bedroom had its own private bath and beautiful balcony with breathtaking views. Parking was never an issue—we comfortably parked 8 vehicles with room to spare.There’s an awesome game room that kept both kids and adults entertained. ...

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026

Spacious 6BR En Suite, Large Balcony, Stunning Ocean Views! Ping Pong/Foosball!
Beach Front Home, Huge Deck, Sleeps 12

Beach Front Home, Huge Deck, Sleeps 12

Port Bolivar TX
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Port Bolivar. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a water park. Popular attractions Crystal Beach and Stingaree Marina ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (228 reviews)
Great location and layout. We really appreciated the Christmas decorations since we stayed over the holiday.

Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025

Beach Front Home, Huge Deck, Sleeps 12
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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