We stay at Casa Del Mar for a few days prior to each cruise and sometimes just come down and stay for 4 or 5 days in the summer for a getaway. Located right on the seawall, every unit has a view of the ocean. There is a Trolley stop across the street and you can go to the Strand for $1.00 each way, runs from 10am-10pm. Kitchen has pots and pans so you can even buy seafood and cook it yourself. Grocery store and liquor store a block away and McDonald's and Popeye's across the street. We love it. No cruise parking, however. Great place. Be sure you book directly through Casa Del Mar or you might not have a great experience.

Very difficult to get a good beachfront hotel room in Galveston without paying way over the odds especially on weekends . Booked a 3rd floor beachfront unit here through Vrbo . Not cheap and a little bit of work to actually make reservation but worth it for a lovely weekend there .Unit is compact so ideal for a couple only or couple with 2 small children .Everything available in the unit to look after yourself such as full kitchen and TVs in each room . Units was not serviced daily but there was plenty of towels etc including beach or pool towels . Directly across the main road from beach ,2 min walk and pedestrian crossing right outside .We enjoyed the view so much we ordered in each evening and enjoyed a beer or glass of wine overlooking the gulf .Walmart 3 minute drive and some restaurants within walking distance and an endless amount of choices within a 5/10minute drive .Even though we were close to the main road the main bedroom is situated to the rear of the unit so no noise at night .Really enjoyed Galveston .