If you ever find yourself in Galveston Island, Texas, try booking a stay at the San Luis Spa Resort & Conference Center. This 30-acre resort is accredited as a four-diamond resort by the American Automobile Association for its manicured subtropical landscaping, hotel rooms offering views of the Gulf of Mexico and guest activities. Guests at this hotel can enjoy the pool area, which is complete with waterfalls and a waterslide, get treatments at the Spa San Luis, get in shape at the fitness center, get a drink at the H20 Ultra Lounge or shop at the Style Boutique. All rooms at this hotel feature a balcony with a view of the Gulf of Mexico, a desk, king-sized or double beds, a coffee maker and ironing boards.
The San Luis Resort
5222 Seawall Blvd
Galveston, TX 77551
409-744-1500
sanluisresort.com
On the other end of the Texas Gulf Coast is the Isla Grand Beach Resort on South Padre Island. Activities at this resort are abundant, including two swimming pools, tennis courts, beach volleyball courts and hot tubs. There is even a nightclub. On top of that, there are also five restaurants. This resort consistently attracts talented musicians who perform at the hotel. When you are in your room, you will notice you have a private balcony or patio, a refrigerator, DirecTV, an in-room safe and even a sofa bed in the living room. Some rooms also have a full kitchen.
Isla Grand Beach Resort
500 Padre Boulevard
South Padre Island, TX 78597
800-292-7704
islagrand.com
On the opposite side of the Gulf of Mexico from South Padre Island is the Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort in Clearwater, Florida. Located in the Tampa Bay area, this resort sits on 10 acres of Florida Gulf beachfront. Some of the amenities at this resort include beach cabanas, a fitness center and beach volleyball courts. There are also two swimming pools, one of which is located along the beach. The resort also offers the Fun Factory children's program and rentals for activities such as biking and snorkeling. Guests will also enjoy the four restaurants at the resort. If guests want to eat in their rooms instead, they can order room service while enjoying the room amenities, which include king or double beds, high-speed Internet, a flat-screen TV and a mini-refrigerator.
Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort
400 Mandalay Avenue
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
727-461-3222
clearwaterbeachresort.com
