Title: Gilchrist Travel Guide: Best of Gilchrist, Port Bolivar Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Gilchrist](https://expedia.co.uk/Gilchrist-Hotels.d3000458474.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Gilchrist](https://expedia.co.uk/Gilchrist-Holiday-Rentals.d3000458474.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Gilchrist Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Gilchrist.d3000458474.Car-Hire-Guide)[Gilchrist Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Gilchrist.d3000458474.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Gilchrist Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![This beach is a fun place to find shells washed up on the beach. #LifeAtExpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/94245/1de5fade-2d68-48cb-898c-8a2feb341a63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![This beach is a fun place to find shells washed up on the beach. #LifeAtExpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/94245/1de5fade-2d68-48cb-898c-8a2feb341a63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![This is one of the few beaches where you can drive your car onto the beach. #LifeAtExpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/94245/c65bea93-7487-4524-8f1a-86134c10d469.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Gilchrist Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_3000458474) - Top hotels in Gilchrist - Top Holiday Rentals in Gilchrist ![Crystal Palace Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91450000/91441400/91441346/bb8fe9e5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Crystal Palace Resort 1600 Highway 87 Port Bolivar TX £160 4 Mar - 5 Mar includes taxes & fees 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 rooms ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (578 reviews) The rooms were in good shape n clean. Staff made surecwe wete comfortable and had coffe ready for us each day at time requested Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F03%2F2026&endDate=05%2F03%2F2026&selected=91441346&PinnedHotelID=91441346&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000458474) ![The 409 Bolivar Beach Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101410000/101405800/101405703/5e52691e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The 409 Bolivar Beach Hotel 1020 Texas 87 Port Bolivar TX £60 26 Feb - 27 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Port Bolivar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (163 reviews) Too far from beach too many stairs to room - room was ok - no place to eat- mh not impressed Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F02%2F2026&endDate=27%2F02%2F2026&selected=101405703&PinnedHotelID=101405703&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000458474) ![Salty Suites, beachfront, opt golf cart](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68520000/68517000/68516930/2eda9021_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Salty Suites, beachfront, opt golf cart Bolivar Peninsula TX Stay at this holiday home in Port Bolivar. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and balconies. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 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Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and balconies. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Port-Bolivar-Hotels-Salty-Suites.h68516930.Hotel-Information) ![Four bedrooms l Cargo Lift l Walk to Beach l Near Margaritaville Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22260000/22257600/22257516/41eabc31_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Four bedrooms l Cargo Lift l Walk to Beach l Near Margaritaville Resort Crystal Beach TX Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Port Bolivar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Crystal Beach and Stingaree ... 10/10 Exceptional! (154 reviews) the host and the house was amazing. so comfortable and roomy. all the appliances and furniture was updated and modern.i cant wait to stay again. 5 stars and recommend to everyone! Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Galveston-Hotels-Pelicans-Perch-4-Bedrooms-Includes-Cargo-Lift.h22257516.Hotel-Information) ![Stunning View! Beachfront! Gourment Kitchen Pets OK-Pelican Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24210000/24203900/24203862/db31af6f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Stunning View! Beachfront! Gourment Kitchen Pets OK-Pelican Bay Bolivar Peninsula TX Stay at this beach holiday home in Port Bolivar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a water park. Popular attractions Stingaree Marina and Gilchrist Beach ... 10/10 Exceptional! (448 reviews) Host was extremely nice & accommodating & we had no issues with anything during our stay. Definitely recommend this place! 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