
Axel’s take
Friendly staff and breakfast make this aging beach base worth considering.
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Axel’s rating: 7.9/10 · a simple, limited-service hotel across from the beach
This simple, limited-service Holiday Inn Express is a good pick for a beach break if you value practical extras over polished interiors. Across Seawall Boulevard from the sand, it offers balconies, free parking and a hot breakfast that recent Expedia guests repeatedly praise. Booking.com and Expedia both give the staff particularly strong marks, and recent reviews frequently describe comfortable beds and clean rooms.
The catch is uneven upkeep. Expedia guests mention dated interiors, while Tripadvisor reports describe musty odors and unresolved maintenance; these concerns matter, but don't outweigh the broadly positive feedback. The outdoor pool is seasonal: Expedia lists it closed October 1–March 5, so confirm availability before booking. We'd choose it for a straightforward family stay, but skip it if fresh interiors, consistently polished bathrooms or year-round swimming are priorities.
- Rooms
- Balconies and comfortable beds are strengths, but interiors and bathroom upkeep can be uneven.
- Cleanliness
- Generally positive recent feedback, tempered by reports of odors and occasional bathroom problems.
- Service
- Friendly, accommodating staff are a consistent strength; maintenance follow-through gets some criticism.
- Amenities
- Free hot breakfast, Wi-Fi, fitness center and seasonal outdoor pool; no on-site restaurant or indoor pool.
- Fees and surprises
- Guest parking is free; Expedia lists the outdoor pool closed October 1–March 5—confirm directly.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
The location
8628 Seawall Blvd, Galveston
Across Seawall Boulevard from the beach; a practical driving base for island attractions.
Amenities and check-in
Free hot breakfast, Wi-Fi, fitness center and seasonal outdoor pool; no on-site restaurant or indoor pool.
Check-in
after 4:00 PM
Check-out
before 11:00 AM
- Outdoor pool
- Hot tub
- Breakfast (free)
- Restaurant
- Fitness center
- Parking (free)
AI-readable version · facts, comparisons and links
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston West-Seawall, Galveston: from $71 a night
From $71 a night at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston West-Seawall, checked Nov 1, 2026. Nov 29–30, 2026, 2 adults: $71 total. Dec 4–6, 2026, 2 adults: $385 total on Axel; Booking.com listed $469 for the same stay when seen, checked Nov 1, 2026.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston West-Seawall is a simple, limited-service hotel across from the beach in Galveston, United States.
Address: 8628 Seawall Blvd, Galveston. Property ID: 1399843.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/galveston/holiday-inn-express-suites-galveston-west-seawall-1399843
Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com
Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.
| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
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| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $385 | $469 on Booking.com | $84 less (18%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
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Axel private rates
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Total price: $223 USD
2026-11-29 to 2026-12-02 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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November 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
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| 2026-11-07 | $469 for 1 night · 2 nights $562 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-08 | $93 for 1 night · 2 nights $177 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-09 | $84 for 1 night · 2 nights $166 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-10 | $82 for 1 night · 2 nights $168 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-11 | $86 for 1 night · 2 nights $208 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-12 | $122 for 1 night · 2 nights $437 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-13 | $315 for 1 night · 2 nights $464 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-14 | $149 for 1 night · 2 nights $227 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-15 | $78 for 1 night · 2 nights $154 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-16 | $76 for 1 night · 2 nights $158 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-17 | $82 for 1 night · 2 nights $158 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-18 | $76 for 1 night · 2 nights $160 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-19 | $84 for 1 night · 2 nights $222 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-20 | $138 for 1 night · 2 nights $320 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-21 | $182 for 1 night · 2 nights $267 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-22 | $85 for 1 night · 2 nights $160 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-23 | $75 for 1 night · 2 nights $149 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-24 | $74 for 1 night · 2 nights $154 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-25 | $80 for 1 night · 2 nights $170 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-26 | $90 for 1 night · 2 nights $322 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-27 | $232 for 1 night · 2 nights $395 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-28 | $163 for 1 night · 2 nights $234 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-29 | $71 for 1 night · 2 nights $144 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-30 | $73 for 1 night · 2 nights $152 · up to 14 nights priced |
December 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
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| 2026-12-01 | $79 for 1 night · 2 nights $156 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-02 | $77 for 1 night · 2 nights $156 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-03 | $79 for 1 night · 2 nights $250 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-04 | $171 for 1 night · 2 nights $385 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-05 | $214 for 1 night · 2 nights $300 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-06 | $86 for 1 night · 2 nights $158 · up to 14 nights priced |
#3 of 6 hotels in West Seawall & Babe's Beach by Axel's take. West Seawall & Babe's Beach is #3 of 3 places to stay in Galveston. The best hotels in West Seawall & Babe's Beach, ranked · Where to stay in Galveston
Axel's take: 7.9/10
Friendly staff and breakfast make this aging beach base worth considering. a simple, limited-service hotel across from the beach, scored for what it is.
This simple, limited-service Holiday Inn Express is a good pick for a beach break if you value practical extras over polished interiors. Across Seawall Boulevard from the sand, it offers balconies, free parking and a hot breakfast that recent Expedia guests repeatedly praise. Booking.com and Expedia both give the staff particularly strong marks, and recent reviews frequently describe comfortable beds and clean rooms.
The catch is uneven upkeep. Expedia guests mention dated interiors, while Tripadvisor reports describe musty odors and unresolved maintenance; these concerns matter, but don't outweigh the broadly positive feedback. The outdoor pool is seasonal: Expedia lists it closed October 1–March 5, so confirm availability before booking. We'd choose it for a straightforward family stay, but skip it if fresh interiors, consistently polished bathrooms or year-round swimming are priorities.
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Best for: families on a practical beach break; travelers who value breakfast and parking; short stays with a car
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Watch out for: dated interiors and uneven maintenance; musty odors reported by some guests; seasonal outdoor pool closure
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Location: Across Seawall Boulevard from the beach; a practical driving base for island attractions.
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Rooms: Balconies and comfortable beds are strengths, but interiors and bathroom upkeep can be uneven.
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Cleanliness: Generally positive recent feedback, tempered by reports of odors and occasional bathroom problems.
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Service: Friendly, accommodating staff are a consistent strength; maintenance follow-through gets some criticism.
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Amenities: Free hot breakfast, Wi-Fi, fitness center and seasonal outdoor pool; no on-site restaurant or indoor pool.
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Fees and surprises: Guest parking is free; Expedia lists the outdoor pool closed October 1–March 5—confirm directly.
Axel's opinion of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston West-Seawall, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
About Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston West-Seawall
- Property type: Hotel
- 2-star hotel
- Holiday Inn Express
- 8628 Seawall Blvd, Galveston
- Amenities: Outdoor pool, Hot tub, Breakfast (free), Restaurant, Fitness center, Parking (free), Self-service laundry, Accessible parking, Accessible pool, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas, Business center
- Check-in from: 16:00
- Check-out by: 11:00
- City page: Hotels in Galveston
Room types
Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.
Source: ETG room descriptions.
Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom)
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
- Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom) — room photo 1
Economy room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Economy room — room photo 1
Economy Single room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Economy Single room — room photo 1
Economy Triple room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Economy Triple room — room photo 1
Economy Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Economy Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
Standard room
- Room features: Fridge; Microwave
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard room — room photo 1
- Standard room — room photo 2
- Standard room — room photo 3
Standard Duplex room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Duplex room — room photo 1
Standard room with partial view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard room with partial view — room photo 1
- Standard room with partial view — room photo 2
- Standard room with partial view — room photo 3
2 Bedrooms Standard room
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 2 Bedrooms Standard room — room photo 1
Standard Single room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Single room — room photo 1
Standard Triple room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Triple room — room photo 1
Standard Triple room with sea view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Triple room with sea view — room photo 1
Standard Quadruple room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1
Standard Quadruple room with sea view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quadruple room with sea view — room photo 1
Standard Quintuple room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quintuple room — room photo 1
Standard Family room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Family room — room photo 1
Standard Single room (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Single room (single bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Single room (single bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Single room (single bed) — room photo 3
Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge; Microwave
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
Standard Double room with city view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double room with city view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room with city view (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room with city view (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Double room with partial ocean view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double room with partial ocean view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room with partial ocean view (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room with partial ocean view (full double bed) — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Room features: Fridge
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 3
Standard Twin room with bay view (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Twin room with bay view (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Standard Twin room with bay view (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Standard Twin room with bay view (twin beds) — room photo 3
Standard Triple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Triple room — room photo 1
- Standard Triple room — room photo 2
- Standard Triple room — room photo 3
Standard Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Room features: Fridge; Microwave
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 2
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 3
Standard Quadruple room with partial ocean view
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quadruple room with partial ocean view — room photo 1
- Standard Quadruple room with partial ocean view — room photo 2
- Standard Quadruple room with partial ocean view — room photo 3
Standard Quadruple room with partial view
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quadruple room with partial view — room photo 1
- Standard Quadruple room with partial view — room photo 2
- Standard Quadruple room with partial view — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Standard Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Standard Quadruple room — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Standard Quadruple room — room photo 3
Standard Quintuple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quintuple room — room photo 1
- Standard Quintuple room — room photo 2
- Standard Quintuple room — room photo 3
Standard Sextuple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Sextuple room — room photo 1
- Standard Sextuple room — room photo 2
- Standard Sextuple room — room photo 3
Standard room (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard room (sofa) — room photo 1
- Standard room (sofa) — room photo 2
- Standard room (sofa) — room photo 3
Superior room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior room — room photo 1
Superior Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
Deluxe room
- Room features: Fridge
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe room — room photo 1
- Deluxe room — room photo 2
Deluxe Single room
- Room features: Fridge
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Single room — room photo 1
- Deluxe Single room — room photo 2
Deluxe Triple room
- Room features: Fridge
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Triple room — room photo 1
- Deluxe Triple room — room photo 2
Deluxe Quadruple room
- Room features: Fridge
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Quadruple room — room photo 1
- Deluxe Quadruple room — room photo 2
Deluxe Family room
- Room features: Fridge
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Family room — room photo 1
Deluxe Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Room features: Fridge
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
Deluxe Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Room features: Fridge
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Quadruple room — room photo 1
- Deluxe Quadruple room — room photo 2
- Deluxe Quadruple room — room photo 3
Executive room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Luxury room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Luxury room — room photo 1
Luxury Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Luxury Quadruple room — room photo 1
Junior Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Junior Suite — room photo 1
Suite
- Room features: Fridge
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Suite — room photo 1
- Suite — room photo 2
- Suite — room photo 3
Suite with sea view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Suite with sea view — room photo 1
1 Bedroom Suite
- Bedrooms: 1
- Room features: Fridge; Microwave
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Suite — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Suite — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Suite — room photo 3
2 Bedrooms Suite
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 2 Bedrooms Suite — room photo 1
- 2 Bedrooms Suite — room photo 2
- 2 Bedrooms Suite — room photo 3
Single Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Single Suite — room photo 1
- Single Suite — room photo 2
- Single Suite — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Single Suite
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Single Suite — room photo 1
Triple Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Triple Suite — room photo 1
- Triple Suite — room photo 2
- Triple Suite — room photo 3
Quadruple Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Quadruple Suite — room photo 1
- Quadruple Suite — room photo 2
- Quadruple Suite — room photo 3
Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
Double Suite with sea view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Double Suite with sea view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Double Suite with sea view (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Double Suite with sea view (full double bed) — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
Quadruple Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Room features: Fridge; Microwave
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Quadruple Suite — room photo 1
- Quadruple Suite — room photo 2
- Quadruple Suite — room photo 3
Quadruple Suite with sea view
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Quadruple Suite with sea view — room photo 1
- Quadruple Suite with sea view — room photo 2
- Quadruple Suite with sea view — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Quadruple Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Quadruple Suite — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Quadruple Suite — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Quadruple Suite — room photo 3
Sextuple Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Sextuple Suite — room photo 1
- Sextuple Suite — room photo 2
- Sextuple Suite — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Sextuple Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Sextuple Suite — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Sextuple Suite — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Sextuple Suite — room photo 3
Suite (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Suite (sofa) — room photo 1
- Suite (sofa) — room photo 2
- Suite (sofa) — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Suite (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Suite (sofa) — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Suite (sofa) — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Suite (sofa) — room photo 3
Standard Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
1 Bedroom Standard Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Standard Quadruple Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
1 Bedroom Standard Quadruple Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Deluxe Suite
- Room features: Fridge
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Suite — room photo 1
- Deluxe Suite — room photo 2
- Deluxe Suite — room photo 3
Deluxe Single Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Single Suite — room photo 1
Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
Deluxe Twin Suite (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Twin Suite (twin beds) — room photo 1
Deluxe Quadruple Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Room features: Fridge
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Quadruple Suite — room photo 1
- Deluxe Quadruple Suite — room photo 2
- Deluxe Quadruple Suite — room photo 3
Grand Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
1 Bedroom Grand Suite
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Apartment
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Apartment — room photo 1
1 Bedroom Apartment
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Apartment — room photo 1
2 Bedrooms Apartment
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 2 Bedrooms Apartment — room photo 1
3 Bedrooms Apartment
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 3 Bedrooms Apartment — room photo 1
Studio
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Studio — room photo 1
Attic Studio with sea view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Attic Studio with sea view — room photo 1
Economy Studio
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Economy Studio — room photo 1
Standard Studio
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Studio — room photo 1
Villa
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Villa — room photo 1
Cottage
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Cottage — room photo 1
Bungalow
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Bungalow — room photo 1
Chalet
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Chalet — room photo 1
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