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Boardwalk Inn

5626 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
Boardwalk Inn
Real Traveler Rating: 4.2 out of 5 based on 46 reviews from 5 sources
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
Value: Rating of 2.0 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Highly Recommended
Based on 46 reviews
from 5 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 4.2 out of 5

    "I have stayed in this hotel several times in the past, the quality of the service,overall maintenance of the hotel and the cleanliness of the rooms had gretaly declined durimg my most recent stay." source Expedia

    "It has the feel of a bed and breakfast I highly recommend." source Expedia

    "When I get back IÂ’ll stay there again." source Expedia

    "Would recommend for a fun relaxing time." source Expedia

  • Clean: Rating of 4.4 out of 5

    "The Hotel was nice and clean." source Orbitz

    "The hotel and individual room were immaculate and the hotel staff extremely helpful and polite." source Hotels.com

    "Clean but old furniture and fittings, easily accessible to the malls." source Priceline

    "The bed was huge, the room was wonderfully decorated & neat and the balcony was a nice spot to sit and have an afternoon cocktail." source Expedia

    "The hotel was clean." source Expedia

  • Service: Rating of 4.4 out of 5

    "The service was great." source Hotels.com

    "But My mom was so upset I called their corporate customer service." source Travelocity

  • Location: Rating of 4.0 out of 5

    "Also, I really like the pool being on the third deck, it was a nice secluded area, perfect for a nighttime swim, which we indulged in." source Orbitz

    "I used a WelcomeRewards credit for a one night stay when our son had a baseball tournament in the area." source Hotels.com

    "I didn't feel safe in the neighborhood." source Priceline

    "The room and balcony were a little smaller that expected for the price, but it's the location your paying for." source Travelocity

    "Located on the boardwalk makes it very convenient for vacationing on the boardwalk." source Orbitz

  • Room: Rating of 4.6 out of 5

    "The rooms are very comfortable, and I can't say enough about the cleanliness of this hotel." source Hotels.com

    "we will go back, but i do wish they would lower prices just a little bit, and i wish they would put small fridge in rooms." source Travelocity

More information on Boardwalk Inn

The Boardwalk Inn on the Kemah Boardwalk is an upscale Boutique Hotel. Situated on a 14 acre family Entertainment complex, which includes some of the finest Restaurants. Aquarium Underwater Dining, Red Sushi, Flying Dutchman, Cadillac Bar & Grill, Landryas Restaurant, Babinas, Salt Grass Steak House & Chart House. Enjoy a variety of retail shops and kiosk shops throughout the property. Amusements feature the Boardwalk Bullet Rollercoaster, 68-foot Ferris wheel, vintage train, and many other fun rides. Try your luck at our many fun games on the Boardwalk. Weekend Entertainment Stage on the plaza features some of the best music venues in the Houston area, date & time vary.Our Guest Rooms have a variety of views overlooking the Galveston Bay or Boardwalk areas. All rooms have balconies.Our location puts you just minutes from NASA/Space Center Houston and just 30 min away from Galveston island.A perfect Destination.Triple AAA, Three Diamond Hotel located on the Kemah Boardwalk, Overlooking Galveston Bay. Minuets away from NASA Space Center and 30 minuets away from Galveston Island.Facilities- 3 Floors,1 Boardroom- accommodates 16 PPL,1 Ballroom- accommodates 70 PPL, Outdoor pool with Jacuzzi- open 7am-11pm daily, Cable TV with HBO, Hotel Front Desk Open 24hr,4th Floor Veranda sitting overlooking Boardwalk, ATM on Boardwalk Site, Assessible rooms available, Guest Laundry Services available in by 8am- return by 6pm Monday-Friday only, Elevator to Guest room Floors available, Staircase accessible to Guest Floors, Complimentary gated parking.Dining- The Aquarium Restaurant, Red Sushi, Flying Dutchman, Cadillar Bar & Grill, Chart House, Landryas Restaurant, Babinas, Salt Grass steak House, Pizza oven, Coffee House, Star Bucks.Meeting Rooms: Boardroom- Capacity 16 PPL,Ballroom- Capacity 70 PPl.Hotel Policy: Guests must be 21 years of age to reserve, check-in and occupy a guest room. Any Guest Under 21 must have adult supervision.

Check-in Time:

3:00 PM

Check-out Time:

12:00 PM

Year Built:

1998

Year Renovated:

1998

Total Rooms:

52 rooms.52

Total Floors:

2 floors.

Rooms:

B1K:Deluxe guest room with one king bed, oversize bathroom area, and balcony overlooking dancing water fountain & entertainment stage.B2D:Deluxe guest room with two double beds, oversize bathroom area, and balcony overlooking dancing water fountain & entertainment stage.T1K:Private bedroom with king bed and master bathroom. Marble foyer entry way, half bath, dining room area including wet bar.S1K:Private bedroom with king bed and master bathroom, including upgraded linens. Marble foyer entry way, half bath, dining room area including wet bar and VCR, makeup mirror and amenities.A1K:Deluxe guest room with one king bed, oversize bathroom area, and balcony overlooking amusements & restaurants.A2D:Deluxe guest room with two double beds, oversize bathroom area, and balcony overlooking amusements & restaurants.

Cancellation Policy

72 hrs

Directions

City

Area

KEMAH, TX, US, 77565

Pets

False

Attractions

Galleria Mall 25 milesMoody Garden in Galveston 30 milesMuseum of Fine Arts 20 milesMuseum of Natural History 20 milesSam Houston Racetrack 45 milesSix Flags Astroworld 20 milesSpace Center Houston 5 miles

Dining

The AquariumFrom to minutes walk, a unique underwater dining adventure, guest dine while sorrounded in 5 fish tanks totaly 70,000 gallons of water.Flying DutchmanA casual oster bar restaurant & patio offering fresh osters on the half shell, New Orleans PO Boys and more.

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