Pointe West Oceanfront Resort & Club

I love this place too. My family has been going there since 2010 at least once a year. It’s driving distance from Austin for a weekend and feels more like Florida than TX. If you are used to downtown Galveston (love the town part, but not so much the beach) you will be very surprised by Pointe West’s deep and wide white sand beaches. There is also no driving on the beach here which is unusual for Texas. I love that you don’t have to have your kids watch for trucks as they run and play in the sand! Plus it just keeps it looking nicer. They have their beach cleaned very frequently. Seems like several mornings a week a truck cleans up the sand, seaweed etc.
I also love sitting by the pool and having someone bring me a fruity beverage! The little gift shop there is great. Alice, the lady who runs it, could charge twice as much as she does for the adorable swim suits, beach bags, cover-​ups, sunglasses etc, but I love that she doesn’t. Also ice-​cream sandwiches, cones or popsicles for a buck! I can just send in the kids with a dollar each and they are happy!
I agree with the reviewer below: research the condo you rent. We always do VRBO, but check out the photos and read the reviews. I find you get what you pay for. If it is deeply discounted, there is probably a reason! As for his comment about only first floor units having tile, not true, other units do too. Just check out the photos or ask when you book.
Having gone here for so long we’ve seen it’s ups and downs. There was a big storm in May and the place and landscape looked a little tattered over Memorial Day, but was all fixed up by the time we returned in July. New restaurant management and chef started this May (sorry to hear that they were closed last Spring Break, that is weird… must have been during the transition), but food is better now than it has ever been, although sometimes a little slow.

I rented via VRBO. My unit was on the Gulf side. It was on the second floor (third floor to the rest of us who don’t live in houses built on stilts). The layout was terrific. The kitchen was great. The dining room, living room, bedrooms, etc. were outstanding. I liked the unit so much that I did some research into purchasing my own. So what’s the problem? The people that run this place are complete Hill Rods!!!
Renters are assessed a $ 10/​person resort fee to utilize the amenities. Every person is given a security code to punch in at the gates. Guests are also required to don a rubber wristband. The amenities consist of an infinity pool and attached hot tub (beach side). On the bay side there is also a pool and lazy river. You can use the game room, fitness room, restaurant, and bar. Sounds great?
The bar and restaurant are only open during «busy» times of the year. Spring break is not a busy time of the year? Really? Families with children both young and old are in the pool area all day long. The place would make a killing if the restaurant and bar were open. Even on slow days you could still have some chumbolone sell hotdogs for two bucks a crack from a window if necessary. People eat when they are on vacation. Even if they are not hungry they will still eat. Look at the potential lost revenue there. Most properties on the resort are NOT within walking distance so families would tend to pay a few bucks for lunch rather than leaving the pool and returning later. Parents would make the bar considerable income even if they only sold beer and wine.
[On a side note, I asked a staff member where I could get a good meal because the restaurant was closed. He referred me to a somewhat local Chevron gas station and claimed that they sold fresh meat.]
The pool on the bay side of the resort is tiny. The so-​called lazy river is anything but that. Planners constructed a tunnel under FR 3005 ensure that cars don’t hit kids or golf carts. That’s nice but the bay side pool is so far away that you should really drive to get there.
Security. Guests are given a pass code to enter at the gates (one at the main clubhouse entrance, one on the bridge/​deck leading to the beach). This convenient code consists of a mere seven digits plus a character. Old people and children are going to remember this code? The website claims that the code is imprinted on the rubber wristbands. It’s not. There are also several staff members that monitor the area to ensure that guests have and are wearing these bands. One thing that the nitwits don’t tell you is that the color of the wristband as well as the gate code CHANGES periodically. In other words, you can and will get locked out of the pool area from the main entrance. Worse, you could be locked out from the beach entrance. You would then have to walk to the next bridge, which is roughly 1,000 yards down the beach. The fine business office closes at 5 pm daily so good luck getting the security code situation remedied.
While the units are generally awesome the elevators are not. Upon my arrival, I noticed that the elevator to my unit was not working. Two days passed before I noticed an elevator repair van on the grounds. Several units were repaired including my own. Well, the elevator now goes up and down but only when it feels like it. Sometimes it works. Sometimes it beeps loudly and doesn’t move. What about strollers and wheelchairs?
Every thousand or so yards, there is a long wooden bridge that leads from the resort units to the beach. The bridges traverse wooded areas that are likely to contain rattlesnakes and other creatures that do not wish to be disturbed. Of course the bridges end a good 250 feet from the true beach (as in, sand with water but no rattlesnakes). With the exception of the main bridge, every bridge ended in a flooded area, which must be crossed to get to the beach. I’m not talking about standing water from a bad rain. I’m referring to water that may have creatures living in it. The areas are impassable. The main clubhouse bridge has been built up with sand to avoid such problems. Why doesn’t management get out the bobcat and throw some sand around the other bridges?
The planners staggered the structures to ensure quality views. However the walkways are bizarre. There is no single main walkway to get to the clubhouse. A five-​minute walk turns into a ten-​minute walk if you stay on the path. If you want to be efficient then you must cut across grassy areas. Guests must walk a series of zigzags and half moons to reach the clubhouse or a bridge to the beach. A main sidewalk close to the bridges running parallel to the beach would make perfect sense.
If I were an owner I would be outraged because these correctable issues are keeping renters away and revenue further away.

Perfect gem at the western tip of Galveston Island, far away from the crowds of the seawall.
We’ve been coming here for 4 years now, and every trip is a welcome respite from a hectic life.
Some reviewers noted specific issues with condos that they’ve rented. As Pointe West is not a «hotel» type resort, you do not hook through a central reservations department but are actually renting directly from the condo owner (or through a management company if the owners so choose).
Bottom line is this resort is great, and a highly recommended family getaway in Galveston. Research your chosen condo carefully, as there are a few that the owners have neglected. One tip: opt for a first floor unit. They’re actually second floor because there is a parking garage below, but HOA regs do not allow tile for the upper units. Carpet and the sea do not go well together!
I recommend Pointe West Properties to find an amazing place for your time down here in paradise! We’ve always used them and been very happy!

My partner and I just spent a week here reserved via Sand N’ Sea. We decided on this place instead of a beach house because of the pool, which is indeed big and beautiful and the temperature perfect. The place looks a little worn… not very well kept, gardens semi-​tended, as if the condo association is out of money. The BIG NEGATIVES: INCESSANT reggae music blaring from outdoor speakers and Hordes of families with small children (8 and under) jam the place on weekends, starting on Friday. Question: is it really ok for babies who are not potty trained and in diapers to swim in a communal pool? Also, you are technically not allowed to have alcohol at the pool, but it depends upon who you are… if you’re an owner you’re ok, but we were scolded for having beers. Sneaking worked the rest of the time. And then there’s Dave… within the first 15 minutes of meeting him you’ll know he’s an owner, a millionaire who drives a $ 90,000 Escalade, and that he has «funny» feelings about men sometimes. We ended up eating at Nate’s that night (highly recommended BTW) and the waitresses told us how he showed up there drunk and swearing loudly and when asked to leave made a huge scene. The moral of the story here is: Go during the week, be sneaky about your drinks, and, above all, AVOID DAVE.

The resort is PERFECT! Big condos perfect for large families! Beautiful infinity pool and hot tub on main registration building and lazy river at the other location about 2 miles away. Fitness center is nice but the best is the private beach. Nice and clean property.
Only complaint is not enough parking. Only one vehicle gets reserved location and everyone else is SOL. Room service is expensive but food is good.

Whhaaaaat are we all doing, driving to Florida, Alabama, or Corpus? West G is amazing!
I grew up going to Galveston beaches, like Stewart, or playing by the seawall next to the San Luis (only stayed there once). Galveston is thought of as the $%&iest beach in Texas, the absolutely last place you wanna go to sit by the sea.
ENTER W. GALVESTON ISLAND.
Pointe West is allll the way down at the other end. It’s a good 30 minutes from what most of us think of as Galveston. It’s a world of difference.
— Giant, open beach with no one on it. Even if these condos were at full capacity, you’d have trouble filling the beach. It’s a goof half mile or more long, 100 yards wide.
— Blue water. nuff said.
— Dunes — like «real» beaches, it’s a bit of a walk out from the condo with your gear. Thankfully there were so few people that we literally left our tent, shelter, and chairs out the whole week without problems.
— Pools. There are two main pools on the property. My favorite is the lazy river. We’d show up at dusk and sip on beers or pinas. Mgmt doesnt allow alcohol, but no one was there and the shop was closed up. The lazy river pool is like a mini jungle, great for kids as well. Though I could see it being really overcrowded if more units were full.
— Restaurant. The food was kinda meh, and service was weird. But if you need food, you can go to the restaurant. Otherwise you’re driving east or west towards a store.
Overall, I highly recommend Pointe West. You can get the real beach experience without driving forever!

We, along with two other families, have been staying here every summer for the last five years. It’s a drive from Houston, right at the San Luis Pass almost. So why do we trek out here? Because it’s a dang good time!
We stay in a different condo each year. There’s a beach side and a bay side, so it’s worth planning which you’re staying in. The way we do it is this — each of the three families stake a room. In the three bedroom, two have in-​room baths and one takes the hall bath. There are a total of 7 kids we bring with us on this trip, and there’s always a fold out sofa, couches and open space for blow up mattresses. Certain units have more beds than others, so sometimes there is less need for the extra setups. While the units are set up the same and always have a washer and dryer, they are unique like the owners. Décor differs, technology, beds, etc. Though they are stocked, it is advised to pack a can opener (and a blender if you know you’ll need it), but most of the essentials are present.
So why Pointe West? Beach is clean and nice pools. The main club has a great pool with a hot tub, kiddie pool and infinity pool overlooking the water. There are BBQ pits available if you want to cook and sometimes the bar is open. There’s a workout room and a game room. The game room is super if you have a cranky kid and want AC or want to watch a little TV. The staff is pretty nice about letting people use the reserved seating under the canopies, just ask. The other pool is a mini lazy river on the bay side. Don’t expect roaring rapids, but it’s a nice option for a chill time.
Only issues we’ve ever had are random missing kitchen items, the elevators after hurricanes, and jellyfish (just bring vinegar). But nothing compared to the memories, the crabbing at night and the good times we’ve had.

I used to think that Houston (well Galveston) beaches really sucked. I also used to think that the best beach in Texas was Port Aransas/​Rockport. So so wrong I was! I absolutely *LOVE* Pointe West and it’s manicured beaches and grounds.
Galveston waters are brown. I know I know… it’s the gulf Pam ALL the water is brown. But Galveston waters are REALLY brown. It’s also dirty, slimy, trash filled and bordering the shipping lanes/​oil refineries. Yuck. Not exactly the place I want to go swimming in. You may tempted by the sea wall and strand to linger in Galveston and give the beach a second chance… skip it! Take 61^st till you hit the ocean, go right another 30 minutes and arrive on the best beach in Texas.
The condo association actually rakes the sand in the morning to clear off whatever debris may have accumulated. And speaking of sand, believe it or not it’s actually white. There are also no vehicles allowed on this beach so it feels much more peaceful and definitely cleaner.
There are 2 pools at Pointe West… the main «infinity» style pool (which is pretty sweet) and a much smaller secondary pool with a «lazy river». The term lazy river is kind of deceptive… it’s actually just a small donut shaped pool with a current that is filled to the brink with kiddos.
The interior of the condos I’ve been in have been decorated beautifully and are equally as well maintained as the beach.
I love this place. I love the beach and I love the vibe. The only thing to note though is it’s somewhat far from civilization. There are a couple of corner stores and small restaurants near by so definitely go grocery shopping and have all your supplies ready before you arrive.

Day 2.5.
The actual theory of Pointe West is really great. Buy yourself a beach house, get a pool, restaurant, bar, game room, beach access, parks, etc… all included. It could be better executed though. Although the houses here are really suburban in nature, they are cute though and the complimentary design between the condos and the homes is a nice touch. It is a bit too much of a good thing though. The main pool facility is down right great. Bring your lunch because there are two outdoor kitchens complete with a fridge and a huge grill. The infinity pool overlooking the Gulf is lovely and well kept. The kiddie pool is nothing special, but the kids enjoyed it. The hot tub is big and well, hot. There are plenty of lounge chairs, tables and even a few cabanas. On the bay side of the resort there is another, smaller pool facility with a «lazy river» but we weren’t all that impressed by it. It’s really just a small doughnut shaped pool with a current. There are plenty of walking/​biking/​whatever trails, but the facility is about a mile and a half long and it’s a bit much for me to walk that in the Texas heat carrying around pool toys. What they should have is a golf cart bus route. That would be RAD! All in all we have enjoyed our time here. I would recommend it for sure.

Point West is a beautiful new resort and condos on Galveston west beach at San Luis Pass. The resort has turned a bunch of flat wet lands into a well developed community. They have built roads, and water features that blend well with the community. Overall the resort is beautiful and fits well into the Galveston community.