Kemah is regarded as a family-friendly city in the state of Texas and is located halfway between Galveston and Houston. The city has plenty to offer for its visitors. Some of its famous attractions include going on a shopping spree, enjoying meals in water-front restaurants or raking entire family out for rides in its amusement park.
If you want to do things a little differently, you can also take a carriage ride or even a boat ride. With so many places to visit, you should look out for a property where you can have a peaceful night of sleep after your day-long tour. Here are our top eight recommendations on where you should stay in Kemah, Texas.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 04, 2024.
1. Charming unit with a balcony (from USD 160)
This second-floor apartment offers you a relaxing stay with a sectional couch in its airy living room. With its 70-inch TV and WiFi, there’s no room for boredom in this place. This one-bedroom rental also comes with a compact kitchen, a washer, a dryer, and a private balcony where guests can take a nice view of the neighborhood.
Situated 0.32 kilometers (0.2 miles) from the property is the Kemah Boardwalk, where you can hop on some thrilling rides and have fun around the booths. You can also try fishing on the serene Clear Lake located 1.77 kilometers (1.1 miles) from the place.
Top guest reviews
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kitchen was fully equipped and bed was comfortableCleanliness:
well maintained and clean place with good locationRead more reviewsLocation:
the rental is beautiful - great location walking distance to the boardwalki will repeat and recommend this place anytime fully recommended
2. Clipper House Inn (from USD 213)
Perfect for couples, Clipper House Inn invites its guests over to a cozy getaway with its compact yet homey living room. This one-bedroom property comes with a bathtub in its private bathroom and a patio where you can sit and relax throughout the day. This cottage rental also allows you to bring your furry friend into the unit.
WiFi is available in this accommodation for entertainment. But if you want to explore the area, you can take a short walk around Deep Hole Park located 1.29 kilometers (0.8 miles) from the property. For a mouth-watering platter of seafood or steak, you can check out Aquarium Restaurant.
Top guest reviews
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the cabin was small and comfortable perfect for a romantic getawayHost:
hosts are absolutely wonderfulhosts were amazing with attention to detail and personalizing our stayjen (owner) was very hospitable and made sure that our stay was comfortablethe owners and staff are fabulous we enjoyed our stay so very muchmatthew and jen offer a beautiful little gem with such hospitable ownersRead more reviewsLocation:
the streets were pretty quiet at night which made it a perfect place to walk your dog
3. Bayfront suite with a garden (from USD 550)
This five-bedroom rental is a perfect match for large groups. The property greets you with its lush garden that remarks a tranquil ambiance. With an indoor fireplace, air-conditioning unit, washer, dryer, and an expansive kitchen equipped with an array of cooking essentials, all you need for a cozy stay is within reach.
This family-friendly place also provides a high chair and a travel crib for those with babies in their stay. If you’re bringing your pets, a maximum of 2 dogs are accommodated for a 100 USD pet fee. Also, you can use the flat-screen TV, WiFi, foosball, and reading materials in this rental to alleviate your boredom.
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also very clean with extra dishes and beddingRead more reviewsHost:
host was so congenial and responsive to any questions or concernscharles is an attentive host and easy to work with
4. Days Inn Kemah (from USD 58)
The hotel is conveniently located just 1.6 kilometers (1 mile) from a popular tourist attraction, Kemah Boardwalk, in the city. The site is famous for its innumerable rides, fine dining, and exciting shopping. Days Inn Kemah is about 11.3.kilometers (7 miles) from the NASA Space Center. The hotel is about 8 kilometers (5 miles) from Green Caye Golf Club.
The hotel offers great conveniences such as free on-site parking, complimentary access to its gym and hot tub and an indoor swimming pool. It has modern rooms with several amenities like a work desk, free WiFi, coffeemaker, 32-in flat-screen television set, mini-fridge and a microwave. The hotel serves a delicious continental breakfast every day that includes juice, coffee, bread, and cereal.
Days Inn by Wyndham Kemah
Address: 1413 Highway 146
8.32 km (5.2 mi) from Space Center Houston
5. Palace Inn Kemah (from USD 59)
This charming property is only a 15-minute drive from Johnson Space Center. The famous tourist attraction, Kemah Boardwalk is about a three-minute drive from the Palace Inn Kemah. Guests can walk down to the Galveston Bay in less than five minutes from the hotel. Moreover, Galveston City Center and the beach are at a driving distance of 40 minutes from the Kemah Palace Inn.
Some of the facilities offered by the hotel include a continental breakfast every day, free WiFi, an on-site launderette and vending machines for enjoying a wide selection of drinks. All the rooms at this hotel feature satellite TV with international channels along with other amenities such as a tea/coffee maker, refrigerator, and microwave.
Hotel Bliss Kemah
Address: 1411 Highway 146
8.27 km (5.2 mi) from Space Center Houston
6. Boardwalk Inn (from USD 149)
The property is strategically situated in NASA-Clear Lake. This smoke-free property boasts of five gourmet restaurants, an outdoor swimming pool, a marina, complimentary self-parking space and free WiFi service. Some other facilities include a business center, a spa tub, and a coffee shop. It has 52 guest rooms in total with a host of conveniences such as free WiFi, coffee makers, refrigerators, and flat-screen television sets with a number of prominent cable channels.
Boardwalk Inn
Address: 8 Kemah Waterfront
7.64 km (4.8 mi) from Space Center Houston
7. Passport Inn & Suites (from USD 119)
This is a beautiful hotel in Kemah, Texas located very close to the famous Kemah Boardwalk Marina. Passport Inn offers free continental breakfast to its guests daily. It boasts of 22 well-furnished rooms with a majority of them having a picturesque view of the marina across the street. The room amenities include free WiFi, writing desks, free toiletries, ceiling fans, coffee makers, microwave, mini refrigerators, complimentary local phone calls and cable TV.
Scottish Inn & Suites - Kemah Boardwalk
Address: 601 Texas Avenue
7.58 km (4.8 mi) from Space Center Houston
8. Holiday Inn Kemah (from USD 158)
The Kemah Boardwalk and Kemah City Center are only a short walking distance from Holiday Inn Kemah. The property is situated close to Highway 146 and Houston City Center takes only around 35 minutes to reach in a car. Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center is just 15 minutes’ driving distance from the hotel. It offers several facilities including an on-site business center, free parking space, a fitness center, a gift shop, free WiFi, an on-site restaurant and bar and a swimming pool. The hotel features spacious rooms with a host of conveniences like a small refrigerator, coffeemaker, and microwave.
Courtyard by Marriott Houston Kemah
Address: 805 Harris Avenue
7.79 km (4.9 mi) from Space Center Houston
9. Cozy houseboat (from USD 102)
When you stay in this pretty houseboat, you can be quite close to some of the key attractions, which Kemah is known for. The famous space center is hardly around 15 minutes from the houseboat. It is a completely renovated houseboat featuring two air conditioners as well as two heaters for your guaranteed comfort. There are two television sets and a DVD player with an LCD screen in its bedroom. It has a fully equipped kitchen for cooking all the meals and yet you can also dine in one of the numerous good restaurants in its neighborhood.
Top guest reviews
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the boathouse was as perfect as an apartment with all the amenitiesgreat boat nice cozy and charming with all the comforts of homeCleanliness:
everything was clean and well maintainedit was very clean and quietthe houseboat was wonder clean cute and comfortableit was clean and so cutethe space was cleanHost:
the host was very kind and attentivefey is an amazing hostvery helpful hostshost was wonderful and very helpfulvery friendly hostsRead more reviewsLocation:
very unique experiences in a great locationmarina is close to a strip mall with good restaurant options especially the sushi placeit was close to kemah and easy to access local shopping and outlet malls in texas cityit is in a very quiet location and within driving distance of many great restaurants shopping etcpeaceful spot and great location
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10. Vacation rental home next to Kemah Boardwalk (from USD 650)
It is a beautiful rental home in Kemah, Texas just perfect for your vacation and overlooking the Galveston Bay. One of its plus points is its location since it is situated at a walking distance of only three minutes from the Kemah Boardwalk entertainment complex. This home can accommodate a maximum of 10 guests at a time and has remodeled kitchen and bathrooms.
In fact, there are four bathrooms and four bedrooms in total. You can avail the private pier that is perfect for indulging in fishing or crabbing. An interesting feature of the property is its wooden deck with an outdoor bar. It is a gorgeous property with great views and is excellent for entertaining, relaxing or fishing.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
great kitchen with all the amenitiesplenty of space very nice kitchen and great outdoor spacehouse was comfortable and had everything neededCleanliness:
very clean and spaciousHost:
the owner was very helpful and we thoroughly enjoyed our staytim the owner was always super helpfulvery nice and accommodating ownerhe is a wonderful host and his properties are the bestRead more reviewsLocation:
amazing location to watch the kemah boardwalk fireworksthe house is in the perfect locationthe location was perfect with a beautiful settingit is a perfect location for all agesthe location is superb and the view is amazing
11. Kemah tropical getaway cabin on the water!
This private property is an excellent option for our weekend getaway or even for a deal bash. The place is located in close proximity to key attractions like NASA Space Center, parks, restaurants, Galveston Bay, Clearlake and Kemah Boardwalk. Guests simply love the place because of its coziness.
It has a resort style look with two swimming pools, two clubhouses and ample areas for picnics and barbecues. The property is ideal for friends, business travellers, solo adventures and couples. It offers an array of facilities including free on-site parking, heating, a laptop friendly workspace, air conditioning, dryer and much more.
Enjoy your stay in Kemah
We hope that our listing will help you to make up your mind and select a good accommodation so that you can have a pleasant stay in Kemah, Texas.
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