La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Galveston North at I-45
I-45 hotel with pool and gym near Schlitterbahn Waterpark
About this hotel
La Quinta Inn & Suites sits closer to I-45 than the Strand or the Seawall, a practical choice for anyone driving onto the island or heading to Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston, eight minutes away by taxi. Breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking cover the basics, and an outdoor pool and fitness center round out the amenities. A business center serves travelers mixing a waterpark trip with work, and the location trades Strand or Seawall proximity for easy highway access. The accessible, smoke-free rooms suit a straightforward overnight stop as easily as a multi-day family visit built around the waterpark and the highway corridor that brings most visitors onto the island in the first place.
- Outdoor pool
- Free parking
- Business center
- Fitness center
Our take
La Quinta Inn & Suites Galveston North at I-45 is the practical stop I would suggest for drivers arriving on I-45: breakfast is served, Wi-Fi and parking are free, and there is an outdoor pool, a fitness center and a business center. Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston is eight minutes by taxi. A 7.8 rating from more than 350 reviews fits a straightforward stay without surprises.
- Book this location for easy highway access if driving onto or off the island
- Plan the waterpark trip for a full day, since the taxi ride is short but the park is large
- Use the business center for a quick work stop on a driving trip
Why we love it
- Easy I-45 highway access
- Free parking and breakfast
- Eight minutes to Schlitterbahn Waterpark
- Business center on-site
Why guests love itA family driving in for a Schlitterbahn Waterpark day finds this a practical stop near I-45, with free parking and breakfast keeping costs predictable. The pool covers the days the waterpark is not the plan. Reaching the historic Strand or the depot means a longer drive than from a Seawall or East End property closer to downtown Galveston itself, worth factoring into the day's plans.