Hotel Lucine
Texan mid-century time capsule. Think candy-colored roofline canopies in teal, turmeric and terracotta over a bright white courtyard, low-slung mid-century sofas in The Den, and a rooftop bar with 180-degree Gulf views. Around 95% of the furniture was custom-designed for the space.
The 'Lucine King' rooms on the second floor near the rooftop bar are quieter than courtyard-facing balcony rooms but have great Gulf views from the roof — locals who stay repeatedly prefer them
Why It Matters
The oldest surviving midcentury beachfront motel in Galveston, originally built by brothers Saul and Ben Kotin in 1963, with architecture by Tibor Beerman. Hotel Lucine is the first upscale boutique conversion of its kind on the Seawall — filling the gap between the island's chain hotels and its historic grand properties. The rooftop bar is reputedly the largest beachfront rooftop bar in Galveston.
Hotel Lucine is a 61-room boutique hotel on Galveston's Seawall Boulevard, converted from the original 1963 Treasure Isle Motel. The low-slung, two-story building still wraps around a classic mid-century courtyard and heated pool, but Austin design studio Kartwheel nearly gutted the interior to restore the bones and layer in sandy woods, palm-print drapes, and original 1960s pink-tiled bathrooms. The result is equal parts beach house and design hotel — retro without being precious, and genuinely social in a way most Texas Gulf Coast properties are not.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
ADA King Room
Ground-floor accessible king with a roll-in shower and original 1960s tiling. Direct courtyard and pool access. Four ADA-compliant rooms total are on the first floor.
King
Double Queen Balcony
Second-floor room with two queen beds and a private balcony looking down over the courtyard and pool. Same candy-colored canopy as the King Balcony, same size, just two beds instead of one. Best for families who want the balcony experience.
Two QueensDouble Queen Room
Ground-floor room with two queen beds and direct courtyard and pool access. The practical choice for families or groups of four — same retro design language as the rest of the hotel but with the added square footage of a second bed, not actual extra space.
Two QueensKing Balcony
Second-floor king with a private balcony overlooking the courtyard and pool. The candy-colored canopy above each balcony is painted a different pastel — teal, terracotta, or gold. This is the shot everyone posts on Instagram. No sitting room inside.
KingKing Room
Ground-floor king with direct courtyard and pool access. Sandy wood tones, palm-print drapes, and the original 1960s pink-tiled bathroom. Good choice if stairs are a concern or you want to step straight out to the pool.
KingLucine King
The biggest king on property at 335 sq ft, set on the second floor right next to the rooftop bar. Has a separate sitting area inside, which no other room category gets. Gulf views from the rooftop are a short walk away. Preferred by repeat guests who want a quieter room away from the pool-facing balconies.
KingLucine Queen
Two queens in 335 sq ft with a separate sitting area, positioned on the second floor next to the rooftop bar. The extra space over the standard rooms is noticeable in a hotel where most rooms are compact. Easy access to the bar and 180-degree Gulf views just upstairs.
Two QueensThe Property
Eat & Drink
5 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Porretto Beach is directly across Seawall Boulevard — walk out the front door and cross the street. The hotel does not offer its own beach gear rentals, but a rental facility is right across the street.
The hotel actively programs music, art, and local events on its calendar, with an emphasis on Galveston artists and performers. Check hotellucine.com/events-calendar for current listings.
The heated courtyard pool is available to hotel guests daily 8am–10pm. Non-guests can purchase pool passes subject to availability at the front desk.
Live music on the rooftop bar most Friday and Saturday evenings, drawing both hotel guests and locals. The Sunset & Sounds series runs Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day with more established acts.
Wellness events held throughout the year on-site. Not ongoing daily programming — check the events calendar for scheduling.
Yoga held at the hotel several times per month. Check the events calendar for current schedule.
A summer concert series on the rooftop every Friday and Saturday around sunset, Memorial Day through Labor Day. Features musicians from across Texas and beyond. Open to guests and the public.
Monthly pet-friendly happy hour on the first Thursday of each month, in collaboration with the Galveston Island Humane Society. Open to guests and the public.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
There is no elevator at Hotel Lucine. The rooftop bar and all second-floor balcony rooms require stair access. Four ADA-compliant ground-floor rooms are available with direct pool access.
The Lanai private dining room and courtyard are available for corporate events, cocktail events, private dinners, and business meetings.
Free WiFi throughout the property, including in guest rooms. 25+ Mbps speed reported.
No on-site fitness center. The hotel recommends Urban Fitness, located near the property. Wellness classes (yoga, pilates) are held on-site periodically.
Complimentary drip coffee provided throughout the property each morning for guests.
Every room includes a minibar and mini fridge — handy since there's no room service and a grocery store is right next door.
All rooms stocked with Grown Alchemist bath and body products.
Hotel Lucine participates in the Stash Hotel Rewards program for independent boutique hotels.
Limited free parking in the hotel's lot on Avenue M 1/2, plus spots on Avenue M and 10th Street. First-come, first-served — can fill up on summer weekends. ADA parking adjacent to the Seawall Blvd entrance. Metered public parking available on the Seawall via the PayByPhone app.
Dogs welcome in all guest rooms. Max 1 dog, 40 lbs or less. $50/night non-refundable pet fee. Pets allowed in the room, on the rooftop, and in the pergola, but not in the fenced pool area or indoor public spaces. Must be pre-registered before arrival.
Classic mid-century courtyard pool with original blue tiles, heated to 88°F in winter. Open daily 8am–10pm. Sun-soaked in summer, year-round swim temperature in winter. Pool passes available to non-guests based on availability.
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