The Dawn

This is a nice location close to restaurants, grocery stores and attractions. The grounds are nice and gated.
Our particular condo was updated and had the amenities we needed. Our patio provided a nice view of the gulf.
Pros: centrally located, updated and modern, all needed amenities, two pools, hot tub, gated, reasonably priced
Cons (for our condo): street noise may be too loud for some, patio door was hard to open and close, window shades did not block the outside lights well and were hard to open and close, could not locate extra bedding for air mattress.
All in all, we would recommend staying here and would stay here again.

The Dawn has a lot going for it. The location is great, especially for someone driving in from Houston. It’s a bit further away from the majority of the hotels, which keeps the activity level down. The condo we chose is 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a full kitchen and balcony overlooking the gulf. It’s equipped with a washer and dryer and a closet the size of Texas. Its beautifully furnished and has nice kitchen appliances. There is a zero tolerance policy regarding parties and loud noises after 9pm — this is exactly what we wanted. Even on Labor Day weekend, it’s quite peaceful.
One negative — the lady I booked through was not overly personable. She seemed somewhat annoyed that we had to speak over the phone. If you can get past that, it’s worth it.

We will never rent from these folks again. Where do I start. We arrived to find that the AC was not working. The Owner told us that she would get the unit looked at and we had to endure 90 degree temps with a toddler until after 10pm. The AC guy never should up until 10pm and they had to move us to another condo unit at that time. The owner told us that she would comp us a full day for the inconvenience. Well they charged us before we had even set foot in the unit and after I inquired about the refund, the owner told me that she was only giving us a partial refund. My wife and I have stayed at a lot of hotels and this was the worst treatment we have ever encountered. This woman who owns this condo should be ashamed of herself for lying to my family.

What a nice condo! They are each privately owned, so I can’t vouche for the entire place. But the one we stayed in was very nice!
The grounds were well kept. The two pools are nicely done, and the hot tub was nice. We were right next to the pool, so it wasn’t too far to walk. The parking is kind of a drag, but other than that, great place!

We found an awesome online deal at this condo overlooking the Seawall while I was looking for pet-​friendly lodging in Galveston (via
and
). Trying to find a «nice» hotel that allowed pets for a reasonable price was near-​impossible at last minute. Luckily, I found an ad for #213 and they were priced comparably to some of the hotels I was shopping (even with my corporate employee discount). With the ability to leave the dogs at home when we wanted, we felt the Dawn Condos were a great fit for our travel plans.
Our 1-​bedroom condo had a spacious 800+ square feet interior with some luxury finishes (tile floors throughout, granite countertops), ceiling fans in every room, cherry wood cabinets aplenty, stainless steel kitchen appliances, laundry room, glass shower stall and a fantastic direct view of the seawall. A wood-​fenced patio opened up to the grounds, allowing our pups to roam and take care of business. We had access to two pools and a nicely furnished gym. They even had a picnic area and several doggy bag receptacles located around the community. The Dawn is a gated community, with a drive-​up entrance facing 69^th St and two individual door gates that allow foot traffic. A convenience store hugs the east side of the condos with a Walmart conveniently located across the street. While our host thoughtfully provided many necessities like coffeemaker, plateware and flatware, linens & towels, blowdryer, we still had to bring our own toiletries. Luckily we could walk over to Walmart to pick up anything else we forgot.
I loved that the Dawn was private and quiet, a little removed from the hustle and bustle of the more populated hotels and resorts just up Seawall Blvd. No screaming kids, no blaring music, no disruptive parties… just the roar of the ocean and the traffic on the seawall. If I were to find fault with the Dawn, it would be its immediately proximity to Seawall Blvd where you can hear and sometimes feel all day traffic commuting up and down the strip. But that’s a minor convenience when you can just sit on the patio and watch the sunrise and sunset over Galveston Island and listen to the sounds of the ocean.
Best to shop around the net and visit their site to see what options are available for your next stay in Galveston: not every unit is pet-​friendly and some condos are sized to fit larger families, and different restrictions may apply.