Camping/RV/Cabins The Vineyards Campground & Cabins on Grapevine Lake 1501 N. Dooley Street, Grapevine, TX 76051 888-329-8993 | 817-488-1427 | thevineyards@grapevinetexas.govThe Vineyards Campground is the closet to the marina, actually overlooking it from the other side of the cove. It's less than a 3 mile drive to/from. Cabins go for $125 and $145 for one and two bedrooms, respectively. Camping and RV sites range from $45-$65. These are daily rates, so you might want to compare to the rates below. They do book quickly though, so make plans early. Negotiated Hotel Rates Value Place Trophy Club 306 Trophy Branch, Trophy Club, TX 76262 817-491-1118 | dfw76262@valueplace.com The cheapest extended stay option is the Value Place in Trophy Club conveniently located off State Highway 114 and within about a 15 minutes drive of the marina. They have weekly rates starting at $199 for a one-person studio and $249 for a studio double. All room options include a full-size kitchen with a full-size refrigerator, two-burner stove top, and microwave. They also have onsite vending and coin laundry. High speed Internet, linen exchange, additional housekeeping, and dishes, cookware, & utensils are extra. Here is a PDF file they sent us of room rates with layouts. 250 E. Hwy 114, Grapevine, TX 76051 $69/night (plus tax) for room with king bed or two double beds Call 817-329-7222 and ask for "Catalina Nationals" rate All the following are included: - Free delicious breakfast - Free shuttle service to restaurants, shopping, Lake Grapevine and DFW Airport - Free wireless internet - Free fitness center and morning newspaper - In-room coffee, tea and safe - Private outdoor pool - On-site laundry facility - Several restaurants within walking distance These should be upgraded rooms with a fridge and microwave as well. Please book by June 1st. More Hotel OptionsThere's a ton of other hotel options in several different areas nearby. If you google search "hotels near Grapevine, TX" you can see a large map with a list of links and listed room rates easily accessible on the left. That's really the best place to start looking, but here's just the map to show you the various locations to choose from. The intersection of HW 114 and Main Street is just South of the lake and downtown Grapevine. After the campsites, this is probably the closest location and lots of restaurants choices as well. Here you'll find options like Holiday Inn Express, Baymont Inn, Hilton Garden Inn, and the Super 8 mentioned above. The area near Grapevine Mills Mall is also popular and is on the South-East end of the lake. This is where HW 121 and HW 635, Bass Pro Drive, and Mall Circle come together. There's an Embassy Suites, Hampton Inn & Suites, Residence Inn, Homewood Suites, Comfort Suites, Spring Hill Suites, Hyatt Place, Fairfield Inn & Suites. A bit further South-East and just North of DFW Airport you'll find the airport hotels in Irving, right off HW 114. These include Motel 6, Days Inn, Quality Inn, Westin, Sheraton, Marriott, Wyndham, Holiday Inn Express, Comfort Suites, Super 8 Motel, Fairfield Inn, LaQuinta, Comfort Inn, and Best Western. There's also a Studio 6 with daily rates as low as $30, or about $36 with a kitchen. This area is about 20 minutes away, but there's been ongoing construction at the Highway 114/121 interchanges. Back on the West-side, there's a Hilton in Southlake Town Square, and further yet is the ValuePlace in Trophy Club, mentioned above, with the great weekly rate. Tripadvisor.com is another great place to get hotel reviews if your trying to compare. Luxury Hotel OptionsIf you're looking to make this an even more memorable family vacation there's a couple resort style complexes with tons of activities you might consider for at least part of your stay.  1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, Texas 76051 866-782-7897 | 817-778-2000 | texanreservations@gaylordhotels.com The Gaylord Texan overlooks the lake, and has a nice atrium in the middle. The Glass Cactus is also a nice place to have drinks and watch the sunset, often featuring live local music. Great Wolf Lodge & Waterpark 100 Great Wolf Drive, Grapevine, TX 76051 Reservations: 800.693.9653 | Hotel Direct: 817.488.6510 This is definitely the place for kids, featuring an indoor waterpark and fun outdoor themed rooms. If anyone has comments on the places they stayed last time, feel free to leave them below or contact us and let us know what you thought so we can share it with others. |
