Take a peek at Tilman Fertitta's exclusive Galveston villas at the San Luis Resort

The collection of free-standing suites is adjacent to the hotel, with half of the units facing the Galveston Seawall. The collection of free-standing suites is adjacent to the hotel, with half of the units facing the Galveston Seawall. Photo: Landrys, Inc. Photo: Landrys, Inc. Image 1 of / 53 Caption Close Take a peek at Tilman Fertitta's exclusive Galveston villas at the San Luis Resort 1 / 53 Back to Gallery

The San Luis Resort in Galveston is enjoying an ultra high-end luxury upgrade.

Landry's chairman and CEO Tilman J. Fertitta, who has been developing the Gulf Coast city for years, recently unveiled The Villas at The San Luis Resort: Five elegant, 800-square foot suites with special amenities. The collection of free-standing suites is adjacent to the San Luis's main building, with half of the units facing the Galveston Seawall.

The new enclave has access to all of the resort's recreational spaces and amenities, including the H2O Pool & Bar. Each is made to feel like a personal retreat with in-room check-in options, private entrances and individual verandas.

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These sleek new suites beckon the luxury travel enthusiast who's seeking a nearby getaway.

With prices starting at just under $1,000 and reaching about $2,600 per night, that traveler is going to need deep pockets.

"I envision The Villas at The San Luis as an elegant retreat unlike anything else available on the Gulf Coast," Fertitta said in a statement. "These suites will provide incredible surroundings and countless opportunities for relaxation, complete with uncompromised service."

The Landry's billionaire may currently own a number of island establishments, but the Galveston connection goes back to his grandfather. The Fertitta clan has left its mark on the island with various projects.

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According to the Houston Chronicle's Ken Hoffman, "Vic Fertitta managed Galveston's famous Balinese Room, a restaurant and casino that drew some of the biggest performers in show business in the 1940s."

Fertitta has built on this legacy, and is continuing to put his stamp on the island with his many projects—including the city's amusement park Pleasure Pier, which Fertitta in 2012 revived after Hurricane Carla ravaged the complex in 1961.

His latest debut is now open to the public and ready for reservations.

Take a tour of The Villas and see "before" images of the construction in the gallery above.