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Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center

4.0 star property
Family-friendly Galveston resort connected to the convention center, steps from Moody Gardens

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)
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8.8 out of 10
Excellent

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King with Sleeper Sofa, "Bayou" View

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Air conditioning
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Free rollaway/extra beds
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Pillowtop bed
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 46 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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One King with Sleeper Sofa, Island View

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Pillowtop bed
  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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One King with Sleeper Sofa, No View

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Air conditioning
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Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
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Pillowtop bed
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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Air conditioning
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Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Bayou View, Accessible

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Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 46 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

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7 Hope Blvd, Galveston, TX, 77554

What's nearby

  • Moody Gardens - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 8 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Port of Galveston - 9 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 9 min drive - 5.3 miles

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moody Gardens - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center

Upscale family-friendly resort near Moody Gardens
Located close to Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Galveston Island Beaches, Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center provides an adjacent golf course, a marina, and a swim-up bar. Get out on the links at this resort and enjoy amenities such as a driving range, golf lessons, and a golf clubhouse. Indulge in a hot stone massage, a body scrub, and hydrotherapy at The Spa at Moody Gardens, the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 4 on-site restaurants. Yoga classes are offered at the 24-hour gym; other things to do include ziplining. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a poolside bar and a terrace.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool, with cabanas, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and valet parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and a water park (surcharge)
  • A gift shop, a computer station, and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the family-friendly amenities, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 433 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, recycling, and refrigerators

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 13 per night)
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 25 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Covered extended parking on site (USD 13 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 21.95 to 23.95 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 4 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle storage
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Golf driving range
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Pro golf shop
  • Ropes course
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas
  • Water park
  • Yoga classes
  • Ziplining

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water park (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (99,997 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 9 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 100.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 100.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guest access to the Palm Beach attraction is not included with the cost of stay. Tickets are available for purchase at the Front Desk or Palm Beach.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 1 to April 30:
  • Water park

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 125 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay), plus a deposit of USD 125.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 21 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 21.95 to 23.95 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 13 per night
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 25 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Covered extended parking fee: USD 13 per day
  • Pet deposit: USD 125.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 125 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 100.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 100.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 16 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Property is also known as

Moody Gardens Hotel
Moody Gardens Hotel Spa
Moody Gardens Hotel Spa Galveston
Moody Gardens Spa Galveston
Moody Gardens Spa
Moody Gardens Hotel Spa Convention Center
Moody Garns Hotel Galveston
Moody Gardens Hotel Spa Convention Center
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center Resort
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center Galveston
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center Resort Galveston

Frequently asked questions

Does Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–11:00 PM.

Is Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 125.00 per stay and a fee of USD 125 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center?

Self parking is available for USD 13 per night. Valet parking is available for USD 25 per day. Extended parking is available for USD 13 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 100.00 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for USD 100.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center located?

This family-friendly Galveston resort is located near the bay, within a 10-minute walk of Moody Gardens and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Galveston Island Beaches and Galveston Seawall are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1178 out of 1807 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 340 out of 1807 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 1807 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 1807 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 1807 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisbet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is our second time visiting this Hotel and we loved it every time. Very clean, friendly staff, and the pool is great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with plenty to do for all ages.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at Moody Gardens. It was within walking distance to the attractions and the food options at the hotel were great as well.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Sherns is the best Restraunt on the island!! The hotel is lovely.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice pool & nice restaurants!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with lots to do!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

roy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of options for entertainment
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
everything i really love this hotel for sure im coming back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Experience all together!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fidel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I Had an a amazing Time
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Shanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun family atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Emilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like the hotel. The restaurant was good also.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Struan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dexter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place for family
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jeannie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We did like that we were able to check out late. We really enjoyed the pool!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very plush atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Food!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the hotel during prom season, everything was fabulous. Loved all the amenities available. Very clean hotel and rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful experience. Decided to make it an annual visit, every May, and longer stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property with several things to do and it’s all walking distance. I also like the trolley that can take you to the sea wall and restaurants. The heated pool is a plus on cool days.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything about the hotel. It was very nice. Me and my family really enjoyed it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025