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Inn at The Waterpark

2.0 star property
Family-friendly motel with free breakfast and a 24-hour business center

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Located near Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Moody Gardens, Inn at The Waterpark offers a convenient retreat with continental breakfast. Enjoy the outdoor pool, mini golf, and nearby golf course. Free WiFi, laundry facilities, and multilingual staff available.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(169 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 48 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Pet Friendly

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Pet Friendly

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 48 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Pet Friendly | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Pet Friendly

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 48 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
2525 Jones Dr, Galveston, TX, 77551

What's nearby

  • Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Moody Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Galveston Fishing Pier - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Galveston Island Convention Center - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 9 min drive - 5.5 miles

Getting around

  • Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy's On The Pier - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Inn at The Waterpark

Family-friendly motel near Moody Gardens
Located close to Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark, Inn at The Waterpark provides free to-go breakfast, an adjacent golf course, and mini golf. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a 24-hour business center.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking, plus extended parking (surcharge)
  • Luggage storage, free newspapers, and a TV in the lobby
  • A vending machine, a banquet hall, and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 131 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (USD 20 per week)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available on weekends 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 750 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from September 8 2025 to October 31 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Swimming pool
During renovations, the motel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 20 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Extended parking fee: USD 20 per week
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15 per night

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Inn at The Waterpark have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–10:00 PM. The property will be renovating the pool from September 8 2025 to October 31 2025 (completion date subject to change).

Is Inn at The Waterpark pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 75 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Inn at The Waterpark?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Inn at The Waterpark?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Inn at The Waterpark?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Inn at The Waterpark located?

This family-friendly Galveston motel is located near a boardwalk/promenade, within a 10-minute walk of Moody Gardens and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Galveston Seawall is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

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Inn at The Waterpark Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 455 out of 1036 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 305 out of 1036 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 161 out of 1036 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 1036 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1036 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was much a nice stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Putt putt golf course on site. Easy parking. Friendly staff and attentive to our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, spacious, kind staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heriberto

Great place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Staff & service
Clean room, pool was closed for renovations no hot tub room was nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay and staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Amanda

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The good thing about the room was the bed was clean and comfortable. The room was run down and smelled of a nursing home.
No pictures on the wall
No pictures on the wall
Dirty lamp
Dirty chair
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daisy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Disliked: Staff & service
Everything was closed. Pool. golf.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great for the price and the Inn is located close to everything in town
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great experience. Staff was friendly and accommodating. Room was spacious and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it for one night
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 3 nights and
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to all kid friendly attractions! Enjoyed the complimentary breakfast too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hotels in Galveston. Just wish the breakfast was better
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arely

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I’d come back! Staff was attentive and kind!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
I booked this property because it was close to activities. Nothing was open.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was conveniently located and fun for a family trip
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice family-friendly hotel that is well-maintained at a very good location on Galveston. Staff was especially helpful with great customer service. We would return to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall the stay was very good. The only thing I’d suggest is improving the ‘included breakfast’ it was just cinnamon rolls and cereal. A few more options like eggs , juice or fruit would make it much better
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the ocean
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Rooms and furnishings were dated, but clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, well kept rooms. Great for a young family. Close to many attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The resort was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enrique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For my experience the room that was assigned to us me having my wife in a wheelchair had the best facilities for her than other places we’ve been.Thanks for That,100% recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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