- Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
- A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, are required at check-in.
- Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
- The following credit cards are accepted: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa.
- Unmarried guests may be restricted from sharing rooms in accordance with local laws. Guests must provide proof of marriage if requested by the property.
- This resort provides transfers from the cruise terminal (fees apply). To make arrangements, contact the property with arrival details 48 hours prior to arrival, using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
- Reservations need to be made in advance for golf tee times. Contact the resort at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
- Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
- Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
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Great place to stay. Didn’t get to use the pool or anything, but looked lovely
The facility is beautiful. My dissatisfion came when i found a cockroack or bed bug in our room. So with that said my overall opinion dropped...its very over price you pay $4.50 for water. And I feel it's it a 5star hotel there should not be cockrockes... managment didn't seem very concern with offering us more then a $17.00 breakfast not pleased.
The hotel is in a great location near many attractions that are in walking distance. Did not get a chance to visit the restaurants on site, but we did order room service. What we ordered was okay, but not great. Wish we had a microwave in the room.
We enjoy the convenience of being right by the Festival of Lights, Iceland and other holiday attractions.
You will never find better people than the hotel staff. Alan in the dining room is our favorite server so ask for his section. If you hit the bar make sure you see Cindy & Denise if you want great service & they are so lovely to chat with, I just love them. But when you check in you just have to get a hug from Miss Diana! She is full of love & smiles every time we see her. We will never go to Galveston without staying at this hotel, just so we can see our favorite Galveston people.
Easy check in, very clean hotel, expect to pay for breakfast there at $17 for buffet per person.
We were stuck here for A week & the staff was amazing to us. we will now be loyal clients.
My mom, my grandchildren and myself had the most magical time as guests of yours .. we loved everything and will definitely be returning with more of our family in the near future.. I want to recognize the transportation captain at the hotel- Mr.Herman.. He rescued my purse ( I had left it on the bench while waiting for a ride to Palm Beach) when I realized I had left it, I panicked.. The driver of the shuttle radioed and Mr. Herman had already turned it in to the front desk... We immediately drove back to the hotel and Mr Herman delivered my purse to me ... I am so grateful for this man- I had a substantial amount of cash along with bank and credit cards that could have easily been lost from me ... They weren't.. he wouldnt let me reward him- I don't think he realized how truly grateful I am to him.. and what a disaster it would have been had I not got that back!! Your employees were all so kind and caring to us- my mom fell ill from traveling and she recieved a note wishing her well--( it's the little things that make the big things!!! ) The integrity of all of the staff is absolutely awesome especially when it's becoming a rarity. Thank you e ergo e fur your kindnesses - I will see you soon!!!
We had a good time. We to the beach and ate seafood
Really nice property on the Bayu. Room was clean and spacious. We took a walk across the property and the landscaping was fantastic.. very tropical..The property even had a jogging trail. Definitely thinking of spending more time on the prooerty during our next visit.
Ho eso for me when I make my reservation y great because I don Ned tu confirmation everything is 100% confiable.
My wife and two kids stayed the night at Moody Gardens and attended the holiday Festival of Lights and Iceland. The hotel was very nice. The staff allowed us to check in early which helped us out. Parking is plentiful and free. They have garage or outside parking. We had a room with a view of the bay which was cool. The whole staff including housekeeping, valet guys, front desk, etc. were helpful and inviting. We felt at home and comfortable there. Can't wait to come back!
Nice hotel but overpriced. Shuttle service was friendly but they were taking on departing passengers from the cruise terminal before they got us off the shuttle to get on the ship which created a big mess of luggage. Price of the room plus $30 for parking and shuttle was excessive we thought
Stayed at this hotel for 2 days for a gals weekend and it was awesome. The rooms were spacious, clean and comfortable. The staff was amazing!!. The happy hour was great. We will definitely be back.
We stayed there for 2 days before our cruise and it was wonderful. The pool was fun, the staff was nice, the grounds were beautiful and the waterpark was great. Had so much fun that we were tired before our real vacation started. Our room was very clean and this is extremely important to me. This was a wonderful pre cruise hotel that was very close to port - you could even see our ship on the waterfront. We will stay there again if we cruise out of Galveston Texas again.
Very clean, comfortable room. Exceptional staff. They let us check in early without any issue. Didn't realize that the Palm Beach access was included and the kids and adults loved it! Great amenities with lots of activities for the kids! Very much enjoyed our stay!
Very postive experience in all aspects of our stay. The only downside would be the drinks were too small for the price... The place seems to be a hot spot for those with kids. The SPA was fantastic...Although we highly recommended scheduling an hour session...
Beautiful. clean. Friendly professional staff . Amazing food. All needs met! Relaxing. Comfortable designated smoking areas! We will be back soon!
Vacation not messed up by the bad weather. Hotel had plenty of activities for the family!
Hotel is clean, comfortable and within walking distance of the water park.
Hotel highlights
- Walking distance to Moody Gardens and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark
- Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
- Free parking
- Onsite dining
Located in West End, Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center is adjacent to Moody Gardens and within a 10-minute walk of other popular attractions like Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark. This 418-room, 4-star resort has a marina, a full-service spa, and a water park. Also near this Galveston resort are Lone Star Fire Museum and Galveston Fishing Pier.
Dining
This resort is home to 4 onsite restaurants, perfect for a quick bite to eat. Savor a meal from the privacy of your room with 24-hour room service, or get a pick-me-up at the coffee shop/café. For your convenience, a cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning for a fee.
Rooms
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center's 418 rooms are air-conditioned and provide refrigerators, coffee makers, and free newspapers. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries, and beds sport premium bedding. Free local calls, safes, and ironing boards are also available.
Property features
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center features a marina, a full-service spa, and a water park. Onsite parking is available, both free self and paid valet parking (USD 20.00 per night)—also useful is a cruise ship terminal shuttle. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with dry cleaning/laundry, tours or tickets, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this spa resort include an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a lazy river.
Guest reviews for Moody Gardens Hotel
Everyone
Great place to stay. Didn’t get to use the pool or anything, but looked lovely
cockroaches
Everyone
The facility is beautiful. My dissatisfion came when i found a cockroack or bed bug in our room. So with that said my overall opinion dropped...its very over price you pay $4.50 for water. And I feel it's it a 5star hotel there should not be cockrockes... managment didn't seem very concern with offering us more then a $17.00 breakfast not pleased.
close to many attractions.
Everyone
The hotel is in a great location near many attractions that are in walking distance. Did not get a chance to visit the restaurants on site, but we did order room service. What we ordered was okay, but not great. Wish we had a microwave in the room.
great hotel close to holiday festivities
Everyone
We enjoy the convenience of being right by the Festival of Lights, Iceland and other holiday attractions.
cruise stay
Everyone
You will never find better people than the hotel staff. Alan in the dining room is our favorite server so ask for his section. If you hit the bar make sure you see Cindy & Denise if you want great service & they are so lovely to chat with, I just love them. But when you check in you just have to get a hug from Miss Diana! She is full of love & smiles every time we see her. We will never go to Galveston without staying at this hotel, just so we can see our favorite Galveston people.
clean hotel next to schlitterbahn and seawall.
Everyone
Easy check in, very clean hotel, expect to pay for breakfast there at $17 for buffet per person.
hurricane harvey
Everyone
We were stuck here for A week & the staff was amazing to us. we will now be loyal clients.
Everyone
My mom, my grandchildren and myself had the most magical time as guests of yours .. we loved everything and will definitely be returning with more of our family in the near future.. I want to recognize the transportation captain at the hotel- Mr.Herman.. He rescued my purse ( I had left it on the bench while waiting for a ride to Palm Beach) when I realized I had left it, I panicked.. The driver of the shuttle radioed and Mr. Herman had already turned it in to the front desk... We immediately drove back to the hotel and Mr Herman delivered my purse to me ... I am so grateful for this man- I had a substantial amount of cash along with bank and credit cards that could have easily been lost from me ... They weren't.. he wouldnt let me reward him- I don't think he realized how truly grateful I am to him.. and what a disaster it would have been had I not got that back!! Your employees were all so kind and caring to us- my mom fell ill from traveling and she recieved a note wishing her well--( it's the little things that make the big things!!! ) The integrity of all of the staff is absolutely awesome especially when it's becoming a rarity. Thank you e ergo e fur your kindnesses - I will see you soon!!!
Everyone
We had a good time. We to the beach and ate seafood
park and stay in galveston
Everyone
Really nice property on the Bayu. Room was clean and spacious. We took a walk across the property and the landscaping was fantastic.. very tropical..The property even had a jogging trail. Definitely thinking of spending more time on the prooerty during our next visit.
Thank you for staying with us! Have a great day!