Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Property grounds
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)
Interior entrance
Children's activities

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Spa
    Spa

Explore the area

Map
7 Hope Blvd, Galveston, TX, 77554
  • Moody Gardens
    3 min walk
  • Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark
    9 min walk
  • Galveston Fishing Pier
    3 min drive
  • Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    13 min walk

Room options

King with Sleeper Sofa, "Bayou" View

  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Single Room

  • 500 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Double Room, Accessible

  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Two Queen Island View

  • 500 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

One King with Sleeper Sofa, Island View

  • 500 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Two Queen No View

  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

One King Pyramid View

  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Two Queen Pyramid View

  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

One King with Sleeper Sofa, No View

  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

King Room - Pyramid View - Disability Access

  • 517 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 499 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, Accessible, Bay View

  • 500 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Galveston

Located in Galveston (Near West End), Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center is a 3-minute walk from Moody Gardens and 9 minutes by foot from Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark. .This family-friendly resort is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Galveston Island Beaches and 3.1 mi (5.1 km) from Galveston Seawall.

What's nearby

  • Moody Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 7 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Port of Galveston - 9 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 9 min drive - 6.0 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

Family-friendly Galveston resort connected to the convention center, steps from Moody Gardens
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center offers 433 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Galveston resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding. Housekeeping is provided on request.

A marina, complimentary bicycles, and a water park (surcharge) are featured at the resort. An indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center.

Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or spa tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The Spa at Moody Gardens has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a spa tub.

The spa is open daily. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 433 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a water park (surcharge), an outdoor pool, and an indoor pool. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite to eat at one of the resort's 4 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Galveston? This resort has facilities measuring 99997 square feet (9290 square meters), including a conference center. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center has 4 restaurants on site.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

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
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Pro golf shop
  • Ropes course
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Spa tub
  • 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
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • 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
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, 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.

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
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 spa 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

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1157 out of 1799 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 333 out of 1799 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 154 out of 1799 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 92 out of 1799 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 1799 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Erick

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
For the amount they charge , you’d think a complementary water bottle would be in place but no!! Water bottle left in the room is charged $9 ridiculous price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nancy C

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff extremely rude. Gave me wrong key to go back and get my phone charger. Was very rude about needing to go back to room. Beds hard as a rock. Doors has rusty hardware. Elevators had foul smell. Pool area was nice. Linens were clean. Only one restaurant on property was open and service there was ridiculously slow, especially since we were the ONLY customers in the place. Overall rating, done waste your money. Stay somewhere less expensive and get what you pay for. Extremely disappointed. Feel like money wasted.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you have never visited Moody Gardens then why not stay at the hotel, get discounted tickets to all of the attractions and check it out.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
World class
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an older property, but still very nice, staff at hotel was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alanna

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the pool with a bar in it and games to play outside
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Conroe

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time. Wish we could’ve stayed longer
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

tytus

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This property decor is dated. The room could use an upgrade on the coffee maker. We had a Hamilton brand commercial coffee maker that didn't even work . The room had no microwave and we kept getting bugs in the bathroom. It was a spider and a fly. The indoor and outdoor pools are great but we didn't get a chance to use them.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

william

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, incredibly comfortable bed and pillows. Once you factor in the discount tickets for Moody gardens the hotel rate was totally reasonable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time, really nice hotel, clean and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Blossoms Creamery and the shuttle to Moody Gardens from the Hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

YuLin

Traveled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Traveling with a toddler- really great experience! Room was clean and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom mirror was cracked and worn. At 2am we noticed that our 12 year old daughter was sleeping in what looked like dirty sheets with what looked like semen stains on the sheets in multiple places including the pillow. We put down towels and she laid on those. We noticed in the morning it was also on the pillows. I don’t believe they were just “stained” as the staff implied upon check out. I brought up the concern and they said that they’re just stained and credited me $35. The neighbors next door were extremely loud until said 2am, and kept yelling “J-loooooooLO” and cackling, clearly very drunk. Having said that, the pool was the highlight of the night, although very warm, in the 80’s)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The front desk staff were friendly and the check in process was fast. The room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Megan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay in
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krystal, Manor

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed a great end of summer trip. We really felt the full resort experience. Service was great and food options were great. Beds are on the hard side, but we were otherwise comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

JACKIE

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk lady was nice. Overall, a good hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

leonel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramona O

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have started here before for a convention, but this time took the grandkids and was able to get day passes to the Moody Gardens water park, aquarium, rainforest, and more.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Imelda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024