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Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center

4.0 star property

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
$157
$137 nightly
$157 total
Total with taxes and fees
Feb 26 - Feb 27

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7 Hope Blvd, Galveston, TX, 77554
  • Place, Moody Gardens
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Palm Beach at Moody Gardens
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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Two Queen Island View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(114 reviews)
  • City view
  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Two Queen Pyramid View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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One King Pyramid View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(52 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room , Bayou view

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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King with Sleeper Sofa, "Bayou" View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Two Queen No View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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One King with Sleeper Sofa, No View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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One King with Sleeper Sofa, Island View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(78 reviews)
  • City view
  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Island View, Wheel Chair Accessible

7.8 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Pyramid View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 517 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 499 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Bayou View, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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One King with Sleeper Sofa, Island View

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Galveston

With a stay at Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center in Galveston (Near West End), you'll be steps 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.
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What's nearby

  • Moody Gardens - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Palm Beach at Moody Gardens - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Lone Star Fire Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Seawall Beach - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center

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 hot 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 hot tub.

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

The onsite spa 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 hot 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. Guests may use a cruise ship terminal shuttle for a surcharge, and 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.

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
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • 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 valet and self 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

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 or services will be unavailable from February 8 2026 to February 16 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the swimming pools
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

Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1353 out of 2046 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 370 out of 2046 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 174 out of 2046 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 86 out of 2046 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 2046 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean and well kept. The staff was wonderful and we loved the entire property
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline Taylor

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilya

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

julie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

julie

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is great! The hotel is beautiful, the staff are all great, the restaurant is great. The room was a great size and clean and most importantly, the beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This place was fantastic, it is a beautiful location and offered a lot of amenities. The customer service was top notch and we would and will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nagarjuna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Resort.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great :)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The cleaning staff is amazing! They are honest when they find items (jewelry) in the rooms. I want to thank the person that turned in a very special bracelet into list and found. You are an Angel!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Carla

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The heater never worked, had to turn everything off to be able to stay warm.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Murrieta

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We ate in the steakhouse on the top floor. It was very good. My wife says they have the best lobster bisque ever.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Nicolas, Bogota

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
More than expected!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Efrain

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose, Rosenberg

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Narges

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Waqar

It was great experience during the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025