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Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center

4.0 star property

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Golf
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Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
(110 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Two Queen Pyramid View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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One King Pyramid View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room , Bayou view

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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King with Sleeper Sofa, "Bayou" View

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

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Two Queen No View

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

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One King with Sleeper Sofa, No View

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

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One King with Sleeper Sofa, Island View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(75 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Island View, Wheel Chair Accessible

7.6 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • 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)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Bayou View, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

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 km
  • Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Palm Beach at Moody Gardens - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lone Star Fire Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Seawall Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cajun Greek - ‬3 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 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 transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Covered 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 on-site 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 centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (99,997 square foot 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
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • 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 lift
  • 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

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

Entertainment

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

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 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

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. 1293 out of 1968 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 359 out of 1968 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 166 out of 1968 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 89 out of 1968 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1968 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

Miranda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property was good, needs a little updating but over all fine. Should let quest know before arrival that the steakhouse has a dress code. The waiting staff in the cafe needs more help, not enough staff for the number of guest. Had to wait for drinks and tickets. Buffet is a little overpriced for what is on the buffet. But over all hotel was nice attractions were good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was such a fun place to stay! We got a pass to go to the
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela K.

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NA
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosey Elaine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, room service was great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Payton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xuan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jesse

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
They were performing construction on all the rooms around us, even throughout the weekend, including Sunday. The stay was terrible, everything was a money grab and over priced for what it was.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and very nice staff. Enjoying the stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Awesome hotel

Room was amazing, staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

GLENN RAY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely helpful and friendly. The room was nice and beds were very comfy. Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Moody Gardens is so nice we stayed a couple of days two weeks ago and loved it so much we went again. Everything was fine but the bathtub in our room was so bad that I did not want to use it. The finish was like it had been peeled off and it just was not a bathtub that wanted to sit in. Also we were having wine one afternoon and someone was hammering in the room above us. We had tickets to a three o'clock movie and no one showed up so my husband found a nice lady at the rain forest desk that called a manager to let us in. We missed 10 minutes of the movie and no one seemed to care. Our first stay was perfect so I would go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Esteban

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and clean I would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ARTURO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love this place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clar Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed just for a couple of days to get away. The room was a little outdated but clean and nice. We loved the pool although it was a bit crowded. The staff was very friendly and always willing to help. Never got a chance to dine, but we did enjoy some delicious room service. We will probably stay again in tbe future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heath, Round Rock

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very prompt and helpful, it’s the staff which makes this unique property work so well and for that I’m grateful that you have so many smiling helpful faces. Keep up the great work !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee, Denton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was alright
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joni

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a very nice hotel and room. The pool was great. Hotel checkin was very fast and great customer service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall enjoyed Galveston and the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cheryl

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Roach hotel

Woke up to use the restroom in the middle of the night to find a cockroach in the bathroom. Thought it was gross and weird because I was on the 8th floor…but then realized their steakhouse is on the 9th floor. So glad I didn’t eat on site. Left as soon as I could in the morning 😭
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025