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Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Overview of Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center

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Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center

4.0 star property

4.2/5 Very Good

Guests rated this property 4.4/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
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7 Hope Blvd, Galveston, TX, 77554

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationMoody Gardens1 min walk
  • Popular LocationGalveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark6 min walk
  • AirportGalveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)2 min drive
  • Popular LocationMoody Gardens Golf Course8 min drive

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About this area

Galveston

Located in Galveston, Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center is connected to the convention center. Galveston Seawall and Strand Historic District are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Moody Gardens and East Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark. With kayaking and parasailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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What's nearby

  • Moody Gardens - 1 min walk
  • Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark - 6 min walk
  • Galveston Fishing Pier - 3 min drive
  • 61st Street Fishing Pier - 4 min drive
  • Moody Gardens Golf Course - 8 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Cajun Greek - 3 min drive
  • Jimmy's on the Pier - 3 min drive
  • Mario's Ristorante - 3 min drive
  • Yamato Japanese Restaurant - 4 min drive
  • Rita's Italian Ice - 4 min drive

About this property

Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center

Family-friendly resort connected to the convention center in Galveston with 2 restaurants
2 restaurants, a marina, and a full-service spa are available at this resort. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a water park (surcharge), an outdoor pool, and 2 bars/lounges are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center offers 433 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. 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 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, health club, fitness facility, or spa tub.

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

Moody Gardens 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 spa tub.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property

Social distancing

Contactless check-out
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Masks and gloves available
Hand sanitizer provided
Individually-wrapped food options available for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and through room service
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 10.00 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 21 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Covered extended parking on site (USD 10.00 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily: USD 15.95-17.95 per person
  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges, 1 swim-up bar and 1 poolside bar
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • 18 holes of golf
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf driving range
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Ropes course
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • Volleyball
  • Water park access (surcharge)
  • Yoga classes
  • Ziplining

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (100000 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Marina onsite
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • In-room accessibility (select rooms)
  • Lever door handles
  • Roll-in shower (select rooms)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Pay movies
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Turndown service

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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
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 100.00
Express check-out

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
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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 21 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Breakfast fee: between USD 15.95 and USD 17.95 per person (approximately)
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 10.00 per night
  • Valet parking fee: USD 21 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Covered extended parking fee: USD 10.00 per day
  • 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 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Up to 2 children 21 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, fitness facility, or spa tub
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Moody Gardens Hotel
Moody Gardens Hotel Spa
Moody Gardens Hotel Spa Galveston
Moody Gardens Spa Galveston
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Moody Gardens Hotel Spa Convention Center
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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

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Overall score and ratings

4.2

Very Good

Rating 5 - Excellent. 1084 out of 1867 reviews
5 - Excellent 58%
Rating 4 - Good. 424 out of 1867 reviews
4 - Good 23%
Rating 3 - Okay. 165 out of 1867 reviews
3 - Okay 9%
Rating 2 - Poor. 110 out of 1867 reviews
2 - Poor 6%
Rating 1 - Terrible. 84 out of 1867 reviews
1 - Terrible 4%

4.4/5

Cleanliness

4.3/5

Staff & service

4.2/5

Amenities

4.3/5

Property conditions & facilities

4.3/5

Eco-friendliness
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5/5 Excellent

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

5/5 Excellent

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the place for small kids. Our kids were 17&18 and had a great time also. Centrally located by everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

5/5 Excellent

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best location in town
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

4/5 Good

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

5/5 Excellent

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was my anniversary. we always frequent Galveston and try to ride with GIHP. other than that we just spend all of out time om the beach.which is amazing! this was our 1st sty there and we will be back! LOVED IT SO MUCH ..LOTS TO DO . I forgot to get the young lady at the front desk that checked us in and I wish I had..cant say enough about how kind she is and so very helpful!! she is maybe early 20s almost shoulder length dark brown BEAUTIFUL curly we had so much fun and as always love visiting Galveston. after nursing school we hope to move much closer
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022