Find Galveston motels from $42

When you save on your room price, you can enjoy more of the attractions in Galveston. Not-to-be-missed sights include Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal, Port of Galveston, and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier.

When you stay at a motel, you’ll often find a free parking spot and an outdoor pool. With a stay at a motel, you’ll usually access your room from an outside corridor overlooking the parking lot. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace at the end of the 1940s with the popularity of car travel and road trips, peaking in the 1960s with over 60,000 properties.

Wingate by Wyndham Galveston East Beach: Stay within a 5-minute drive of Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. Enjoy access to the parking, and freebies including breakfast and WiFi. Inn at The Waterpark: A 24-hour business center along with freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and parking are available during your stay. It’s located within a quick 1-minute drive of Moody Gardens. Beachcomber Inn: Enjoy access to the seasonal outdoor pool, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Stay within a 5-minute drive of Moody Gardens and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. Motel 6 Galveston, TX: It’s located within a 10-minute drive of Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston. A seasonal outdoor pool and free WiFi are available during your stay, along with room amenities like climate control. Scottish Inns Galveston: Stay within a 5-minute drive of Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston. Enjoy access to the terrace, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking.

Expedia has 9 motels in Galveston.

In this historical area, enjoy its scenic seaside and seafood restaurants while you’re sightseeing. People who’ve visited Galveston love the festivals and gardens. Some popular places to visit include Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal, Port of Galveston, and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Moody Gardens, Stewart Beach Park, and Seawall Beach. You’ll find these family-friendly attractions: Galveston Island Railroad Museum, Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark, and Texas Seaport Museum.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so here’s some data about year-round temperatures in Galveston to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 84°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 60°F. The rainiest months in Galveston are September, August, July, and June, with each month seeing an average of 8 inches of rainfall.

We’ve gathered some information about local transportation options in Galveston to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field), which is located 30.9 mi (49.7 km) from the city center. Otherwise, look for flights into Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU), which is 37.9 mi (61.1 km) away. If you’d like to explore around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.