Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center

4.0 star property
4-star family-friendly resort near Moody Gardens, connected to the convention center

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Relax by the pool surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, with a clear view of the pool's edge.
Relax in our spacious lobby with comfortable seating and a beautiful floral arrangement.
Experience the sleek, contemporary design of this hotel, featuring a curved glass facade and a staircase leading to multiple levels.
Enjoy meals in this elegant dining area with a central tree, round tables, and comfortable seating.
Enjoy a round of golf surrounded by lush vegetation and a serene body of water.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
7 Hope Blvd, Galveston, TX, 77554
  • Moody Gardens
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

King with Sleeper Sofa, "Bayou" View

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

Double Room , Bayou view

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

Double Room, Island View, Wheel Chair Accessible

7.2 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Two Queen Island View

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

One King with Sleeper Sofa, Island View

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

Two Queen No View

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

One King Pyramid View

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

Two Queen Pyramid View

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

One King with Sleeper Sofa, No View

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

King Room - Pyramid View - Disability Access

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

Double Room, Bayou View, Accessible

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

About the area

Galveston

Near West End stay.You'll be steps from Moody Gardens and within a 10-minute walk of Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark with a stay at this Near West End resort. Also, Galveston Island Beaches is within 3 miles (5 km) and Galveston Seawall is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Moody Gardens - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Port of Galveston - 9 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 9 min drive - 8.5 km

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

4-star family-friendly resort near Moody Gardens, connected to the convention center
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center offers its guests a full-service spa, a water park (surcharge), and a marina. There are 4 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

You'll find a 24-hour business center on site. An outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a hot tub are also featured at the family-friendly Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Galveston resort.

  • 433 guestrooms or units
  • 9 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 4 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 9290 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Swim-up bar
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.

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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water park (surcharge)

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
  • 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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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 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
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: USD 125 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay), plus a deposit of USD 125.00 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available
  • Service animals 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 fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 21 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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. 1184 out of 1827 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 339 out of 1827 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 157 out of 1827 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 84 out of 1827 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 1827 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

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

LAURA

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice pool area. Staff were friendly. Room and facilities were clean. Restaurant is average.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rolando

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

NABIP Event 2025

I arrived ready to think the hotel was going to be loud and not so clean. It was the opposite. Very organized and very clean with friendly staff. Great Stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nathalia

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Blanca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Not satisfied

Rooms not what I expected for being a resort type. Tub water issues water never drained out. No hot water. Beds very comfortable. Convenient just due to dance nationals being hosted there. Way too expensive for the experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarai, Richmond

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful pool Our rooms were connected perfectly for family. Pool stayed open late until 11pm
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dexter

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place for family
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Audrey

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Decent night stay

Nice hotel for one night, bar service was terrible, pool bar wasn’t even open, rooms were humid and musty smelling, beds were very firm if that’s what you’re into great. Hotel is over all dated and worn from the salt water. Needs some TLC
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

JESUS

Travelled with family and small children
3/29- Electricity went out at 9p. Electricity came back up at 10pm. Took a cold shower. Went to bed. Evacuation alarm went off. Had to be evacuated at 11pm. It was a falss alarm. I had a difficult time falling asleep afree thaf
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Karyn

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Crazy night

Last night there, electricity went out at 10 pm and was out for about an hour- which apparently is a regular occurrence. Once restored- fire alarm went off and had to evacuate. Very little info or guidance from staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Fire alarms and power outages during our stay. Our room phone also did not work.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

brian

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Item

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rose Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was clean but rusted hinges in bathroom, peeling wallpaper gave a dated look. Property is nice and landscaping kept up, jogging trail could be refinished, again dated/old looking.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Bonnie

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanetta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking within walking distance was free. The hotel offers paid offered free & paid activities for the guests.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candace

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were there for a dance competition and it was convenient to stay at the same place the competition was at. We loved the hotel and all of its unique features! Everyone was so nice. The outdoor pool was heated and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor, Houston

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

SHAN

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Moody is a mood

Tower 1 - FLEAS in the room! Yes FLEAS - Tower 1 6th floor. Had to beg to be moved to another room. Tip: PETS and PET LOVERS should have designated rooms away from the general public. Tower 1 - OVER PRICED Tower 1 - Too far from parking TOTAL waste of time and money. REFUND me my money …please. The only competent compassionate hotel staff are Roshonda and Dawn.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025