Moody Gardens Hotel Spa And Convention Center – A Favorite for Families in Galveston
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
Moody Gardens Hotel offers 433 rooms with air conditioning, premium bedding, and 24-hour room service. Each room includes a flat-screen TV, mini refrigerator, coffee maker, and free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms come with bathrobes and complimentary toiletries. Some rooms provide views of Offatts Bayou, the Rainforest Pyramid, or nightly fireworks displays. Higher floors offer better vantage points for the resort's light shows.
Dining Options
The hotel features Shearn's Seafood and Prime Steaks, serving Gulf dishes like Shrimp Dejong and Lobster Bisque. Moody Brews coffee shop offers espresso drinks, while Café in the Park provides casual breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets. The poolside bar serves cocktails, and the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat hosts dinner cruises with Italian buffets. Weekend brunch includes made-to-order omelets and a waffle bar.
Leisure & Activities
Guests can swim in the outdoor pool with a swim-up bar or relax at Palm Beach, featuring a lazy river and wave pool. The property includes a rainforest pyramid, aquarium, and 3D theater. Golfers can play at the Moody Gardens Golf Course, ranked among Texas' top public courses. Seasonal events include fireworks on Saturdays, the Festival of Lights trail, and Beats on the Beach concerts.
Location & Transport
The hotel is on Galveston Island, 70 km from William P. Hobby Airport. Nearby attractions include Schlitterbahn Waterpark (0.5 km), Lone Star Flight Museum (1.5 km), and The Seawall (3 km). A free shuttle operates within the 242-acre property. The Colonel Paddlewheel Boat docks 0.3 km away, offering bay cruises.
Services & Events
The Spa at Moody Gardens provides massages, facials, and nail treatments. Event spaces include the 9,100 sq ft Floral Ballroom and private decks on the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat. Family packages include aquarium and rainforest access. Scout workshops and homeschool programs focus on conservation. Valet parking is available for cruise guests.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Paid parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Lift
- ATM/Cash machine
- Hairdresser
- Coffee shop
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Golf course
- Billiard tables
- Table tennis
- Yoga class
Services
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Snack bar
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Baby pushchair
- Children's buffet
- Children's play area
- Kids club
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Aqua park
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Massage
- Shallow end
- Make up services
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Bathroom telephone
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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