The Best Hotels Closest to Moody Gardens in Galveston for 2026

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The exterior of the Moody Gardens Hotel with a large entrance, a signboard, and a well-maintained garden area.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

A golf course with a water body, sand bunkers, and a distant building.

A resort with a large swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and umbrellas, a parking area, and a view of pyramids in the background.

1. Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center

Near West End, 0.2 km from Moody Gardens

Juanita

￥24,832

￥31,717 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A spacious living area with blue armchairs, a colorful rug, wooden cabinets, and a television.

A pool area with two pools, a covered seating area, and a view of the ocean.

A multi-story hotel with a uniform exterior, balconies, and a parking lot with several cars.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a dresser.

2. Best Western Plus Galveston Suites

Near West End, 2.3 km from Moody Gardens

Jose

￥13,297

￥15,291 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A pool area with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by a building with balconies.

A spacious lobby with a large window offering a view of palm trees and a body of water. There are several seating areas with modern furniture and a glass coffee table.

A spacious lobby with a grand chandelier, elegant furniture, and large windows offering views of palm trees and a building.

An outdoor lounge area with seating, a fire pit, and a bar.

3. The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center

Midtown, 3.2 km from Moody Gardens

george

￥36,034

￥45,984 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A breakfast bar with waffle makers, coffee machines, and a sign for the breakfast corner.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a large mirror, a chandelier, and a sign indicating the name of the hotel.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered seating area.

A Baymont Inn & Suites building with a two-story structure, multiple balconies, and a covered entrance area.

4. Baymont by Wyndham Galveston

Near West End, 2.3 km from Moody Gardens

Devan

￥9,676

￥11,127 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A hotel with a pool, beach view, and parking lot.

A gym with various exercise equipment, a bench, dumbbells, and a treadmill.

A bar area with seating, a television, and a variety of liquor bottles.

5. Hilton Galveston Island Resort

Midtown, 3 km from Moody Gardens

Amy

￥21,636

￥24,881 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

A hotel reception area with a counter, a beverage dispenser, and a menu board.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a flat-screen TV, a dresser, and a large window offering a view of the city.

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors and a covered entrance area.

6. Courtyard by Marriott Galveston Island

Near West End, 3.2 km from Moody Gardens

Alicia

￥13,913

￥16,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and a pool area.

A coastal road with a beach view, parked cars, and a sign for a hotel.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a stone facade, and a covered entrance.

A room with a single chair, a wall-mounted lamp, and a door.

7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston West-Seawall by IHG

Near West End, 2.4 km from Moody Gardens

Karin

￥11,852

￥13,630 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A swimming pool with a no diving sign, lounge chairs, and a hot tub.

A gym with treadmills and exercise equipment.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including tables and chairs, a television mounted on the wall, and a carpeted floor.

8. Springhill Suites by Marriott Galveston

Near West End, 1.8 km from Moody Gardens

Rene

￥12,657

￥14,555 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hotel with a white exterior, multiple balconies, and a parking area with cars.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a TV.

A hotel lobby with a dining area, seating arrangements, and a refrigerator.

A park with two green benches, palm trees, and a sign for "Brevard Waterpark".

9. Salt & Stone Hotel & Resort

Near West End, 0.8 km from Moody Gardens

Selena

￥13,420

￥15,433 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a bed, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

A modern room with a window, a wall-mounted lamp, a microwave, and a sofa.

A balcony with a view of a beach, palm trees, and a parking lot.

A modern dining area with round tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and large windows.

10. Hyatt Select Galveston - Beachfront

Midtown, 2.5 km from Moody Gardens

Huston

￥10,611

￥12,203 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A modern cafe with a central serving counter, a variety of food items displayed, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A row of refrigerated beverage dispensers with a 'Treats' sign above them.

A large, multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "Hampton Inn & Suites." It features a symmetrical facade with evenly spaced windows and balconies on each floor.

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by lounge chairs and a covered seating area.

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Galveston

Near West End, 2.2 km from Moody Gardens

JAMES

￥14,641

￥16,837 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a cityscape mural.

A hotel named La Quinta by Wyndham with a prominent sign, a well-maintained lawn, and a parking area.

A modern hotel lobby with a dining area, seating arrangements, and a mural on the wall.

A modern lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a TV screen.

12. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Galveston West Seawall

Near West End, 2.4 km from Moody Gardens

Blake

￥12,231

￥14,066 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A spacious lobby with a beige sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with modern appliances, and large windows providing natural light.

A pool area with lounge chairs, a hot tub, and a view of the ocean.

13. Galveston Beach Hotel

Near West End, 2.4 km from Moody Gardens

Connie

￥8,702

￥10,007 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a wall-mounted TV.

A kitchen with a black countertop, hexagonal tile backsplash, and two bar stools.

14. Super 8 by Wyndham Galveston

Midtown, 2.5 km from Moody Gardens

Terri

￥7,537

￥8,667 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A modern bar area with a large TV screen displaying "Holiday Inn" and a selection of liquor bottles.

A modern restaurant with a central bar area, multiple seating options, and a large TV screen on the wall.

A Holiday Inn hotel with a modern facade, multiple entry points, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern reception desk with a wooden panel backdrop and a large hashtag symbol.

15. Holiday Inn Galveston Island by IHG

Near West End, 1.6 km from Moody Gardens

Sharon

￥12,010

￥13,811 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A hotel reception area with a modern chandelier, a reception desk, and a seating area with chairs.

16. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Galveston West/Seawall

Near West End, 2.2 km from Moody Gardens

Sagar

￥9,249

￥10,636 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern kitchen area with a long counter, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.

A hotel with a pool, palm trees, and a view of the beach.

A bar area with wooden stools, a bar counter, and various decorations including animal skulls and antlers.

A modern hotel lobby with a dining area, seating, and artwork on the walls.

17. Beachfront Palms Resort Galveston, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Midtown, 2.6 km from Moody Gardens

Angelicque

￥10,619

￥12,213 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a TV on a wooden stand, and a small bedside table with a phone.

A gym with various exercise equipment, including treadmills, elliptical machines, and free weights.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading 'CANDLEWOOD SUITES' and a gated driveway.

18. Candlewood Suites Galveston by IHG

Midtown, 2.1 km from Moody Gardens

Jose

￥11,225

￥12,909 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A compact kitchenette with a coffee maker, toaster, and microwave.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a kitchenette, and a wardrobe.

A compact kitchenette with a black refrigerator, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a toaster.

A hotel reception area with a counter, a large screen displaying a booking message, and a tiled floor.

19. Studio 6 Galveston, TX

Near West End, 1.6 km from Moody Gardens

Shawn

￥7,743

￥8,904 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A balcony with a view of the beach and ocean.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'spark by Hilton' sign.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a TV, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

A hotel reception desk with a modern design, a large abstract painting above it, and a ceiling light fixture.

20. Spark by Hilton Galveston

Near West End, 2.4 km from Moody Gardens

Ryan

￥11,954

￥13,747 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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Compare popular hotels close to Moody Gardens

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center	9.0 Wonderful 2,233 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Galveston Suites	9.0 Wonderful 1,738 reviews	View
The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center	9.0 Wonderful 1,561 reviews	View
Baymont by Wyndham Galveston	8.6 Excellent 2,040 reviews	View
Hilton Galveston Island Resort	8.6 Excellent 1,400 reviews	View

Top Moody Gardens Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Select Galveston - Beachfront

10/10 Excellent

"Enjoyed my stay. Great staff and would highly recommend"

Galveston Beach Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Other than a weird mildew smell in the elevator we love staying here. This"

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston West-Seawall by IHG

8/10 Good

"Although this hotel needs some updating the beds were comfortable, breakfast was good and the location across from the beach was great! The staff were especially friendly and accommodating."

The Victorian by Ryson Vacation Rentals

10/10 Excellent

"Check in was super easy and the view was as described. The pool was bigger than expected. The location was also very convenient. I would stay here again."

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Galveston West Seawall

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean! Friendly and helpful staff! Seems like the hotel is being remodeled. It looks brand new but you find clues here and there like cracks in the ceiling and little damages to the walls that give it away. The hotel was hard to find to with google maps and Waze. Turn in from seawall blvd on 63rd between Golden Corral and Spark."

Best Western Plus Galveston Suites

10/10 Excellent

"The people working at the desk were very friendly very helpful. Right across the street from the beach you can just walk no need to drive. the pool and the hot tub were great. They also have a place that you can rinse the sand off of you before going inside"

The Residency Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the stay"

Studio 6 Galveston, TX

10/10 Excellent

"This meriting section of the survey makes me want to not do the survey."

Private resort home with heated saltwater pool & spa!

10/10 Excellent

"One of the best houses I’ve ever rented! You definitely want to stay in this house. Will rent again!"

Other attractions near Moody Gardens

Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark

8.2/10 (1,480 reviews)

Enjoy a day twisting and turning on water slides or just relax in a pool with a swim-up bar at this popular water park.

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Palm Beach at Moody Gardens

Enjoy an outing to Palm Beach at Moody Gardens during your stay in Galveston.

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Lone Star Fire Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Lone Star Fire Museum during your trip to Galveston. Wander the beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens in the area.

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Moody Gardens Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Galveston at Moody Gardens Golf Course. Wander the beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens in this family-friendly area.

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61st Street Fishing Pier

8.6/10 (137 reviews)

After visiting 61st Street Fishing Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Galveston. Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Galveston Fishing Pier

8.6/10 (1,867 reviews)

After visiting Galveston Fishing Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Galveston. Wander the beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens in this family-friendly area.

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Magic Carpet Golf

Enjoy a round of golf in Galveston at Magic Carpet Golf. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Galveston Island Convention Center

8.4/10 (1,299 reviews)

Learn about the events happening at Galveston Island Convention Center during your trip to Galveston. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Moody Gardens?

Moody Gardens is located in an area of Galveston known for its picturesque gardens, bird watching, and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 84 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Moody Gardens?

Adjacent to Moody Gardens, Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this resort offers a marina and a full-service spa. Other good options within a short distance include Inn at The Waterpark and Motel 6 Galveston, TX.

How many hotels are there close to Moody Gardens?

Expedia has 84 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Moody Gardens.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Moody Gardens, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near Moody Gardens.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Moody Gardens?

To find more details about updating your stay near Moody Gardens or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Moody Gardens?

You'll want to browse the collections at Galveston Railroad Museum, The Bryan Museum, and Lone Star Fire Museum. Explore notable local landmarks like Galveston Seawall, Grand 1894 Opera House, and Fort Crockett. You can enjoy live performances at Strand Theatre and Old Quarter Acoustic Café.

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Our top choices for Moody Gardens hotels

1. Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center

2. Best Western Plus Galveston Suites

3. The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center

4. Baymont by Wyndham Galveston

5. Hilton Galveston Island Resort

6. Courtyard by Marriott Galveston Island

7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston West-Seawall by IHG

8. Springhill Suites by Marriott Galveston

9. Salt & Stone Hotel & Resort

10. Hyatt Select Galveston - Beachfront

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Galveston

12. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Galveston West Seawall

13. Galveston Beach Hotel

14. Super 8 by Wyndham Galveston

15. Holiday Inn Galveston Island by IHG

16. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Galveston West/Seawall

17. Beachfront Palms Resort Galveston, an Ascend Collection Hotel

18. Candlewood Suites Galveston by IHG

19. Studio 6 Galveston, TX

20. Spark by Hilton Galveston

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Top Moody Gardens Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Select Galveston - Beachfront

Galveston Beach Hotel

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston West-Seawall by IHG

The Victorian by Ryson Vacation Rentals

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Galveston West Seawall

Best Western Plus Galveston Suites

The Residency Inn

Studio 6 Galveston, TX

Private resort home with heated saltwater pool & spa!

Other attractions near Moody Gardens

Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark

Palm Beach at Moody Gardens

Lone Star Fire Museum

Moody Gardens Golf Course

61st Street Fishing Pier

Galveston Fishing Pier

Magic Carpet Golf

Galveston Island Convention Center

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