Family-friendly Hotels in Galveston County

The $40 plus tax park and cruise, and round trip shuttle to the cruise port sounded like an amazing deal after comparing parking at the port. Shuttle from the hotel to the port went smooth. Returning was terrible. On disembark day, I called the hotel at 7:30 AM to make sure we knew where pickup was and the shuttle bus number. We arrived at the pickup place at 9:45 am and confirmed with port staff we were in the right location. At 10:19, I called the hotel to check on the shuttle’s route. I was told the driver was at the hotel picking up passengers and headed our way in about 10 minutes. At 11:00, I called the hotel again to check on the shuttle as we had seen several other shuttles come and go repeatedly. She said we had been waiting way too long and he should be there shortly and if he didn’t arrive in a few minutes to call back. I called back around 11:30- was told they would personally talk to the driver and they would call me back. I missed the call but called back promptly and was told a driver was on the way. Just before noon, a Mercedes’ shuttle #405 van pulled into the designated parking spot. He said he would take us to Holiday Inn Express and I told him we needed the resort and he said he would take us. He was not a charter bus that had dropped us off and he definitely was not bus number 803 as the hotel had told us . He said he was normally a private shuttle but he was filling in and helping out and would take us. He was confused as how we had waited so long but overall was apologetic and friendly given we had sat in the sun waiting for a ride for over 2 hours at that point. We arrived back at the hotel and I stopped at the front desk. The staff apologized and said that this driver wasn’t even their driver and was just a nice driver to bring us back and was not affiliated with the hotel. The manager I believe apologized and thanked me for the feedback and said she would get with the shuttle company to improve their service. She also said they would get us taken care of at check in and all set up for our stay. When I told her we were only there to pick up our vehicle and head out on our 7 hour drive, she just said oh ok I thought y’all were staying not leaving. She made no attempt to compensate us for the trouble or the terrible experience of sitting out in the sun for two hours. Won’t stay here again or recommend it. If you’re cruising, just pay the extra money and park at the port so you can leave in a timely manner!

With a stay at this vacation home in Galveston (West End), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Galveston Seawall and Galveston Island Beaches. This golf vacation home is 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Port of Galveston and 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal.Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself comfortable in this individually decorated vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.

With a stay at this vacation home in Galveston (Jamaica Beach), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Galveston Island Beaches and Jamaica Beach. This vacation home is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Moody Gardens and 12.7 mi (20.5 km) from Galveston Seawall.Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or make use of other amenities including charcoal grills.Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself comfortable in this individually decorated vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include a separate sitting area and a microwave.

With a stay at Holiday Inn Club Vacations Galveston Seaside Resort, an IHG Hotel in Galveston, you'll be 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark and 13.4 mi (21.5 km) from Moody Gardens. This beach resort is 16.8 mi (27.1 km) from The Bryan Museum and 17 mi (27.4 km) from Moody Mansion Museum.Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including outdoor tennis courts, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. Additional features at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a picnic area.Stop by the resort's restaurant, Seaside Resort Snack Bar, for lunch or dinner, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe.Featured amenities include a business center and a vending machine.Make yourself at home in one of the 230 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Rooms have private balconies. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

The hotel was perfect for what we wanted apart from the dark & dreary decoration of the rooms... dark browns, mustard & dark orange colors were not what I expected at a seaside resort! I imagined walking into a light blue or light green room as you'd see in the condos to rent. These colors were just dark & desperately need renovating. The bathroom had seen better days for sure...the bath base looked slightly grubby but it had a raised anti slip mat which often retains a darker appearance & the shower doors were streaked & didn't fit together properly. Basically it was a bit messy & unappealing! However, the facilities were excellent. Balconies are great w/ wonderful views. Club ten level allows a child free zone, which makes it way quieter & offers a free delivered breakfast or a voucher to reduce your breakfast bill @ Blakes Bistro & I believe free valet parking (apart from tips of course!) The restaurants here at The San Luis are excellent. Everything we ate here was delicious but expensive. Service was excellent also & all staff were extremely attentive & friendly.

Everyone was nice and the property was conveniently located so you could walk to the main attractions. We also got a free upgrade when we informed them that it was our anniversary!

With a stay at this vacation home in Galveston (West End), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Galveston Island Beaches and Half Moon Beach. This golf vacation home is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from San Luis Beach and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Terramar Beach.Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself comfortable in this individually decorated vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.

With a stay at this condo in Galveston (Near West End), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Galveston Seawall and Moody Gardens. This beach condo is 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Port of Galveston and 5.4 mi (8.8 km) from Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal.Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself comfortable in this individually decorated condo, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include a separate sitting area and a microwave.

With a stay at this condo in Galveston (Near West End), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Galveston Seawall and Moody Gardens. This condo is 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Port of Galveston and 5 mi (8 km) from Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal.Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as a picnic area.Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Make yourself comfortable in your individually decorated condo. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom features a bathtub or shower with a rainfall showerhead. Conveniences include complimentary bottled water and a washer/dryer.

With a stay at The Mansion on 17th in Galveston (East End), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Strand Historic District and 13 minutes by foot from Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal. This bed & breakfast is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from University of Texas Medical Branch and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Port of Galveston.Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a communal living room.Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.Featured amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and a water dispenser. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.