Family-friendly Hotels in Galveston

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.

Big THANKS to Yen Major for helping us check in during our recent visit to Moody Gardens. She upgraded us to a suite and helped us track down a cart for our luggage to get all checked in. She made sure we received bracelets for all the attractions and Yen made our stay one that we will never forget. The room was huge with all the amenities we could have thought of. We visited all 3 pyramid exhibits plus the water park area. We ended our last evening by dining at Shearn's. My wife and son were both impressed with such a great experience. Thank you to Yen and all the staff at Moody Gardens. We look forward to returning soon!

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 The Mansion on 17th in Galveston (East End), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston. This bed & breakfast is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Galveston Seawall.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.

You don’t have to haul the family to Florida for a beautiful beach getaway. Texas offers its own Gulf Coast paradise right in Galveston, with its soft-sanded beaches, historic charm and the largest collection of Victorian-era architecture in the country. Located near gorgeous Galveston Beach, Galveston Seaside Resort is a quiet escape that offers oceanfront views and an infinity-edge pool for our Signature Collection villas, and direct beachfront access just across the street from our standard villas. At our beach resort, you can also take on the kids in a game of mini golf, enjoy our swim-up poolside bar and shoot pool in the arcade.Outside the resort, take a scenic drive along the Galveston Seawall to stop in at charming shops, art galleries, seafood spots and more. Then follow the Galveston Seawall downtown to read up on the history of this seaport island at the Strand Historic District and the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA.Our beach resort is also located near exciting hot spots, like Galveston Beach, local marinas, the rainforest at Moody Gardens® and the towering waterslides at Schlitterbahn® Waterpark. Galveston Seaside Resort offers spacious two- and three-bedroom villas that come with a fully equipped kitchen, dining room/living room area with a sleeper sofa, balcony and more. For added luxury, upgrade to a Signature Collection villa featuring enhanced amenities.Please note there is a resort fee that includes a variety of onsite amenities

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 5 mi (8 km) from Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Port of Galveston.Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a spa tub or make use of other amenities including complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility.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 furnished 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.Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Make yourself comfortable in this individually decorated condo, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private furnished balcony/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 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.Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a spa tub and a fitness center.Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Make yourself comfortable in this individually decorated condo, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private furnished balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. 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 Island Beaches and Moody Gardens. This condo is 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and 7 mi (11.3 km) from Port of Galveston.Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as an indoor pool or make use of other amenities including an arcade/game room.Make yourself comfortable in this individually decorated condo, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.

With a stay at this condo in Galveston (Near West End), you'll be a 2-minute drive from Galveston Island Beaches and 6 minutes from Moody Gardens. This condo is 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Port of Galveston.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. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.