If you’re looking for a family friendly hotel on your next trip to Galveston, check out Moody Gardens Hotel! We’ve stayed here a few times now and have had a blast every time we go! If you’re a Moody Gardens Season pass holder, make sure you call and ask about discounted room rates! You can also find Best Available Rates by using the reservation system and saying that your travel dates are flexible. Check out Priceline, too!
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Moody Gardens Hotel Review
Here are five things we love about the Moody Gardens Hotel:
The rooms – You can get rooms with a King bed or 2 Queen beds. The rooms include a mini refrigerator (which is always a plus for us) along with a Keurig brewer and an in-room safe. The best part of the accommodations is the views! You have beautiful views of the island or of the Moody Gardens Pyramids. During the holidays, we loved the view of the pyramids because we could see all of the Festival of Lights displays. During the summer months, we like the island view, and it makes it easy to access the pool, too!
The pool – My kids LOVE to swim, and they loved this pool! It’s huge and there is a waterfall, which was an added bonus for them! There is plenty of seating around the pool including cabanas and poolside beds. There is also a poolside cafe, and they will bring your food right to you (plus you can charge it to your room). Adults will love the swim-up bar. We found that the pool got a little bit less kid and family friendly later in the evening. If you’re trying to stay in shape, there is also a heated lap pool.
Kids Crew – If you’ve got time, let your kids unwind and check out the Kids Crew. They have different activities each day and you can pick up a schedule of the day’s events at the front desk or you can view it online. On our last visit, the S’mores were a huge hit. They have a bounce house and other activities like face painting, Wii challenges, and scavenger hunts. Your kids will never be bored!
Special Events – Moody Gardens knows how to celebrate the holidays! I surprised my kids this year with a getaway right before Christmas that included a dinner show and a trip to the Festival of Lights. At check-in, they got special holiday-themed bags and when we returned from the evening festivities, they also had stockings filled with goodies on their pillows! There were several large, beautifully decorated trees, and a huge electric train set, too. They have special events throughout the year, and they are definitely worth checking out. The Christmas getaway will be a new family tradition for us!
Other Amenities – You can take a shuttle to and from Moody Gardens. If your kids aren’t run down after a day at Moody Gardens, there is a park located between the hotel and Moody Gardens. Have a picnic or just let them burn off some extra energy!
DISCLOSURE: I was not compensated for this review in any way. My family just really loves this hotel and I wanted to share our experiences with others!
