11 mindrive to Terminal 25
Moody Gardens Hotel
Behind the wall 1 Hope Blvd, Galveston, TX 77554 · (409) 683-4000
8.7out of 10 on Booking.com, from 1,645 guest reviews (read 29 October 2026). Read the reviews
- Dogs OK, $125
- Cruise parking
- Port shuttle
- Indoor pool
- Swim-up bar
Moody Gardens Hotel stands at 1 Hope Blvd, behind the Seawall, away from the beach. It is 13 min by car from Carnival's Terminal 25 and 15 min from Royal Caribbean's Terminal 10. It takes dogs ($125). It parks cars for a cruise and runs a shuttle to the port. It belongs to no chain.
Moody Gardens Hotel: dogs, parking and pools
Quoted from Moody Gardens Hotel's own website on 28 October 2026. Terms change; the link opens the page we read.
- Dogs
- Yes, $125
Dog must not weigh more than 30 lbs. with a maximum of two (2) dogs per room.
Source: the hotel’s page - Cruise parking
- Yes
This package includes a one night stay, covered parking for up to 8 days, and shuttle service to and from the cruise terminal for up to 4 guests.
Source: the hotel’s page - Port shuttle
- Yes
Cruise Terminal Shuttle: Yes. Moody Gardens Hotel provides shuttle transportation to the Galveston cruise terminal through our Stay, Park and Sail Package.
Source: the hotel’s page - Pools
- Outdoor pool, indoor pool, swim-up bar
The main hotel pool features a tropical outdoor setting with a swim-up bar, hot tub, lounge seating, and more.
Source: the hotel’s page - Breakfast
- No
Breakfast packages are available when booking directly. Otherwise, guests may purchase breakfast at Cafe in the Park or other on-site restaurants.
Source: the hotel’s page
Moody Gardens Hotel to the cruise port
OpenStreetMap routes from the hotel's front door on an empty road. Allow extra time on a sailing morning.
| To | By car | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Carnival, Terminal 25 | 13 min | over an hour |
| Terminal 28 | 14 min | over an hour |
| Royal Caribbean, Terminal 10 | 15 min | over an hour |
| The Strand | 12 min | over an hour |
| Pleasure Pier | 10 min | over an hour |
| Stewart Beach | 14 min | over an hour |
| Moody Gardens | 3 min | 6 min |
| Convention Center | 8 min | over an hour |
Moody Gardens Hotel is the dark dot. Dark squares are the cruise terminals.
Moody Gardens Hotel is listed in: Hotels with cruise parking, Pet-friendly hotels in Galveston, Family hotels in Galveston, Boutique and independent hotels, Hotels with a pool, Hotels with an indoor pool, Hotels on the West End, Hotels near Moody Gardens, Hotels near Schlitterbahn.
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Questions about Moody Gardens Hotel
Does Moody Gardens Hotel allow dogs?
Yes. Dog must not weigh more than 30 lbs. with a maximum of two (2) dogs per room.
Does Moody Gardens Hotel offer cruise parking?
Yes. This package includes a one night stay, covered parking for up to 8 days, and shuttle service to and from the cruise terminal for up to 4 guests.
How far is Moody Gardens Hotel from the cruise terminals?
13 min by car to Terminal 25 and 15 min to Terminal 10.
Is Moody Gardens Hotel on the beach?
No. It stands behind the wall, 14 min by car from Stewart Beach.
