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Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center

Seven Hope Boulevard, Galveston, TX, USA, 77554-8927
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About us

Imagine a beautiful botanical setting where you can host a large convention, book an important corporate meeting, plan a memorable wedding or a special catered event. Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center is a Tropical paradise perfect for a weekend getaway or a family vacation. 433 luxurious guestrooms and over 100,000 square feet of state-of-the-art meeting and convention space, this world class Galveston hotel and conference facility is set among 242 acres of botanical beauty and accented by magnificent pyramids that contain a living rainforest, a Texas-sized aquarium and a 3D theater, 4D Theater and Palm Beach with a 650 ft Lazy River. The Moody Gardens Golf Course is rated in the Top 10 public courses in the United States. The course sits on Syndor Bayou, offering panoramic views.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built1989
Renovated2014
Total meeting space84,280 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms433
Venue typeResort

Industry Ratings

Northstar
AAA

Venue Highlights

3D Event Space
Cvent Photo-realistic 3D Event Spaces give planners the ability to realize their vision down to the finest detail.

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (local)
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (garden)
  • View (ocean or water)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Seasonal Availability

Do you want to know if your event is during the high or low season? Check the season availability for this hotel.
High season
Nov 01 - Dec 31May 27 - Aug 15
Shoulder season
Aug 16 - Oct 30Mar 01 - May 26
Low season
Jan 01 - Feb 28

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
84,280 sq. ft.
Largest room
57,800 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
3
Second largest room
52,780 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
60,000 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
Available
Standing capacity
7,000
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Meeting space

Meeting room floor plans

Exhibit Hall C Download PDF
Exhibit Hall C
Board Room Download PDF
Board Room
Hibiscus, Daffodil Download PDF
Hibiscus, Daffodil
Viewfinders Terrace Download PDF
Viewfinders Terrace
Ivy Room Download PDF
Ivy Room
Floral Hall A Download PDF
Floral Hall A

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
433
Single (1 bed)
164
Single (1 bed) rate
$149.00 - $429.00
Double (2 beds)
259
Double (2 beds) rate
$149.00 - $429.00
Suites
23
Tax rate
8.25%
Occupancy rate
6.75%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 28.5 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Paid parking
Valet parking
( $22.00/day )
Bus parking

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123 25th Street
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Additional Information

Cancellation Policy

If cancellation is necessary, contact the hotel 72 hours prior to date of arrival to avoid billing for first night's room and tax.

Additional details

Shearn’s, our fine dining restaurant, named after the late Shearn Moody, reflects his love of fine things: etched glass, hand painted murals of the sea, Murano glass art, polished walnut and cherry paneling, Wedgewood China, Reed and Barton silver flatware, exquisite continental cuisine and impeccable service. For a day of pure indulgence, visit our full service spa, fitness center and indoor lap pool. Treatments include massages, hydrotherapy, facials, manicures, pedicures and body treatments. Our salon staff will attend to your every need, ensuring you leave refreshed and rejuvenated. Or, if you just want to relax and bask in the sun, our exotic tropical heated pool is the place for you. Beverages are served poolside or at the swim-up bar. Blossom’s Creamery, our poolside snack bar, offers lite casual cuisine and Blue Bell ice cream.

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Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
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Does Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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If applicable, could you please provide a link to Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety

Were practices at Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
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Does Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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