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Moody Gardens Hotel Spa & Convention Center: Traveler Reviews

4.0 of 5
7 Hope Blvd., Galveston, Galveston Island, TX 77554
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Houston, Texas
Senior Contributor
25 reviews 25 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Weekend escape”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2012

We booked a package at the resort over the holiday season last year, and thoroughly enjoyed the resort, spa and the attractions nearby.
Other than the Christmas show at the hotel that was professional and well executed by a local acting troupe; we saw the Christmas lights in Moody gardens; the Rainforest pyramid, the aquarium and the 3D theatres.
We also visited Moddy house in Galveston and the Oil rig museum. We noted the aircraft museum and Bishops Palace for another trip.

  • Stayed December 2011, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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PatrickRoomsManager, Manager at Moody Gardens Hotel Spa & Convention Center, responded to this review
November 20, 2012
I am happy to hear you enjoyed your visit with us. We have so many wonderful things happening again this year. This year we have a new Christmas Show and partnered with Curt Miller for an amazing magic show. I am sure you will enjoy it. We hope to see you again soon!
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dallas/fort worth, tx
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82 reviews 82 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
“Nice stay, looking forward to renovations!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 25, 2012

Beautiful property. Rooms were well appointed and comfy. Some wear and tear on the paint on walls and doors but they are beginning to refurbish the interior of all rooms! The bathroom had no exhaust fan so it would get steamy. The pillows were not down/feathers, simply overstuffed poly-filled which gives me a neck ache. My hope is they upgrade these to ones from "Pacific Coast Feather Company" like other finer hotels. Bed was very comfortable. We extended our stay and the staff was very accommodating and allowed us to keep the same group rate we had. Beautiful pool and swim up bar. The swim up bar was only opened on weekends. Free wi-fi in lobby but not in pool area which was disappointing. Maid service come too early one morning so we asked her to not enter room. She never returned again. So if you sleep in past 9 a.m., make sure you request maid service after that time the night before :) Our view overlooked the pyramids and ocean....beautiful! We had a Kruger coffee pot in room which was tasty! Starbucks is located in lobby! We will stay there again after renovations!

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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PatrickRoomsManager, Manager at Moody Gardens Hotel Spa & Convention Center, responded to this review
November 20, 2012
We have had some great feedback on the Kruger coffee pots in the room. It makes the perfect amount of coffee! Starbucks was a new addition last year and everyone is really enjoying the offerings too. I appreciate the information on the pillows and will defiantly look into the company you mentioned. Also, I did share your comments with the Director of Housekeeping concerning the maid service and apologize for the frustration this caused. Your comments have been very helpful and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“In need of some TLC”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 19, 2012

Stayed at the hotel for 3 nights on a business trip, the hotel itself is in need of an update as I had problems with my door, TV remote and overall its looking tires and run down.

They do say they will be doing a revamp next year....

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled on business
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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PatrickRoomsManager, Manager at Moody Gardens Hotel Spa & Convention Center, responded to this review
November 2, 2012
Dear Darrel - thank you for your comments and we are pleased to say our room renovation is in progress. We will also be updating both our restaurants, Spa and all public outlets. We hope to see you again soon to enjoy all that Moody Gardens has to offer!
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Houston, Texas
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17 reviews 17 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
“Galveston - we have a problem!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 15, 2012

We stayed one night at the resort in a jacuzzi suite laike we had before a couple of years earlier. We had been part of a 2 day 180 mile bike ride so the jacuzzi was what we were looking for at the end of the first day 100 mile ride.
Check in was fast and easy. The lady at the desk helped us book the shuttle to dinner. The driver was the high point of the stay. He got us to the restaurant easily and when we called for pick up, he knew who we were and came right away to pick us up. Great job!

The suite was nice, the bed comfortable, the bathroom big and stocked well. A nice balcony overlooking the Pyramid and the pool area and a great view of the sunset. The problem was we uncovered the jacuzzi and I stuck my hand in and it was cold! After a 100 mile bike ride it wasn't what you wanted to feel. My wife and I had ben looking forward to this all day and it was a big let down. The front desk sent maintenance up and the guy was very helpful. 30 minutes later he had it to 100 degrees and assured us it would hold. We enjoyed it before dinner! After dinner we got back to the suite and were wanting to soak a little more and I touched the water and it was cold again. What a let down! I called the front desk to notify them and she offered to send maintenace up again, but at 11 pm we weren't willing to wait for him to come and then another 30 minutes to get it heated if at all. I told her we booked the room specifically for the jacuzzi. She agreed it was a disappointment and offered the room at half price. We accepted, but would have preferred to have been soaking in the jacuzzi!
The hotel has not been updated in a while or at all and is getting ready to do a floor by floor remodel. The jacuzzi suites are all going away! The property is nice and although not a beach location is still got a lot around it and within the property to keep you interested.
We like the place for of beach, but the jacuzzi was a BIG DISAPPOINTMENT!

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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PatrickRoomsManager, Manager at Moody Gardens Hotel Spa & Convention Center, responded to this review
October 16, 2012
Congratulations on completing the 180 mile bike ride! There were so many of us watching the bikers come across the finish line, you all did a great...
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Dallas, Texas, United States
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3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Expensive”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 13, 2012

We spent the night at Moody Gardens before we went on a cruise...it is a nice hotel but way over priced for what you get...it may be worth it when it is remodeled it is very out of date. We were also disappointed that all the attractions closed so early on a Saturday. Next time I would stay downtown Galveston.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled with family
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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PatrickRoomsManager, Manager at Moody Gardens Hotel Spa & Convention Center, responded to this review
November 2, 2012
Dear Lynne- Thank you for being our guest and posting on your overnight stay at Moody Gardens Hotel. As you mentioned, the hotel has started our guest room renovation process - with no interruptions to our guests. As you can envisage we look forward to our new look that is before us. We hope in the near future you will come back and see the new features and design we have selected.
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Address: 7 Hope Blvd., Galveston, Galveston Island, TX 77554
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Region: United States > Texas > Texas Gulf Coast > Galveston Island > Galveston
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Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kids Activities Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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#3 Luxury Hotels in Galveston
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Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
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