The Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Galveston

Where to Stay for a Family Vacation with Kids in Galveston

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Are you looking for the most family-friendly hotel in Galveston? We've analyzed all of the best kid-friendly hotels in Galveston to find the absolute best based on guest ratings, cost, family-friendly amenities, nearby activities, location and more. Below, you'll find our picks for the top family places to stay. These hotels are even great for larger families, a family of 5, or a family of 4, too. When traveling with children, you'll probably be looking for kid-friendly amenities such as swimming pools, kitchens, extra space, games, and other family-oriented activities. Many of these family hotels and resorts in Galveston offer these great features. If you're wondering where to stay with kids, all of these hotels are recommended for families with children. So, let's get started planning your next family-friendly getaway to Galveston, Texas with one of these terrific hotels.

Head to Pier 21 where you'll find museums, harbor tours, and other kid-friendly activities. The city also offers a number of pirate-themed activities that kids enjoy as well as spooky ghost tours. For a bit of a thrill you can check out the rides at Galveston Pleasure Pier. And, of course, there are the beaches.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Holiday Inn Resort Galveston-On The Beach By IHG

3-star Resort with prices starting at $185 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Kid-Friendly Hotel in Galveston
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms

Located at 5002 Seawall Boulevard, Holiday Inn Resort Galveston-On The Beach By IHG has great rooms from $185 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 2.3 miles from the city center, families will especially love parking, child care, laundry services, golf, and a hot tub at this family-friendly hotel. That hot tub is terrific after a long day of sightseeing.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Parking
  • Child pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Kids' club


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The San Luis Resort Spa & Conference Center

4-star Resort with prices starting at $272 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Top Family-Friendly Hotel
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is The San Luis Resort Spa & Conference Center which has nice rooms starting at $272. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and snorkeling, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 5222 Seawall Boulevard. This kid-friendly hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, parking, child care, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms which families with kids will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.3 miles from the city center. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Pool table
  • Tennis


Grand Galvez Resort, Autograph Collection

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $203 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Terrific Place to Stay with Kids in Galveston
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool

We found Grand Galvez Resort, Autograph Collection to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $203. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 2024 Seawall Boulevard. You'll also find a bar, parking, child care, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms which visitors with kids will love. And this family hotel is just 0.9 miles from the center of town. Don't miss the pool bar which offers drinks and a fun area to unwind.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Parking


Hyatt Select Galveston - Beachfront

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $99 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Recommended for Families
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $99, Hyatt Select Galveston - Beachfront, at 5924 Seawall Boulevard provides a restaurant, a restaurant, a fitness center, a fitness center, and snorkeling. Its terrific guest rating is 7.60 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this fun hotel which also offers snorkeling, a bar, a bar, rooms with kitchenettes, and rooms with kitchenettes. It's located just 2.9 miles from the city center, too. The indoor pool here is terrific, and makes for a great place to relax and have fun no matter what the weather is like. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for family-friendly hotels.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry service
  • Indoor pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool
  • Saltwater pool
  • Family-Friendly
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Snorkeling
  • Microwave
  • Microwave


Gaido's Seaside Inn

Inn with prices starting at $127 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Family Fun
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool

Gaido's Seaside Inn has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a restaurant, a bar, and rooms with kitchens. The great rooms here start at $127 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 3700 Seawall Boulevard. Furthermore, it also offers a hot tub, a child pool, free parking, family rooms, and a heated pool, which is nice for families. Just 1.5 miles from the city center, this relaxing hotel is a terrific choice. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for family-friendly hotels.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Child pool
  • Microwave


The Tremont House, Galveston, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $178 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for a Family Getaway to Galveston
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family rooms

The great guest rating of The Tremont House, Galveston, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is 9.10 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $178, and it's located at 2300 Ships Mechanic Row. We also love the rooms with kitchens, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, city views, and bicycle rental which are great for families with kids. And since it's just 0.4 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Parking
  • Microwave


Harbor House Hotel and Marina at Pier 21

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $145 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels for a Family Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for family-friendly hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family rooms

A cool place is Harbor House Hotel and Marina at Pier 21 because it has great rooms that start at $145. It has parking, family rooms, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a microwave, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at No. 28 Pier 21. Only 0.7 miles from the city center, visitors with kids will especially love private parking at this family-friendly hotel. It's also less than the average price for family-friendly hotels, so it's a great value.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Family rooms
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Parking
  • Microwave


Also, you might be interested in the nearby family-friendly hotels in Houston and Galveston.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Galveston, make sure you also see Best Luxury Hotels in Galveston, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Galveston, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Galveston, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Galveston, Best Hotels for One Week in Galveston, Best Hotels for One Night in Galveston, or Best Business Hotels in Galveston.


How much do family-friendly hotels cost in Galveston?

Galveston Average Family-Friendly Hotel Price
$173

Travelers to Galveston, Texas will have a large number of terrific family-friendly accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of family-friendly hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 7 family-friendly hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $173. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Galveston.

The average prices of our suggested family-friendly hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $218
  • 3-star hotels: $139


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