The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Galveston

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Are you deciding where to to stay for a weekend in Galveston, Texas? We've analyzed all of the hotels based on key criteria and have found the best options for a 3-day or 2-day trip. Whether you're with your family or on a romantic getaway, we've got the perfect weekend hotel in Galveston for you. These selected hotels offer affordable rates with top-notch amenities, comfortable and relaxing rooms, and prime locations for sightseeing and exploring for a perfect long weekend trip. From museums to scenic walks and outdoor adventures, there's plenty of things to do in Galveston over a weekend retreat. And when you're ready to refuel, these hotels are located near some of the best restaurants in the area. So why wait? Book your weekend getaway in Galveston at one of these top hotels and get ready to experience all that the area has to offer.

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

The San Luis Resort Spa & Conference Center

4-star Resort with prices starting at $327 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in Galveston
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa

Located at 5222 Seawall Blvd, The San Luis Resort Spa & Conference Center has great rooms from $327 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 2.4 miles from the city center, visitors will especially love parking, child care, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub at this convenient hotel. That hot tub is terrific after a long day of sightseeing.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room


Moody Gardens Hotel Spa and Convention Center

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $199 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa

A great place to stay is Moody Gardens Hotel Spa and Convention Center which has nice rooms starting at $199. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a water park, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Seven Hope Blvd. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, laundry services, golf, and city views which weekend visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 3.9 miles from the city center. We love an indoor pool because you can enjoy it any time of the year.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Hotel Galvez and Spa A Wyndham Grand Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $170 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa

We found Hotel Galvez and Spa A Wyndham Grand Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $170. 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 8.20 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 city views which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 1 miles from the center of town. Don't miss the pool bar which offers drinks and a fun area to unwind.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


Hilton Galveston Island Resort

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $124 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in Galveston
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $124, Hilton Galveston Island Resort, at 5400 Seawall Boulevard provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Its terrific guest rating is 7.70 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers a bar, parking, child care, laundry services, and golf. It's located just 2.6 miles from the city center, too. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Hot tub
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator


Holiday Inn Resort Galveston - On The Beach

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $162 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to Galveston
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for weekend trip hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

Holiday Inn Resort Galveston - On The Beach has a great guest rating of 7.50 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $162 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 5002 Seawall Blvd. Furthermore, it also offers parking, child care, laundry services, golf, and a spa and wellness center, which is nice for visitors. Just 2.3 miles from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Child pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Casa Del Mar 307

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $138 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in Galveston
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for weekend trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of Casa Del Mar 307 is 8.80 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a water park, snorkeling, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $138, and it's located at 6102 Seawall Boulevard. We also love the golf, bowling, free parking, mini-golf, and laundry facilities which are great for weekend visitors. And since it's just 3 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Having a kitchen in the room is a great way to make meals and save money, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for weekend trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Courtyard by Marriott Galveston Island

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $154 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in Galveston
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for weekend trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool

A cool place is Courtyard by Marriott Galveston Island because it has great rooms that start at $154. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 9550 Seawall Boulevard. Only 5.3 miles from the city center, weekend travelers will especially love laundry services, golf, free parking, laundry facilities, and family rooms at this fun hotel. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here. It's also less than the average price for weekend trip hotels, so it's a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Casa Del Mar Beachfront Suites

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $189 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
  • Heated pool

Casa Del Mar Beachfront Suites offers an outdoor pool, parking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and a spa which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $189 (before taxes). It's located at 6102 Seawall Boulevard and has earned a guest rating of 8.60/10. This comfortable hotel is also nice because it offers laundry facilities, a heated pool, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a microwave which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 3 miles from the city center. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


DoubleTree by Hilton Galveston Beach

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $162 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in Galveston
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for weekend trip hotels.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool

Located at 1702 Seawall Boulevard, DoubleTree by Hilton Galveston Beach has great rooms from $162 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 7.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find parking, a kid-friendly buffet, child care, laundry services, and kids meals which visitors will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 1 miles from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Avenue O Bed and Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $283 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

A great place to stay is Avenue O Bed and Breakfast which has nice rooms starting at $283. Offering room service, a water park, a restaurant, a bar, and breakfast, it also has a great guest rating of 9.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 2323 Avenue O. Weekend visitors will really like this terrific hotel which also offers a free breakfast, a game room, free parking, horse riding, and fishing. It's located just 0.7 miles from the city center, too. The water slides are especially fun!

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Also, take a look at the Weekend Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Houston, Beaumont, and Stafford.

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How much do hotels for a weekend visit cost in Galveston?

Galveston Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$165

Travelers to Galveston, Texas will have a large number of terrific weekend trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of weekend trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 16 weekend trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $165. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Galveston.

The average prices of our suggested weekend trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $138
  • 4-star hotels: $205
  • 3-star hotels: $153


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