Galveston is a barrier-island beach town on the Texas Gulf Coast, with the long Seawall beachfront, Victorian mansions, the historic Strand district, Moody Gardens and the Pleasure Pier. It is also a major cruise port, so hotels fill before sailing days and on summer weekends.
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Galveston is one of the busiest cruise ports in the US, with year-round sailings to the Caribbean and Mexico — see our Galveston cruise port hotels page for hotels near the terminals and pre-cruise stays.
Beachfront hotels along the Gulf, near the Pleasure Pier and restaurants.
The historic district of shops and restaurants, closest to the cruise terminals.
Near the Moody Gardens attractions and quieter beaches with rental homes.
Mainland chain hotels, often cheaper, about half an hour from the island.
The historic 1911 “Queen of the Gulf” overlooking the Seawall.
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Spring and fall are the most pleasant; summer weekends and spring break are busiest, and hurricane season runs June to November.
On Seawall Boulevard for the beach, or near the Strand for history and quick cruise port access.
Island hotels near downtown are closest to the terminals; many offer parking and shuttle packages.
Usually midweek outside summer, spring break and the Mardi Gras season.