Galveston Hotel- walking distance?

[Hedgeclipperz]

Are there any hotels in walking distance from the port? I have looked into Harbor House, but I will be there in June and there is a 2 night minimum :(

 

Also looking at Baymont Inn & Suites Galveston or Hampton Inn & Suites Galveston.

[Hedgeclipperz]

ALSO bonus points if anyone knows how much a taxi would be from either of the above hotels! (the Hampton Inn has a shuttle for $10/person; the Baymont does not have any shuttles)

[Clarea]

Are there any hotels in walking distance from the port? I have looked into Harbor House, but I will be there in June and there is a 2 night minimum :(

 

Also looking at Baymont Inn & Suites Galveston or Hampton Inn & Suites Galveston.

Harbor House at Pier 21. We walked past the Carnival terminal to the Royal terminal a few years ago. Not a bad walk.

[Hedgeclipperz]

Harbor House at Pier 21. We walked past the Carnival terminal to the Royal terminal a few years ago. Not a bad walk.

 

I checked there first; they have a 2 night minimum. :( Thanks for the suggestion, though!

[ssb]

 

Tremont and harbor House only

[Clarea]

I checked there first; they have a 2 night minimum. :( Thanks for the suggestion, though!

Yes, one of the problems that can crop up with staying on the island. Keep checking, they may relax the 2-night minimum closer to your sailing date.

[ssb]

You are on vacation! If you are without time restraints, consider staying in Galveston for two nights! It is also a tourist destination! :)

Edited March 22, 2016 by ssb

[Hedgeclipperz]

At over $200 a night, we can only do one night in Galveston. :( Good to know those are the only two hotels in walking distance!

 

BUT, with that said, we are going to be flying into Texas in the morning-are there any fun activities that should not be missed in Galveston? (For 2 adults)

[BrotherCraig]

Tremont and Harbour House. Other hotels on the Island have free transportation to the port (The Strand).

[BrotherCraig]

At over $200 a night, we can only do one night in Galveston. :( Good to know those are the only two hotels in walking distance!

 

BUT, with that said, we are going to be flying into Texas in the morning-are there any fun activities that should not be missed in Galveston? (For 2 adults)

 

Most hotels on the island have shuttles that run you to the port and to the Strand area of town.

 

Walking around the strand, right there at the port, is great. We drive down there once a month just for something fun to do. King's Candy Shop and Ice Cream is a must. They make the candy right there in front of you and you can stock up for your cruise. A lot of shopping along there and cool bars/restaurants. Our favorite place for shrimp is there -- called Shrimp and Stuff.

 

For the Seawall, you have Pleasure Island -- it is a pier with rides, etc. I know -- the name makes it sound different. A lot of people like to rent the tandem bikes and ride the seawall. There is also Moody Gardens. More stores, restaurants, and bars. One of our favorite stops on the seawall is called The Spot. Good food and drinks.

[Keith1010]

I can tell you as someone from Texas do not limit yourself to ones you can walk to.

 

Keith

[ssb]

At over $200 a night, we can only do one night in Galveston. :( Good to know those are the only two hotels in walking distance!

 

BUT, with that said, we are going to be flying into Texas in the morning-are there any fun activities that should not be missed in Galveston? (For 2 adults)

 

Moody gardens.com (massive )

Schlterbaun Waterpark (large )

Galvestonhistory.org (lots) and tour

Moodymansion

railroad museum must see

Oil drilling museum

Submarine and destroyer at park

Airplanes museum

Short films on Pirates,immigration and 1900 Great Storm

maritime museum

ELISSA tall ship

1894 Grand Opera House Tour or Performance

Bryan Museum largest historical museum in southeastern US

Pleasure Pier

Shell Shop on Gulf Pier

Sailing at Scout Camp

Surfing Lessons

Candy Making on Strand LaKings

Turtle Rescue Farm

Bishops Palace

Largest # Victorian Homes

2nd largest Preservation Society in US

Rosenberg Historical Library and Immigration resourse

32 miles of beach

Fishing

NASA Spacecraft Center

[Hedgeclipperz]

oh AWESOME, what a list of goodies! Thank you SO MUCH! :)

[Hedgeclipperz]

Most hotels on the island have shuttles that run you to the port and to the Strand area of town.

 

Any ideas on which hotels might have a shuttle to the Strand? (If not, no worries! Thought it was worth asking.) :)

Edited March 24, 2016 by Hedgeclipperz

[ssb]

Any ideas on which hotels might have a shuttle to the Strand? (If not, no worries! Thought it was worth asking.) :)

 

(Galvez Tremont Harbor House)( San Luis , Hilton , Holiday Inn resort) , Moody Gardens

One more out west out west ? Marriot maybe? I will look!

Edited March 24, 2016 by ssb

[Hedgeclipperz]

Went ahead and booked at the Hampton inn. Doesn't look like they have a shuttle to the strand, but they have great reviews on tripadvisor. (And do not require a 2 night minimum in June).

 

Thanks, all!

[ssb]

SEE

 

http://www.galveston.com/cvb

 

galveston.com

moodygardens.com

galvestonhistory.org

 

http://thebryanmuseum.org/

 

moodymansion.org

Edited March 24, 2016 by ssb

[BrotherCraig]

Went ahead and booked at the Hampton inn. Doesn't look like they have a shuttle to the strand, but they have great reviews on tripadvisor. (And do not require a 2 night minimum in June).

 

Thanks, all!

 

Just walk up to the San Luis and they will take you over there. hampton Inn does have a shuttle but they charge a fee to take you to the strand or to the port. So I have been told.

Edited March 24, 2016 by BrotherCraig

[ssb]

Just walk up to the San Luis and they will take you over there.

 

As long as everyone doesn't abuse this practice!