Hotels near the Galveston cruise port with shuttles
Staying the night before takes the stress out of a Galveston sailing. You avoid the morning causeway traffic, and many island hotels will keep your car for the whole cruise and drive you to the pier.
Downtown hotels are closest to the terminals. Seawall hotels are 2 to 6 miles away and usually need a shuttle or a short rideshare. Packages change often, so confirm the parking terms when you book.
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Downtown Galveston, near the terminals
Harbor House Hotel & Marina at Pier 21
About a 7-minute walk to the cruise terminal, per the hotel
- Port shuttle
- Free round trip if you leave your car at the hotel during the cruise. Otherwise $15 per person, return trip included.
- Park and cruise
- Yes. Long-term parking for the length of your cruise. Ask the hotel for the current parking rate.
The Tremont House
About 0.3 miles from the port
- Port shuttle
- Included in the Park & Sail package.
- Park and cruise
- Yes. The Park & Sail package includes parking for one vehicle for up to 7 days and transportation to the terminal.
The George Manor
Downtown, a short drive to every terminal
- Port shuttle
- $15 per person one way, 2-person minimum, to any Galveston terminal. Private car from the terminal to IAH is $220 and to Hobby $175, for up to 4 people plus tax and tip.
- Park and cruise
- Yes. Secured long-term parking for $175 per week. Email the inn to check availability.
Seawall and the rest of the island
Avenue O Bed & Breakfast
About a mile from the terminal, per the B&B
- Port shuttle
- Free rides to and from the terminal with cruise parking.
- Park and cruise
- Yes, free for up to 7 nights in a private driveway when you book a night directly with the B&B ($20 per night after that). One standard car only, no large trucks or RVs. Limited spaces, and room discounts do not apply.
The San Luis Resort
About 4 miles from the port
- Port shuttle
- Included in the Stay, Park & Cruise package, to and from the terminal.
- Park and cruise
- Yes. Book the Stay, Park & Cruise package online with promo code SPC, or call 800-392-5937.
Holiday Inn Resort Galveston On The Beach
About 3.5 miles from the port
- Port shuttle
- Included in the cruise package only.
- Park and cruise
- Yes. The Park, Stay & Go package includes free parking for one vehicle during your cruise and transportation to and from the port.
Moody Gardens Hotel
West of downtown, near Scholes Airport
- Port shuttle
- Round trip for up to four guests, included in the cruise package.
- Park and cruise
- Yes. The Stay, Park and Sail package includes your room, valet parking, and the port shuttle. Packages are phone-only for now, at 409-741-8484.
Hilton Galveston Island Resort
About 4.5 miles from the port
- Port shuttle
- Available to registered guests. Ask about the price at check-in.
- Park and cruise
- Yes. The Stay, Park & Go package includes parking and a round-trip port shuttle.
DoubleTree by Hilton Galveston Beach
Within 2 miles of the cruise terminal
- Port shuttle
- Cruise transfers offered. Call the hotel for times and price.
- Park and cruise
- Not confirmed. Call the hotel before you book.
Comfort Suites Galveston
About 6 miles from the port
- Port shuttle
- Offered. Call the hotel for the current fare.
- Park and cruise
- Yes. Call the hotel for the current cruise parking price.
Gaido's Seaside Inn
About 2.5 miles from the port
- Port shuttle
- No shuttle. Take a rideshare to the terminal.
- Park and cruise
- Free uncovered cruise parking for hotel guests.
Check rateson Booking.comBeachfront Palms Resort
About 4.5 miles from the port
- Port shuttle
- No shuttle. Take a rideshare to the terminal.
- Park and cruise
- Cruise parking for $10 per day. Tell the front desk at check-in.
Hyatt Select Galveston-Beachfront
On the west end of the Seawall
- Port shuttle
- No shuttle. Take a rideshare to the terminal.
- Park and cruise
- Cruise parking for $10 per day.
Want more choices?
Our list sticks to hotels that make sailing day easier. Booking.com lists every hotel and rental near the port, nearest first.
How park-and-cruise packages work
You book one night, usually the night before you sail. The hotel lets your car stay in its lot until you get back, and many include a shuttle to the terminal. Some hotels only offer this through a named package, such as Stay, Park & Cruise or Park & Sail, so a regular room rate may not include parking. Ask before you book.
No shuttle? Budget for a rideshare
Hotels on the west end of the Seawall that offer cheap cruise parking but no shuttle are a short Uber or Lyft ride from the terminals. Uber and Lyft are the port's official rideshare providers.
Common questions
Which hotel is closest to the Galveston cruise port?
Harbor House at Pier 21 is about a 7-minute walk from the cruise terminal, and the Tremont House is about 0.3 miles from the port. Both are in downtown Galveston.
Can I leave my car at a Galveston hotel during my cruise?
Yes, at many of them. Some include it in a cruise package, like the Holiday Inn Resort's Park, Stay & Go, and some charge a daily or weekly rate, like the George Manor at $175 per week. Our list shows what each hotel offers.
Do Galveston hotels have free cruise shuttles?
A few do, usually as part of a package. Harbor House drives you free if you park with them. Others, like the George Manor, charge about $15 per person each way.