Galveston Island is located on the southern edge of Texas, bordering the Gulf of Mexico. The coastal city of Galveston features a wide range of romantic possibilities, from beautiful, white-sand beaches and cozy restaurants to the popular Moody Gardens, which is home to botanical gardens, iconic pyramids, an aquarium and rainforests. Galveston also offers a handful of romantic lodging opportunities.
Moody Gardens Hotel's romantic amenities include suites with whirlpool tubs, an on-site spa and 242 acres of botanical gardens surrounding the hotel. All guest rooms include bright, tropical decor, cable TVs, free wireless Internet access, mini refrigerators and stunning views of the Moody Gardens pyramids, Galveston Bay and the nearby marinas. Moody Gardens Hotel's on-site dining opportunities include Shearn's, one of Galveston's finest restaurants.
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa & Convention Center
7 Hope Blvd.
Galveston, TX 77554
409-741-8484
moodygardenshotel.com
Tremont House is an elegant, Victorian-style hotel built in 1879 and featuring lavish ballrooms and a rooftop terrace. The hotel features rooms and suites with 12-foot ceilings, free wireless Internet access, flat-screen cable TVs and marble bathrooms with tubs. In-room massage and spa services are available. Tremont House's on-site dining opportunities are limited, so for a romantic dinner, check out nearby restaurants such as Willie G's Seafood and Steaks or The Olympia Grill on Pier 21.
The Tremont House
2300 Ships Mechanic Row
Galveston, TX 77550
409-763-0300
wyndham.com
The San Luis Resort offers romantic accommodations such as a full-service spa and salon, a heated outdoor swimming pool and rooms with private balconies and ocean views. Rooms and suites include bathrobes, cable TVs, coffeemakers and available over-sized soaking tubs. Among the resort's dining opportunities are romantic restaurants such as The Steakhouse and the nearby Landry's Seafood House.
The San Luis Resort
5222 Seawall Blvd.
Galveston, TX 77551
800-445-0090
sanluisresort.com
Hotel Galvez & Spa is located on the beach overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, with flower gardens, tropical pools and a veranda on the grounds. The hotel features a 10,000-square-foot spa, and a stunning outdoor swimming pool with a swim-up bar. Lodging options include spa suites, and all rooms include either gulf or city views, free wireless Internet access, cable TVs and radios with MP3 player docking stations. The hotel features romantic on-site dining at Bernardo's restaurant.
Hotel Galvez & Spa
2024 Seawall Blvd.
Galveston, TX 77550
409-765-7721
wyndham.com