| set on 242 acres, this beachside resort with a tropical theme park is 0. 2 miles from scholes international airport, and adjacent to schlitterbahn galveston island indoor water park. bright 1- and 2-bedroom suites add wet bars. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. modern rooms have coffeemakers, flat-screen tvs, free wi-fi and minifridges. amenities include conference space and meeting rooms, as well as a 24-hour business center, a spa, and multiple dining options. there are 3 pyramids that contain a living rainforest, an aquarium and a 3-d theater, as well as tropical plants, birds, penguins and seals. the grounds also include a golf course and an outdoor pool with a swim-up bar
William P. Hobby Airport 52 min
Stewart Beach (21 min)
Wide, calm sand beach with lifeguards, volleyball courts, snacks bars & showers. Moody Gardens (6 min)
242-acre amusement park with hotel & attractions including aquarium, zip line & paddlewheel boat. 1892 Bishop’s Palace (17 min)
Huge, circa-1892 Victorian mansion with stained-glass windows, ornate wood carvings & public tours. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier (15 min)
Old-fashioned waterfront amusement area with rides for all ages, games of skill & boardwalk eats. Galveston Railroad Museum (17 min)
Historic locomotives & indoor displays of artifacts, plus model trains & Saturday train rides. Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum (18 min)
Retired rig offers 3 floors of models & interactive displays, plus education programs & a gift shop. Rainforest Pyramid (8 min)
Home to sharks, seahorses & other animals, this attraction features a 1.5-million-gallon aquarium. Strand Historic District (17 min)
Historic district with Victorian architecture, restaurants, antique stores & curio shops. Galveston Seawall (18 min)
Listed 10-mile-long gulf coast sea wall built in 1902 with a sidewalk, street art & beach views. Galveston Beach (8 min)
Long stretch of wave-lapped sandy beach backed by a promenade lined with restaurants & condos. Moody Mansion (15 min)
Guests to this restored 1895 estate featuring the original furnishings are led on an hour-long tour. Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston (5 min)
Water amusement park with outdoor attractions open seasonally & heated indoor park open year-round. Galveston Historic Seaport - Home of the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA (17 min)
Visitors can explore an 1877 ship & an adjacent museum with exhibits on sea commerce & immigration. Galveston Island State Park (15 min)
This 2000-acre park features campgrounds, hiking trails, birdwatching spots & unsupervised swimming. Historic Downtown Strand Seaport Partnership (15 min) | 
