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Moody Gardens Marina

Seven Hope Boulevard
Galveston, TX 77554
Offatt's Bayou 358 WHL

Lat / Lon: N 29° 16.640' / W 094° 51.000'
Hours: 24 hours
Contact: Garvin O'Neil
Phone: (888) 388-8484
Fax: (409) 683-4937
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.moodygardenshotel.com

3.60(5)

3.60 out of 5 stars

Review for Moody Gardens Marina

Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Nov 25, 2024
LOA: 20'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 3

Marina unfortunately is not manned. To dock an additional $100 deposit is required, and you must check in at the hotel. The number listed for the dock is not manned, so calling the hotel desk is required, which I had to google. They do offer a shuttle, but must be requested. It a bit of a walk from dock to hotel front lobby.

WG Editor Comment:
Snag-A-Slip reached out to the marina manager for further comment but did not hear back regarding this review.

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Reviewed by: Bruce Blake , Bright Spot, on Jun 7, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 36'
Draft: 5.5'

Rating: 4

Easy access to slips. Easy access to hotel lobby and amenities (including ice) via golf cart. Palm Beach access included in slip fee. Great place to take the kids!

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Reviewed by: Ricky Carroll on Oct 27, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 41'
Draft: 5.5'

Rating: 4

Great first trip for us. Easy in and out. Excercise caution in the channel, favor port side on entry. Oyster beds on starboard. Go all the way past Marker "28" to avoid shoaling before turning for marina.
Bring a welcome mat to place on the dock and a hose with sprayer. Lots of bird droppings but the boat stayed fairly clean. Geat pool, swim up bar, spa and attractions. .

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Reviewed by: Dev Nix on Feb 18, 2020
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 35'
Draft: 12.0'

Rating: 4

Love the proximity to the gardens. Bath house is a bit of a walk, and check in at the hotel was different. They will send a golf cart down to pick you up. My only complaint is that the dock could use a good power wash. It was slick with bird droppings. The hotel staff was very nice.

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Reviewed by: Bruce Blake , Bright Spot, on Dec 7, 2016
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 36'
Draft: 5.5'

Rating: 3

Slips are very isolated so expect a long hike if you need staff help. Free ice. Access to wave pool was welcomed by the kids.

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