One of the best things about cruising from Galveston? The re are lots of options for parking while you sail. That can lead to some deals. If you’re sailing on a week-long cruise, then you can find parking deals for as little as $92— or about $13 per day.
Compare that to ports like Miami where you can pay upwards of $28 per day to park your car.
Still, one of the secrets about saving on a cruise is that you can save on your parking if you choose a Galveston hotel that offers free parking or a cruise parking package. And even though parking in Galveston is relatively affordable, you should still take advantage of this perk if it’s offered.
Here’s how it works. To attract cruise passengers looking for a place to stay the night before their trip, many hotels will let you park your car for free (or a discount) in exchange for staying one night.
If you didn’t plan to stay in a hotel before your cruise, then it might not make sense to book one just for the parking deal. But if you wanted to stay on the island and you are driving, then you can save a decent chunk of money.
Below, we’ve rounded up a list of hotels in Galveston offering parking. We’ve also linked to a search on Kayak.com so that you can read reviews from real travelers like you and see pricing. For parking packages you may have to book through the hotel website.
It’s recommended you call the specific hotel you’re interested in to confirm the details of your parking, as they can change.
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Galveston Hotels with Cruise Parking
Best Western Plus Seawall Inn and Suites
Address: 102 Seawall Blvd. | Phone: 409-766-7070
A relatively new hotel, this spot earns strong reviews. It may be because the location is smart. Sitting on the east end of the island, it’s near everything, but in a quieter part of the island. Best of all, you’re very close to the ships, especially the new Royal Caribbean terminal. The hotel offers free parking for passengers with a night’s stay.
- Price: $-$$
- Distance to Port: 2.5 miles
- Review Rating: 4 out of 5
Hilton Galveston Island Resort
Address: 5400 Seawall Boulevard | Phone: 409-744-5000
Hilton allows guests to pay $70 for up to a week’s cruise parking (at its sister property The San Luis), and it also includes a shuttle to the port for $15 per person. It’s perfect for those looking to stay on the Seawall at a higher-end property. The hotel is also right next to the Galveston Convention Center and shares a parking lot with Landry’s and Rainforest Café.
- Price: $$-$$$
- Distance to Port: 4.5 miles
- Review Rating: 4 out of 5
Inn at the Waterpark
Address: 2525 Jones Drive | Phone: 409-740-1155
Wondering about the name of this hotel? It’s right near the Schlitterbahn Galveston, the island version of the famous Texas waterpark. If you have kids and are headed to cruise in the summer, they might beg you to stay here and tack on a day at Schlitterbahn (there’s also a free putt-putt course on the property). We called and the hotel offers parking for $20 for up to a week in exchange for one night’s stay.
- Price: $$
- Distance to Port: 5.5 miles
- Review Rating: 4 out of 5
Motel 6 Galveston
Address: 2825 61st Street | Phone: 409-744-7133
Another affordable option in the cluster of hotels near 61st Street and Seawall, you might not stay here if you’re planning a beach vacation, but for a cheap stay with $10 per day parking when you cruise, it’s suitable. There is no shuttle to the port. Many hotel guests simply catch an Uber/Lyft to the ship on cruise day.
- Price: $
- Distance to Port: 4.5 miles
- Review Rating: 4 out of 5
La Quinta Inn & Suites Galveston
2901 63rd Street | Phone: 409-220-1406
One of the newest hotels on the island, the La Quinta is a great option for those who want a clean and comfy stay. The location is in a pocket of hotels near the gulf and is also convenient to a Walmart for any last-minute items you might need. Parking is free if booking through Wyndham, saving you around $100 off parking at the port.
- Price: $$
- Distance to Port: 5 miles
- Review Rating: 4 out of 5
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Gaido’s Seaside Inn
Address: 3700 Seawall Blvd | Phone: 409-761-5504
Many people have heard of the famous Gaido’s restaurant, but there is also a hotel for guests. Stay here and you’re staying at a classic Galveston haunt. It’s right on the Seawall, offers a large pool the kids will love, and you’re also offered free cruise parking for the duration of your sailing if you stay the night before your cruise.
- Price: $$
- Distance to Port: 2.5 miles
- Review Rating: 4 out of 5
Avenue O Bed & Breakfast
Address: 2323 Avenue O | Phone: 409-789-3070
Want something a little different than a typical hotel? This highly rated B&B is in a restored 1924 historical home on the island. They offer free cruise parking (up to 7 days), breakfast, and a transfer to the cruise terminal to guests staying at least one night and who book directly through the hotel.
- Price: $$-$$$
- Distance to Port: 1 mile
- Review Rating: 5 out of 5
The San Luis Resort
Address: 5222 Seawall Blvd | Phone: 409-744-1500
The San Luis Resort is one of the few true resorts on Galveston Island. Featuring a huge pool, green space, a restaurants, and stunning views of the Gulf, it’s also among the highest-rated places to stay. When called we were told that cruise parking is $10 per day for up to seven days. They also offer a shuttle to the port for $15 per person.
- Price: $$$
- Distance to Port: 4 miles
- Review Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Holiday Inn Resort Galveston On the Beach
Address: 5002 Seawall Boulevard | Phone: 409-740-5300
If you want to stay in one of the prime locations on the island — and right next to the beach — then check out this hotel. They now offer a “Park Stay & Go” offer with cruise parking for up to 8 days. You can simply let them know at check-in that you want to park.
- Price: $$-$$$
- Distance to Port: 3.5 miles
- Review Rating: 4 out of 5
The Tremont House
Address: 2300 Ship’s Mechanic Row | Phone: 409-763-0300
Another historic hotel, the Tremont House also offers cruise parking for passengers staying the night before at the location via its “Park & Sail” package. Perhaps best of all, from here you are within walking distance of the Carnival and Princess cruise terminals. In our search the package ran about $70 over the nightly standard rate.
- Price: $$$
- Distance to Port: 0.5 miles
- Review Rating: 4.5 out of 5
TownePlace Suites Galveston Island
Address: 9540 Seawall Boulevard | Phone: 409-497-2840
One of the newer hotels on the island, TownePlace Suites is in a spot just outside of the main city in Galveston. The result is a spot right on the beach without the traffic and busyness of the city. For an $50 fee, you can get up to a week’s parking at the hotel while you sail.
- Price: $$
- Distance to Port: 7.0 miles
- Review Rating: 4 out of 5
Clarion Pointe Galveston Seawall
Address: 2300 Seawall Blvd | Phone: 409-750-9192
Clarion Pointe is just about five minutes (1.5 miles) from the cruise terminal and offers cruise parking for $10 per day with your stay. The location is tough to beat, right on the Seawall and within walking distance of the Galveston Pleasure Pier (a theme park over the water) and across from Murdochs, a famous souvenir store. You will need to arrange your own ride to the port.
- Price: $-$$
- Distance to Port: 1.5 miles
- Review Rating: 3 out of 5
Comfort Suites Galveston
Address: 3606 89th Street | Phone: 409-741-9977
Staying here is a bit down island from the main part of Galveston but still close to attractions like Schlitterbahn and Moody Gardens. It’s a good idea if you come during a busy part of the year but still want some peace and quiet versus closer in parts of the island. The hotel offers complimentary parking during your cruise if you book the $25 per person round trip shuttle to the cruise port.
- Price: $$
- Distance to Port: 6 miles
- Review Rating: 3.5 out of 5
Howard Johnson Express Inn
Address: 8216 Harborside Drive | Phone: 409-744-1100
Howard Johnson has two good things about its location. First, it is right off the freeway as you enter the island. As soon as you hit Galveston, you are there. Second, being on Harborside Drive, it’s a straight shot right to the cruise terminals. The HoJo offers $10 per day parking for cruise guests, but no shuttle. You will need to arrange your own transportation to get to the ship.
- Price: $
- Distance to Port: 4.5 miles
- Review Rating: 3 out of 5
Scottish Inns Galveston
Address: 928 Ferry Road | Phone: 409-762-3311
This hotel sits right near the ferry that can take you between Galveston and Port Bolivar. From there it’s an easy ride to the cruise port. Staying one night means you can park for free while you cruise. They also offer a $10 per person shuttle to the cruise port.
- Price: $-$$
- Distance to Port: 2.5 miles
- Review Rating: 3.5 out of 5
Beachfront Palms
Address: 5914 Seawall Blvd | Phone: 409-740-1261
Beachfront Palms sits right across the Seawall from the beach, and just down from the convention center and restaurants. It also offers free parking during your cruise, just let them know at check in. However, you will need to arrange your own transportation back and forth from the cruise ship.
- Price: $-$$
- Distance to Port: 4.5 miles
- Review Rating: 3 out of 5
Comfort Inn & Suites Galveston
Address: 2818 Avenue R 1/2 | Phone: 409-763-5000
This spot is located right at the Seawall and within walking distance of the Pleasure Pier in Galveston. Getting to the cruise port is almost a straight shot across the island. When we called, the hotel told us they offered cruise parking for $10 per day. You just let them know at check-in that you’d like to park.
- Price: $$
- Distance to Port: 2.5 miles
- Review Rating: 3 out of 5
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Galveston Beach
Address: 3228 Seawall Blvd. | Phone: 409-621-5100
Sitting right on the famous Seawall and next door to The Spot (a popular seafood restaurant), it’s hard to beat this location. The port is just about 2.5 miles across the width of the island, so you can be there in about 10-15 minutes. When it comes to parking, a call to the hotel told us it is $15 per day for up to a week, which is a small discount off some parking lots at the cruise terminal.
- Price: $$
- Distance to Port: 2.5 miles
- Review Rating: 4 out of 5
Galveston Beach Hotel West
Address: 8710 Seawall Blvd. | Phone: 409-740-9100
Sitting on the west end of the island, this hotel is near a group of similar hotels that are all still convenient to everything but a bit away from the busiest parts of Galveston. A call to the hotel told us that cruise parking is a flat $20 for however long you need. For a 7-day cruise, that’s about 80% off parking at the port.
- Price: $-$$
- Distance to Port: 6.5 miles
- Review Rating: 3.5 out of 5
Red Roof PLUS+ Galveston – Beachfront
Address: 3924 Avenue U | Phone: 409-750-9400
Looking for an unfussy hotel that’s affordable, clean, and offers parking? This spot is just a half-block off the Seawall, so you’re close to everything without as much traffic and noise. A call to the hotel told us they offer cruise parking to guests for $5 per night if you stay the night before. You will need to find your own transportation back and forth from the cruise port.
- Price: $$
- Distance to Port: 3.5 miles
- Review Rating: 4 out of 5
We’ve also included the map below to show you where each of these hotels is in relation to the port.
(Looking for Galveston hotels with shuttles to the cruise port? Read our article here.)
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get back to my car after the cruise?
Unfortunately, many of the hotels with cruise parking don’t offer transportation to the cruise port. That means you are on your own getting from the hotel to the ship. The good news is that none of them are terribly far from the port; at most it’s about 5 miles. We’d suggest taking an Uber or a Lyft to the port. When you return from your cruise, you can get another ride back to your car. It should only run about $10 each way.
Which hotel should I stay for my cruise?
Obviously the hotel you select depends on what sort of accommodations you want. Those simply coming in for a quick stay may be just fine with cheaper hotels that still offer comfortable service. Those looking to enjoy Galveston for a couple of days may like some of the higher-end hotels. If you can afford it, you can’t go wrong with a spot like the historic Tremont House. Looking for a resort? Try Hilton Galveston Island Resort. Those looking to spend a little less would do well with something like Best Western Plus Seawall Inn and Suites, which gets high reviews and won’t break the bank.
What options are there for regular parking for a Galveston cruise?
Galveston actually offers some of the cheapest cruise parking of any port in America… but prices are ratcheting higher. For example, places like Miami charge more than $20 per day. Galveston’s official lots charge around $14… and there are some parking lots that are even cheaper. See our article for all your options for Galveston cruise parking.
More on Cruising From Galveston
Getting to the Port of Galveston — Transportation options from airports and the Galveston area to the cruise port. Everything you need to know to get to the port and start your vacation.
Galveston Cruise Parking — Driving to the port? Not sure where to park? We prices and profiles of all the lots near the cruise terminal.
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Which Galveston Hotels have covered parking?
Having cruised out of galveston for over thirty years. Our departures from galveston on “the Star of Texas” in the mid to late 1980’s proves beyond a doubt that Galveston and Houston have had cruise departures since the early 1980’s. Minimally. The Stella Solaris departed from Galveston in the seventies.
That’s correct. Year-round sailing started back in 2000. Before, there were occasional seasonal cruises.