Moon Hotel Reservations and the Future of Lunar Tourism in 2032

What once felt like science fiction is beginning to take shape. A young space age startup called Galactic Resource Utilization Space (GRU Space) is pushing forward with plans to build what could become the first hotel on the Moon  and it’s already accepting early reservations from people who want to be among humanity’s earliest lunar guests. 

This isn’t just a luxury fantasy. It is an early chapter in a far more serious story about how humans will live, work, travel, and explore beyond Earth.

From Earth to the Moon: What GRU Space Is Building

GRU Space’s concept turns decades of space talk into a multi-stage lunar program that aims to transform the Moon from a distant symbol into a destination. 

Rather than building a basic outpost, the company envisions a comfort-driven lunar habitat that blends human-scaled living spaces with the unique environment of the Moon.

Here’s how it would work:

1. Inflatable Habitats Designed on Earth
   The living modules are built on Earth and launched to the Moon. Once on the surface, they unfurl into pressurized environments tailored for human stays.
2. Built-in Protection Using Moon Dust
   The hotel cannot rely on Earth materials alone. To protect guests from radiation, temperature extremes, and micrometeorites, lunar soil (regolith) is processed to create protective shell structures around the inflatable habitats. Robots would mix regolith with binding agents to make durable “moon bricks.”
3. Lunar Surface Experiences
   With the right life support and safety systems, the hotel would offer activities that are uniquely lunar  from walking in low gravity to driving rovers, and even sports adapted to moon conditions.

This combination of Earth-built architecture and locally sourced lunar materials makes the project technically ambitious yet rooted in realistic space engineering strategies.

Booking Your Stay on the Moon Today

Reservations are already open for early enthusiasts and high net worth travelers. GRU Space’s process requires:

• A non-refundable application fee of $1,000 to begin the process.
• If selected, applicants can put down a refundable deposit of $250,000 or up to $1 million to secure priority placement on future lunar missions.
• Final pricing for the full stay has not yet been confirmed, but the total cost per guest could exceed $10 million once launch and travel costs are included.

This isn’t ordinary tourism. It’s an invitation to be part of the very first generation of off-Earth visitors a rare blend of pioneering spirit and substantial investment.

Timeline: When Could Guests Really Stay on the Moon?

According to GRU Space’s public timeline, the project is expected to roll out over several major phases: 

• 2026: Review of early reservation applications
• 2027: Private auction for specific lunar mission roles
• 2029: First construction payload lands on the Moon
• 2031: Habitat and construction systems begin deployment
• Early 2030s: Aim to receive the first paying guests

If all goes according to plan, the hotel could welcome its first residents around 2032, making this more than a futuristic idea. It is a multi-decade infrastructure effort  one that aims to integrate travel, architecture, robotics, and in-situ construction into one ecosystem.

What the Moon Hotel Could Offer

Unlike a luxury resort on Earth, a lunar hotel must solve serious engineering challenges while still creating a meaningful experience.

Here’s what GRU Space envisions:

• Panoramic views of the lunar landscape and Earth
  Large viewing windows and thoughtfully designed interiors capture both stark lunar terrain and the living blue marble we call home.
• Human scaled interiors with warmth and comfort
  Inflatable habitats are tailored for multi-day stays, designed to feel familiar even in an alien environment.
• Activities that only the Moon can offer
  Imagine low gravity excursions moonwalks driving rovers or even golf like activities adapted to lunar conditions.

This is not about luxury in the traditional sense. It is about crafting a meaningful human experience in a place where few have ever ventured.

Challenges and Realities on the Path to Lunar Stays

Even with reservations open and plans laid out, experts caution that the project faces significant hurdles:

• No routine lunar transport system exists today. There are still no regular crewed missions to the Moon to support non-scientific travelers.
• Life support and emergency infrastructure must be developed before long stays are feasible.
• Regulatory frameworks, safety standards, and international cooperation are needed for civilian travel beyond Earth’s orbit.

As some commentators have noted, many of these conditions must be in place before the concept can truly become reality. 

Still, even putting aside skepticism, the fact that reservations are available today suggests a shift in how space travel is being imagined and marketed.

Beyond One Hotel: A New Frontier for Space Infrastructure

For GRU Space the lunar hotel is more than a destination. It is a first step in building a permanent human presence beyond Earth.

According to the company’s broader vision, this project could help lay the foundation for:

• Permanent Moon bases
• Surface infrastructure like roads and storage facilities
• Habitat networks that support scientific research and commercial activity
• Even future settlements on Mars and beyond

In that sense, the lunar hotel becomes a catalyst for a space economy, much like resorts and hospitality helped develop economies on Earth centuries ago.