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The Mansion on 17th

3.5 star property
3.5-star B&B near Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal

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Lounge
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking, Balcony
Room amenity

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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511 17th St, Galveston, TX, 77550
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Port of Galveston
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Galveston Seawall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

Premium Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Double Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

Premium Double Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Galveston

East End stay.Your stay at this East End B&B places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Galveston Seawall are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • University of Texas Medical Branch - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Port of Galveston - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Katie's Seafood House - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pier 21 - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Fisherman's Wharf - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Huli Huli Hut - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Mansion on 17th

3.5-star B&B near Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The Mansion on 17th also features a terrace, coffee/tea in a common area, and a communal living room. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Galveston bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
The Mansion on 17th offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways (30 inches high)
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Schaefer Haus
The Mansion on 17th Galveston
The Mansion on 17th Bed & breakfast
The Mansion on 17th Bed & breakfast Galveston

The Mansion on 17th Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 590 out of 701 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 701 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 701 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 701 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 701 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is fantastic. Aaron is very knowledgeable about the house and history.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, VIRGINIA BEACH

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spectacular, historic property. Superb staff. Very professional and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing!! Especially Aaron and Stephanie. We will definitely be back for another stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great place! My wife and I stayed at The Mansion prior to and following our recent Royal Caribbean cruise...it was lovely! Highly, highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandalynn, Humble

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Mansion doesn't disappoint. You can tell that they try hard to keep the hotel running well. I like the ambiance and the fact that it's a historic bldg.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorian

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a room with a screened in balcont shaped like a turret. Very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was personable & very attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

COMES WITH BAGGAGE ISSUES

These folks work hard to take care of the customer. That said, I likely would only stay there again if I were living out of a backpack. There is no elevator or lift to provide for getting bags to the room. Parking is on-the-street curbside. There is a couple of steps up from the curb, more steps to the gate, way more steps to the porch, thus luggage of any weight becomes an issue. There is only one room on the lowest floor so the rest of the guest must climb more stairs to get to their room. The facility is nicely done with good attention to the rooms. If I were traveling light luggage-wise, I would not hesitate to stay there. The happy hour, carriage rides, morning breakfast, low parking price during cruise plus shuttle to and from the cruise terminal are all positives. The staff is friendly and helpful. If they solve the luggage issue, it could be a very attractive venue.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the mansion and if we come back to Galveston we will try to book a room again. The breakfast was really good and fresh.

10/10 Excellent

Labrisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A must stay

Very friendly staff. 100% will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint, beautiful home. Excellent staff care. We recommend this location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Next level service. Cocktail hour and breakfast were lovely. Bed was super comfy. Balcony charming. Property stunning!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Perry, Wake Village

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique property, older house with upgrades making comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We will be back

We feel special every time we stay here. The service is excellent. The staff is friendly and helpful. The breakfast is delicious. And the happy hour is fun! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very attentive and efficient, very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming setting, friendly staff. Nice amenities such as afternoon cocktail hour and included breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful historical mansion

Service was exceptional! Beautiful historic old mansion.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Belton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our second stay at the Mansion on 17th. We plan to return in the fall. The property is a gem and the staff are stellar! We highly rate this wonderful Galveston getaway!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica, Bayville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025