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The Mariner

Property class: 2.5
Hotel near Galveston Seawall in Galveston

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A reception area with a stone-patterned counter, a white door, and a sign stating "Sorry, no pets allowed."
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a view of the beach.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a bathroom.
A building with a red roof and a balcony, a parking lot with marked spaces, and a view of the ocean.
A conference room with a large table and chairs, a window with blinds, and a small desk with a computer.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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1602 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX, 77550
  • Place, Seawall Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪17 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Full Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a bathroom.

Double Full Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(243 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Beach View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a view of the beach.

Room, 1 King Bed, Beach View

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a kitchenette.

Double King Bed Suite

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a phone on the side table.

Full single bed

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

About the area

Galveston

San Jacinto stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this San Jacinto hotel, you'll find Galveston Seawall and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Seawall Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Grand Galvez - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Bryan Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fish Tales - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Miller's Seawall Grill - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Mariner

Hotel near Galveston Seawall in Galveston
As a guest of The Mariner, you'll find an outdoor pool and a vending machine. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Galveston hotel.

  • 52 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Mariner offers 52 air-conditioned accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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, and window guards
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

The Mariner Hotel
The Mariner Galveston
The Mariner Hotel Galveston

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Mariner to the airport?

The Mariner is 36.3 mi (56-min drive) away from the Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Mariner?

As of Oct 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Mariner on Oct 28, 2026 start from CA $55, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Mariner have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Mariner.

How close is The Mariner to the beach?

This hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Seawall Beach and 4-minute walk from Porretto 27th Street. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Mariner offer free breakfast?

The Mariner does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Mariner?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Mariner?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM.

Is there free parking at The Mariner?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Mariner have a pool?

The Mariner features an outdoor pool.

Does The Mariner have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Mariner to downtown Galveston?

The Mariner is 0.8 mi away from Galveston.

The Mariner Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 513 out of 1240 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 281 out of 1240 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 204 out of 1240 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 92 out of 1240 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 150 out of 1240 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Book this hotel on short notice and the staff were very friendly and it was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot right on the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s my third time staying there. The location is great, quick check in and check out, friendly stuff and affordable price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a lil old but the staff was super friendly and polite it was super worth it
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had tons of fun at the pool chill staff loved it
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room air-conditioning good good parking staff helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and well maintained staff is great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a fun Fourth of July weekend with my kids. The property is in a perfect location!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Easy access to restaurants and the ocean near by.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean for the price and area. Safe lighted parking lot.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room for the price
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was clean and good customer service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The beach view was nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is conveniently locates and the rooms were well worth the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities
Close to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A bit run down but in a great location and clean. Worked for us since we just needed it for 1 night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beach is across the street. Pool not maintained was dirty. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I rented the room for a couple of hours but the front desk was really helpful and the rooms are clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Nice view of the Ocean and love that there was FREE beach access parking right in front of the room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

My room was ready when I got there at 12pm. That was great. The location was great. Right of the sea wall, and close to the boardwalk.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

convenient good location walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff...they upgraded our room when we srrived...pool is TINY and not real clean or well maintained...a/c worked very well...bathroom needs updating, not in good condition...overall it was a nice stay, just a very old hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AC worked great. Slept good. Comfortable beds .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice service good location great price
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

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