The Mansion on 17th

3.5 star property
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Premium Double Room, Non Smoking, Balcony | Balcony
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking, Balcony | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds
Room amenity
Front of property
Lounge

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

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

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

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

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

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

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

Premium Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

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

Premium Double Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

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

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

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

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About this property

The Mansion on 17th

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
This smoke-free bed & breakfast features a bar/lounge, coffee/tea in a common area and a TV in a common area. Free self-service breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free manager's reception.
The Mansion on 17th offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and complimentary bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

The free breakfast at The Mansion on 17th gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from East End Historic District. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free manager's reception.
  • Free self-service breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include a terrace, a communal living room and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the helpful staff
  • 13 minutes by foot from Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and a 2-minute drive from Port of Galveston
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 common area, and a communal living room. Self parking is free.

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

Guests are served a free self-service breakfast daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM. The bed & breakfast hosts a free manager's reception daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

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 (76 centimetre high)
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

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
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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning on arriving outside normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information. The host will greet guests on arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 600 out of 711 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 711 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 711 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 711 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 711 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tyra J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Couldn’t have been more pleased with the hospitality and beauty of the mansion. This is not just a place to lay your head but an experience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay. Room was huge with a lot of personality. The breakfast was amazing and staff were all very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful old mansion and our room was stunning. Check in was super easy and the manager and staff were extremely nice and helpful, we arrived early with no problems. They gave us a tour of the whole House. Breakfast was made to order and tasty. Overall an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

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

10/10 Excellent

Kiandre

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed here the nightbefofe we sailed out on our cruise. This was the most amazing experience I've had staying anywhere!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terra, Maricopa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aaron was very welcoming and knowledgeable of the area. He gave great dining recommendations and was a pleasure to visit with.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misty

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!! The history was amazing but the staff and owners are what makes this place special!!! And the breakfast and coffee were icing on the cake for our stay! Will always stay here when visiting!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger, Cheney

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrific beautiful historic B&B. Kathy our host was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nurani

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very fun place to stay, great breakfast and nice staff!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marvin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at this historic and beautiful mansion. The staff was excellent. We highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

Option to stay somewhere besides a noisy hotels

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kahlina, New Braunfels

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful. The room was cute and quaint. It was very convenient to the port.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

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

Great Stay

We loved our stay, the property is beautiful and the staff hospitable, friendly and helpful, we would love to visit for longer next time
Stayed 1 night 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