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The Mansion on 17th

Property class: 3.5
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Premium Double Room, Non Smoking, Balcony | Balcony
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Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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511 17th St, Galveston, TX, 77550
  • Place, East End Historic District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Texas Medical Branch
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
    ‪43 min drive‬
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Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

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

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

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Premium Room, Non Smoking, Balcony | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Premium Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

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

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Premium Double Room, Non Smoking, Balcony | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Premium Double Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking, Balcony | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

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

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Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

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

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Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

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

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About this property

The Mansion on 17th

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 St. Mary Cathedral Basilica. 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 3-minute drive from Galveston Seawall
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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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. 703 out of 826 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 826 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 826 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 826 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 826 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is amazing here
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Lee's Summit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in. We had the king bedroom on the main floor. Enjoyed social hour and visiting with others on front porch. Breakfast was delicious with fresh pressed coffee. Took their shuttle to cruise port. Nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Bed & Breakfast! I loved the authentic Victorian architecture and decor. The concierge, Aaron, was very helpful and kind. The B & B offers a mini-fridge and microwave in the cocktail room for guest usage, complimentary wine & beer each evening, and a delicious cooked to order breakfast each morning. Would highly recommend this quaint location for anyone wanting to truly experience Galveston!
The Moody suite
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tommy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Pamela

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff always so friendly and the house is so comfortable it has become our Go to spot in Galveston
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was personable. The staff were accommodating and told us about the rich history of the property. Clean. Food for breakfast was delicious. The social hour on the porch was a lot of fun. A true bed and breakfast experience.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved Mansion on 17th St. beautiful accommodations, friendly staff, authentic charm. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katheryn

Courteous
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

LuWana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Huge, beautiful room...very Victorian feel to it. Breakfast was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aaron greeted us and helped us to our rooms. He made excellent recommendations and was very kind. The hotel is charming and comfortable. The breakfasts were delicious. We will return
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn, Kingwood

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property & staff. The room & breakfast was fantastic. We especially enjoyed visiting with the owner at check in and during happy hour. Very interesting houses in the area and worth enjoying during a stroll.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room. Loved the claw foot tub. Breakfast was delicious. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The atmosphere was wonderful and the history so interesting. Service was outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Small room up stairs
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

dawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area is so historic and close to the ports.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was spotless - very clean. Erica, cooking, and Jenny, serving breakfast was wonderful. Service was great and food was out of this world. Superior in every aspect. Loved it. Best breakfast ever!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff. Wonderful location. Very clean. Perfect place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was well kept, and the staff was very pleasant. This is an antique mansion, thus the furnishings will reflect some wear, but it is a very warm place that will take you back to the turn of the last century.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rod

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

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