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The Mansion on 17th

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

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
  • 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
  • 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

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 | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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 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. 655 out of 770 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 770 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 770 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 770 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 770 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a very nice stay. Staff was amazing. Breakfast was great. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle n

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay. Can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joni

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely historic property. Our room was on the main floor and even with foot traffic going up & down the stairs outside our room, it was quiet. For breakfast, you had a choice of five menu options that you could customize if you wanted. I opted for the French toast while my husband had the scrambled eggs with ham & green peppers. Both were delicious. If we are ever back in Galveston, we will be staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hope

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay! The house is beautiful, our room was comfortable, and the location was walking distance to many great restaurants. The staff was so nice, and we loved the evening “social hour” and excellent breakfast. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s an old house made into a small hotel so don’t expect modern amenities, claw foot tub/shower, no pool, and parking is parallel on street but the staff and service as well are top notch. The breakfast was awesome. We have already booked another night for next years cruise.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

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

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was so cute I loved it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, but the bed was not very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terricka

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Belton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our 3rd stay at the Mansion. It never lets us down. Great staff, great property. Tasty breakfast and the 4-5 PM social hour was outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Huy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

Beautiful property with the best breakfast eggs!!

What an amazing little find. A family run mansion. Absolutely perfect. Everyone was super friendly and happy to help with any questions we had. They were there if we needed them but were happy to leave us to our own devises. This was the end of our America trip (been to a few places) so was nice to relax. We were recommended good places to eat & help with the best beach to attend. The breakfast was lovely. Especially the eggs & coffee!! The bed was super comfy. And the sheets were super soft. The room had everything we need. We won’t be coming back to Galveston and that’s not because it’s a bad place, it’s actually really cool, but we have lots of the world to see!! But if I can recommend anywhere to someone else visiting, then don’t even think twice about booking this mansion. You’re close to the majority of everything you need & the property is beautifully decorated to keep it with that’s quirky feel. Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

Clean, quiet and fun stay

The room was wonderful! Clean and quiet. We loved the Happy hour drinks for the meet and greet. We met up with great people that was staying there as well. We did a tour of Galveston as a add on and it was great. We've been going to Galveston for over 30 years but never learned about the history.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ginger

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kacy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was incredible! Breakfast so good! This was our first bed and breakfast experience. We will definitely be back! Such a historical gem. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The entire staff was amazing. the pictures are very true and it was very quiet at night. Breakfast was fabulous and the happy hour was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misty

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love that the mansion was maintained and true to it's era as well as the entire town of Galveston. Arron & the entire staff were amazing! All were so helpful, polite, and fun to be around. I would give 10 stars if I could. They started our vacation off wonderfully 💃
Beautiful true era home
Amazing tours in an excellent limo 😉
Gourmet coffee, great way to wake up
Breakfast. Just as yummy as beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abby

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

10/10 Excellent

Des

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aaron is an excellent host with great stories. The mansion on 17th is hands down the best accommodation in the Strand area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jana, Corpus Christi

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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