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Harbor House Hotel and Marina at Pier 21

3.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with a marina and free breakfast

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board
Just a short walk from the Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal, Harbor House offers free continental breakfast, access to a nearby outdoor pool, in-room WiFi, bicycle rentals, and a business center. Guests praise the helpful staff and excellent location near shopping.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Harbor View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(60 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 33 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Harbor View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 33 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(120 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(154 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
28 Pier 21, Galveston, TX, 77550

What's nearby

  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Port of Galveston - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • University of Texas Medical Branch - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Galveston Seawall - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La King's Confectionery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Katie’s Historic Pier 19 Seafood House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Stuttgarden Tavern - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fisherman's Wharf - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Harbor House Hotel and Marina at Pier 21

Hotel near Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
A short walk from Port of Galveston, Harbor House Hotel and Marina at Pier 21 provides free continental breakfast, a marina, and a 24-hour business center. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Outdoor pool access nearby
  • Self parking (surcharge), an elevator, and a TV in the lobby
  • A vending machine, a computer station, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff, proximity to shopping, and first-rate property condition
Room features
All guestrooms at Harbor House Hotel and Marina at Pier 21 have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 16.24 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Secured, uncovered extended parking on site (USD 16.24 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Marina
  • On the waterfront

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 16.24 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Uncovered extended parking fee: USD 16.24 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Harbor 21
Harbor House Pier 21
Harbor House Pier 21 Galveston
Harbor House Pier 21 Hotel
Harbor House Pier 21 Hotel Galveston
Harbor Pier
Pier Harbor
Harbor House at Pier 21 Hotel
Harbor House at Pier 21 Galveston
Harbor House at Pier 21 Hotel Galveston

Frequently asked questions

Does Harbor House Hotel and Marina at Pier 21 have a pool?

Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.

Is Harbor House Hotel and Marina at Pier 21 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Harbor House Hotel and Marina at Pier 21?

Self parking is available for USD 16.24 per night. Extended parking is available for USD 16.24 per day.

What time is check-in at Harbor House Hotel and Marina at Pier 21?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Harbor House Hotel and Marina at Pier 21?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Harbor House Hotel and Marina at Pier 21 located?

Located in Strand Historic District, this hotel is steps from Pier 21 and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal. Port of Galveston and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Harbor House Hotel and Marina at Pier 21 Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1376 out of 1774 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 278 out of 1774 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 1774 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1774 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1774 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of our favorite places to stay on The Strand.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, great location, staff was great especially Dee.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The continental breakfast is always good and just hits the spot!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for our first cruise
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and conveniently located down the street from the cruise ports. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Love staying at Harbor House.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the location of the hotel. Plus the convenience of parking for cruise
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location at Port of Galveston Harbor. Room was well-appointed, spacious, and clean, with view overlooking the harbor. Close to attractions and fine dining.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vaughn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly , made our visit enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you’re wanting to stay in Galveston the night before a cruise this is the place hands down
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location if you are going on a cruise
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our room. Loved the location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHELE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room are very clean and large!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This will be our second time staying here and it’s been great all the way through check in and stay. Very convenient to some of the best dining around, long term parking available at a reasonable rate and close enough to walk to the cruise terminal.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Queendivacece

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great i love this hotel it's the only one i stay at when i go to galveston.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Labor Day weekend was awesome! Great place to stay! Clean, charming house!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ERICA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Has everything you need to have a great time!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JEROME

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
HarborHouse is our go to place to stay anytime we go to Galveston. the hotel and staff are exceptional. The location of Willie g’s and other restaurants there is one of our favorite reasons to stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place for pre cruise stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying at Harbor House before and after a cruise! Parking is convenient with great food and bars nearby. Great staff and love the rooms! Dee at the front desk is the best!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s so close to the cruise ports and I would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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