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The Mansion on 17th

3.5 star property
Guests start their day with a generous breakfast spread in the lobby, where they can linger with coffee and experience the property's signature hospitality

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Located in the heart of Galveston, The Mansion on 17th welcomes travelers with its charming atmosphere. Enjoy the daily manager's reception, complimentary breakfast, and terrace with outdoor furniture. The property offers in-room WiFi and a staff ready to enhance your experience.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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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

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

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

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 comforters, pillowtop 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 comforters, pillowtop 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 comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

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

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, The Mansion on 17th is in East End, a neighborhood in Galveston. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Moody Gardens and Texas Seaport Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Galveston travel guide
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Map
511 17th St, Galveston, TX, 77550

What's nearby

  • Beautiful vintage homes of the historical district in Galveston, Texas.; Shutterstock ID 248841316
    East End Historic District
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Grand 1894 Opera House
    Grand 1894 Opera House
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sunrise and sunset
    Port of Galveston
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • University of Texas Medical Branch
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Strand Theatre
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Katie's Seafood House
    11 min walk
  • Starbucks
    12 min walk
  • Sunflower Bakery
    5 min walk
  • The Original Mexican Cafe
    6 min walk
  • Marmo Bistro
    8 min walk

About this property

The Mansion on 17th

Bed & breakfast near Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
Port of Galveston and Galveston Seawall are located near The Mansion on 17th , which provides free self-serve breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • A TV in the lobby, a water dispenser, and outdoor furniture
  • Smoke-free premises and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop mattresses, and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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 available
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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35 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, 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Mansion on 17th pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Mansion on 17th ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Mansion on 17th ?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Mansion on 17th located?

Located in East End, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of St. Mary Cathedral Basilica and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal. Galveston Seawall and Port of Galveston are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Mansion on 17th Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 709 out of 832 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 832 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 832 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 832 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 832 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

LESLEY

Clean, comfortable, staff were friendly and breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfy and beautiful place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juanita W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We really enjoyed our stay here and the staff were amazing. The breakfast was better than a five star restaurant!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room, free parking, close to The Strand restaurants and shopping. Cruise drop-off was appreciated!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mirna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was wonderful and the staff was great. It was a very pleasant and unique experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’d go back to Galveston JUST for this b&b. The staff were so gracious from start to finish. A must stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Home was lovely and breakfast was good. Good location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere and service. Breakfast also great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lodgings were lovely, claw foot tub with shower head was tricky but on point for historical perspective only, location was perfect, Staff Was Lovely and breakfast was delicious. Parking was offered and storage of vehicle for cruise is a great offer and they even dropped us at the pier for a nominal fee. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aaron, the Concierge, is great. We did a city tour with him and learned a lot about the city of Galveston. We also booked him to take us to the cruise port and had excellent drop off service. They even recommend a great ride service to and from the Houston airport with Shannon from the Saltwater Moms. Loved the breakfast service and French press coffee at the bed and breakfast as well.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I loved this historic home. The staff is pleasant and attentive to guests needs. The social hour was great to meet other guest and share our stories. Breakfast is great and again opportunity to visit with other guest. We will definitely be coming back anytime we are in Galveston.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

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

10/10 Excellent

Nick

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice. Home is cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely accommodating and friendly. The room was very clean and inviting.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful home, we chose to stay here for one night as we were going on a cruise. The room was clean and comfy, bed was so comfortable!! Loved the happy hour with complimentary drinks and breakfast was delicious. Staff was kind and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacie

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LuWana

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

10/10 Excellent

Rod

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
From arrival to leaving by far one of the best experiences we have had. Fantastic staff, amazing rooms, and a breakfast of perfection. For any type of couples vacation I recommend here.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room pleasant helpful staff great recommendations for dinner. The breakfast and service was very good. The Mansion has been restored beautifully. There is a calm welcoming scent in every room . I would definitely recommend to others for a unique and pleasant place to stay. I would stay here again when in Galveston.
Wonderful breakfast with great coffee.
The mansion in the evening .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

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