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The Mariner

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Galveston Seawall

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Free self parking
Reception
Property grounds
Outdoor pool
Double Full Beds | View from room

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Double King Bed Suite | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double King Bed Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Full single bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Double Full Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Full Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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1602 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX, 77550

What's nearby

  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Galveston Seawall - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • University of Texas Medical Branch - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Port of Galveston - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bubba Gump Shrimp Co - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Fish Tales - Galveston - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Miller's Seawall Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬15 min walk

About this property

The Mariner

Hotel near Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
A short walk from Galveston Seawall, The Mariner has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the beach locale, overall value, and helpful staff
Room features
All 52 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Daily housekeeping, desks, and phones

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish, Urdu

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

The Mariner Hotel
The Mariner Galveston
The Mariner Hotel Galveston

Frequently asked questions

Does The Mariner have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Mariner pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Mariner?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Mariner?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Mariner?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Mariner located?

Located in San Jacinto, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Seawall Beach, Galveston Seawall, and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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The Mariner Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 421 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 160 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 90 out of 1015 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very clean and friendly staff. The view to ocean is awesome...one of the closest I've ever stayed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Arne

Liked: Cleanliness
It was right on the sea wall and you could walk anywhere you wanted to go in a short distance
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful. I called to request a ground floor room, and they amde sure i had one.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

V

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Clean and great view of ocean water
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nadia

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location. No frills - it’s just a place to sleep after enjoying all the fun activities in Galveston! Stayed over send weekend of the city’s Mardi Gras.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirstie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to beach and view. Staff nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gilles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice if you look for 2stars hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Paulino

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Astoria

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was very surprised by how clean and comfortable the room was. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Rafael

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Included reakfast is only coffee and a little muffin. The staff is unfreandly. Great location to go the beach and the pier.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Trisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Customer service was great and very accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

STACEY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Didnt like no coffee available in lobby after 9am. A pot of coffee is inexpensive to offer guests until at least noon
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

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

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
You get what you pay for but the location was great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Eric

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Room was worn. Shower had barely any pressure. Everything was damp, including the snacks in the lobby
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great inexpensive place to stay on the seawall. You can walk to the beach which is right accross the street
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rosaisela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Front desk clerk was not the friendliest and demanded our 2nd room deposit via card was in the name of the person checking into the room. I guess. Breakfast was coffee and muffins only. Best beach front hotel on a budget. Room was clean and bed was decent. One night stay for our Carnival cruise.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good pricing for the room
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
With a view like that you can't go wrong. Room was clean, staff was friendly super easy check in and out
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025