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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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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, 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
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • 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
(62 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 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, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
(158 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
28 Pier 21, Galveston, TX, 77550

What's nearby

  • Pier 21 - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Strand Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Port of Galveston - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • University of Texas Medical Branch - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Katie's Seafood House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La King's Confectionery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fisherman's Wharf - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Willie G's Seafood & Steaks - ‬1 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), smoke-free premises, and a vending machine
  • A TV in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and a computer station
  • An elevator
  • 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

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

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?

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 Seawall 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. 1430 out of 1840 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 285 out of 1840 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 1840 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1840 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1840 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chuck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and the rooms are beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deidra

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great staff, the amenities, and everything else
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for those cruising!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and room was clean. Definitely would stay again. Convenient location for cruise terminal next door.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, great staff, lots to do nearby, and a nice breakfast are things we look forward to every time we stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay if you’re going on a cruise out of Galveston TX
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here! Close to restaurants and shopping always clean and friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay for a pre cruise stay. Friendly staff, nice rooms and in walking distance to many places.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

ROSE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and nice staff.
Stayed 1 night 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

Nolan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel close to all the action on the strand!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoy stay here because we can walk to restaurants and shopping. Convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet place just don’t expect a luxurious breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel right on the pier, walking distance to old town Galveston and plenty of dining options. Front desk staff was awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean rooms people was very nice convenience to port
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and room are both beautiful. The staff were all very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leroy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds were extremely comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely place to stay close to the harbor. If taking a cruise you can walk or shuttle to the port. It is walking distance to The Strand and many restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the Carnival Cruise terminal.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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
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