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The Mansion on 17th

3.5 star property
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Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking
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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

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

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

Premium Double Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

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

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

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

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

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About this property

The Mansion on 17th

This smoke-free bed & breakfast features a bar/lounge, coffee/tea in a common area, and a TV in a common area. Free self-serve 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 bottled water and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

The free breakfast at The Mansion on 17th gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from St. Mary Cathedral Basilica. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception.
  • Free self-serve 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 a common area, and a communal living room. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Galveston bed & breakfast is smoke free.

Guests are served free self-serve 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 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

  • 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, 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
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 to arrive outside of 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. 683 out of 806 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 806 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 806 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 806 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 806 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stacie

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Small room up stairs
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

dawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area is so historic and close to the ports.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was spotless - very clean. Erica, cooking, and Jenny, serving breakfast was wonderful. Service was great and food was out of this world. Superior in every aspect. Loved it. Best breakfast ever!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was well kept, and the staff was very pleasant. This is an antique mansion, thus the furnishings will reflect some wear, but it is a very warm place that will take you back to the turn of the last century.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rod

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

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Staff & service
Comfortable spacious room. Very friendly and attentive staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Raymundo

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly, Calgary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at the Mansion. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanetta

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Property was very clean and near a lot of restaurants that were near to walk to. The Host was super friendly and very helpful for anything we needed and recommendations for activities to try and restaurants in the area. I recommend travelers to stay here if you are traveling in Galveston to take a cruise. The property is very close to the Galveston Cruise port terminal and I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the favorite places I have ever stayed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personable staff and service! They went above and beyond to help us with anything we needed. The breakfast is first class! The room had lots of charm and was very clean!
The outside
The breakfast room
Bedroom
Private bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful historic mansion decorated with period antique furnishings. Located short walk from Galveston historic area with lots of shops and restaurants.
The Mansion on 17th
Front porch for Happy Hour
Dining room for breakfast
Room 7 - Deluxe Double
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne Jeanette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property and lovely stay- we will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast had a nice variety. Room was quaint with a nice balcony and walkin shower. Happy hour was pleasant plus!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

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

Absolutely Wonderful Stay

Absolutely wonderful stay. Everything was superb!! Erica was the very best always willing to help, smiling and friendly. She made the stay even better. Location is peaceful and quiet. Aaron, was a delight and extremely helpful. Our room was wonderful. Breakfast was one of the very best we have had in a long time. The entire staff was wonderful and couldn't do enough to make our stay better. Will stay here again and again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

DAVID

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Cleanliness needs improvement, hair and dust, steins on bed sheets. No window in the room - this should have been highlighted when booking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

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