The Mansion on 17th

3.5 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, a short walk to Strand Historic District
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Premium Double Room, Non Smoking, Balcony | Balcony
Front of property
Premium Room, Non Smoking, Balcony
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Extra beds
Room amenity

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
511 17th St, Galveston, TX, 77550
  • East End Historic District
    1 min walk
  • Strand Historic District
    4 min walk
  • Grand 1894 Opera House
    5 min walk
  • Galveston, TX (GLS-Scholes Intl.)
    21 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Double Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Galveston

At The Mansion on 17th you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Strand Historic District and within 15 minutes of Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal. Highlights at this B&B include free self-service breakfast, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a communal living room. Other amenities include a free manager's reception and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Within a 30-minute walk of this 3.5-property class East End B&B, attractions include Port of Galveston and Galveston Seawall.

What's nearby

  • Strand Historic District - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Port of Galveston - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Katie's Seafood House - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pier 21 - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Fisherman's Wharf - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Huli Huli Hut - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Mansion on 17th

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, a short walk to Strand Historic District
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 common area, and a communal living room. Self parking is free.

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

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
The Mansion on 17th offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and complimentary dressing gowns. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

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
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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

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 fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Union Pay, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Mansion on 17th ?

The Mansion on 17th offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Mansion on 17th ?

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Mansion on 17th on 10 Dec 2024 start from NZ$260.36, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Mansion on 17th ?

Yep, The Mansion on 17th has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Mansion on 17th ?

Yep, The Mansion on 17th is a short 19-minute walk from Seawall Beach.

What makes The Mansion on 17th a romantic place to stay?

Romance packages and a lounge bar, as well as pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Mansion on 17th .

Does The Mansion on 17th serve breakfast?

Yep, guests highly rate the free self-service brekkie here! Available daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Mansion on 17th ?

No, The Mansion on 17th does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Mansion on 17th ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The Mansion on 17th ?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Mansion on 17th Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 458 out of 549 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 549 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 549 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 549 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 549 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

LUCAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Big Stone Gap

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding Victorian mansion in the heart of Galveston. Absolutely impossible to say a bad thing about this place!! I was actually greeted at the front gate by Aaron, their concierge and and Jack of all trades. He then served a small group of of at the open bar for the evening and drove us to the port to catch our ship the next morning. Such a fine and friendly gentleman. Breakfast was outstanding, and service there top notch. The room (The Laura) was spacious and comfortable, with a walk out porch on the second floor. House is situated within walking distance of the Strand, which means so many shops, restaurants and other entertainment are close. Yes this is amazing, but the staff in this place just add that magical touch you just can't find anywhere anymore.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Melissa, Houston

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
I feel like the other reviews were misleading. It is a nostalgic property but not what I was expecting from the pictures and reviews. It is definitely a 100 year old house. Window ac unit. No real door locks. Just the little twist lock on the door knob. Door to the balcony only closed with a little piece of metal. Not what I was expecting. This was for our 20th wedding anniversary date night and I was so disappointed. I almost cried. For $290 I expected more. We did not try the food as we were just staying to sleep there. We had other plans.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clint

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful 100 yr old building! Great staff and beautiful room!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great time/service
Great stay in a historic place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful!
This B&B is beautiful and welcoming. The restored historic home has much more charm than a modern hotel for those of us who appreciate old world character. The rooms are spacious, the beds are very comfortable, and the additions of a social hour in the afternoon and a gourmet breakfast make this place a great value for your money.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommend
Loved everything
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A refreshing take on bed and breakfast. Vintage chic with the most welcoming and hospitable staff. And the breakfast!! Quite impressed... will definitely be back!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

todd

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well kept period mansion with an amazingly attentive staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Leslie

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was so welcoming. Reception hour was nice. Breakfast and coffee service was AMAZING. The mansion was quite charming.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marta, Harker Heights

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is exceptional, the owners are amazing. Happy hour daisy and breakfast is delicious. If you are a coffees drinkers, just sit and relax by the porch with coffee. Love this place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place to stay
Very nice people Helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy J

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hosts and breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niccole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely loved this little mansion hotel !!! The staff was amazing. I didn’t realize it when I booked but it included happy hour and breakfast. The breakfast is made to order and yummy !! And all the staff have the history of the mansion. They also have a golf cart shaped like and old car. It was an easy walk to the strand. Wonderful place to stay !!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely southern charm! The room was fancy and comfortable with historical charm but good functionality and breakfast with amazing -- simple and tasty for even picky eaters.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Absolutely stunning decor for the time period of the home. Gorgeous flower arrangements. Breakfast was superb. Staff was very friendly , helpful and accommodating!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here last night and just fell in love with everything about this place. The staff were amazing, the breakfast was incredible and our room and the rest of the property stunning. Comfiest bed and sheets. We did a tour with Aaron and learned all about the area and its fascinating history. 10/10 recommend and we will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024