The Mansion on 17th

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Premium Double Room, Non Smoking, Balcony | Balcony

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

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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, Bishop's Palace
‪7 min walk‬
Place, Port of Galveston
‪15 min walk‬
Airport, Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
‪51 min drive‬

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Room options

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

Exceptional

41 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

Wonderful

51 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Premium Double Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

Exceptional

58 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

Wonderful

14 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

Exceptional

14 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

Exceptional

14 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

Exceptional

19 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

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includes taxes & fees

6 Jul - 7 Jul

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-service 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 bottles of water and complimentary bathrobes. 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.

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 such as free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free manager's reception.

Free self-service 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 2-minute drive from Port of Galveston

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.

Guests are served a free self-service 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

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

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

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 on arriving outside 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.

We should mention

Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Schaefer Haus

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The Mansion on 17th Bed & breakfast

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The Mansion on 17th Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

27 Feb 2026

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

Bradley

20 Jan 2026

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

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About this property

The Mansion on 17th

Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transport

Food and drink

Things to do

Conveniences

Guest services

Outdoors

Accessibility

More

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

You need to know

We should mention

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The Mansion on 17th Reviews

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