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The Mansion on 17th

3.5 star property
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A spacious living room with a grand staircase, wooden flooring, and a chandelier.
A dining area with multiple tables set for service, a fireplace, and a stained glass window.
A two-story house with a wrap-around porch, a front entrance with a door, and a number '511' on the front.
A room with a dark wooden cabinet, a white countertop, and a large mirror.
A balcony with wooden railings, palm trees, and a view of residential buildings.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 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, Pier 21
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
    ‪51 min drive‬
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View all photos for Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

A traditional room with a bed, sofa, armchair, and a chandelier.

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premium Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

A classic bedroom with a four-poster bed, a chandelier, and a view of the outdoors.

Premium Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premium Double Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

A room with a fireplace, two armchairs, a bed, and a chandelier.

Premium Double Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a chandelier.

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a TV, and a door.

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

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

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a headboard, a door, and a mirror on the wall.

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

A bedroom with a large bed, a chandelier, a wooden wardrobe, and a view of another room through an open door.

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

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

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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-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 University of Texas Medical Branch. 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 helpful staff and the breakfast
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and University of Texas Medical Branch
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

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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 at least 24 hours before arrival 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.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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 at least 24 hours prior to 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
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. 755 out of 892 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 892 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 892 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 892 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 892 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Traci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here the night before our cruise and will definitely book again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Desmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic B & B
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kielee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay here. The staff were kind and helpful, and the morning breakfast was an added bonus. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, friendly staff and amazing breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LESLEY

Clean, comfortable, staff were friendly and breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food staff and amenities were awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was yummy and the house was gorgeous
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joleen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved the breakfast and the location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfy and beautiful place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Juanita W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We really enjoyed our stay here and the staff were amazing. The breakfast was better than a five star restaurant!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mirna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was wonderful and the staff was great. It was a very pleasant and unique experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fantastic! The hotel was clean and beautiful!!! The even allowed us to park our car there while we went on our cruise. Would highly recommend to everyone!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JoLynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely historic home, very friendly and accomodating staff. Perfectly easy and relaxing stay. We would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Home was lovely and breakfast was good. Good location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff friendly, breakfast outstanding
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking very available. Great staff. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jonna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’d go back to Galveston JUST for this b&b. The staff were so gracious from start to finish. A must stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere and service. Breakfast also great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room, free parking, close to The Strand restaurants and shopping. Cruise drop-off was appreciated!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Enjoyed the staff and made to order breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chase

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, happy hour, and breakfast! Great hidden gem.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old historic mansion with a quiet atmosphere! No kids during our stay which was great as adults wanting to relax! Within 10 minute walking distance to the strand and it was a nice walk! Clean room and bathroom and the bedding was super soft! Breakfast was good! Aaron at check in was friendly and made us feel very welcome!! I would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026