The Mansion on 17th

3.5 star property

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Premium Double Room, Non Smoking, Balcony | Balcony
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking, Balcony | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Room amenity
Front of property
Lounge

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
511 17th St, Galveston, TX, 77550
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Port of Galveston
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Galveston Seawall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 150.00 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 150.00 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 440.00 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 200.00 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 550.00 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Double Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 625 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 150.00 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Mansion on 17th

3.5-star B&B in East End
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.

A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning as well as a complimentary manager's reception. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This Galveston bed & breakfast also offers a terrace, coffee/tea in a common area, and a communal living room. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

The Mansion on 17th is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served each morning between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

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 (30 inches 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

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35 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, 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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. 576 out of 687 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 687 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 687 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 687 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 687 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Next level service. Cocktail hour and breakfast were lovely. Bed was super comfy. Balcony charming. Property stunning!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Perry, Wake Village

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique property, older house with upgrades making comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Denise

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

We will be back

We feel special every time we stay here. The service is excellent. The staff is friendly and helpful. The breakfast is delicious. And the happy hour is fun! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very attentive and efficient, very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming setting, friendly staff. Nice amenities such as afternoon cocktail hour and included breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Beautiful historical mansion

Service was exceptional! Beautiful historic old mansion.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Belton

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our second stay at the Mansion on 17th. We plan to return in the fall. The property is a gem and the staff are stellar! We highly rate this wonderful Galveston getaway!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica, Bayville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Post Cruise stay and visiting Historic district.

The Mansion on 17th Street was awesome. It was right in the middle of the historic district and an easy walk to The Strand. Breakfast was made from scratch and excellent; the afternoon happy hour was fun to talk with other guests and staff about their cruises. The staff was very accommodating! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely victorian home. Breakfast was provided. Would have liked more variety. Yogurt, fresh fruit, oatmeal.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

jeff

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sleeping on a bed almost on floor in a broom closet of a bedroom with a bathroom it feels like. no room to set anything on it is not worth the price
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ronda

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

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed every minute we stayed there. The staff were amazing! Stephanie and Aaron were the best!! Loved how they care for the people and made our stay unforgettable. These is for sure our place to stay while in Galveston. Thank you Jeff for having a top notch place, we are in love with it.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnye

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

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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

AMAZING PLACE

I was going on a solo cruise and when I saw this beautiful property I booked it. I can't say enough about how wonderful my stay was, the woman there are so nice and a big thank you to Stephanie for all her help and being so sweet & friendly. Erin was so knowledgeable about the area, he gives a tour in the nicest car. The breakfast was made fresh and the pressed coffee was delicious. I would recommend this place to everyone and when I go back to Galveston would love to stay here again.
Great drink menu
Loved the bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was spectacular!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dolores

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

4/10 Poor

John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Breatvplace friendly folks
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melodie

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