The Mansion on 17th

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
$201
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

Room options

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

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

Premium Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 550 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

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

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

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

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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.

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

Reviews

The Mansion on 17th Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 622 out of 736 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 736 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 736 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 736 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 736 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

George B

Liked: Amenities
Great place first class
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay. Friendly staff and owners. Breakfast was amazing and rooms were so quiet and peaceful. Was a wonderful stay we already have made reservations to go back for New Years and this will now be our place to stay when we go to Galveston
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic home in quiet area. Close to the beach, restaurants and the bay. Friendly staff. Would love to return soon.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we checked in until we checked out The Mansion on 17th exceeded our expectations. The entire staff during our stay was amazing. The owner was so pleasant to speak with and our room, happy hour, breakfast and our ride to our cruise ship couldn't have been better. I also want to thank them for referring Galveston Saltwater Moms for our ride from the airport to here, Hollie was great. We hope to be back and stay longer!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice cozy place to stay in Galveston
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Mansion on 17th was totally amazing & I would love to stay thereagain the next time I am in Galveston !!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jana, Corpus Christi

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Will stay again

We love this location gave great references for dinner. Had great coffee, water and tea station. Very happy with our visit. Terrific breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doris

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

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Every room is unique and lovely! Mine has a balcony, a sitting area with TV, clawfoot tub/shower, beautiful chandelier. Old world charm abounds!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kathie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and beautiful house!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in Room #3. It was wonderful sitting in the breezy screened in balcony. Comfortable mattress. Loved the common areas and got to meet other guests. The entire staff treated us like family. Nice touch to have a welcome note from the owner. We will be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

aniefiok frame

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property were great to stay, my husband and I was very happy with everything. The staff were always trying to make us feel so at home. Loved loved loved.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alla

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
charming personality, romantic, old property but to be expected
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was close to everything and very beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

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

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is fantastic. Aaron is very knowledgeable about the house and history.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025