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The Mariner

2.5 star property
Hotel near Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier in Galveston

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Exterior
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Reception

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

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1602 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX, 77550
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Galveston Seawall
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Double King Bed Suite | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Double King Bed Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Full single bed

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Double Full Beds | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Double Full Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(181 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Galveston

San Jacinto stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this San Jacinto hotel, you'll find Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Galveston Seawall. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Galveston Seawall - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • University of Texas Medical Branch - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Port of Galveston - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Fish Tales - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Miller's Seawall Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Mario's Seawall Italian Restaurant - ‬17 min walk

About this property

The Mariner

Hotel near Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier in Galveston
As a guest of The Mariner, you'll find an outdoor pool and a vending machine. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Galveston hotel.

  • 52 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Mariner offers 52 air-conditioned accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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, 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, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

The Mariner Hotel
The Mariner Galveston
The Mariner Hotel Galveston

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Mariner to the airport?

The Mariner is 36.3 mi (56-min drive) away from the Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Mariner?

As of Aug 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Mariner on Sep 9, 2025 start from $58.88, excluding 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.

Does The Mariner have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Mariner.

How close is The Mariner to the beach?

This hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Seawall Beach and 4-minute walk from Porretto 27th Street. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Mariner offer free breakfast?

The Mariner does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Mariner?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Mariner?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM.

Is there free parking at The Mariner?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Mariner have a pool?

The Mariner features an outdoor pool.

Does The Mariner have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Mariner to downtown Galveston?

The Mariner is 0.8 mi away from Galveston.

The Mariner Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 441 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 259 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 98 out of 1014 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Janine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Out of eight yrs this was the worst front counter check in anywhere in Galveston Texas . Talked to the manager on check out of our last day .. I avoided the office to even ask for services or about any... Reviews said other and then my personal experience wanted me to check out and loss my money sadly I couldn't I was 6hrs from home and well to wait for a refund wasn't an option... So I won't stay here again due to the service I received... Now the room was comfortable and location was convenient but that alone is not what I look for as a guest
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nicholas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I chose this property because of the good reviews. But upon arriving the guy at front desk told us the ac has to be kept below 65 or the floor will condensate. My wife’s shoes were soaked from being on floor. There was blood over door to room and mold on bathroom. I know the reviews say it’s good but our experience was not.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hyunsoo

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every where is rusty and shower was almost unusable
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and easy access to seawall
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to Pleasure Pierce and Seawall
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Cyndy

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
The room was too small for 2 double beds, the room we had was next to the cleaning personnel so it was noisy. This place would be good for an overnight stay, but not a few days
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It was as expected…older facility…nice walk in shower renovation…freezer needed defrosting, but I didn’t need it anyway. Couldn’t adjust the fan on the ac…coffee and muffins were ready in the lobby at 06:00. It is what it is…
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Jonathan

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service

Did not redeem the first day points

I booked the room for 2 days for my parents. I emailed the itinerary from the same email I have with Hotels.com to my parents to use who share the last name. The hotel made my parents pay for the first day until the 2nd day my parents talked to a manager which finally applied points to the second day. This is infuriating after spending so much money and time on the road earning the points just to let them get destroyed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

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

Second time staying

Second time staying here. Love the location right across the street from beach access. All the rooms except for maybe 4-6 don’t have a beach view. Always wanted to stay here for long time but wasn’t able to due to no pets. Am planning on staying here in the future provided price good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jackson

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and good and affordable for what we were doing .. last minute beach vacation. You can walk right across the street and get on the beach. Small rooms but we were only there for sleeping and showering after the beach. Will be our go to from now on!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible

The staff was unfriendly and not very helpful. Every surface in the room was wet, including the floor. The staff said it was due to the humidity and a/c. There were puddles on the floor you could stomp in to make splashes. You could not lay anything down. It was terrible. The room was listed as free breakfast but what was offered was chocolate chip muffins and coffee. I will not stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jami

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a 30 second walk to the sandy beach. The facilities were a little dated and it could have been a bit more clean but there were no bugs. I will be staying here again next time we are in town for a cruise.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

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

8/10 Good

fred

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Fine for a last min stay. We came for the beach not the room. Price point and location made this appealing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Sad

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness
A little noisy due to proximity to the street, plus people blared music in the early am hours
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The wondering trash
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernardo

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good price
Stayed 1 night in May 2025