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The Mariner

2.5 star property
Hotel near Galveston Seawall in Galveston

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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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1602 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX, 77550
  • Place, Seawall Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪17 min walk‬

Room options

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Double Full Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Full Beds

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

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Room, 1 King Bed

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Double King Bed Suite | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double King Bed Suite

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

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Full single bed

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

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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 Seawall and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Seawall Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Bryan Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Galveston Seawall - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Saltgrass Steak House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Miller's Seawall Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Benno's - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Mariner

Hotel near Galveston Seawall 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

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. 432 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 252 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 102 out of 1008 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness
Very high humidity in the room. Everything felt damp and stticky.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

SAKIS, HOUSTON

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
AC could not maintain a stead and comfortable temperature. Yes, you expect to get what you pay for, but basic necessities such air conditioning should be serviceable. Additionally, lady at the front desk needs a course on basic proper interaction with visitors.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Colette

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointed that the pool hours were listed 10am - 10pm and when I asked for them to open the front desk lady said it opens at 2pm. However, a cleaning guy saw my kids and I and asked if we were going to the pool. I told him what the front desk said and he said it opened at 11am and although it was 10:45am he open for us. Also disappointing was the continental breakfast that consisted of chocolate chip small muffins and coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Aarefa Gulamali

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were cockroaches on the bed side table and the floor.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like this property it didn't look the best on the outside but it was clean on the inside the air conditioner was cold the bed was hard the pillows was soft but for one night we enjoyed it I would go back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

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

Lousy

These people are so rude I left and got a room at the Holiday Inn closer to the pier and nicer.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Carmen

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff & cleaniness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the location 2 min from room to the water. My 4th visit staying here. Will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Business traveler
I did not like that Ihad to pay cash upfront for parking and I was not provided a receipt.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Was upset a little bit that it was 9:02, and she wouldn't let me have any coffee. I run a breakfast café in a hotel in California called the Irwin hotel. I leave fresh large craft of coffee out all day for my guest even after we close @ noon Just a suggestion😉
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ronett

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

2/10 Terrible

Maria

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I'm not sure if I'm the only person who had a bad experience at that hotel with such a wonderful and pleasant view. It was wonderful, but the unpleasant thing was removing the bed cover and realizing that the sheets had yellow stains and blood stains. That was super unpleasant. Although I asked for clean sheets the next day and they gave them to me, that doesn't take away the unpleasantness of realizing that I had slept in a bed where the sheets hadn't been changed, and cockroaches were crawling on the floor and on the wall.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Amber

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arlene, Houston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price it’s not so bad. The room was clean and the beds were comfy. And the view of the beach is awesome. Would gladly come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great service , wonderful mini vacation
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Location, location, location

Proximity to beach, excellent, just walk across the street. A/C works great. Comfortable beds, but I am not too picky. Room size is very small and tight, this is a 1960s motel. The sink is separate from toilet and shower. Walls, trim on doors have seen better days, some places have been poorly patched. Trim on shower must have been done by a non professional. Breakfast in name only: folgers coffee and dry mini muffins, that is it. Desk staff friendlyness non existent, but they did their job. Cleaning staff seemed happy. Pool is tiny, can fit ten people max, and it would feel packed, but you have an ocean accross the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
DO NOT STAY HERE UNDER ANY CIRCIMSTANCE! The young woman at the desk when we check in was amazingly rude and unfriendly. When we were done checking in, she said…”we are done here”. But I had more questions. The pool was locked and closed most of the 6 days we were there. We had to ask for it to be opened and then we were given BS excuses for not opening it, like, “if it’s cloudy we won’t open the pool”…it was 93 degrees IN THE DAMN SHADE!, or “it’s up to the maintenance guy” , the refrigerator in our room didn’t work but they did replace that while we were there, the showerhead sprayed in every direction except on your body, the room was advertised as 2 QUEEN beds but they were only full size mattresses, the door was always difficult to open, it was stuck most of the time, the parking was was full and some guests could not park at the property.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kerrie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very rude. We were told we'd be able to check in early and we were not. I asked for an iron at 5:00 today and finally at 9:00 they said oh we don't have an iron. The rooms are subpar at best I will never stay here again or recommend this to anyone. Furthermore the rate was cheaper when I got here than what Expedia gave it to me for so I had to pay the higher Expedia price instead of paying $120.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025