The Mariner

2.5 star property

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Outdoor pool
Reception
Double Full Beds | View from room
Property grounds

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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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

Double Full Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(195 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Double King Bed Suite

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

Full single bed

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

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About the area

Galveston

Located in Galveston (San Jacinto), The Mariner is within a 15-minute walk of Galveston Seawall and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. .This hotel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Port of Galveston.

What's nearby

  • Seawall Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • East End Historic District - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Saltgrass Steak House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fish Tales - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Miller's Seawall Grill - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Mariner

Hotel with free parking, near Galveston Seawall
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 52 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and blackout drapes/curtains.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

The Mariner Hotel
The Mariner Galveston
The Mariner Hotel Galveston

The Mariner Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 429 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 246 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 152 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 102 out of 1004 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nattapong

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Number 1, close to the beach. Motel head to the ocean that made us feel good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Giovanni

Love the views from the room and they are fairly spacious, but the tv wasn’t working most of the stay probably a signal thing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlea

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maribel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

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

8/10 Good

Ellis

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carol

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The front desk person was the worst. I waited 45 minutes to check in cause they were closed and the sign said be back in 10 minutes. When I asked what was goi g on. She stated. She had things to do and that was it. She was super rude.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo, Dallas

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kacy

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

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

10/10 Excellent

Hsin Yuan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Rami

Smelly bed sheets, covers or pillows like rotten eggs. Let me know if taken care of so that I can visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lerinzeo

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was great i just think parking could be better and if they see booking for 4 have more towels for 4
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on the Seawall and near by everything. Clean, ac worked well, plenty of free parking and for the price, it’s good for what you get. I wouldn’t pay more than $100 and it’s great for budget travel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Vicki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Convenient location, rooms were clean, but the smell of the room freshner was overwhelming! Very strong smell that was not pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The parking was good. And the room was clean. Very convenient to the beach! Across the street! Only con is the shower is small and water will get on floor despite shower curtain.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
yes
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here twice, and it’s been great each time. You’re definitely not staying at the Ritz, but it’s also way cleaner, more kept, and safer than a disgusting motel in Galveston. Galveston is super hit or miss with h/motels. This place is affordable, clean, close to some spots, and RIGHT in front of the beach! Definitely will be back for a third time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kellie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable, great price
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Check in clerk was disinterested, anti social, dismissive and rude. She was also quick to threaten towing vehicles if all paperwork wasn’t completed to her satisfaction. She readily abused her ‘position of authority’, was a joke! There are a number of other establishments in the area, I highly recommend any of them over this one.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Nereida

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
The bed and sheets were clean and the floor but the shower was horrible. It was stained and moldy. The staff member was nice and helpful.
The mold on the corners were darker than they appear in the photo.
Beds looked clean.
The flower on the tissue was a nice touch.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Samuel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

candice

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025