Carr Mansion
Location: 1103 33rd St, Galveston, us
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Bed and breakfasts
About this Property
Historic Building Charm
Experience the allure of a historic building at Carr Mansion in Galveston, just 2 km from Seawall Urban Park. Each unit boasts a cozy fireplace, perfect for a relaxing evening.
Modern Comforts
Enjoy modern amenities like free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and air conditioning in every room. The private bathrooms are stocked with complimentary toiletries for your convenience.
Relaxation and Convenience
Unwind in the garden or terrace, or socialize at the in-house bar and lounge. With a concierge and housekeeping service, your stay will be both comfortable and stress-free.
Ready to immerse yourself in history and luxury? Book your stay at Carr Mansion now for an unforgettable experience.
Important Information
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Policies
Check-in: 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Parking
- Air conditioning
- Terrace
- Non-smoking throughout
- Private check-in/check-out
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Concierge service
- Adult only
- Free wired internet
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Internet access
- Housekeeping on request
- Japanese garden
- Bicycle-friendly property
Rooms Available
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Queen Room
This air-conditioned double room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony. The unit has 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Air conditioning
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Fireplace
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Alarm clock
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
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King Room
This air-conditioned double room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom. The unit has 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Air conditioning
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Fireplace
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Alarm clock
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
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King Suite
The suite's kitchenette, which features a refrigerator, is available for cooking and storing food. This air-conditioned suite includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a patio. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Kitchenette
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Fireplace
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Alarm clock
- Linen
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Toilet paper
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Queen Room
This air-conditioned double room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony. The unit has 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Air conditioning
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Fireplace
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Alarm clock
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
-
King Room
This air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Fireplace
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Alarm clock
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
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Suite, 1 King Bed (The Newlyweds)
1 King Bed
Features a private balcony
Layout - Separate sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Smart television with cable channels and Netflix
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - No housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Air conditioning
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Separate sitting area
- Free WiFi
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Bedsheets provided
- No housekeeping
- Smart TV
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Suite, 1 Queen Bed (The Church Lady)
1 Queen Bed
Features a private balcony
Layout - Separate sitting area
Relax - Fireplace
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Smart television with cable channels and Netflix
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - No housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Air conditioning
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Fireplace
- Separate sitting area
- Free WiFi
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Bedsheets provided
- No housekeeping
- Smart TV
-
Queen Room
This air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Air conditioning
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Fireplace
- Sofa
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Alarm clock
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
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Cottage
1 King Bed
Features a private balcony
Layout - Separate sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Smart television with cable channels and Netflix
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - No housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Kitchenette
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Separate sitting area
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- No housekeeping
- Smart TV
-
King Room
This air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Fireplace
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Alarm clock
- Linen
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Toilet paper
-
Queen Room
This air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Air conditioning
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Fireplace
- Sofa
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Alarm clock
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
Guest Reviews
- Charlotte (6/5): - Unique place. Rundown but they are trying to restore I think? Doorknob literally fell off when we turned it. Their dogs are running around inside so you have to be careful to not let them out. No shower or blow dryer in the room. Floors filthy and I got a burr in my foot trying to step into the bathtub to rinse my feet off! Lighting terrible unless you open curtains to look out on balcony that is falling apart. Buffet breakfast we were told to be there at 9:30 (several times) at 9:50 we were served a plate with a waffle, a couple of berries, and a sausage link. No buffet! Tea or coffee to drink. Not even regular water or ice. My partner ate both of our plates since I don’t eat waffles or sausage or drink tea or coffee and the waffle was tiny. I would have been fine with water & toast but not available. For the price I could have stayed anywhere else and been far happier. The location was ok but still had to drive to the beach, shopping, cruise terminal, and it was not a safe neighborhood.
- Bj (10/5): - Nice
- John Anthony (10/5): - Very beautiful, lots of history and in close proximity to everything we wanted to do. We will definitely be back.
- Rick (1/5): Bad - Nothing Dirty and unkempt
- Marie (10/5): Exceptional - Breakfast was outstanding waffles made from scratch. Hostess was very pleasant and helpful. Bed and mattress is too high. I'm 80 and had to use a somewhat slippery step to get up onto the bed. Tub wall is too high. I had to take a very scary step into and out of the tub without slipping, and no grab bar to hang onto.
- Stephen (10/5): - Wonderful place to stay with a super sweet and hospitable manager. We’ll definitely be back!
- Michael (10/5): Beautiful and spacious! - Beautiful spacious and inviting classic house! Our hostess was outstanding, very friendly and accommodating. The room we stayed in was “The Preacher” and it was outstanding. Very large, comfortable with an incredible bed and a 7 foot claw foot soaking tub. Breakfast was delicious! Belgian waffles with fresh fruit, juice and coffee.
- Aaron (10/5): - Very clean, nice and quiet
- Christine (10/5): - Very sweet. Great cinnamon rolls, historical. Joelyn is very accomodating and made us feel welcome. We loved the personal touch. The porch balcony overlooking the garden was a delghtful interlude from the stress of urban living.
- John (6/5): Pleasant - The house was lovely and our room was very nice and comfortable. Nowhere to hang clothes in room Hardly any toiletries, no iron or ironing board Disappointing breakfast - very poor choice. Puzzled when we given recommendations for breakfast elsewhere. Not what we expected from a highly rated B&B! Felt rather short-changed.
- Robert (6/5): Sadly disappointing - This was a special occasion anniversary trip. While the house is lovely and the hostess is very personable, the Breakfast part of the Bed and Breakfast was very disappointing. The Hotels.com ad talks about the amazing breakfast but fails to mention it is only available Saturday and Sunday. What was provided to us Thursday morning rivals Super 8. We even had to bring bottles of water down from the room for the Keurig. Had we known that there was no real breakfast, we would have booked somewhere else.
- Nancy (10/5): This is one of our new favorite places and hope to revisit soon❤️ - This was just what we were looking for. We enjoyed the beautiful woodwork, tall ceilings, clawfoot tub, fireworks view from the porch and our host was superb❣️
- Daniel (10/5): Exceptional - Location and the hospitality.
- Donna (10/5): Very relaxing which was just what we were looking for. - Joelyn was wonderful and took very good care of us. The breakfast she made for us was delicious and she was very attentive to our comfort. The stairs were difficult. I had knee replacement not long ago.
- Thomas (10/5): - This was a great stay! Lovely property! The owner was extremely accommodating and beyond friendly! Beautiful room and house. And excellent breakfasts! Highly recommended!
- James (10/5): Exceptional -
- Verified traveler (8/5): - The best thing about Carr Mansion is the hostess. She is charming and accommodating. The house needs a deep cleaning and painting in some places though. The carriage house and backyard are not appealing, so stick to the main house. The breakfast was simple but good.
- Ryan (10/5): - Had a fantastic stay! Will definitely make this a regular visit. The breakfast was phenomenal and the conversation and comraderie we built with Joey was more than we could have imagined.
- Brooke (6/5): - The Carr Mansion is a beautiful bed and breakfast but the security of the home is not the best. We walked right in mid afternoon (because of a baby shower event) and continued directly to the room without any assistance. We expected an adult-only, quiet, romantic vibe and walked into chaos. Despite that, the room was beautiful and I really enjoyed it.
- Matthew (10/5): - We had a great time with the true history that lives there
- Mark (4/5): Appreciated the welcome beverage, attentiveness after was lacking - It was a historic building. There was no flat surfaces. Set up a new TV was incomplete. my wife wouldn’t bath or wash her hair in the tub for fear of splashing water on the floor.
- Oyinkansola (4/5): - Was a bit disappointed. The room didn’t look like the pictures.
- Jessica (10/5): Exceptional -
- Brandon (10/5): - Loved the staff and facilities. Super cute.
- hyewon (8/5): - Overall, the interior was dated, but the bedding was comfortable.
- Elton (4/5): - The lady that runs the property is very sweet, but the property has SEVERELY declined from the website photos. It’s a safe place to spend the night, but it’s days of CONDE NASTE and TEXAS MONTHLY features are long over.
- LOUIS (8/5): Nice Historical B&B - Great Location and friendly service. There was a lack of shelf and drawer space for clothes and the water pressure in the shower was low.
- James (10/5): - I wanted to stay in this historic property because it was involved in the 1900 hurricane and the grade raising of Galveston Island following the terrible storm.
- Steve (10/5): - Check-in is at 3:00 and we arrived at 11:00 AM just hoping to go through the check-in process but we were able to pay for the room, drop our bags off and get the key so this saved us a lot of time. The host is great and provided an excellent breakfast and service!
- Amanda (10/5): Perfectly perfect - Amazing B&B. The hostess has thought of every tiny detail. Gorgeous old home with tons of character, friendly and thoughtful hostess, central location… the positives go on and on.
- Blanca (8/5): 1800s Charm - The house is from the late 1800s so you're staying in a piece of history. Loved that. Breakfast was delicious. We stayed in the Honeymoon room, which has a king size bed. It was roomy and quaint. The bed is super high but they provide steps to climb on (I'm short so I did use them!) AC works great. Noise from outside might be an issue for very light sleepers. There was an alarm clock on the nightstand that went off in the middle of the night. I should have mentioned it to the hostess but failed to do so. That should be removed (cell phone apps render it completely unnecessary).
- Catherine (10/5): - Our stay at Carr Mansion was such a great getaway for my husband and I. The property was lovely and unique, our room comfortable and with plenty of space to relax. The owner was attentive and personable, and the breakfast she served was fantastic. We would definitely stay here again!
- Cassi (10/5): Exceptional -
- Danielle (10/5): Exceptional -
- Kari (10/5): Nice kid free anniversary weekend - The owner was very friendly and knowledgeable about good places to eat and things to do, and she welcomed us to our stay with a nice welcome drink. The room was nicely decorated and we really enjoyed our stay here. Will be returning for sure!
- Thomas (8/5): Had a nice time there - Greeted promptly, host was super friendly and recommended a great spot for breakfast (thanks, sunflower bakery was EXCELLENT). It is a very cool old house but definitely in need of maintenance which the owner is working on. The room was comfortable even if not exactly as pictured. We enjoyed the standalone tub and there was plenty of hot water. The day we chose to stay there wasnt breakfast provided (maybe more of a weekend thing?) But the host had tons of snacks and a very well stocked tea and coffee bar. We did like how quiet it was there and appreciated it being a 21+ property. Not walking distance to the main attractions on the island but a straight shot driving wise getting around. Overall we enjoyed our night there.
- Verified traveler (2/5): Worst place to stay, dirty moldy and old - Was only able to stay one night as the condition of the hotel was terrible. There was mold in the bathtub along with stains all over the bathtub. Whole bedroom was dirty with old furniture. Walls had cracks and paint was falling off.The only good thing about that bed and breakfast was the host who was exceptional with great customer service. This is by far the worst place we've stayed on. We only statyed because we got there super late and were really tired because of a long drive there. We left first thing in the morning.
- Angela (8/5): - It is always nice to stay in an 'old" house. I adore antique architecture. It was easy walking to and from the location. The staff was helpful and gave me material to support the reason I was traveling. I loved the bed! High, great night sleep, the blanket was snugly! I think that the rooms are a bit overpriced. The decorations are functional but did not have the attention/cuteness factor that I am used to in a place like this. Everything I walked to was down from the house...I wish it was just a bit closer to the events I wanted to see. I would still consider stay at this location again - but in a different room. One more suited to my taste.
- Robert (4/5): - Unfortunately the room we reserved was given to another couple so of course my girlfriend was disappointed since it’s not a motel 6 where all the rooms are the same…she searched for 2 days until she found The Honeymoon suite and she loved it but of course it was given to another couple. We were assigned The Preacher which was the opposite of what she was looking for. It was nice though…just very underwhelming after I realized I spent $303 on one night for a room we didn’t reserve.
- Beatrice (10/5): Had an excellent and very comfortable stay! Joellyne looked after us, we’re very thankful! - Very good!
- Savannah (10/5): To the moon and back amazing!! - This is a home away from home I love it here ☺️❤️
- Gloria (5/5): Passable - The bed was comfortable. The owner/ manager was helpful. As a B&B, we expected a homemade breakfast. This was not rhe case. Orange juice and yogurt in frige/ packaged sweets and granola bars. AC right by bed going off and on all night.
- steven (10/5): Galveston Trip - Better stay than other top hotels in Galveston and Houston ****
- April (10/5): You will LOVE it! - Loved our stay at Carr Mansion. Everything was exactly how described on the site. Super cute and great location. Will definitely stay again!
- Brenda (10/5): Beautiful, comfortable, clean and friendly - Joelyn is so friendly and so helpful! The location is literally 4 minutes from everything! The home is beautiful, comfortable and clean! Nothing
- Amanda (10/5): - Beautiful house and wonderful breakfast!
- Patrick (5/5): It looked a lot nicer online. The manager was a nice person but she needs help keeping the place up. - Great location Bathroom design and room layout. There was no place to put clothes, no dresser, etc. the room furniture was dingy.
- Karen (10/5): - Love the property, the suite we stayed in, it was just beautiful and the perfect getaway.
- John (10/5): - Innkeeper was warm and inviting. The hotel was comfortable and quaint.
- Selena (10/5): Amazing! - Memorable hotel stay! I love the design, organization, cleanliness and owners! Recommend this place!
- Terry (10/5): - One of the most memorable properties I've every stayed at! Each room is unique and has its own charm. The caretakers are super friendly and helped resettle me after I booking mistake I made. I'm looking forward to my next visit soon!
- Karen (10/5): Exceptional - The breakfasts are out of this world delicious! The Historic District location is very convenient and lovely.
- Amber (10/5): Wonderful stay. - Such a beautiful house! We had a great stay at the house in the Grocer's Room. We were greeted upon check in with a beverage and they had alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks available to us. It was a nice walk to the shore. Breakfast was amazing.
- Andrew (10/5): - The entire experience was terrific. From the moment we entered and met Joeln, the onsite manager/owner we received nothing but the best care and hospitality possible. The property layout is charming and allows for large guest rooms and also privacy. The public rooms are wonderful. The property is well maintained and immaculately clean, thanks to the watchful eye of Joeln. Really can't recommend this place highly enough.
- Faye (10/5): Lovely stay. - When we arrived for our anniversary stay, we were informed that the room I'd booked was not available. The a/c had given out, the owner (Joelynn) had tried to have it fixed, the repair person had not fixed it. The owner had a portable a/c unit in the room and it seemed to be doing the trick. However, my wife liked the other room (The Grocer) better because it had more light. I was happy that the owner did what she could to accommodate us. We loved The Grocer because of the light and a private balcony. Breakfast was very good and filling and she offered mimosas! When we expressed interest in the building, she sat down with us and told us all about the history. Overall, I couldn't have been happier to stay in such a nice place for our first wedding anniversary.
- Berenice (10/5): Beautiful and Clean! - My stay at the Carr Mansion was amazing. I stayed in the Preachers room. It was extremely clean. Bed sheets and towels were soft and smelled so nice! Location was great peaceful and quiet perfect for a relaxing time. Breakfast was not “Buffet style” she served homemade Belgian Waffles with fruit and Sausages. Super delicious! TV in my room was glitching a lot at first then it stopped not sure why. Other that service was Phenomenal! Thank you Joellyn for everything we will definitely come back! I recommend this Bed & Breakfast 100%.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - The property is gorgeous and the staff was beyond kind.
- Eddie (10/5): - A very nice stay along with a good central location for visiting the Strand and Seawall. Highly recommend.
- scott (10/5): - we had a great time
- Verified traveler (6/5): - The house was immaculately clean and the breakfast was well done. However, the air conditioning was not working properly and the room was hot, there was a tiny sink in the bathroom with no room to put things. There were very sheer curtains which did not permit the room to get dark at night because of lights on outside. This was not what we expected fir a $540 overnight stay.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - I loved the authentic old school/ old world Galveston feel of the property. The house has been wonderfully maintained, and the rooms were comfortable and roomy. It was a nice quiet getaway that is near the strand, but not so near that you have to deal with a bunch of touresty people. The staff was wonderful and attentive. My only slight complaint was there weren't many options for the breakfast. All guests only had one option for the breakfast meal (unexciting french toast, sausage, cake, and fruit). My father doesn't eat pork, so he was limited to the small pieces of French toast. This left him a little hungry when we checked out. So much so, that we nearly stopped for a fast food breakfast before driving home. The breakfast just needed a little more to it like two scrambled eggs, and/or some oatmeal so that more options were available for guests and the breakfast stretched into lunch. This bed and breakfast's breakfast is not for those with dietary restrictions, food aversions, or a desire for a big savory breakfast. You are only given the one choice, and that is all. Other than that, the staff and rooms were wonderful, and I couldn't have asked for a better dinner recommendation (Gaidos) the night of our stay. Years ago, I stayed at this B&B back when it was the mermaid and the dolphin, and it was nice then. So, when we stayed here once again, I was pleasantly surprised to see the wonderful updates that were made to the home.
- Verified traveler (6/5): - no comment. Very historic property. Amenities need refinemnt
- Gina (10/5): AMAZING - Pure delight. Joelynn was amazing. The place is stunning and so comfortable. A true treasure. Thank you!
- Petar Velebit (10/5): Amazing experience - Amazing experience! Joellyn was incredibly attentive, and accommodating. She even went as far as to organize a team of massage therapists for a couples massage in our room. Carr mansion is a beautiful property, you won’t regret booking your next trip here!
- Mick (4/5): - Dissapointed in the quality of service and room ammenities. Breakfast quality was subpar
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Beautiful property, private and host is excellent and helpful.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Very nice bed and breakfast. Super friendly people work here.
- Shelby (10/5): - Absolutely amazing! Wonderful people, breakfast was delicious. Great drinks!
- Jesse (10/5): Beautiful bed and breakfast - By far the best bed and breakfast my wife and I ever stayed at. Everyone is super friendly and breakfast every morning was unbelievable. They truly go above and beyond to make your stay amazing.
- Morgan (10/5): - Amazing location and service was excellent, we will definitely be back!! It was the perfect spot for our honeymoon, we loved staying in The Newlyweds suit!
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