Carr Mansion

Room, 1 King Bed (The Preacher) | Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed (The Preacher) | Bathroom | Free toiletries, bathrobes, towels

Room, 1 Queen Bed (The Socialite) | Bathroom | Free toiletries, bathrobes, towels

Room, 1 Queen Bed (The Socialite) | Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

4.5

Excellent(57 Reviews)

Bed and Breakfast in Galveston Island, TX

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this bed and breakfast

Adults-only Galveston bed & breakfast in Midtown with free breakfast
A bar/lounge, express check-out, and a garden are available at this smoke-free bed & breakfast. Free buffet breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception. Other amenities include a ballroom.
Housekeeping is not available.
Carr Mansion offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with bathrobes and complimentary toiletries. These individually decorated accommodations have separate sitting areas. Smart televisions come with cable channels and Netflix. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Galveston Island, TX

Nearby attractions

Lone Star Flight Museum

49.7 mi

Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier

1.7 mi

Available Rooms

Room, 1 Queen Bed (The Grocer)

1 Queen

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Suite, 1 King Bed (The Newlyweds)

1 King

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Room, 1 King Bed (The Governor)

1 King

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Cottage

1 King

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Suite, 1 Queen Bed (The Church Lady)

1 Queen

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

$$$$

Carr Mansion

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4.5

Excellent(57 Reviews)

Bed and Breakfast in Galveston Island, TX

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Galveston Island, TX

Nearby attractions

Lone Star Flight Museum

49.7 mi

Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier

1.7 mi

Available Rooms

Room, 1 Queen Bed (The Grocer)

1 Queen

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Suite, 1 King Bed (The Newlyweds)

1 King

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Room, 1 King Bed (The Governor)

1 King

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Cottage

1 King

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Suite, 1 Queen Bed (The Church Lady)

1 Queen

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

4.5

Excellent(57 Reviews)

2.5

Dec 2024

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.

1.5

Jul 2024

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.

5.0

Jun 2024

This was a great stay! Lovely property! The owner was extremely accommodating and beyond friendly! Beautiful room and house. And excellent breakfasts! Highly recommended!

2.0

May 2024

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.

2.5

May 2024

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.

3.0

Apr 2024

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.

2.5

Apr 2024

We had a great time with the true history that lives there

2.0

Mar 2024

Was a bit disappointed. The room didn’t look like the pictures.

5.0

Feb 2024

Loved the staff and facilities. Super cute.

4.0

Feb 2024

Overall, the interior was dated, but the bedding was comfortable.

2.0

Feb 2024

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.

2.0

Dec 2023

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.

5.0

Nov 2023

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.

2.5

Nov 2023

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!

2.5

Oct 2023

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.

2.0

Oct 2023

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).

5.0

Aug 2023

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!

2.0

Jul 2023

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.

0.5

Jul 2023

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.

4.0

Jun 2023

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.

1.0

Jun 2023

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.

2.5

May 2023

Better stay than other top hotels in Galveston and Houston ****

2.5

Apr 2023

Loved our stay at Carr Mansion. Everything was exactly how described on the site. Super cute and great location. Will definitely stay again!

5.0

Mar 2023

Beautiful house and wonderful breakfast!

5.0

Feb 2023

Love the property, the suite we stayed in, it was just beautiful and the perfect getaway.

2.5

Feb 2023

Innkeeper was warm and inviting. The hotel was comfortable and quaint.

2.5

Nov 2022

Memorable hotel stay! I love the design, organization, cleanliness and owners! Recommend this place!

5.0

Aug 2022

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!

2.5

Jun 2022

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.

2.5

Mar 2022

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.

1.5

Nov 2021

Carr Mansion was full of character. Service was amazing. The owner welcomes us with drinks and snacks. She also gave us a tour of the mansion. We stayed in “The Merchant”. The room was extravagant. Though, the water room was a bit tight and no drawers to place our clothes in. A small night stand or table to place our toiletries would be helpful. Wash basin would be a cute add on to the aesthetic. Since it is a bed and breakfast, we expected home cooked meal but everything was microwaveable. Since they’ve only been open for 3 years, they have a lot of improvement that can make Carr Mansion be more attractive. But Overall, we love Carr Mansion.

1.5

Sep 2021

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.

1.5

Aug 2021

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%.

5.0

Jul 2021

The property is gorgeous and the staff was beyond kind.

1.3

Jun 2021

A very nice stay along with a good central location for visiting the Strand and Seawall. Highly recommend.

1.3

May 2021

we had a great time

3.0

May 2021

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.

2.0

Mar 2021

The Carr Mansion is beautiful and the hospitality was outstanding. The Owner/Hostess was really lovely and helpful. We stayed in the Carriage House and liked the privacy and separate entrance. Our Sunday Breakfast was delicious and the presentation really nice. We would love to go back when guests can mingle more freely in the common areas. The property was also impacted by the ice storm and hard freeze and lost lots of their beautiful tropical vegetation. They’re in the process of recovering from that as well...as everyone else is. We really did enjoy our stay and recommend the property for anyone wanting a peaceful getaway in Galveston.

4.0

Mar 2021

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.

3.0

Mar 2021

no comment. Very historic property. Amenities need refinemnt

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Galveston Island?

The average price for a rental in Galveston Island is $392 per night. This rental is $148 above the average.

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Carr Mansion. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Carr Mansion pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Carr Mansion?

We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, parking, balcony or patio, and garden.

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Carr Mansion

Bed and Breakfast in Galveston Island, TX

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Galveston Island, TX

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Room, 1 Queen Bed (The Grocer)

Suite, 1 King Bed (The Newlyweds)

Room, 1 King Bed (The Governor)

Cottage

Suite, 1 Queen Bed (The Church Lady)

Carr Mansion

Bed and Breakfast in Galveston Island, TX

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Galveston Island, TX

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Room, 1 Queen Bed (The Grocer)

Suite, 1 King Bed (The Newlyweds)

Room, 1 King Bed (The Governor)

Cottage

Suite, 1 Queen Bed (The Church Lady)

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Galveston Island?

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

Is Carr Mansion pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Carr Mansion?

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