The Mariner

United States , Galveston - TX
GALVESTON, 1602 Seawall Blvd
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100 reviews shown

6/10

Pleasant

25 Apr 2026

Danielle

Comfortable bed and cold a/c. Right across from seawall. Literally the only plus’. Room lamps had rust, walls need to be repainted, and curtains cleaned. Outside area was messy! Trash and cigarette butts everywhere!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2026

David

Room was clean, beds were very comfortable and fridge was cold. Only thing that I didnt like was that there were only showers and the water didnt stay warm/hot. Tried the pool on a previous stay and it was nice. Couldn't this time because it rained just before I got there and they closed the pool.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2026

Tom

The hotel is conveniently locates and the rooms were well worth the price.

Partner

2/10

Poor

22 Apr 2026

Katie

The only redeeming quality of this property was the beautiful view of the beach. Room and property were filthy. Lots of cockroaches. Gross stains on walls. Breakfast was a plate of packaged muffins. Staff seemed uninterested and annoyed.

4/10

Poor

22 Apr 2026

Alysia

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2026

vanesa

yes AC worked very cold. room 101

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

20 Apr 2026

Jeffrey

yes

Partner

4/10

Poor

17 Apr 2026

Justin

The front desk clerk was friendly but very monotone and didn’t have access to any linens, said it was locked. Had two rooms, one smelt like a pot grow while the other smelt like a basement. The rooms were dirty, debris on the floor, shower looked dirty enough for me to skip and the lamps were rusty. The floors and everything else was wet from condensation. The door frame had been broken and was screwed back together. The beds were made but there was some staining on the linens. I won’t be staying again.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

16 Apr 2026

Yolanda

Paid over $200 and while I was there I found a live roach in the bathroom. When I went to complain there was another person there also complaining about roaches.

4/10

Poor

15 Apr 2026

THOMAS

I liked that it was right along the sea wall. Beautiful view of the Gulf.
I made my reservations 3 months before and when I got there they couldn't find my reservation. Spent the better part of 1 hour getting it straightened out. Then when I got to my room it had a smell of marijuana. I had to have them come and smell it for themselves so I didn't get charged for smoking in the room.

Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Apr 2026

Mohammad Ali

Good

6/10

Pleasant

12 Apr 2026

Michael

No beach view in 210, although I was only staying the night there for my cruise. Water never got hot and I had to take a cold shower. Shower stall needs to be replaced or repainted.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2026

Josefina

Room was clean toilet sink and shower had good running water and plumbing housekeeper was very polite had excellent customer service,front desk person on April 7 didn't had no customer service at all :(

Family

2/10

Poor

08 Apr 2026

Tiffanie

This place is super run down and dirty. We actually left and didn’t even stay the night it was that bad.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

06 Apr 2026

Jodie

The room was filthy. There was roaches in the room when I said something to the manager they said they had to talk to the manager that does housekeeping I ask if they could give me a partial refund or any type of refund they said no.

4/10

Poor

30 Mar 2026

Richard

No hot water and TV did not work.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2026

Dayana

Good stay

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2026

Rudy

It was great!!

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

28 Mar 2026

Brooke

Clean bed. Clean toilet and sink. Dirty shower, dirty walls, dirty floors. You’re going to get what you pay for. No bugs though!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2026

blanca

Amazing

2/10

Poor

24 Mar 2026

Joe

The room had a bad smell and the ac did not work. We had to argue to get moved to another room that also had an odor. Walk out to the street make a left and the food establishments are bad also. After we took a tour we found out this was not the area to be in. The photos of the hotel are misleading. Stay somewhere other than here!

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

21 Mar 2026

Jerome

Door handle to our room was not adjusted or installed wrong because it only worked some of the time. Person behind the counter seemed irritated that I was disturbing her during check in. Best thing about this location was the proximity to the beach.

Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Mar 2026

Annie

Everything was good.. hot water wasn't as hot but it was cold outside so maybe that was an issue.

Partner

2/10

Poor

16 Mar 2026

Ngozichi

I booked for 5 nights this was my second time staying at this facility. After a long 12 hrs shift each time I get the keys the doors would not open and I have to walk back to the front desk and this was the second time this happened . Frustrated I walked back to the front desk expressed my frustration I was met with aggression by this night shift staff last 2/16 who would not offer an explanation or apology but rather pointing fingers at me and asking me if I wanted to check out or stay was my choice. If this is what you have as the face of your hotel then u shouldn’t waste your time marketing cos you are already demarketing your business with is staff. She never offered any answer just insults and there was another customer there . She threw the key at me it was the eorsg gmtreatmrnt I will spend only one one night instead of 5

Self

2/10

Poor

15 Mar 2026

Victoria

They have really bad roaches.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

12 Mar 2026

farron

Never again

8/10

Excellent

07 Mar 2026

Donny

Just ok good location

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

05 Mar 2026

daniel

the beach right across the street easy access to sea wall and strand area

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 Mar 2026

Jon

barebone lodging option, good bang for the buck. Convenient location to the ocean and just 20 min walk to cruise terminals (we ended up hailing a uber anyway but definitely walkable for the energetics). To the east of the hotel, there are several wallet-friendly dining options, we enjoyed the little family Italian pizza place, apparently it is also a favorite among the locals.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2026

Richard

Great location. Peaceful. A great budget friendly place to stay

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2026

Michael

This is where we stay the night before a cruise. It’s close and convenient. It’s an older “Motel” that has been semi remodeled repainted whatever you wanna call it. The sheets were clean the floors and sinks and bathrooms were clean and it’s an exceptional right for the night.

Business Family

4/10

Poor

21 Feb 2026

Shane

Found a cockroach in our room when we walked in. The floor was kind of gross. It was right next to the beach which was alright.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2026

Ira

Accommodating

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2026

Tommy

Good service and great view

8/10

Excellent

17 Feb 2026

Skip

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

17 Feb 2026

Staci

yes.
morning staff not too friendly

4/10

Poor

16 Feb 2026

Gustavo

I there was hair in the sheets and on the floor . Looks like they haven’t swept or mopped in there . The shower looked dirty. I found rat poop in one of the towels. Property says no smoking but everyone is smoking . You get what you pay for.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

16 Feb 2026

Ruben

It was OK on the first day, but then a couple of problems arise and were resolved quickly. It wasn’t too bad.

4/10

Poor

15 Feb 2026

Luis

Ac unit does not work.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2026

Shane

Great price for a hotel room that close to the beach. Awesome view and beautiful sun rises on the ocean in the mornings. Friendly and helpful staff. Everyone is going to have a different opinion and there are many people that just like to complain about anything but its based on your experience. I had my 2 little girls and we had a great time!

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

10 Feb 2026

Kathy

The room was falling apart, mold, peeling, paint, door not closing properly, smallest bed ever and very uncomfortable. .Requested a different room was told no other rooms available except when we checked in 5 minutes earlier we had room options.
Walls are very thin could hear people snoring and tvs.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2026

Sonia

Amenities

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Feb 2026

Maria

The hotel was good for the price. We just needed to stay for one night before a cruise. The night clerk who checked us in was courteous and helpful. They have some microwave food, ice cream, etc in the lobby. They also have toiletries if you forgot anything, which was great because we forgot toothpaste. What’s hard is the rooms were not nice at all. There were cracks in the walls, face plates and stains on the chairs and bed throw. The sheets were clean, However. Everything is just old and really not upgraded. So, as I said, worth the price. I would even lay a little more if it would help them upgrade/update the place.

Partner

4/10

Poor

02 Feb 2026

Alisa

Overall our room was clean and serviceable, even though the building was clearly old and needs updating.

However, the bed were rock hard and very uncomfortable. Also, there was not hot water for the shower. We will not return due to these two things.

The proximity to the beach was great, especially for the price.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jan 2026

Ira

I did a check out due to emergency today please refund me back to my credit card

8/10

Excellent

29 Jan 2026

Shane

I was having issues with the hot water but it was fixed

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Jan 2026

Chao

Room is clean excepting for toilet sump bowl because of rusted or elder.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

24 Jan 2026

Jared

Room was super dirty and small

8/10

Excellent

24 Jan 2026

Danielle

Very good value and good location, friendly staff, I did not experience any issues during my visit.

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jan 2026

Hattie

Staff was not friendly. No personaliy

Leisure

2/10

Poor

23 Jan 2026

December

Terrible need to shut down . They have roaches , said we was getting a queen bed it was a twin bed . Then charge me a 100$ deposit for what the hotel need to be shut down for real . Need my money back u ask me

Family

4/10

Poor

22 Jan 2026

Jason

No hot water. Asked the front desk twice and said they would send maintenance.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jan 2026

Jeffrey

Not fancy but clean and everything works. Great value right on the beach!

2/10

Poor

19 Jan 2026

Marcia

The young man at the desk was rude should not customer facing. He clearly did not like serving the public. We got the room key put out things in the room and set out to eat. Came back to room and noticed it was very cold we also noticed the sink area was dirty. We noticed that the door had a huge gap and did meet the door frame light and wind came straight in. We gathered our things and let the office know even should a picture. He really did not care. We checked out and stayed down the street at the Hilton. I am hoping we can receive a refund. We didn’t use the room and it was not in a condition to have slept in

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jan 2026

IAN

Outside surface of doors and their locks very scruffy and lock not functioning. Bathroom sink partly blocked. Interior very basic but good air conditioning, comfortable beds, good shower and the room clean. Reception desk a little indifferent. Free coffee and mini muffins at front desk for breakfast. No room safe. Room was quiet.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

18 Jan 2026

Frank

Staff acted like they were forced to be there. Not friendly at all. No hot water for a shower.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

14 Jan 2026

Mauricio

Zero Stars if I Could
Room was filthy torn, dirty sheets and a clogged, overflowing toilet. When we told the front desk, instead of offering a new room, they handed us stained towels like that fixed anything. The staff was dismissive and clearly didn’t care. This place is trash from top to bottom. Avoid at all costs.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Jan 2026

michael

Like the closeness to the beach. Directly across the street.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2026

Michaela

AC was cold. Safe area. Check in was a breeze.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jan 2026

Thomas

Stayed here for a night before going on a cruise during Lone Star bike week. It was loud around the area at first with all the motorcycles riding up and down the road, but after about 11pm it was silent. The staff was friendly and we had a great view of the beach from our room. Murdoch's is within walking distance as well as Pleasure Pier and other places to go eat, and the cruise terminal is about a five minute drive. Will definitely stay here again if we go back to Texas.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jan 2026

John

Room is fine for the price, basic. Nice location.

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jan 2026

Mike

Some parts 5 star, some one star. Averages out to three star. Location is 5 star with the sound of breakers at night, large size of room and good beds. The small store near the reception desk is hit or miss: must pay in cash only, the chocolate milk was three months past its best by date, and every drink was $4. The night receptionist was very grumpy and unwelcoming. The room has updated flooring and beds but could use some tlc

8/10

Excellent

26 Dec 2025

Alejandro

Good

8/10

Excellent

24 Dec 2025

Lou Ann

You get what you pay for, it isn't fancy. But you can cross the street to the beach and walk to a lot of places to have a great time.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

24 Dec 2025

Mario

The door knobs and the lamps where rusted

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2025

Joseph

Great

6/10

Pleasant

19 Dec 2025

Tara

The room was outdated, was dirty and smelled funny. Things where rusty and the ac blew cold but made a weird noise

Friends_and_family Friends

2/10

Poor

18 Dec 2025

Jennifer

Staff was terrible

Business Partner

4/10

Poor

15 Dec 2025

Aquilline

The pictures look better than in in person, it’s lower than a Motel 6.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Dec 2025

Bobby

Very courteous

8/10

Excellent

14 Dec 2025

Kristynn

Rooms were large, beds were decent. Staff was helpful. Don’t stay in 224; door doesn’t deadbolt and lock was stripped.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

13 Dec 2025

Jesse

The room was okay, the shower had and water temp needed to better though.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

13 Dec 2025

Tammy

The checkin agent was very rude. Needs to be more welcoming and would help to be more friendlier.

2/10

Poor

08 Dec 2025

Anisha

Absolutely horrible. The rooms are full of rusted furniture with gouges in the walls. I moved to another room not realizing that they all must look like that. There is what looks like mold on the ground in front of the upstairs rooms. I ended up sleeping in the back of my vehicle in their parking lot because I was too skeeved out by everything in that room.

6/10

Pleasant

08 Dec 2025

Shelly

The air conditioner worked properly always great parking.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Dec 2025

daniel

older motel with some ware and tear, however in good repair and cleanliness was not an issue.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2025

Jacob

Exceeded expectations. Room was very clean, the staff was friendly and inviting. Ocean view!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2025

Michael

I enjoyed my stay. Only problem was the shower water got cold too fast.

Business_and_leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Dec 2025

Janet

Great!

8/10

Excellent

06 Dec 2025

Janet

Yes

2/10

Poor

06 Dec 2025

Jason

The hotel is awful and gross, it smelled like death and there were bugs. It looked extremely run down and I requested early check in as I we were arriving from Iowa to board a cruise. And the person at the front desk told us we could not check in early and that there was no place to even store our luggage. And she would not even let us sit in the hotel to figure things out. We left and went to the Hilton. The reviews that I read online on Expedia were all good reviews well those were false and not true. It was hugs inconvenience and not right. Customer service is not good. And we deserve a refund since Expedia took the money out our account when we booked the room. We booked flights through Expedia as well. We deserve to get a refund for this mess it’s just not right. I will be contacting customer service and talking to corporate people about this if not resolved. This is not good customer service. And we deserve better. My contact information is [email protected] thanks

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

05 Dec 2025

Andrielina

we saw multiple cockroaches around the room. one of them was on the nightstand and seen multiple all over the bathroom. it was disgusting to be honest. the desk guy was so rude and incompetent as well. never again

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

30 Nov 2025

Dennis

Good

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Nov 2025

michael

Staff has always been friendly and easy to communicate with on all my visits here.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

29 Nov 2025

Ray

There was a 100.00 security deposit required at check in that should have been told before payment. Ice machine didn't work either

Self

2/10

Poor

24 Nov 2025

Mark

Staff at the front desk were extremely rude, dirty room with heavily dirt stained showers, dead roaches on counters throughout the room. Will not be staying here again

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

22 Nov 2025

Tim, Shauna

AC worked great. We had several cockroaches in our three rooms, and a red stain dripped down one of the door frames. The inside appeared clean, besides the roaches. We stayed one night before a cruise. Would not stay again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Nov 2025

Vicky

My room was so clean!

Friends_and_family Friends

2/10

Poor

15 Nov 2025

DANYEL

The room had roaches, the sheets were dirty. They moved us twice with the same problem. I asked for a refund to change hotels but the refused. We had a late flight so arrived at the hotel around 11 pm. The front desk agent was rude and cursing and didn’t want to be bothered.

This hotel should not be rented to anyone until they clean, get rid of roaches and ensure guest stay are safe with clean room!!!

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

13 Nov 2025

Rosalind

a/c didn't cool room
roach infested
smelled like pee in room and front office
gave 2 star for being right across from beach

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

10 Nov 2025

Marco

Purchased the protection plan just in case and sure enough had an emergency arise. The Hotel nor Expedia could cancel or refund even partial payment. So purchase at your own risk. Next year I’ll be staying elsewhere and will recommend others do the same.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2025

Bonnie

Yes

Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Nov 2025

Kevin

Clean room with an ocean view

10/10

Exceptional

08 Nov 2025

Christie

Property was perfect for a nice relaxing time. A quick walk across the street into the beautiful sand. The staff was so friendly and helpful. Definitely will stay again.

4/10

Poor

07 Nov 2025

Abner

Asked for an extra blanket because the AC wouldn't shut off and I was freezing, staff on duty said no, not no we don't have any just , no

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2025

Nattapong

Number 1, close to the beach. Motel head to the ocean that made us feel good

6/10

Pleasant

04 Nov 2025

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

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2025

Carrie

Very high humidity in the room. Everything felt damp and stticky.

2/10

Poor

26 Oct 2025

Carol

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.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2025

Gustavo

Great service

Business_and_leisure Family_with_children