Harbor House Hotel And Marina At Pier 21 – A Favorite for Families in Galveston
About the Hotel
Industrial Chic Accommodations
Harbor House Hotel offers guest rooms and one-bedroom suites with an industrial aesthetic featuring unique art pieces and custom furnishings. Rooms include Simmons Pillow Top mattresses with 300-thread-count linens, refrigerators, microwaves, 46-inch LED TVs with premium channels, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Harbor View King Suites provide a sleeper sofa and dining area, while Standard Queen rooms feature two queen beds. Some rooms offer harbor views through operable windows.
Local Dining Partnerships
The hotel partners with nearby Galveston restaurants including Fisherman's Wharf for fresh seafood and waterfront views, Willie G's Seafood & Steaks for Southern-inspired dishes, and Rudy and Paco Restaurant and Bar serving Central and South American-influenced steaks and seafood. Other nearby options include Saltgrass Steak House, Joe's Crab Shack, and Brick House Tavern + Tap. Complimentary coffee is served in the morning.
Pier 21 Activities
Guests can book jet boating tours through Suntime Water Sports, take 45-minute dolphin watching excursions on covered boats, or join harbor tours. The property offers onsite boat slip rentals. Nearby attractions include the Ocean Star Offshore Oil Rig Museum with three floors of interactive exhibits, the 1877 Tall Ship Elissa, and Pier 21 Theatre. Bishop's Palace, a Victorian-era mansion on the National Register of Historic Places, is available for tours.
Waterfront Location Access
Located directly on Pier 21 with entrance off the pier, the hotel is steps from the cruise ship terminal and the Strand Historic District. The Texas Seaport Museum is 300 meters away, while The Strand shops and restaurants are 500 meters from the property. Taxis and rideshare services provide transportation around Galveston Island. Self-parking is available onsite for $15 per night, with cruise parking options in Lot 2.
Practical Guest Services
The hotel operates a cashless system and offers rollaway beds for $20 per night with complimentary cribs available. The front desk provides information on local dining specials including complimentary chef's choices with meal purchases. Room amenities include Gilchrist & Soames toiletries, coffee/tea makers, hair dryers, and ironing facilities. Check-in time is 4:00 PM with early check-in based on availability.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- On-site car park
- Handicap parking
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Lift
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Services
- Housekeeping
Business
- Business centre
Children
- Cots
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Location
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