Grace Manor B & B, Galveston hotels

[Smokeyone]

I have already booked a Galveston cruise for March 2016 and am now in the plotting stages - I was thinking along the lines of a couple of nights in Galveston before and a couple of nights in Houston afterwards.

 

Have been researching hotels in Galveston but came across Grace Manor B & B - has anyone stayed their recently - seems to be a lot to do in galveston for a few days - we will not have a car so are most places walkable in Galveston or is it a taxi everywhere -

 

Many thanks

[ssb]

I do not believe the B & B is operational . The owners appear to have retired.

[minnesotamamafish]

We stayed at Avenue O B&B in January 2014 and can highly recommend it. The prices are great and you get a full hot breakfast with mimosas. The hosts are so friendly and helpful. The rooms are comfortable and the yard is beautiful.

 

Many of the B&B's are centrally located between downtown and the gulf beaches. I would say only walkable if you walk a lot! But many provide bicycles free of charge to use while you are there. Check the individual websites.

 

Good luck on your search! :)

[ssb]

In addition to b&b are many short rentals on the island.

[Smokeyone]

Many thanks for the advice -

[Host Kat]

You might want to check out the Galveston Bed and Breakfast Association website at http://www.galvestonbedandbreakfast.com/. They list five inns and one is the Avenue O B&B minnesotamamafish mentions in their post.

 

I hope this information will be helpful!

 

Kat

[cruisin crazy in Michigan]

Did they provide transportation to the port from the B&B?

[minnesotamamafish]

We had our own car, and many (all?) B&B's have contracted parking behind the old railroad station (1/2 block from terminal) included in the price of your stay.

 

I imagine you could call a taxi and the proprietors could help with that or would possibly give a ride for a fee or free. The ride would generally be 2 miles or less, so not expensive. I would check the websites and call directly to ask. Good luck!

[cruisin crazy in Michigan]

Thanks! Just booked Avenue O B&B!

[Host Kat]

Thanks! Just booked Avenue O B&B!

 

Great!

 

If this will be your first visit to Texas & the island where I was born, let me be the first to welcome you!!!

 

Be sure to check out the webcams on the cruise ships & various locations on the island at http://www.galveston.com/webcams/ when you have a chance.

 

Kat

[minnesotamamafish]

Thanks! Just booked Avenue O B&B!

 

Wonderful! I hope your stay is as pleasant as ours was!

 

As a matter of fact, this thread has inspired me and we are now booking a beach week in August in Galveston! We knew when we were there in Jan. 2014 we wanted to return and now we are.

 

We will be with kids, so a B&B isn't practical so we will be staying at the Quality Inn Beachfront. So excited! :D

[cruisin crazy in Michigan]

Thanks!

[MommyCPA]

http://www.vicbb.com/

 

Not sure if my link is working, but the Victorian B&B (not the condos) is very nice. It's within walking distance of quite a bit. We stayed there last year. The owner is quite interesting!

[Wayfairers]

We stayed at Avenue O B&B in January 2014 and can highly recommend it. The prices are great and you get a full hot breakfast with mimosas. The hosts are so friendly and helpful. The rooms are comfortable and the yard is beautiful.

 

Many of the B&B's are centrally located between downtown and the gulf beaches. I would say only walkable if you walk a lot! But many provide bicycles free of charge to use while you are there. Check the individual websites.

 

Good luck on your search! :)

 

I saw where you said Avenue O has parking close to the cruise terminal. Glad to hear that. Did you park in that lot or at the B&B the night you stayed at the B&B?

 

Also wondered if Avenue O is within walking distance to restaurants and bars?

[minnesotamamafish]

I saw where you said Avenue O has parking close to the cruise terminal. Glad to hear that. Did you park in that lot or at the B&B the night you stayed at the B&B?

 

Also wondered if Avenue O is within walking distance to restaurants and bars?

 

We parked on the street in front of the b&b the night we stayed there. It is in a residential area with many people parking on the street. It felt very safe. We just made sure we brought all our luggage in and locked the doors.

 

There is a Bubba Gump's Shrimp Co. and a Fish Tales at the Pleasure Pier 1/2 mile away on the beach. There may be more in that area along the beach, but I can't remember. Fisherman's Wharf is just over a mile next to the cruise terminal. There is the Strand right there and , I imagine, places to eat and drink there, but we haven't looked. We ate at FW and saw the Triumph leave port from the back deck. It was a great meal, good service, and enjoyable time!

 

You will find tons of info on restaurants and everything else at http://www.galveston.com.

Edited June 16, 2015 by minnesotamamafish