The Garden Inn

1601 Ball Street
Galveston Texas 77550
USA

http://www.galveston.com/gardeninn

Phone: +1-409-770-0592
Toll-free: +1-888-770-7298

General Information

Beautifully restored, antique filled, 1887 Victorian Chalet, with swimming pool, located in the East End Historical District Neighborhood. Short walking distance to the Historic Strand Shopping District, restaurants and clubs, boutiques, museums, UTMB, and other historic sites. Hot tub, bicycles, and Master Gardener designed gardens. Owners have lived in Galveston for 33 years, and can direct you to the best of Galveston Island.


Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

All occupancy rates are subject to change
  • State and local taxes may apply
  • Accommodations: Rooms
  • There are 3 guest accommodations (3 with private baths)
  • Single occupancy rate is between $ 100.00 and $ 150.00
  • Double occupancy rate is between $ 110.00 and $ 185.00
  • The rate for each additional person is between $ 30.00 and $ 50.00
  • Other Accommodations: Suites

Amenities

In Room
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • CD player
  • Ceiling fans
  • Radio
On Site
  • Board games
  • Fireplace
  • Hot tub/whirlpool tub
  • Library
  • Satellite/Cable TV
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • VCR
  • Videos

Other Amenities: Free Cruise Ship Parking, Swimming Pool, Hammock, Bicycles

Meals

  • A Full on Weekends & Continental on Weekdays breakfast is included with room rate
  • Breakfast is served from: 9 AM Weekends, 7 AM Weekdays
  • Breakfast is served in the En Suite, Dining Room
  • Special meals available: Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian

Policies

  • Minimum stay required (Two Night summer and special events weekends and Holidays.)
  • Smoking is allowed in limited areas
  • We cannot accommodate guest pets
  • Limitations on children staying
  • No childcare is provided
  • Consumption of alcohol is permitted (May bring your own.)
  • Deposit amount required (First Night Stay)
  • Check in time is By Appointment and Check out time is 11:00 AM
  • Cancellations:
    Seven days except special events and holidays, two weeks. Will be charged for full stay, unless the room can be filled. $ 25.00 cancellation charge.

Property Features

Property Noted For
  • Gardens
  • Historical Neighborhood
  • Walking distance to Restaurants
  • Antiques/decor
  • Gourmet food
  • Honeymoons
  • Luxury
  • Nature
  • Peaceful getaway
  • Romantic escape
Establishment Type
  • Bed and Breakfast
  • Private Home Bed and Breakfast

Property Details

  • Architectural style is Victorian
  • Built in 1887
  • Opened for business in 1999
  • Restored / Remodeled in 1998
  • Parking available (On or Off Street Parking)

Location

  • Location is best described as: Historical District, Residental Neighborhood, Airport, Beachside, Downtown, Island, Oceanside, Tropical
  • Nearest major city: Houston, TX (50 miles Northwest)
  • Directions to property:
    Take I-45 South to Galveston. I-45 becomes Broadway Continue down Broadway for 3 miles to 17th Street. Turn left at 17th street, go two blocks to Ball Avenue. Turn right on Ball and continue to the end of the block. Garden Inn is on your right, SW corner - 1601 Ball Avenue. Three story blue house.
  • Nearest major airport: HOU 40 miles
  • Directions from airport:
    Take I-45 South to Galveston. ( approximately 40 miles ) I-45 becomes Broadway. Continue down Broadway for 3 miles to 17th Street. Turn left at 17th street, go two blocks to Ball Avenue. Turn right on Ball and continue to the end of the block. Garden Inn in on your right, SW corner - 1601 Ball Avenue. Three story blue house.

Innkeepers

  • Innkeeper(s): Same
    Cooking, gardening, Victorian architecture, historical restoration, golf, singing, classical music, baseball, friends, education, model ship building, stain glass, traveling, and our grandchildren.
  • The innkeepers speak: English
  • There is one cat on the property

Area Attractions

Amusement Park, Antique Shopping, Aquarium, Art Galleries, Beach, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Ocean, Off shore fishing, Golf, Water Park, Outlet Stores, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, Vineyard, Winery, Zoo


Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bicycles, Bird watching, Boating, Fishing, Golfing, Horseback riding, Kayaking, Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming, Swimming pool, Water sports