Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Port of Galveston - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
Galveston Seawall - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
Getting around
Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 43 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 11 min walk
Katie's Seafood House - 9 min walk
Pier 21 - 10 min walk
Fisherman's Wharf - 11 min walk
Huli Huli Hut - 4 min walk
About this property
Domum de Vencé
Guesthouse near Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal
Close to Port of Galveston and Galveston Seawall, Domum de Vencé has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
Free self parking
Express check-out and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
Heating and ceiling fans
Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
39-inch Smart TVs with Netflix
Daily housekeeping, electrical adapters/chargers, and desks
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Family friendly
Soundproofed rooms
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
39-inch smart TV
Netflix
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Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Desk
Electrical adapters
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Laptop workspace
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from November 23 2023 to November 30 2023 (dates subject to change).
Access methods
Access code, private entrance
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Domum de Vencé Galveston
Domum de Vencé Guesthouse
Domum de Vencé Guesthouse Galveston
Frequently asked questions
Is Domum de Vencé pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Domum de Vencé?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Domum de Vencé?
Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.
What time is check-out at Domum de Vencé?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Domum de Vencé located?
Located in East End, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of East End Historic District and Strand Historic District. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston are also within 1 mi (2 km).
Domum de Vencé Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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The room was so tiny! The bed was shoved against the wall so you couldn't get out on that side at all.The bed was hard and we both had a backache the next day. It has new owners so we had to pay AGAIN and wait 2 weeks for a refund. There is no one onsite and you have to text/email for everything- like where are extra blankets. There's also no thermostat control in the room. There's no closet or drawers for your clothes.
The room was clean. There is no early check in available. Doors don't unlock until 4, but we were able to make arrangements via messages for luggage drop-off before that.
Got a text the day before the booking that the property is under renovation and that I need to get another hotel, so I had to book another one last minute.
Dropped off by Uber, we found they were closed for renovation. NO Notice!
We were stranded and wound up paying for an expensive room, requiring a 45 minute walk!
ernest
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
2/10 Terrible
Angela
Traveled with family
Jan 1, 2024
Disliked: Amenities
The owners cancelled our reservation 1 night before arrival. We had 4 rooms booked. Still awaiting a refund.
We tried calling and couldnt get anyone. After a long day traveling we showed up only to find a locked house with note on the door saying the property had been sold. We ended up having to spend more money and search for a hotel that night.
Melissa
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
2/10 Terrible
June
Nov 6, 2023
we never received any check in directions and ended up staying at a hotel. Very dissatisfied and disappointed
We drove almost 600 miles to find out that they didnt have a room. Was a note saying the building sold and they had zero rooms. This is on lone star rally night so finding another place was a nightmare. 0/10 thankfully hotels.com refunded our money
The house is a welcoming and quiet venue for quiet rest and overnight stays. Room 4 was small and cramped, but the queen sized bed was wedged into the room but was very comfortable. There was no room to walk around it. There was an in room bathroom that was clean and cramped, but it was convenient. We were able to walk to close by restaurants for dinner and breakfast. We then walked to the pier for embarkation for a cruise.
This is a great small "guest house" type of location. The rooms are spare but very clean and there's a coffee bar for the morning. The location is perfect, right on the edge of the Strand District with easy walking to restaurants, shopping and attractions. Easy walk to the Carnival cruise ship docks as well. Despite proximity to the district it's still set back in the residential area and therefore quiet in the evenings.
Jason
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
6/10 Okay
Julie
Traveled with partner
Aug 18, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
It was a quaint little room. Close enough to the port so we could walk. We couldn’t find where we could control the temperature, still too warm. Ceiling fan was ticking so had a hard time sleeping. Toilet kept running and shower was leaking.
Check in was a mess but once we got checked in we found out that the air conditioner was not working, in the entire facility! On top of that there were tiny bugs, not bed bugs, on the blankets and the sheets were also dirty. Jade did her best to try and fix the issue, but nothing was able to be resolved. I spoke to her and she did tell me that they would issue a refund since the heat was horrible, but after hotels.com tried reaching out to them this was not the case. I am so disgusted that I paid so much for a room and was absolutely miserable the entire time. I would never stay here again.
This was an excellent lodging option while visiting the island. There are no frills, and no amenities beyond a very clean comfortable room (bed is so cozy). The location was perfect and is close to Down Town Galveston and the fisherman's Warf. The hotel is in close proximity to the cruse lines so if you need a nights stay while you await your cruises boarding, this is the perfect spot.
Perfect location for our night stay before our cruise, very close to the port. Very small space so it was adequate and what we needed for a nights stay for 2. Note: no closet or storage space so travel light when taking bags for your stay here. It wasn’t as cool as we would have liked it but the ceiling fan helped.
The bathroom sink is way too small it's pretty much cut in half. There is no counter space for your toiletries or clothing. The sheets and comforters had several stains and they need some kind of pleasant scent in the rooms and entrance. I understand it's an old building but it smells way too old.