One of Galveston's finest Resort Boutique Hotels offering Bed and Breakfast Lodging Accommodations
One of Galveston's finest Resort Boutique Hotels offering Bed
and Breakfast Lodging Accommodations
Galveston's only luxury resort...
Featuring all suites with private, "Jacuzzi-For-Two AquaSpas"!
Credit goes to the ancient Greeks for being the first to avow the magic of Thalassa, The Sea...for rejuvenating body, mind and spirit! Water...It's the essence of life. So naturally, it's one of the greatest sources of relaxation. Refreshing, swirling waters & jet massage float tension away. Relax your body, rejuvenate your mind and re-discover yourself at Galveston's Tropical Romantic Getaway...located just 10 blocks from Galveston's Seawall beaches. The luxury resort with a comfortable laid-back Island attitude! Intimate, private and exceptionally elegant! Experience the magic & romance of the Mermaid & Dolphin!
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A sense of nostalgia, seclusion and informal elegance prevail in the tropical gardens that surround the estate. The garden's border, an eight foot privacy fence, draped with flowering vines, is the backdrop to graceful palms and lush undergrowth. Orchids, Staghorn Ferns, Ginger, Night Blooming Jasmine, Passionflower, Shooting Star Clerodendrum, Heliconias and Hibiscus contribute to the luxuriant foliage, vibrant color, dramatic form and captivating fragrance of our garden refuge.
Hibiscus Hibiscus Shell Ginger Passion Flower Vine
Heliconia Lobster Claw Red Passion Flower "Lady Di"Heliconia
Fragrant Frangipani (Plumeria) grow throughout the gardens, their rich, seductive
scent perfuming the evening air.
Native to Australia and the South Pacific Islands, Frangipani blooms are often used in
Hawaiian Leis.
The Mermaid & The Dolphin's tropical gardens are home to more than 30
varieties of Frangipani!
Kauka Wilder Frangipani
Aztec Gold Candy Stripe Hilo Beauty Key West Red
Paul Weissich Moonlight White Shell Yellow Jack
Interspersed in the gardens are many tropical fruits. Mango, Key Lime,
Guava, Avocado, Orange, Kumquat and Star Fruit trees.
Plus Kiwi vines, Black Pepper, Allspice, Bay Leaf, Miracle Fruit, Papaya and more than a
dozen varieties of Bananas.
Saba Banana
Flowering Banana
Star Fruit
Banana Foliage
Allspice
Rajapuri Banana
Papaya
Dwarf Cavendish Banana
The conservatory, a lush glassed garden with Coconut Palms, Frangipani, Kahili Ginger and unusual tropicals encompassing a Swim-Spa offers guests year-round indoor swimming. The powerful jetted current allows guests an olympic style workout while swimming stationary. While normally kept at ambient temperature, the Swim-Spa when heated, can function as a hot spa for larger groups reserving the entire Inn. Its shallow end, fitted with multiple benches and jets was designed by a massage therapist. Relax, Re-energize, and Rejuvenate body, mind and soul!
Angel's Trumpet
Kahili Ginger
Coronarium Ginger
Aussie Plume Ginger
Barbatus Ginger Dwarf
Jamaican
Sharing the sun-dappled grounds of the estate are many spirited creatures; several Island cats, an array of tropical birds, and a multitude of butterflies. Guests may catch a glimpse of one of the Island cats as they entertain, play or lounge about the lush gardens.
I expect to pass this way but once;
Any good therefore that I can do,
Or any kindness that I can show to any fellow creature,
Let me do it now. Let me not defer or neglect it,
For I shall not pass this way again.
-Etienne De Grellet
"Life is Paradise for those who love many things with a passion: people, places, oceans, mermaids & dolphins, nature, animals, plants & flowers, history, architecture, music, arts, books, learning, creativity, entertaining, cooking, candlelight & romance, sentimental things, antiques & heirlooms, family, friends, cats, cats, kittens & cats..."
Our Jewel Of The Isle Spa offers a sanctuary for the senses. Therapeutic, Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports/Athletic, Trigger Point/Myofacial Release, Reflexology, Prenatal, Aromatherapy and Chair Massage are offered in-suite. Full European Facials, Mini Facials, Herbal Foot Soaks, Soothing Scalp Scrubs, and Aromatherapy Body Wraps are also offered. Appointments are required. Please call at your earliest convenience to assure desired appointment slots. 48 hour cancellation required on all spa services. Please visit Special Packages page for Massage and Day Spa Package pricing.
The Mermaid & Dolphin Resort
Call Toll Free: (800) 930-1866
(After 10 p.m. CST, please send a voice or email message for
Reservation Inquiries)
General Inquiries, Weddings and Events 9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Daily
Phone: (409)762-1561 Toll Free: (888) 922-1866
FAX: (409)762-2077
info@mermaidanddolphin.com
Make Online Reservations at Galveston.org,
Online pricing may vary from Inn Pricing.
The symbol and concept of The Courtesy of Choice
represents the business philosophy of The Mermaid & Dolphin. It reflects the centuries old philosophy that acknowledges differences while allowing them to exist in harmony. The philosophy accommodates the preferences of individuals in a spirit of conviviality and mutual respect.
The Mermaid & Dolphin is a haven where hurried souls escape worldly concerns in surroundings of exquisite beauty & natural wonder. The luxurious Boutique Hotel & Spa Resort provides the perfect relaxing getaway!
"Galveston's only tropical bed and breakfast hotel, The Mermaid and Dolphin Resort, offers a lodging accommodation alternative to traditional bed and breakfasts or hotels. Exceptional accommodations for business or leisure! Island visitors gravitate to The Mermaid & Dolphin Resort for its richer experience, yet comparable pricing... More service, more amenities, style and flair! Here you will find all the privacy, luxury and ambiance afforded by the spaciousness of the mid-nineteenth century mansion, plus lavish in-room amenities, hospitable guest services, recreation and leisure activities and always a comfortable laid-back Island attitude! Check out the Fabulous Guest Suites!"©1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 The Mermaid & Dolphin: A Boutique Hotel & Spa Resort.
All Rights Reserved.
