Stella Mare RV Resort
3418 Stella Mare Ln, Galveston, Galveston Island, TX 77554-1400
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#2 of 6 campgrounds in GalvestonLocation
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4.4
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4.6
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4.5
Sleep Quality
4.8
Stella Mare RV Resort, Galveston’s premier RV Resort with vacation rental housing, offers home-style comfort and endless adventure — all surrounded by a lush, tropical setting within walking distance from the beach. From historic amusement and water parks, gardens, museums, and restaurants, you’ll be immersed in one of our nation’s most culturally rich tourist destinations. Best of all, you can return from your activities to the tranquility of your well-maintained home base at Stella Mare while staying on your game with a stellar list of amenities.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Wifi
Pool
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Hot tub
Outdoor pool
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3418 Stella Mare Ln, Galveston, Galveston Island, TX 77554-1400
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Wow, great service, well kept facility, convenient location. We spent a week here exploring Galveston area. Our original choice had been the state park, as we heard nice things about it and its proximity to the beach. Well, the state park is under construction, and the entire beach area is closed, so we looked for an alternative. Sure glad we found this place. They are very attentive in communicating with you in advance, the sites are long, but a little narrow. The beach is not really walk-to-able, but there are a couple of close ones near by. Very nice facilities. WiFi is strong, but the bandwidth bogs down in the evenings and mornings. Very nice pool and club house. Fund social activities all week. Very convientnt to Seawall Dr and the beaches. The attendee's and host were so nice and helpful. They were very understanding and supportive.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Response from CamperSupport, Manager at Stella Mare RV Resort
Responded Jan 17, 2020
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your week spent with us here at Stella Mare RV Resort. We are glad that we were able to be a part of your vacation and that you were able to make do with us being your second choice. Communication is very important to us and we are glad you appreciated our efforts to communicate effectively with you. Have a great weekend!
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This is truly a first rate RV resort! Pads are level, the resort is clean and well kept. The observation deck is so nice and overlooks the gulf, the pool and splash pad. Areas were closed (not the observation deck) due to COVID but the staff worked hard to keep the property clean and were friendly as well as helpful! We stayed in a fifth wheel!
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Date of stay: April 2020
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Response from CamperSupport, Guest Relations Manager at Stella Mare RV Resort
Responded Jun 5, 2020
Thank you for the excellent review! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay with us. We appreciate your understanding of the closed amenities but hope you will visit us again when everything is open!
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Gorgeous clean site with super friendly & helpful staff. Nothing we asked was too much trouble.
Valet trash collection from your site,so useful not to have to carry trash bags to the dumpsters.
This place has an amazing heated pool which was open 10am to 9pm,such a novelty to be swimming in warm water at night when the cool sea breeze is blowing.
Theres a splash pad for the kids but they preferred the pool.
There's also a playground but it was closed off for safety when we were there.
Close to lots of amenities,about 8mins drive from the busier seawall area.
Laundry facilities are excellent & are in the restrooms-dryers run very hot so be aware.
We loved this location so much we stayed an extra two nights,staff even discounted the rate for us.
If we lived closer I'd visit more often
Valet trash collection from your site,so useful not to have to carry trash bags to the dumpsters.
This place has an amazing heated pool which was open 10am to 9pm,such a novelty to be swimming in warm water at night when the cool sea breeze is blowing.
Theres a splash pad for the kids but they preferred the pool.
There's also a playground but it was closed off for safety when we were there.
Close to lots of amenities,about 8mins drive from the busier seawall area.
Laundry facilities are excellent & are in the restrooms-dryers run very hot so be aware.
We loved this location so much we stayed an extra two nights,staff even discounted the rate for us.
If we lived closer I'd visit more often
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Date of stay: October 2024Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Veronica Garcia, General Manager at Stella Mare RV Resort
Responded 4 weeks ago
Happy to hear you enjoyed the resort and had a great time at the pool. We hope to see you on your next trip to Galveston.
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I have stayed during the winter, a month each time, for two previous years and was preparing to book again this year. On previous visits I would have given 3-4 starts. It is a reasonable nice place with friendly staff. The plots are packed pretty tightly together with little green space between. Lots of concrete. As others have noticed, they ask for photos of your caravan before "giving permission." Ours is an older but tidy trailer and there was no problem.
The low rating is in response to a new policy from the "management company" that "background checks" be performed on all guests over 18 with the guest footing the bill. This appears to be for those staying a month or more. Given that monthly bookings require payment in full up front this seems a bit disingenuous.
I was advised that 4,500 campgrounds are changing to this. Unless I am being provided with background checks for the staff and anyone else who might be on the property I'm not inclined to offer myself up for a background check.
Had this been presented honestly on the emails sent to me or on the website, it would have saved us both the trouble of trying to make a booking.
It's a campground, not a bank loan.
The low rating is in response to a new policy from the "management company" that "background checks" be performed on all guests over 18 with the guest footing the bill. This appears to be for those staying a month or more. Given that monthly bookings require payment in full up front this seems a bit disingenuous.
I was advised that 4,500 campgrounds are changing to this. Unless I am being provided with background checks for the staff and anyone else who might be on the property I'm not inclined to offer myself up for a background check.
Had this been presented honestly on the emails sent to me or on the website, it would have saved us both the trouble of trying to make a booking.
It's a campground, not a bank loan.
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Date of stay: March 2021
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Response from Camper Support, Marketing at Stella Mare RV Resort
Responded Mar 29, 2021
Thank you for taking a moment to share these concerns with us. We're deeply disappointed to hear about your frustrations as we strive for an exceptional experience for all guests. We know change comes with growing pains, but we hope you can understand that with the addition of this policy, we can continue to live up to our promise to provide our guests with a safe and comfortable stay. We sincerely hope to welcome you back to our resort in the future. We wish you all the best, cheers.
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it's sad that they would jeopardize all winter Texans for a couple bucks. In my travels I have met many and they are very nice and mostly older folks that need protection from places like this that care nothing for its residents.
I would not recommend this place to an enemy a friend or a family member we checked in on January the 2nd on Monday morning the 3rd I started having a dry throat and a sniffing nose so I thought something must be wrong I went to an urgent career and found out that I had covid so we quickly came back packed our belongings called the front desk to let her know that I had covid and we will be departing early due to me having covert and the woman said that they do not refund money once it's been paid and a very ugly way and said that if we wanted to stay that would be fine which we paid for 5 days in advance which is their policy I we'll that seems odd because I just do not want to expose other guests to covid she said well that's just our policy so I asked to speak to a manager same result no refund no better attitude from him all I'm saying is if you choose this place they definitely don't choose your well-being that's one thing for sure
I would not recommend this place to an enemy a friend or a family member we checked in on January the 2nd on Monday morning the 3rd I started having a dry throat and a sniffing nose so I thought something must be wrong I went to an urgent career and found out that I had covid so we quickly came back packed our belongings called the front desk to let her know that I had covid and we will be departing early due to me having covert and the woman said that they do not refund money once it's been paid and a very ugly way and said that if we wanted to stay that would be fine which we paid for 5 days in advance which is their policy I we'll that seems odd because I just do not want to expose other guests to covid she said well that's just our policy so I asked to speak to a manager same result no refund no better attitude from him all I'm saying is if you choose this place they definitely don't choose your well-being that's one thing for sure
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Date of stay: January 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Camper Support, Guest Services / Front Office at Stella Mare RV Resort
Responded Jan 24, 2022
Hello there, John. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. Our team at Stella Mare RV Resort strives to create a safe campground for all our guests and we're sorry to hear about your situation. However, we do have strict cancellation and refund policies in place that we cannot disregard. Sorry for the inconvenience and we wish you well!
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Great park, very quiet, well maintained with very long concrete sites. The reason I am only giving it three stars is quite simply the fact that it is a premium price resort yet even if you pay the premium price you get one Wi-Fi spot which we never really got working and you don’t have access to cable.
This is a growing and very competitive industry and parks are going to have to up their game. This is a beautiful park and it is well-maintained but they ration the amenities in a way that discriminates against short timers. I’ve come across parks that require a minimum seven day stay and I don’t know why they either don’t restrict short time stays or just open up the amenities for everybody. I hate paying premium prices only to find out I don’t have Wi-Fi and I don’t have cable. This is 2021 and a park of this caliber simply shouldn’t have this restrictive discriminatory business model.
This is a growing and very competitive industry and parks are going to have to up their game. This is a beautiful park and it is well-maintained but they ration the amenities in a way that discriminates against short timers. I’ve come across parks that require a minimum seven day stay and I don’t know why they either don’t restrict short time stays or just open up the amenities for everybody. I hate paying premium prices only to find out I don’t have Wi-Fi and I don’t have cable. This is 2021 and a park of this caliber simply shouldn’t have this restrictive discriminatory business model.
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Date of stay: November 2021Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Camper Support, Guest Services / Front Office at Stella Mare RV Resort
Responded Nov 16, 2021
We appreciate you for taking the time to leave feedback. We're glad to hear that you appreciate our well-kept park and concrete sites despite a few issues with our Wi-Fi and cable access. We will surely share this with our team so we can improve our services. We hope to get a chance to provide you with the five-star experience you expect. Have a great day!
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After reading other reviews of bad attitudes , unfriendly, rude . This was my second visit and I will definitely be returning. From the turn into the resort everyone is friendly and so darn helpful. I can’t say enough how friendly the staff was . We are new to rv life and this resort made it so addicting to coming back and enjoying life. They took time to engage in my 3 year spider man son and that was very heart warming to me just to be welcomed so well. I love how it is ran , no loud music no crazy behaviors this will always get my money to have total peace of mind. I’m looking forward to returning soon .
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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I understand typically RVing families are not people of African American descent therefore, be aware when choosing this resort. If you play music during regular hours ( not quiet time) = complaint.
If you talk loudly = complaint. If you have a late check in and your headlights shine in another RV despite being guided to the spot by employees = compliant. If you have dogs who bark more than twice = complaint. If you travel together as a family unit who enjoy spending time together and it in anyway shape or form disturbs your Caucasian counterparts rather than notify you at any point and time of previous unknown to you complaints their course of action is to send an employee to talk aggressively and disrespectfully to the women of your family. Make threats to kick out your entire family as opposed to having civilized conversation to reach a point to resolve. Absolutely ridiculous! We are a family unit of brothers, wives, kids, and fur babies who work hard in corporate America just trying to gather with our loved ones in the mist of a pandemic to keep our unit strong. I am not a person who plays the race card seeing as I am of mixed ethnic origins. However, sometimes you have to call a duck a duck, Utterly ridiculous! We are not unreasonable people and if our presence has offended anyone a simple conversation without threats could have solved things amicably. Our family has been RV traveling for over 10 years and never have we had a complaint. Not one single one until now. Shame !!!!
If you talk loudly = complaint. If you have a late check in and your headlights shine in another RV despite being guided to the spot by employees = compliant. If you have dogs who bark more than twice = complaint. If you travel together as a family unit who enjoy spending time together and it in anyway shape or form disturbs your Caucasian counterparts rather than notify you at any point and time of previous unknown to you complaints their course of action is to send an employee to talk aggressively and disrespectfully to the women of your family. Make threats to kick out your entire family as opposed to having civilized conversation to reach a point to resolve. Absolutely ridiculous! We are a family unit of brothers, wives, kids, and fur babies who work hard in corporate America just trying to gather with our loved ones in the mist of a pandemic to keep our unit strong. I am not a person who plays the race card seeing as I am of mixed ethnic origins. However, sometimes you have to call a duck a duck, Utterly ridiculous! We are not unreasonable people and if our presence has offended anyone a simple conversation without threats could have solved things amicably. Our family has been RV traveling for over 10 years and never have we had a complaint. Not one single one until now. Shame !!!!
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Date of stay: July 2021Trip type: Traveled with family
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My husband and I have stayed at length at Stella Mare and we have never stayed at a better managed Park than Stella Mare. This is a family first Park. They are very pet friendly as well. The grounds are beautiful and well groomed. The grounds crew are very welcoming and even escort all quests to their site. They help to guide people safely and go over Park rules and guidelines. We had a bad 50 amp breaker and they were directly over to make repairs. They even have security that stays on sight until 5:30 a.m. The bath houses are immaculate as well as the pool and splash pad. They have daily activities for kids and even adults! There's a beautiful club house with full kitchen, dining room, living area and reading room. Every Sunday, guests are invited to free donuts and coffee etc etc. The office staff are welcoming and professional in checking guests in and always are available to address needs and concerns. All this could never been achieved had it not been because of Park manager Ray Tatum, his focus on guest satisfaction is his priority and he runs this Resort night and day. We hope to be back here at Stella Mare again.
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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First time being at this resort and I find it very restricting. It's like it is ran by boot camp personnel. Not allowing vehicles to park behind an RV with plenty of room and not crossing the line into the main road. Making teen aged kids go in the RV at 10 pm when they are with their parents is just ridicules. For people that like hanging around a retirement company, I would recommend.
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Date of stay: May 2022
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Response from Camper Support, Guest Services / Front Office at Stella Mare RV Resort
Responded Jun 2, 2022
Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry that you had a frustrating experience with us because of the restrictions. Our team strives for customer satisfaction, so we're sad to hear your sentiments. Since we have had experiences of many car crashes, we decided not to let cars park in the alley. Please know our rules and regulations are placed for the safety of our guests, especially kids under the age of 14. Thank you for understanding. We are hopeful that you will give us another chance to prove ourselves and give you the experience that you expect. Until then, safe travels!
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I was there in the summer; don’t know if they heat the pool in the winter.
"Be sure to ask for what type of site you want and cost. Also if other fees apply. Nothing was said to me."Read full review
PRICE RANGE
$333 - $401 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
United StatesTexasTexas Gulf CoastGalveston IslandGalveston
NUMBER OF ROOMS
195
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Frequently Asked Questions about Stella Mare RV Resort
Which popular attractions are close to Stella Mare RV Resort?
Nearby attractions include Galveston's 61st Street Fishing Pier (3.8 miles), The Seawall (4.4 miles), and Moody Gardens (2.8 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Stella Mare RV Resort?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and free parking.
Is parking available at Stella Mare RV Resort?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Stella Mare RV Resort?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Steakhouse, Grotto Ristorante, and Shearn's Seafood and Prime Steaks.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Stella Mare RV Resort?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Stella Mare RV Resort?
Yes, laundry service and self serve laundry are offered to guests.
Are pets allowed at Stella Mare RV Resort?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Are there any historical sites close to Stella Mare RV Resort?
Many travelers enjoy visiting 1892 Bishop's Palace (7.4 miles), Moody Mansion (6.6 miles), and 1859 Ashton Villa (6.8 miles).
Is Stella Mare RV Resort accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific inquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.