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Gulfway Motel & Restaurant

2.0 star property
Salt air and seasonal outdoor pool, near Eubank Woods Bird Sanctuary

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Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Gulfway Motel & Restaurant offers a tranquil base for nature lovers. Guests can explore the garden, enjoy bird watching, cool off in the seasonal pool, and use concierge services. The staff handles luggage storage, ensuring stress-free exploration of the area.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 209 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 209 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
1365 Highway 124, High Island, TX, 77623

What's nearby

  • Hooks Woods Bird Sanctuary - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • High Island Beach - 1 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Eubank Woods Bird Sanctuary - 1 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Gilchrist Beach - 7 min drive - 4.4 miles

Getting around

  • Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gulfway Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Macho's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Hartz Chicken Buffet - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Gulfway Motel & Restaurant

Motel near Hooks Woods Bird Sanctuary
Located close to Eubank Woods Bird Sanctuary and Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary, Gulfway Motel & Restaurant provides a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Barbecue grills, a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Gulfway Motel & Restaurant boast perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Weekend buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 8.65 to 11.90 for adults and USD 8.65 to 11.90 for children

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1985
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50.0 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 8.65 to 11.90 for adults, and USD 8.65 to 11.90 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Property is also known as

Gulfway Motel Port Bolivar
Gulfway Motel
Gulfway Port Bolivar
Gulfway Motel Restaurant
Gulfway & Restaurant High
Gulfway Motel & Restaurant Motel
Gulfway Motel & Restaurant High Island
Gulfway Motel & Restaurant Motel High Island

Frequently asked questions

Does Gulfway Motel & Restaurant have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Gulfway Motel & Restaurant pet-friendly?

Yes, Gulfway Motel & Restaurant allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 10 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Gulfway Motel & Restaurant?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gulfway Motel & Restaurant?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Gulfway Motel & Restaurant?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gulfway Motel & Restaurant located?

Situated in High Island, this beach motel is within a 15-minute walk of Hooks Woods Bird Sanctuary and Eubank Woods Bird Sanctuary. Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away.

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