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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 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, rollaway beds

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 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, rollaway beds

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
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, rollaway beds

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
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, rollaway beds

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, rollaway beds

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, rollaway beds

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
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 209 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, rollaway beds

Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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

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), barbecue grills, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • 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

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

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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Gulfway Motel & Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 297 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 297 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 297 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 297 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 297 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

I Like that its so close to the beach. Quiet area. Wish the rooms where updated .
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

Restaurants in the motel, convenient
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

Clean no frills friendly staff great price
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10

Proximity to Bird areas. Nice family run the place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10

Very lower income motel. Nice staff nice pool but room was outdated. Small icebox smelled of rotten food and there was junk laying all over outside. I would stay again in a pinch because I don’t need fancy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

Get the crawfish out the sink
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Very cozy and safe feeling place to visit.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10

The toilet leaked sewer water on the bathroom floor.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

Staff beach recommendation within short drive from property was great. Room was convenient. Plenty of towels and nice reading light.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10

I like the location and very friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

The staff is wonderful. The breakfast is great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10

This motel is always very clean. Big, soft towels. Comfortable bed. Small fridge & microwave are nice. Courteous owners. Clean property. I feel safe there.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Good food and helpful owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

The owners are very attentive and kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Clean rooms comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

Excellent, the staff was great as always
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10

Family owned motel, very nice friendly and helpful. I like the property is gated and secure at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

This is an older motel and some might drive by it without consideration, but the rooms are very clean, beds comfortable, and staff super friendly. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10

The managers of the property at Gulfway were friendly and helpful. The motel is older but clean and a great location for bird watching and beach walking. Food was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10

Small family owned motel. Every time I’m there, it is clean. No smell of pets or smoke. Friendly owners & housekeeping. I feel safe there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

They have great big clean rooms. Owners are wonderful people. The Chef in the restaurant attached to Hotel make the best food .His chow mein is fabulous and the pizza is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10

Spotlessly clean, friendly, helpful managers and very close to excellent birding hotspots. The restaurant food was good, Asian/American, but hours were variable. Earlier breakfast service would help birders.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

I've visited the High Island Bird Sanctuary every year for the last five years. The rooms are clean and well maintained. Improvements are made every year. It is an ideal location to visit all the local birding scenes.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

Friendly staff very clean comfortable beds and pillows. Ac worked
Stayed 1 night in May 2023