Gulfway Motel & Restaurant

2.0 star property
Motel for sandy fun and salt air, near Eubank Woods Bird Sanctuary

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Gulfway Motel & Restaurant

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Exterior
Front of property
Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Lobby
Shower, free toiletries, towels

Overview of Gulfway Motel & Restaurant

Reviews
7.4

Good

Highlights
  • Staff & service is scored top 10% in High Island by travelers.
  • Cleanliness is scored top 10% in High Island by travelers.

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Your area essentials

Map
1365 Highway 124, High Island, TX, 77623
  • Popular LocationHooks Woods Bird Sanctuary8 min walk
  • Popular LocationSmith Oaks Bird Sanctuary17 min walk
  • Popular LocationHigh Island Beach18 min walk
  • AirportHouston, TX (HOU-William P. Hobby)84 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

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

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

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

Highlights

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

View all photos for Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

View all photos for Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

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

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

Highlights

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

View all photos for Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

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

Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

View all photos for Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

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

Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

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

High Island

Located in High Island, Gulfway Motel & Restaurant is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hooks Woods Bird Sanctuary and Eubank Woods Bird Sanctuary. Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary is another place to visit that comes recommended.
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What's nearby

  • Bolivar Peninsula - 1 min walk
  • Hooks Woods Bird Sanctuary - 8 min walk
  • Eubank Woods Bird Sanctuary - 13 min walk
  • Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary - 17 min walk
  • High Island Beach - 18 min walk

Getting around

  • Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) - 85 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
  • Barbecue grills, concierge services, and a front-desk safe
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak well 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. Guests reviews speak well of 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

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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

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
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:

  • Deposit: USD 50.0 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • 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.

Gulfway Motel & Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 259 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 259 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 259 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 259 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 259 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Sharon

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was junky and cluttered.The room had a musty smell when we entered. There were dead bugs on the window sills. Restaurant was closed but they gave coffee on request in the morning. Staff were nice.Bed was good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Youmans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like the location and very friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Margaret, Fayetteville

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a tough review to write, because I WILL almost certainly stay at the Gulfway again. But I am being candid here so others will have a clear picture. The Gulfway is *not* a great experience. The walls and the towels are paper-thin, the windows only semi-functioning and there are zero amenities. I stayed Weds-Sun and while Weds-Thurs nights were pretty quiet, Fri-Sat saw a full-on tailgating party in the parking lot, complete with open fire BBQs and boom boxes. My response was to close the windows and run the A/C for white noise, which worked fine but might not be everyone's cup of tea. The plug-in air freshner in my room was beyond overpowering - like, nauseatingly strong. I imagine this was to smother some lingering odor that was somehow even worse than the air freshner. HOWEVER, I will say that if you have a very high tolerance for budget travel - and I mean youth-hostel-in-China-in-the-90s high tolerance - then the Gulfway is hands-down the absolute best location/value for birding in and around High Island. Walking distance to Smith Oaks, Eubanks, Boy Scout Woods and several other mini-preserves. 10 minutes to Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge. The property manager, Jean, is fantastic and super helpful on every level - I genuinely liked the people who run this place and I wish they had more help and resources to upgrade it. So don't pass over the Gulfway if you have a high tolerance for low budget travel. Just go in open-eyed and don't be surprised.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Isabella

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owners are very attentive and kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I was disappointed in that I booked this while still out of season. The restaurant was still closed for the season, so I never got to experience. The owners were very nice people. My room was clean but there were a lot of flying insects in the room when I first checked in. However a can of spray utilized around the door frame worked wonders. Overall it was a pleasant experience and I would use them again but in season.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Mike

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Junk stacked everywhere!! Old refrigerators and washing machines, empty flower urns, old exercise equipment etc. Owner was cordial. Gave us a free upgrade king room. Restaurant was listed but is not open until March 1. No place to eat any meal except 18 miles away. Room was clean and the bed was comfortable. Very quiet day and night.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Rajiv

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
From the outside the motel looks old. The wonderful family that owns this has kept the rooms incredibly clean. sk them for the special Italian coffee in the morning. Great place to access the nearby birding spots early in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024