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Gulf Way Inn

2.0 star property
Travelers can lounge by the seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers or venture out to discover Tampa Bay's vibrant cultural scene nearby

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Gulf Way Inn offers a comfortable Florida retreat with practical amenities. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi and a 24-hour front desk. The helpful staff provides tour and ticket assistance to enhance the Tampa experience.

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Room options

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Clearwater, Gulf Way Inn is in the city center. Shoppers can check out John's Pass Village & Boardwalk, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Tampa Bay and Pier 60 Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at BayCare Ballpark, or consider a night out at The BayCare Sound. Visit our Clearwater travel guide
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2275 Gulf to Bay Boulevard, Clearwater, FL, 33765

What's nearby

  • Clearwater_StPetersburgCollege_6277231_05
    St Petersburg College
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Clearwater_CongoRiverGolfClearwater_6238900_05
    Congo River Golf - Clearwater
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • CF2R1C Bright House Field, Clearwater, FL, USA
    BayCare Ballpark
    4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Clearwater_ClearwaterGolfPark_553248621532652741_03
    Clearwater Golf Park
    7 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Clearwater Mall
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station
    25 min drive
  • St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE)
    9 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wawa
    7 min walk
  • Chick-fil-A
    13 min walk
  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
    14 min walk
  • Culver's
    13 min walk
  • Starbucks
    9 min walk

About this property

Gulf Way Inn

Hotel near Tampa Bay
Gulf Way Inn provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Gulf Way Inn boast thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like late night room service and free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and irons/ironing boards
  • 40-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • 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
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Late-night room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Gulf Way Clearwater
Gulf Way Inn
Gulf Way Inn Clearwater
Gulf Way Inn Hotel
Gulf Way Inn Clearwater
Gulf Way Inn Hotel Clearwater

Frequently asked questions

Does Gulf Way Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Gulf Way Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gulf Way Inn?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Gulf Way Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Gulf Way Inn located?

Located in the heart of Clearwater, this hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Clearwater Mall and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Tampa Bay. St Petersburg College and Congo River Golf - Clearwater are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Gulf Way Inn Reviews

5.8

6.0

Cleanliness

6.6

Location

6.2

Staff & service

5.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 278 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 278 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 278 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 278 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 278 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Yianis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall good for the price. Old but quite in good location but your get bare minimum.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kanmani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s old style buffet Florida Motel. The family running the property were responsive and helpful. Kitchen was basic and we brought our own pots and pan, cutlery too. We were happy with these very simple accommodations, decent beds and clean sheets and towels. No frills, but that was fine for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Lamar

Great location. Shopping and Food all around this place on straight shot between Tampa and Clearwater
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

A nice inexpensive motel.

Did not see any bugs. Room was clean, though it was dated. Had a king with 2 pillows. Pool area looked nice. I would stay again. It's not bad considering the price. About a 15 minute drive from The Sound amphitheater.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
What I thought was odd was you conducted all transactions through a small sliding window. There were a lot of construction workers and people placed by FEMA. But, surprisingly, it was quiet and we didn't have any trouble. The parking lot was well lit. The website stated that there weren't any bedsheets on the beds, but there were, and they were clean. Overall, the stay was better than I expected.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not Good

Run down motel which is used mostly for transient housing. Located on major road does offer dozens of dining options within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Shirley

The room it was clean. Needed newer bed speads. They had holes in them.Had 2 diffent styles of bath towel. No shampoo in room. Wall needed old paint stripped and repainted. Stairs and sidewalk need to be pressure washed. A few permanent type guests staying so there things outside on sidewalk.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value budget accommodation convenient for bus, with safe car parking right outside our unit
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Hiram

Liked: Staff & service
My stay at the gulf way inn was good, the most affordable inn in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rate great place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Hiram

Liked: Cleanliness
Great area to hang around, hotel room is good for short stays.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Clean Room easy 10 minute drive to PIE Older Building, basic room, but definitely not bad Probably the best value for a basic room in the area Will stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness
Inexpensive
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Sandy

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Noisy residents. Yes residents not guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Charlie

Disliked: Amenities
A bit run down but well maintained. Check in was thru security window. Gentleman spoke very poor English. Lots of restaurants in area
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the simplicity and cleanliness.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not clean or safe. Would not stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Management was very accommodating. They provided us with a toaster and made sure there was fresh towels daily. They tried hard to please us and we are very appreciative.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Tadarious

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible terrible service and disgusting rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Ryszard

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not a friendly place
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Old property but clean. Rug smelled
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

GLEN

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The price was right, but you get what you pay for.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Inn was right on the main road to clearwater beach and Pier 60. Walmart was just a block away. Very old place but nice and clean. Nice tv with great selections. Fridge and microwave were nice. There were some people hanging out outside room next to us, were friendly but made me a little nervous. Overall a nice place to stay for a night or two while visiting the clearwater area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Phil

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Save your money and don’t stay there

Room was dirty linen smelled like smoke Paint peeling in bathroom Soiled and stained linen
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
This is a very clean, bug free, nice little motel, but.... someone attempted to break into both my car and my room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022