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Gulf Way Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel near Tampa Bay in Clearwater

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Exterior
Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Seasonal outdoor pool, sun loungers
Seasonal outdoor pool, sun loungers
Lobby

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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2275 Gulf to Bay Boulevard, Clearwater, FL, 33765
  • Place, St Petersburg College
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Clearwater Mall
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, BayCare Ballpark
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Clearwater

City center stay.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Clearwater hotel, you'll find Clearwater Mall and St Petersburg College. Congo River Golf - Clearwater and BayCare Ballpark are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • St Petersburg College - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Clearwater Mall - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Congo River Golf - Clearwater - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • BayCare Ballpark - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • The Landings Golf Club - 7 min drive - 3.4 km

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 in Clearwater
As a guest of Gulf Way Inn, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. Gulf Way Inn also features laundry facilities and room service (during limited hours). Self parking is free.

This Clearwater hotel is smoke free.

  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
Gulf Way Inn offers 38 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

This Clearwater hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with cable channels

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Gulf Way Inn
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Gulf Way Inn Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Gulf Way Inn to the airport?

Gulf Way Inn is 6.6 mi (9-min drive) away from the St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gulf Way Inn?

As of May 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gulf Way Inn on May 27, 2026 start from CA $102, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Gulf Way Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Gulf Way Inn.

How close is Gulf Way Inn to the beach?

This hotel is 5.8 mi (16-min drive) from Pier 60 Park and 6.1 mi (19-min drive) from Clearwater Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Gulf Way Inn offer free breakfast?

Gulf Way Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Gulf Way Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Tampa Bay Downs (19-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Gulf Way Inn?

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

Is there free parking at Gulf Way Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Gulf Way Inn have a pool?

Gulf Way Inn features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does Gulf Way Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Gulf Way Inn to downtown Clearwater?

Gulf Way Inn is 3.5 mi away from Clearwater.

Gulf Way Inn Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 280 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 280 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 280 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 280 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 280 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness
Inexpensive
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

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

4/10 Poor

Baldo

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bianca

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sandy

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

6/10 Okay

Charlie

Travelled with partner
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

4/10 Poor

Ryszard, Mount Prospect

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Shirley

Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

Gary

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Jim

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 20 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kimberly

Do not go here

This hotel was closed for any reservation made through a booking agent. I was given a $75 rate and used my cash key of $5 so I was expecting to pay $70. I was charged $129. I was shocked and it was too late for me to find something else in this area. I will be contacting Hotels.com about this. You should not advertise a property that is only used for Cema and construction workers. I felt very unsafe.price gouging nasty place!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Erwin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The check in was an absolute abortion. It consisted of walking up to a small window (8 x 10 inches) and pushing a button to call a human. The man came to the window and I announced I have a reservation, and my name is Erwin Cohen. He asked my name at least 5 times and I spelled it also. He spoke very poor English and it took a lot of time to communicate. He was Indian and extremely difficult to understand particularly with aa lot of traffic noise just behind me. He finally gave me a bill and wanted $78 to pay for the room. I gave him a copy of the Expedia confirmation and he said they were no longer affiliated with Expedia Expedia still has them on the their website. He the backed off and said he will copy the reservation confirmation and gave me a room key.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Janice

We never were able to stay there, our reservation was cancelled by the hotel & Expedia charged us. We are protesting the Expedia charge with our credit card company.The hotel said they couldn't do anything about refunding us. no help from anyone!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

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

2/10 Terrible

Donald

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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

2/10 Terrible

Tadarious

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

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

4/10 Poor

Phil

Travelled with family
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

2/10 Terrible

Vincent

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was a mess, very dirty inside and out. I booked my room for a Saturday and Sunday. It was very late Friday night when I booked this room. I drove there to see if I could stay Friday night also. I offered to pay, but I was told not to worry, because the refrigerator didn't work. Plus it was a room for the handicap, meani g the shower head was only four feet off tge floor. Door deadbolt didn't lock, screen falling off window. Back bathroom window,was very low to the ground and as far as I was co concerned it made me feel like that room could be easily broken into by anyone. The worst parr was that hetold me not to worry about paying for Friday, since I arrived there around 1am. He absolutely gave me the impression that I wasn't being charged for Friday, because of it being a handicap room and also the refrigerator didn't work. WhT happened was he did charge me for Friday and Saturday, so when I returned later Sunday to get some sleep and be able to shower in the morning, I couldn't get into the room. He had deactivated my key even though my booking reservation clearly was for the dates of that Weekend. I spoke to him and he clearly didn't care that I was inconvenienced and misled into a agreement for a room that was one of the worst places, I have ever been. No wonder some of us at times have a difficult time being patient and understanding when business owners don't care.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024