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Gulfway Motel & Restaurant

2.0 star property
Beach motel near Hooks Woods Bird Sanctuary

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Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking
Lobby
Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking
Reviews
7.6

Good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

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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

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Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

7.1/10 Good
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.5/10 Good
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.3/10 Wonderful
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

8.8/10 Excellent
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 209 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

10/10 Exceptional
  • 209 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

High Island

Oceanside stay.You'll find Hooks Woods Bird Sanctuary and Eubank Woods Bird Sanctuary within a 15-minute walk of this High Island motel. Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away.
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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

Beach motel near Hooks Woods Bird Sanctuary
As a guest of Gulfway Motel & Restaurant, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. Gulfway Motel & Restaurant also features a garden, a picnic area, and concierge services. Self parking is free.

This High Island motel is smoke free.

  • 1 guestroom or unit
  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1985
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Air-conditioned accommodations at Gulfway Motel & Restaurant offer complimentary toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

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

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee weekends 7:00 AM–9:00 AM: USD 8.65-11.90 for adults and USD 8.65-11.90 for children

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Braille signage
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk

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: USD 10 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50.0 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in 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

Gulfway Motel & Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 267 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 267 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 267 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 267 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 267 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Updates were great. Staff was amazing. Really sweet folks. Very nostalgic, we loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with partner
The owners were extremely friendly. They are working on updating the property. It’s an older motel and needs some work, but it was clean and the customer service was top notch. Very close to the beach! Can’t comment on the pool since we didn’t use it. Quiet property and the area around the motel is also quiet. Felt safe to be there and walk around. Would highly recommend this motel for the proximity to the beach and the friendly owners.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are always friendly. Thats what matters
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was clean. No odors. Kind owners. It was our second stay; will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent, the staff was great as always
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location on High Island
We had a very nice stay at the Gulfway motel. This is the only hotel on High Island and was convenient to do local birding. It’s the closest place to stay near Anahuac wildlife refuge. It also has a restaurant with a nice choice of food. When the restaurant is not open, there is a gas station next door with a mini market to pick up snacks. The tv did have some reception problems which eventually worked itself out. The towels at this motel are very soft. The bed is firm but comfortable. Noise from adjoining rooms can be heard but ear plugs drowned out those sounds.
Huge Philly steak sandwich
Wonton soup
Soft embroidered towels
Willet eating a crab at Anahuac
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023