Gulfway Motel & Restaurant

2.0 star property
Salt air and seasonal outdoor pool, near Eubank Woods Bird Sanctuary

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Lobby
Front of property
Property entrance
Garden view
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

Explore the area

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1365 Highway 124, High Island, TX, 77623
  • Hooks Woods Bird Sanctuary
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • High Island Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary
    ‪3 min drive‬

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Room options

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 2249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 2249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

High Island

Gulfway Motel & Restaurant places you within a 15-minute stroll of popular sights such as Hooks Woods Bird Sanctuary and Eubank Woods Bird Sanctuary. Guestrooms at this motel include refrigerators, microwaves, and flat-screen TVs.

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

Salt air and seasonal outdoor pool, near Eubank Woods Bird Sanctuary
Guests of Gulfway Motel & Restaurant enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a garden. If you drive, put free parking to good use. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with concierge services, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this beach motel include barbecue grills and a picnic area.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer free toiletries. Refrigerators, microwaves, and desks are also available.
Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

Languages

English

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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

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 10 per pet, per day
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50.0 per accommodation, per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The seasonal pool is open from May to September.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • There are no elevators.

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

Is a free cancellation option available at Gulfway Motel & Restaurant?

Gulfway Motel & Restaurant offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do near Gulfway Motel & Restaurant?

This motel is located in High Island, a short 17-minute walk from Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary and also 18 minutes on foot from High Island Beach. You'll also find Hooks Woods Bird Sanctuary and Eubank Woods Bird Sanctuary less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Gulfway Motel & Restaurant?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does Gulfway Motel & Restaurant include a casino on the premises?

No, Gulfway Motel & Restaurant doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Gulfway Motel & Restaurant?

No, this motel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have access between 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM and the seasonal pool is normally open from May until September.

Is Gulfway Motel & Restaurant good for couples?

Couples staying at this motel will appreciate amenities like premium bedding as well as a seasonal outdoor pool and concierge services.

Does Gulfway Motel & Restaurant have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this motel.

Does Gulfway Motel & Restaurant have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Gulfway Motel & Restaurant offers buffet breakfast on weekend mornings for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does Gulfway Motel & Restaurant allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Gulfway Motel & Restaurant for a fee of USD 10 per pet, per day.

Does Gulfway Motel & Restaurant have connecting rooms?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at Gulfway Motel & Restaurant?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Gulfway Motel & Restaurant.

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

4/10 Poor

Maria

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The toilet leaked sewer water on the bathroom floor.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There are good things about this property. Rooms are very clean. The woman who runs it is very helpful, hospitable, and kind It's in a great location re: bird sanctuaries. However, this property is incredibly run down. It needs a great deal of attention to really even merit 2 stars. Junk is sitting around all over the grounds, paint is peeling, furnishing are old. The restaurant seems not to be open, even though it says it is. The amenities are rock-bottom. It's the only hotel in town, and I will stay there again. If it were not clean, I would not go there. At least it's that. But it could be SO much better.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Candace, Columbia

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I was pleased to be greater by a family owned business. It was a pleasant break from larger resorts while working remotely. The property is being upgraded, but a convenient stay for me and my American boxer.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lo Phong La

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

8/10 Good

Jody

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
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 Good

Catherine M

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a pleasant stay at this classic motel. The staff were friendly and helpful. Although the exterior could use some tidying, the room was clean and attractive and comfortable. On a hot day one might want to call an hour before arrival to see if they can turn the AC & fridge on/up, but both got cold soon enough - and I admire the energy conservation of not running everything while a room is empty. The restaurant was a pleasant surprise, as the menu had both American and Asian sections. We opted for a Japanese dinner - tempura and sushi - all delicious, and the shrimp tempura was exceptional - fresh gulf shrimp is such a treat! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Cesar

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They didn't return my deposit
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Simone

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bathtub needed replaced.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johnnie

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very cozy and safe feeling place to visit.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Linda

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No coffee pot in the rooms. You can buy it at the front desk tho. There’s a restaurant connected, but they are not open often because they are the same people that clean the rooms. The owners. So if their cleaning, restaurant is closed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Judy

Traveled with family
They were lacking help in the housekeeping area. Only one lady to clean all the rooms. Restaurant hardly ever open because management was busy trying to clean rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

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

6/10 Okay

Juan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Summer 2024

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 Excellent

Christine

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

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Gulfway is an older motel and restaurant, but it was ideal for what we wanted. We were in High Island for the migrating birds, and it was within easy walking distance (5 to 8 minutes) to most of the amazing refuge properties in the town. And less than a 10 minute drive to the others. The rooms were clean, and while old style, they were simple and comfortable. The restaurant, operated by the hotel owners’ family, served excellent Chinese dishes and really good sushi, and they also make a great hamburger! And their breakfast was very good, too: freshly cooked eggs and sausage, hot oatmeal, yogurt, fresh fruit and cold cereal, too. Good rooms, good food, reasonable price, with nice people, and close to the birds! Two thumbs up!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Sandro

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly family owned motel. Clean, and close to two excellent birding sites.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Quintin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
conveniant
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

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

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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