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Gulf Way Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel in Clearwater with a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk

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

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Clearwater

Gulf Way Inn is located within a mile (2 km) of Clearwater Mall and St Petersburg College. This 38-room hotel welcomes guests with in-room amenities like refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers.

What's nearby

  • St Petersburg College - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Clearwater Mall - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Congo River Golf - Clearwater - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • BayCare Ballpark - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Moccasin Lake Nature Park - 4 min drive - 2.2 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 in Clearwater with a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk
Gulf Way Inn features free WiFi in public areas, a seasonal outdoor pool, and laundry facilities. Free parking is included with your stay. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with tours or tickets, and answer any questions about the accommodations. This smoke-free hotel also has a vending machine.
40-inch TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

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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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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
  • Check-in: 1 PM—-4:00 AM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
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, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Are free cancellation options available at Gulf Way Inn?

Gulf Way Inn provides free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see near Gulf Way Inn?

This hotel is located in Clearwater within a short 17-minute walk of Clearwater Mall. You'll also find Tampa Bay and BayCare Ballpark within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Gulf Way Inn?

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

Does Gulf Way Inn include a casino on the premises?

No, Gulf Way Inn doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Gulf Way Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What do couples enjoy most about Gulf Way Inn?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a late night room service menu as well as a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk.

Does Gulf Way Inn have a hot tub?

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

Does Gulf Way Inn have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Gulf Way Inn doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Gulf Way Inn allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Gulf Way Inn.

Are there connecting rooms at Gulf Way Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Gulf Way Inn?

The closest major airport to Gulf Way Inn is St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE), which is 6.6 mi away (9 minutes by car). Another top airport is Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA), which is located 14.7 mi away (19-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Gulf Way Inn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Gulf Way Inn.

Reviews

Gulf Way Inn Reviews

5.8

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 265 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 265 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 265 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 265 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 265 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness
Inexpensive
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Traveled 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

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

6/10 Okay

Charlie

Traveled 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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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