Gulfway Motel & Restaurant

Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi

7.4

Very good(274 Reviews)

Motel in Bolivar Peninsula, TX

1 queen bed

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

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About this motel

Salt air and seasonal outdoor pool, near Eubank Woods Bird Sanctuary
Guests at this beach motel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as barbecue grills and a picnic area.
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.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Garden

Map of Bolivar Peninsula, TX

Nearby attractions

Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier

49 mi

Moody Gardens

54.6 mi

Available Rooms

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

1 Queen

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

1 Queen

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

2 Double • 2249 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

2 Double • 2249 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

1 King

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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Gulfway Motel & Restaurant

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7.4

Very good(274 Reviews)

Motel in Bolivar Peninsula, TX

1 queen bed

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this motel

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.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Garden

Map of Bolivar Peninsula, TX

Nearby attractions

Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier

49 mi

Moody Gardens

54.6 mi

Available Rooms

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

1 Queen

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

1 Queen

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

2 Double • 2249 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

2 Double • 2249 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

1 King

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

7.4

Very good(274 Reviews)

5.0

Nov 2024

This motel is always very clean. Big, soft towels. Comfortable bed. Small fridge & microwave are nice. Courteous owners. Clean property. I feel safe there.

8.0

Aug 2024

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.

4.0

Aug 2024

They didn't return my deposit

8.0

Jul 2024

Bathtub needed replaced.

10.0

Jul 2024

Very cozy and safe feeling place to visit.

6.0

Jul 2024

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.

6.0

Jul 2024

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.

5.0

Jun 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.

10.0

May 2024

The staff is wonderful. The breakfast is great.

10.0

Apr 2024

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.

10.0

Apr 2024

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!

8.0

Apr 2024

Friendly family owned motel. Clean, and close to two excellent birding sites.

8.0

Apr 2024

conveniant

4.0

Apr 2024

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.

10.0

Apr 2024

As bird watchers, this motel could not be more convenient for visiting the bird sanctuaries located in High Island. The room was clean and quiet, and we felt safe during the intense thunderstorm that passed through in the early morning. We appreciated the on-site restaurant, and the food was good. Yes, a work-in-progress as others have stated; it is clear that the family is striving to improve the property. Everyone was helpful and kind. We would stay there again, and for more than one night to be able to explore the area more.

4.0

Apr 2024

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.

8.0

Apr 2024

I like the location and very friendly service.

4.0

Apr 2024

Stayed here due to location to the birding areas. I read the reviews about the trash around the office and it was still there. Old parts, machines, etc should be cleaned up. I was given a room across from the office and the road noise was loud.You will need ear plugs to sleep there. The lady that checked me in was very nice and I love the towells. No coffee machines in the room or no coffee in the office.

2.0

Apr 2024

This is a tough review to write, because I WILL almost certainly stay at the Gulfway again. But I am being candid here so others will have a clear picture. The Gulfway is *not* a great experience. The walls and the towels are paper-thin, the windows only semi-functioning and there are zero amenities. I stayed Weds-Sun and while Weds-Thurs nights were pretty quiet, Fri-Sat saw a full-on tailgating party in the parking lot, complete with open fire BBQs and boom boxes. My response was to close the windows and run the A/C for white noise, which worked fine but might not be everyone's cup of tea. The plug-in air freshner in my room was beyond overpowering - like, nauseatingly strong. I imagine this was to smother some lingering odor that was somehow even worse than the air freshner. HOWEVER, I will say that if you have a very high tolerance for budget travel - and I mean youth-hostel-in-China-in-the-90s high tolerance - then the Gulfway is hands-down the absolute best location/value for birding in and around High Island. Walking distance to Smith Oaks, Eubanks, Boy Scout Woods and several other mini-preserves. 10 minutes to Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge. The property manager, Jean, is fantastic and super helpful on every level - I genuinely liked the people who run this place and I wish they had more help and resources to upgrade it. So don't pass over the Gulfway if you have a high tolerance for low budget travel. Just go in open-eyed and don't be surprised.

4.0

Mar 2024

Very old but very clean. Pool was down. But it is off season. 100% Customer service. Will be back.

10.0

Mar 2024

The owners are very attentive and kind.

10.0

Mar 2024

Nice

8.0

Mar 2024

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.

6.0

Feb 2024

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.

8.0

Jan 2024

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.

5.0

Jan 2024

Updates were great. Staff was amazing. Really sweet folks. Very nostalgic, we loved it!

4.0

Jan 2024

Aged and dirty, no coffee in the rooms and the restaurant is closed. Heater didn’t work in the room. Outlets only work when the light is on. No ice machine. Mangers fighting in foreign language during check in. This whole stay was a train wreck.

10.0

Dec 2023

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.

10.0

Nov 2023

The staff are always friendly. Thats what matters

5.0

Nov 2023

It was clean. No odors. Kind owners. It was our second stay; will return.

5.0

Oct 2023

Excellent, the staff was great as always

5.0

Oct 2023

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.

5.0

Sep 2023

Good food and helpful owners.

10.0

Sep 2023

This place was good for the price. Had a easy time checking in/out. Staff is friendly and easy to talk to! Clean on the inside of the rooms as well. Plus a TV and Wi-fi. Don’t leave your netflix logged in!! Will definitely stay again!

10.0

Aug 2023

Family owned motel, very nice friendly and helpful. I like the property is gated and secure at night.

10.0

Jul 2023

We chose this motel because it is the closest to the Gulf on the High Island end of Bolivar Peninsula. The outside area of the motel was a little weathered with it being so close to the ocean. But, the inside of our room was great! The bed was comfortable, with clean sheets and bed linens. The air conditioner cooled the room quickly, and kept it cold for our entire stay. The refrigerator/freezer was larger than I expected and it worked great! I loved the original mid century modern blue tile in the bathroom! The shower/tub had great water pressure and the water got hot and stayed hot for my entire shower. The motel provided plenty of clean towels for us. The towels were monogrammed with the motel's logo, which I thought was a nice touch. I had no complaints with our 3 night stay in June 2023. We will definitely be back! Thank you!

4.0

Jun 2023

T V did not work. May have been the internet. T V did not work. Restaurant not open on Monday. Any Monday. No where to get food. Well one could do 20 miles or so in any direction. We ate in the restaurant on Tuesday. Pretty good. Live and learn. Will NOT stay at Gulfway again.

4.0

Jun 2023

Excellent staff, good food, the only problem was bedbugs in one bed

10.0

Jun 2023

Gulfway Motel is clean and affordable. The family who owns and runs the motel is friendly, efficient and helpful. I was in town for birding, and the owners were very knowledgeable about the local sanctuaries and bird populations. There isn't much else nearby, so dining (beyond the motel breakfast, which I left to early to try) is a 20 minute drive or more. The property does not look good from the outside, but is nonetheless a fine choice for a bargain stay.

5.0

Jun 2023

They have great big clean rooms. Owners are wonderful people. The Chef in the restaurant attached to Hotel make the best food .His chow mein is fabulous and the pizza is great.

FAQs

How much does this motel cost compared to others in Bolivar Peninsula?

The average price for a rental in Bolivar Peninsula is $434 per night. This rental is $343 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this motel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Gulfway Motel & Restaurant. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this motel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Gulfway Motel & Restaurant. Enjoy the water!

Is Gulfway Motel & Restaurant pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this motel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Gulfway Motel & Restaurant?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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7.3

Very good(145 Reviews)

Gulfway Motel and Restaurant

Motel

in Gilchrist

1 queen bed

Garden · Pool · Pets allowed

This Motel for $87 in Bolivar Peninsula, is perfect for your next (business stay, family stay, couples stay, getaway vacation, etc.)

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Gulfway Motel & Restaurant

Motel in Bolivar Peninsula, TX

Reasons to book

About this motel

Amenities

Map of Bolivar Peninsula, TX

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Gulfway Motel & Restaurant

Motel in Bolivar Peninsula, TX

Reasons to book

About this motel

Amenities

Map of Bolivar Peninsula, TX

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Reviews

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