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Gulfway Motel & Restaurant

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

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Relax in a spacious room with a large window offering a view, a seating area with a sofa and armchair, and a small table with a lamp.
Traditional hotel room with two single beds, a nightstand, and a framed picture on the wall.
Relax by the pool surrounded by lush greenery and lounge chairs.
Welcome to the Gulfway Motel, where a tropical theme comes alive amidst lush greenery and vibrant flowers.
Walk along the rugged sea wall to the ocean's edge.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NT$2,208
NT$2,341 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4

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Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
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Air conditioning
Heating
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(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 63.2 Ping (209 square meters)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
1365 Highway 124, High Island, TX, 77623

What's nearby

  • Hooks Woods Bird Sanctuary - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • High Island Beach - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Eubank Woods Bird Sanctuary - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Gilchrist Beach - 7 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gulfway Grill - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Gulfway Motel & Restaurant

Motel near Hooks Woods Bird Sanctuary
Located close to Eubank Woods Bird Sanctuary and Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary, Gulfway Motel & Restaurant provides a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), barbecue grills, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Gulfway Motel & Restaurant boast perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and heating

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

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50.0 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Gulfway Motel & Restaurant have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–9:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Gulfway Motel & Restaurant?

As of 2025/7/28, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gulfway Motel & Restaurant on 2025/8/3 start from NT$2,208, 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.

Is Gulfway Motel & Restaurant pet-friendly?

Yes, Gulfway Motel & Restaurant allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 10 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Gulfway Motel & Restaurant?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gulfway Motel & Restaurant?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Gulfway Motel & Restaurant?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gulfway Motel & Restaurant located?

Situated in High Island, this beach motel is within a 15-minute walk of Hooks Woods Bird Sanctuary and Eubank Woods Bird Sanctuary. Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away.

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Gulfway Motel & Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 303 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 303 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 303 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 303 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 303 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

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet. Also has swimming pool
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I Like that its so close to the beach. Quiet area. Wish the rooms where updated .
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

xingning

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Restaurants in the motel, convenient
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean no frills friendly staff great price
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Proximity to Bird areas. Nice family run the place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well, its about the best place to stay on High Island, and the only food. Except on Mondays.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

linda

Very lower income motel. Nice staff nice pool but room was outdated. Small icebox smelled of rotten food and there was junk laying all over outside. I would stay again in a pinch because I don’t need fancy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Wyatt

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The AC barely worked, and it was a window unit in the far back of the room the soap and the shampoo are the same. The bed is hard as a rock. The staff don’t even speak English. They tried to add on extra fees and then lied. I would never recommend this place to anybody
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ashanti

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Get the crawfish out the sink
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnnie

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

10/10 Excellent

Johnnie

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

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

8/10 Good

Jody

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

Youmans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like the location and very friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good food and helpful owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owners are very attentive and kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

GREGORY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

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

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family owned motel, very nice friendly and helpful. I like the property is gated and secure at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an older motel and some might drive by it without consideration, but the rooms are very clean, beds comfortable, and staff super friendly. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The managers of the property at Gulfway were friendly and helpful. The motel is older but clean and a great location for bird watching and beach walking. Food was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Russell

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

Great Stay

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023