Gulfway Motel & Restaurant

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December 2024

January 2025

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

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

Pool

Pet-friendly

Housekeeping

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Explore the area

1365 Highway 124, High Island, TX, 77623

Bolivar Peninsula
1 min walk
Hooks Woods Bird Sanctuary
8 min walk
Eubank Woods Bird Sanctuary
13 min walk

Room options

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

209 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

209 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

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for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

8 Dec - 9 Dec

About this property

Sandy fun near Eubank Woods Bird Sanctuary and Hooks Woods Bird Sanctuary

Guests at this beach motel will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as barbecue grills and a picnic area.

Air-conditioned accommodation at Gulfway Motel & Restaurant offers free toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower.

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

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Gulfway Motel & Restaurant. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Bolivar Peninsula. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and breakfast (surcharge) are available.

Free WiFi
Free self-parking
Buffet breakfast served weekends for a fee
Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
Within a 15-minute walk of Hooks Woods Bird Sanctuary and Eubank Woods Bird Sanctuary
Cats and dogs welcome for a fee

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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast on weekends from 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

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

1 floor
2 buildings
Built in 1985
Smoke-free property

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

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

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

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

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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

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Gulfway Motel & Restaurant Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

Catherine M

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner

15 Aug 2024

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

6 Aug 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

They didn't return my deposit

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Simone

Travelled with group

14 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Bathtub needed replaced.

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johnnie

Travelled with family and small children

14 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Amenities

Very cozy and safe feeling place to visit.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Linda

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets

12 Jul 2024

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

Travelled with family

9 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.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

30 Jun 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Juan

17 Jun 2024

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family

16 Jun 2024

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

13 May 2024

The staff is wonderful. The breakfast is great.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Travelled with group

30 Apr 2024

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 traveller

30 Apr 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner

29 Apr 2024

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

Travelled with partner

27 Apr 2024

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

21 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

conveniant

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Sharon

Travelled with partner

18 Apr 2024

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 traveller

Travelled with group

15 Apr 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Travelled with partner

15 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thaddeus

13 Apr 2024

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Youmans

11 Apr 2024

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

I like the location and very friendly service.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Ethel

6 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Friendly place but needs some cleaning of outside

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.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

4 Apr 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Margaret, Fayetteville

1 Apr 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024