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Gulfway Motel & Restaurant

2.0 star property
Motel within easy reach of Hooks Woods Bird Sanctuary

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Located near Hooks Woods Bird Sanctuary, Gulfway Motel & Restaurant is a tranquil retreat. Explore the garden, take a refreshing dip in the seasonal pool or enjoy luggage storage and concierge services for a stress-free stay.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Non-smoking
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge services
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
$56 nightly
The total price is $59
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees

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

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 2249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 2249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen 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
  • Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • High Island Beach - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Crystal Beach - 8 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Gulfway Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Macho's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Hartz Chicken Buffet - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Gulfway Motel & Restaurant

Situated by the ocean, Gulfway Motel & Restaurant is a great choice for a stay in High Island. Guests can take a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool, and freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) on weekend mornings 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • Barbecue grills

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1985
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 50.0 per accommodation, per stay

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 8.65 to 11.90 for adults, and USD 8.65 to 11.90 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 20 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • The seasonal pool is open from May to September

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
Cashless transactions are available.

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Gulfway Motel & Restaurant does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Gulfway Motel & Restaurant?

Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Gulfway Motel & Restaurant?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 10 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Gulfway Motel & Restaurant?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Gulfway Motel & Restaurant?

You can check in starting at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at Gulfway Motel & Restaurant and nearby?

Gulfway Motel & Restaurant has a seasonal outdoor pool and a picnic area, as well as a garden.

What's the area around Gulfway Motel & Restaurant like?

Gulfway Motel & Restaurant is a short 17-minute walk from Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary and 18 minutes' walk from High Island Beach.

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Reviews

Gulfway Motel & Restaurant Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

6.8

Property conditions & facilities

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Location

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and comfortable family-run motel. We had a great stay, no complaints.
Rebecca, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice place to stay

Gulfway Motel & Restaurant was a very nice place to stay. The outside looked average of a motel that age. However, the room was clean. Lighting was great. The bed was really comfortable. All in all, we will stay there again on our next visit to High Island, Texas on the Bolivar Peninsula.
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very clean and quiet. Also has swimming pool
Brandi, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Restaurants in the motel, convenient
xingning, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Proximity to Bird areas. Nice family run the place.
Connie, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Well, its about the best place to stay on High Island, and the only food. Except on Mondays.
John, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Mixed review

Its an old hotel and the room was clean, however, you will need bug spray! Mosquitoes will make it impossible to enjoy the pool and roaches are out of control. Owner explained its due to the raining season? Also, air conditioning remote is in mandarin, so good luck getting that to work on your own..great location though, we left after 3 hours, hopefully I'll get my $50 deposit back
kimberly, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The exterior could use some tidying up. The rooms are clean. Excellent customer service. The air conditioning kept the room cool day & night. We will stay there again.
Angela, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very cozy and safe feeling place to visit.
Johnnie, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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
linda, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

I like the location and very friendly service.
Youmans, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff is wonderful. The breakfast is great.
Christine, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Friendly family owned motel. Clean, and close to two excellent birding sites.
Sandro, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Close to beach and wildlife refuges

This is really the only hotel/motel option near the wildlife refuges, which is what we were traveling to see. The owners and everyone we dealt with were super polite and friendly. Our room was very clean, the king size bed was comfortable, and the AC worked well. The exterior of the hotel near the office is a little junkie; mainly dusty, old items that could be hauled away, but they don’t interfere with anything. Parking was right outside our door. I was surprised to learn there was a modest breakfast included with our stay. The food was freshly prepared onsite, NOT rehydrated eggs. Upon check-in, we were told the gates around the property were closed at night, which made us feel more secure. I appreciated that the owners were thinking of their guests safety. If you are looking for a luxury resort, this isn’t the place for you. If you want clean accommodations at an affordable price in a convenient location, this is the place.
Sandra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Family owned motel, very nice friendly and helpful. I like the property is gated and secure at night.
Kim, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This motel is always very clean. Big, soft towels. Comfortable bed. Small fridge & microwave are nice. Courteous owners. Clean property. I feel safe there.
Angela, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff are always friendly. Thats what matters
Terry, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Guy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great

Updates were great. Staff was amazing. Really sweet folks. Very nostalgic, we loved it!
Jimmy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Angela, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Rajiv, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was clean. No odors. Kind owners. It was our second stay; will return.
Angela, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Mary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Jeanne, 1-night trip