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Gulfway Motel & Restaurant

Property class: 2

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.
A clear swimming pool with a 'NO DIVING' sign at the bottom.
A stone sea wall with steps leading down to the beach.
A hotel room with a wooden dining table, a TV mounted on the wall, a mirror, and a shower area visible through an open door.
A hotel lobby with a red armchair, a table with a lamp, and a red slide.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$56 nightly
The current price is $59 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

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1365 Highway 124, High Island, TX, 77623
  • Place, Hooks Woods Bird Sanctuary
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, High Island Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬

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Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a dresser, a mirror, a lamp, and a door leading to a bathroom.

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 2249 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, wooden panel walls, a framed picture, and two wall-mounted lamps.

Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
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  • 2249 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a small table, and a chair.

Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
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(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

High Island

With a stay at Gulfway Motel & Restaurant in High Island, you'll be by the ocean, within a 15-minute walk of Hooks Woods Bird Sanctuary and Eubank Woods Bird Sanctuary. .This motel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary.
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What's nearby

  • Hooks Woods Bird Sanctuary - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • High Island Beach - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Gilchrist Beach - 5 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Crystal Beach - 8 min drive - 7.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Gulfway Motel & Restaurant

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks, housekeeping is provided daily, and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) can be requested.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. This motel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
Buffet breakfasts are served on weekends from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM on weekends.

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

Gulfway Motel & Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 145 out of 368 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 368 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 368 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 368 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 368 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is convenient and the breakfast is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Fun on the beautiful Texas Gulf
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a good, affordable, clean place to stay that is the closest to the northeastern most part of Bolivar Peninsula. I love it. Has a clean pool to wind the kids down after a day at the beach, and a restaurant on the premises.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is awesome for birders visiting High Island.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and they assisted us with any concerns and questions we had. You can tell the place has been around for a while but the rooms are updated and maintained well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Wonderful location near the best birding hotspots!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a hole in the wall motel, perfect for a quick one-night stay. No frills, nothing special, release all expectations. It's just a lovely place to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice private room. Staff are always friendly and attentive. Nothing fancy but clean and close to beach and birding areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great staff, clise to beach
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room | Staff | Air conditioning
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A/C worked perfect. The room was very clean. Staff welcomed us like we were family. I've stayed here several times and will continue to. Our pet was welcomed at a very low charge.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had requested a room with a bathtub in a quiet section of the property and they were able to place me in unit #1, which was perfect! In addition, the restaurant was open for dinner and the chef made me a tiger roll (sushi) and low mein (all fresh vegetables and noodles) It was soooooo good! The hotel was close to the beach. The section where the cross is. Where Hwy 87 ends. It was perfect in every way. I have stayed there 3 times now and would book again. :-)
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very nice family runs this hotel, very pretty friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and nice. Sheets were fresh on the bed. It’s an older place and looks kinda sketchy on the outside but we were pleasantly surprised by the inside.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable family-run motel. We had a great stay, no complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent and well maintained motel. Perfect place to eat and rest up in between birdwatching treks.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
We Loved our stay. Gina & all staff are Great. Thank You for such a Great stay- we can’t wait to stay again❣️
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a nice place with very nice people close to the beach!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a quiet relaxing room with great bird sanctuaries within 20 and 30 minutes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was decent, but the grass was overgrown and the mesquites were horrible and needed attention. The bed was quite firm, and the air conditioner was a window unit. Would not stay here again!!! The shower tub was extremely slick.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small family-run motel. They're trying. The room was clean, etc. Bathroom was very dated. Limited amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026