Gulfway Motel & Restaurant

2.0 star property

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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 | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Beach
Shower, free toiletries, towels
Lobby

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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

Room options

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 209 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 209 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Gulfway Motel & Restaurant

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 Hooks Woods Bird Sanctuary. 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 clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • 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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
  • 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

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: USD 10 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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 at the property.

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

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. 128 out of 340 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 340 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 340 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 340 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 340 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Ernest

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

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Justin

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

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

8/10 Good

Daniel

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

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

10/10 Excellent

Denise

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

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms clean, A/C was perfect, people were very professional. I'll be back
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hunter

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

8/10 Good

xingning

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tbis place has a certain amount of charm. The owner’s kid was doing homework behind the counter - hard working family. It’s good to support people like this.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johnnie

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

8/10 Good

Mary

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Connie

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GREGORY

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

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

8/10 Good

Sandro

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent, the staff was great as always
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023