2 Star Hotel

Gulfway Motel and Restaurant

1365 Texas Highway 124, Gilchrist, TX, United States View Map

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Boasting a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, Gulfway Motel and Restaurant is located in High Island near Gilchrist. Featuring a garden, the 2-star motel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. There is a restaurant (close on Monday). We are part of the natural ecosystem, and we welcome friends who love nature. At the motel, every room is fitted with a wardrobe and every room will provide guests with a microwave. An American breakfast star at $8.65 per person at the property. Animal cleaning fee: $10.6 per animal per day, and a maximum of 2 animals are allowed. Galveston is 30 mi from Gulfway Motel and Restaurant. The nearest airport is Jack Brooks Regional Airport, 35 mi from the accommodations.

207 Reviews

7.3Good
Cleanliness
8.0
Staff
8.8
Location
8.5

What Guests Say

  • “Close to beaches; breakfast available; on-site restaurant”
  • “It was clean, convenient, and the staff were very nice. The air conditioner, was good and clean. The bathroom, microwave, and television…”
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Top Amenities

  • Swimming Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Pets Allowed
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking1/3

Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking

259 sqft • 2 Double

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Closet
  • Clothes rack
Two Double Beds - Smoking1/2

Two Double Beds - Smoking

259 sqft • 2 Double

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Closet
  • Clothes rack
Queen Bed - Smoking1/2

Queen Bed - Smoking

227 sqft • 1 Queen

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Carpeting
  • Closet
Two Queen beds Non-Smoking1/4

Two Queen beds Non-Smoking

259 sqft • 2 Queen

  • Bath or Shower
  • Clothes rack
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Garden view
QUEEN BED NON SMOKING1/4

QUEEN BED NON SMOKING

227 sqft • 1 Queen

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Closet
  • Clothes rack
King bed Non-Smoking1/3

King bed Non-Smoking

259 sqft • 1 King

  • Bath or Shower
  • Clothes rack
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Garden view

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    What Guests Loved

    7.3
    Good

    Based on 207 reviews

    Location

    8.5

    Cleanliness

    8

    Staff

    8.8

    Overall Quality

    7.4

    Pros +

    • Close to beaches; breakfast available; on-site restaurant
    • It was clean, convenient, and the staff were very nice. The air conditioner, was good and clean. The bathroom, microwave, and television were in good shape. Beds good, and clean. Just out-dated.
    • Very friendly

    Cons -

    • "Hallway" from front desk to restaurant narrow and cluttered with storage items. Please provide at least hand broom and dustpan in rooms for guest to sweep up sand they track into space (floor got gritty and I 'borrowed' broom from maid 1 day).
    • It is an old motel, but clean.
    • Roaches in the room one of my grandsons slept on the floor and woke up with a bug inside his ear deep
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    9KristyPosted on: 5-31-2023

    Close to beaches; breakfast available; on-site restaurant

    "Hallway" from front desk to restaurant narrow and cluttered with storage items. Please provide at least hand broom and dustpan in rooms for guest to sweep up sand they track into space (floor got gritty and I 'borrowed' broom from maid 1 day).

    7Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 8-18-2022

    It was clean, convenient, and the staff were very nice. The air conditioner, was good and clean. The bathroom, microwave, and television were in good shape. Beds good, and clean. Just out-dated.

    It is an old motel, but clean.

    6BelindaPosted on: 6-30-2022

    Very friendly

    Roaches in the room one of my grandsons slept on the floor and woke up with a bug inside his ear deep

    1Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 12-7-2020

    This looks like the Bates Motel it was very disgusting there was roaches there was rust coming out of the shower head it was just very disgusting

    Do not go here unless you are single and you have nowhere else to go

    10BenjaminPosted on: 12-1-2020

    Very quiet and the kitchen makes great pizza and brings it to your room.

    No cable TV but everything else was great

    7Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 9-19-2020

    It was closer to the coast than I expected. Was able to access coastal areas easily.

    The restaurant was limited due to the virus and we were not told this prior to booking.

    3CynthiaPosted on: 6-19-2020

    The TOWELS were clean and fresh. When I arrived the clerk noticed I had signed up for smoking rooms, and quickly and politely changed all 3 rooms to non smoking.

    No soap of any type. When I pushed the front of the soap dispenser the entire thing came off in in my hands. The air conditioner was turned off, and it took almost an hour for our room to cool down enough for sleep.

    1AndreasPosted on: 11-20-2018

    it was quite

    First room, bedding was dirty. Lots of "debris" on the sheats, after i removed the cover. I got a new room. Dirt not quite as obvious. Sheats had stains, smelled sweaty. Most likely not changed after last guest. Found several long hairs in bed. Disgusting

    7Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 10-10-2018

    It was spacious and quiet and had a very good fridge and a microwave

    No coffee pot and the restaurant was not open. The furniture was old. The bathroom window did not have a latch on it and it was see through

    10MaryPosted on: 6-12-2018

    The owner stayed in contact with me as I traveled. He gave me his number so I could reach him upon my arrival at 2am.

    9Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 7-6-2022

    The staff were so nice

    9ConstancePosted on: 4-27-2021

    Close to birdwatching sites.

    It could use some landscaping and removal of outdoor clutter.

    8BillyPosted on: 9-16-2018

    Quite

    1NoahPosted on: 7-21-2018

    Not a thang

    None of it

    10ChristopherPosted on: 1-19-2026

    The people at the Gulfway are so nice and accommodating. It is an older place but the rooms are kept really clean and the asian food at the restaurant is spectacular. I have now been to this quiet hidden hideaway close to the beach a few times and will return regularly.

    The only downside is that you have a $50 deposit on check in but they are prompt in crediting you when you check out.

    8David H.Posted on: 10-8-2025

    The food was FANTASTIC. Was very surprised to find such a variety of tastes. Nice room, clean, just a minute or two from open, clear beach.

    Mattress was a little hard, but that may be just us.

    10DenisePosted on: 9-21-2025

    They had everything we needed for a Great stay with our pets. The pool stays clean with extended hours which was fantastic & refreshing

    7GriffinPosted on: 9-11-2025

    The customer service was excellent! Room was clean. Location was great for what we needed.

    The remote to control the temperature in the room was confusing.

    8HolliePosted on: 7-21-2025

    The staff was great. The rooms were very clean and the a/c was amazing.

    10ChristinPosted on: 6-30-2025

    It’s quiet and the owners are very nice. Clean rooms with all you need. Food was great and they cook to order. Chow Mein was fantastic. Beds were a tad too firm but I slept great, and the sink in the bathroom was not draining good. Otherwise, great water pressure and a little gem on the beach! I’m sure we will be back soon. Nice clean pool too!

    Firm bed

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Swimming & Soaking

    • Swimming Pool
    • Outdoor pool

    Food & Drinks

    • Restaurant

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking

    General

    • Pets Allowed
    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 4:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 11:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome.
    PetsPets are allowed. Charges may apply.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Managed by a private host A damage deposit of USD 50.0 is required at checkin. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on checkout via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

    Location

    Gulfway Motel and Restaurant

    1365 Texas Highway 124, Gilchrist, TX

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