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Gulf Way Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel in Clearwater with seasonal outdoor pool and 24-hour front desk
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

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Seasonal outdoor pool, pool loungers
Seasonal outdoor pool, pool loungers
Hair dryer, towels
Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
2275 Gulf to Bay Boulevard, Clearwater, FL, 33765
  • St Petersburg College
    3 min drive
  • Little Greek Fresh Grill
    2 min walk
  • St. Petersburg Station
    10 min drive
  • Clearwater, FL (CLW-Clearwater Air Park)
    4 min drive

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan
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About the area

Clearwater

Gulf Way Inn places you in the heart of Clearwater, within a 20-minute walk of Clearwater Mall and 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Tampa Bay. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this Clearwater hotel include St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and John's Pass Village & Boardwalk.

What's nearby

  • St Petersburg College - 3 min drive
  • BayCare Ballpark - 3 min drive
  • Eddie C. Moore Softball Complex - 4 min drive
  • Ruth Eckerd Hall - 7 min drive
  • Clearwater Marine Aquarium - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 25 min drive
  • St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Perkins Restaurant and Bakery - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪PDQ Clearwater - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Gulf Way Inn

Hotel in Clearwater with seasonal outdoor pool and 24-hour front desk
As a guest of Gulf Way Inn, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. Gulf Way Inn also features laundry facilities and room service (during limited hours). Self parking is free.

This Clearwater hotel is smoke free.

  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
Gulf Way Inn offers 38 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves.

This Clearwater hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Late-night room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 4:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash.

Property is also known as

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Gulf Way Inn
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Gulf Way Inn Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Gulf Way Inn?

Gulf Way Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Gulf Way Inn?

Yep, Gulf Way Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Gulf Way Inn?

The closest beach to Gulf Way Inn is St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches (15.1 km).

Does Gulf Way Inn have a pool?

Gulf Way Inn has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gulf Way Inn?

No, Gulf Way Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Gulf Way Inn?

Check-in begins at 1 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Gulf Way Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

Gulf Way Inn Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 252 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 252 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 252 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 252 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 252 reviews" "

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Donald

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Hiram

Liked: Staff & service
My stay at the gulf way inn was good, the most affordable inn in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tadarious

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible terrible service and disgusting rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A nice inexpensive motel.
Did not see any bugs. Room was clean, though it was dated. Had a king with 2 pillows. Pool area looked nice. I would stay again. It's not bad considering the price. About a 15 minute drive from The Sound amphitheater.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Phil

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Save your money and don’t stay there
Room was dirty linen smelled like smoke Paint peeling in bathroom Soiled and stained linen
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Vincent

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was a mess, very dirty inside and out. I booked my room for a Saturday and Sunday. It was very late Friday night when I booked this room. I drove there to see if I could stay Friday night also. I offered to pay, but I was told not to worry, because the refrigerator didn't work. Plus it was a room for the handicap, meani g the shower head was only four feet off tge floor. Door deadbolt didn't lock, screen falling off window. Back bathroom window,was very low to the ground and as far as I was co concerned it made me feel like that room could be easily broken into by anyone. The worst parr was that hetold me not to worry about paying for Friday, since I arrived there around 1am. He absolutely gave me the impression that I wasn't being charged for Friday, because of it being a handicap room and also the refrigerator didn't work. WhT happened was he did charge me for Friday and Saturday, so when I returned later Sunday to get some sleep and be able to shower in the morning, I couldn't get into the room. He had deactivated my key even though my booking reservation clearly was for the dates of that Weekend. I spoke to him and he clearly didn't care that I was inconvenienced and misled into a agreement for a room that was one of the worst places, I have ever been. No wonder some of us at times have a difficult time being patient and understanding when business owners don't care.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rafael

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

John

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a miserable stay. The room was in such bad shape. Damage to the walls and ceiling were simply covered in drywall compound and left (no sanded or painted, just lumpy dry moldy compound). The second day we arrived to find ONE of the two beds had been made, while the other was left as it had been. The trash cans were still full. The man at the "Window" (they locked the lobby 24/7 and you had to use a walk up window like a cheap road side ice cream shop) barely spoke English and apparently has hearing issues. They have signage saying to be quiet and respectful, yet the what appeared to be family of the owners had a nice loud get together after 10pm in the lot. There were 20-30 people being loud and having a great time keeping everyone up. I would not recommend this location to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Crystal

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was not as it appeared in pics. Needs a major upgrade/ update.about 40 years past due. Pillows might as well been thrown out. Flat s o cakes, no neck support. Windows & door all needed to be replaced. Certainly not worth $ 150 a night. Staff not friendly at all, couldn’t even get into front lobby for check in, had to stand outside & talk thru a window.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Mary Lee

Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pictures showed a very nice place, however I think they were taken 40 years ago. It's old and run down. My itinerary said " kitchenette ". But it was just a broken microwave and and fridge. No sample soap or anything. No coffee maker. A broken ironing board leaning against the wall. Very disappointing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

jonathan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Had an issue with our trip and had to leave a day early due to a hospitalization. Hotel was not willing to work with me on even a partial refund for that day
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Admel Diaz

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Clean Room easy 10 minute drive to PIE Older Building, basic room, but definitely not bad Probably the best value for a basic room in the area Will stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
GERMAN ROACHES, This property has roaches AND IS DIRTY. We booked for 2 nights only styaed 1 night because there were roaches crawling all over the room. we had checked in early and left for the evening arrived back at 1 am to find this nightmare immediately the next morning i contacted managment who is aware of the problem and doesnt care. I asked to be refunded both nights and was refused and was told well you slept with them. this is the worst property i have ever stayed at by far i travel alot BEWARE BEWARE BEWARE

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not Good
Run down motel which is used mostly for transient housing. Located on major road does offer dozens of dining options within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

kenneth

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Sheron

Business traveller
Staff was helpful but the door lock was broken, refrigerator was on but hot inside, some lights didn’t work, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Lamar, Dalton

Travelled with group
Great location. Shopping and Food all around this place on straight shot between Tampa and Clearwater
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Old property but clean. Rug smelled
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rate great place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Joe

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023