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 available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property 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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Gulf Way Clearwater
Gulf Way Inn
Gulf Way Inn Clearwater
Gulf Way Inn Hotel
Gulf Way Inn Clearwater
Gulf Way Inn Hotel Clearwater
Frequently asked questions
Does Gulf Way Inn have a pool?
Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.
Is Gulf Way Inn pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Gulf Way Inn?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Gulf Way Inn?
Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM.
What time is check-out at Gulf Way Inn?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Gulf Way Inn located?
Located in the heart of Clearwater, this hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Clearwater Mall and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Tampa Bay. St Petersburg College and BayCare Ballpark are also within 2 mi (3 km).
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Gulf Way Inn Reviews
Reviews
5.8
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The price was right, but you get what you pay for.
GLEN
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Gary
13 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
What I thought was odd was you conducted all transactions through a small sliding window. There were a lot of construction workers and people placed by FEMA. But, surprisingly, it was quiet and we didn't have any trouble. The parking lot was well lit. The website stated that there weren't any bedsheets on the beds, but there were, and they were clean. Overall, the stay was better than I expected.
Gary
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
6/10 Okay
Shirley
14 February 2025
The room it was clean. Needed newer bed speads. They had holes in them.Had 2 diffent styles of bath towel. No shampoo in room. Wall needed old paint stripped and repainted. Stairs and sidewalk need to be pressure washed. A few permanent type guests staying so there things outside on sidewalk.
Llegamos y no podíamos respirar del mal olor adentro de la habitación, no tenía ventanas, olor a humo y humedad. Sucio la alfombra.
Nos fuimos a otro lugar a los 30 minutos de llegar.
We arrived and we couldn't breathe from the bad smell inside the room, it had no windows, the smell of smoke and humidity. Dirty carpet.
We went to another place within 30 minutes of arriving.
Naiara
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Hiram
13 May 2024
Liked: Staff & service
My stay at the gulf way inn was good, the most affordable inn in the area.
Great location. Shopping and Food all around this place on straight shot between Tampa and Clearwater
Lamar
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
2/10 Terrible
Kimberly
4 December 2024
Do not go here
This hotel was closed for any reservation made through a booking agent. I was given a $75 rate and used my cash key of $5 so I was expecting to pay $70. I was charged $129. I was shocked and it was too late for me to find something else in this area. I will be contacting Hotels.com about this. You should not advertise a property that is only used for Cema and construction workers. I felt very unsafe.price gouging nasty place!
Kimberly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Hiram
24 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great area to hang around, hotel room is good for short stays.
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
Glenn
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
2/10 Terrible
Janice
9 October 2024
We never were able to stay there, our reservation was cancelled by the hotel & Expedia charged us. We are protesting the Expedia charge with our credit card company.The hotel said they couldn't do anything about refunding us. no help from anyone!
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.
The check in was an absolute abortion. It consisted of walking up to a small window (8 x 10 inches) and pushing a button to call a human. The man came to the window and I announced I have a reservation, and my name is Erwin Cohen. He asked my name at least 5 times and I spelled it also. He spoke very poor English and it took a lot of time to communicate. He was Indian and extremely difficult to understand particularly with aa lot of traffic noise just behind me. He finally gave me a bill and wanted $78 to pay for the room. I gave him a copy of the Expedia confirmation and he said they were no longer affiliated with Expedia Expedia still has them on the their website. He the backed off and said he will copy the reservation confirmation and gave me a room key.
Room was dirty linen smelled like smoke
Paint peeling in bathroom
Soiled and stained linen
Phil
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
6/10 Okay
Nicole
18 March 2023
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Management was very accommodating. They provided us with a toaster and made sure there was fresh towels daily. They tried hard to please us and we are very appreciative.
Nicole
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
4/10 Poor
jonathan
28 February 2024
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