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Gulf Way Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel near Tampa Bay in Clearwater

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A pool area with a blue pool, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
A parking lot with several cars, a playground with a slide, and a building with a green roof.
A compact hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a wooden desk, a chair, a microwave, a refrigerator, a bedside lamp, and a mirror.
A compact kitchen with a stove, sink, and refrigerator, featuring wooden cabinets and a tiled backsplash.
Seasonal outdoor pool, sun loungers

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Explore the area

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2275 Gulf to Bay Boulevard, Clearwater, FL, 33765
  • Place, St Petersburg College
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Clearwater Mall
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, BayCare Ballpark
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

A double room with two beds, a nightstand, a table, and chairs.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

A compact hotel room with a bed, a small kitchenette, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a television.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a small desk with a chair, a sofa, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

A compact hotel room with a bed, a small kitchenette, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a television.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a small desk with a chair, a sofa, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

A double room with two beds, a nightstand, a table, and chairs.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Clearwater

City center stay.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Clearwater hotel, you'll find Clearwater Mall and St Petersburg College. Congo River Golf - Clearwater and BayCare Ballpark are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • St Petersburg College - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Clearwater Mall - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Congo River Golf - Clearwater - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • BayCare Ballpark - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Clearwater Golf Park - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Gulf Way Inn

Hotel near Tampa Bay in Clearwater
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 hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with cable channels

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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 available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Gulf Way Inn
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Gulf Way Inn Hotel
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Gulf Way Inn Hotel Clearwater

Frequently asked questions

How close is Gulf Way Inn to the airport?

Gulf Way Inn is 6.6 mi (9-min drive) away from the St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gulf Way Inn?

As of Aug 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gulf Way Inn on Aug 9, 2026 start from $79, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Gulf Way Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Gulf Way Inn.

How close is Gulf Way Inn to the beach?

This hotel is 5.8 mi (16-min drive) from Pier 60 Park and 6.8 mi (21-min drive) from St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Gulf Way Inn offer free breakfast?

Gulf Way Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Gulf Way Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Tampa Bay Downs (19-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Gulf Way Inn?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Gulf Way Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Gulf Way Inn have a pool?

Gulf Way Inn features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does Gulf Way Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Gulf Way Inn to downtown Clearwater?

Gulf Way Inn is 3.5 mi away from Clearwater.

Gulf Way Inn Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 281 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 281 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 281 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 281 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 281 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Micaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a good place to stay! the place is clean and the beds are comfortable, the kitchen is very useful for trips a little long, it is close to Starbucks, Walmart and several more stores, the pool looks very clean The only thing I would like you to add is pots and cutlery for the kitchen, I think it is the only thing that would be missing for the room to be a complete 10/10, I absolutely recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value budget accommodation convenient for bus, with safe car parking right outside our unit
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Yianis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall good for the price. Old but quite in good location but your get bare minimum.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kanmani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s old style buffet Florida Motel. The family running the property were responsive and helpful. Kitchen was basic and we brought our own pots and pan, cutlery too. We were happy with these very simple accommodations, decent beds and clean sheets and towels. No frills, but that was fine for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location for what I was doing. It is an older property but well maintained. The room was large and nicely furnished even if some of those furnishings were outdated, they were well maintained. I've stayed at places for twice the price that were not as nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Bruce

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel rooms are extremely outdated. The tub was dirty. The refrigerator was dirty. The air conditioner was old and not keeping cold. The website is very deceiving
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hiram

Liked: Cleanliness
Great area to hang around, hotel room is good for short stays.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ian

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

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lamar

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

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness
Inexpensive
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the simplicity and cleanliness.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Sandy

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Noisy residents. Yes residents not guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Charlie

Disliked: Amenities
A bit run down but well maintained. Check in was thru security window. Gentleman spoke very poor English. Lots of restaurants in area
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Nicole

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Tadarious

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

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not clean or safe. Would not stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Ryszard

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not a friendly place
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Inn was right on the main road to clearwater beach and Pier 60. Walmart was just a block away. Very old place but nice and clean. Nice tv with great selections. Fridge and microwave were nice. There were some people hanging out outside room next to us, were friendly but made me a little nervous. Overall a nice place to stay for a night or two while visiting the clearwater area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

GLEN

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The price was right, but you get what you pay for.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gary

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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