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Reviews of Gulf Way Inn

2 out of 5
Gulf Way Inn
2275 Gulf to Bay Boulevard, Clearwater, FL

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 241 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 241 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 241 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 241 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 241 reviews" "

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Hiram

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Great area to hang around, hotel room is good for short stays.

8/10 Good

Nedzmina

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location. Close to many shops. Only 15min drive to clearwater beach. Room was clean There was a stove in our room, which i didn't know, but i wish they had a few pots/pans or dishes to use. As it is pointless to have a stone and no dishes. No coffee maker in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Mold smell. Toothpaste spit on curtain by sink. Put towel on pillow to sleep. Loud outside the room til 2 am
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Amir

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Too bad I spent my money at a loss and the reason is Expedia
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Jack

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Never again
Arrived about 4pm, office was not open. Sign saidpush outside button for service - small window opened for manager's response. Brought to mind that maybe this area wasn't safe. During a 3 day stay, house cleaning never once entered the room to my knowledge. Even thought I was gone each morning and afternoon. Service person seemed to wait until I was at the door or in the room and asked if service was needed. I did manage to get fresh towels one day. Building is old, some attempts at being modern have been upgraded. There is a hair dryer, ironing board and iron, nice refrigerator, microwave and large TV. No drain control for the sink and the bathroom tissue holder is broken. Place looks good in the photos but the devil is in the details. If you want morning coffee, you have to drive about 4 blocks to Dunkin Donuts. No in room coffee.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Manager on Apr 17, 2023
Sorry to hear that you did not enjoy your stay, but the office is open 24 hours and very safe area. Regarding housekeeping is done upon request as some guest that prefer the housekeepers to enter their rooms. As for coffee we do mention that their no coffee of any type served.

4/10 Poor

RENEE, NEW PORT RICHEY

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zynab

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Manager on Apr 17, 2023
Thank you for your feedback

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Travelled with family
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
Response from Manager on Apr 17, 2023
We are very glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you :)

6/10 Okay

lisa

Liked: Room comfort
No coffee available missing light bulbs in lamps. Very few towels
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Manager on Apr 17, 2023
Thank you for your feedback

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the simplicity and cleanliness.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from Manager on Apr 17, 2023
Thank you for your feedback

8/10 Good

Jennifer, Avilla

Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Alysia

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
This is a very clean, bug free, nice little motel, but.... someone attempted to break into both my car and my room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Anamaury

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not good. I definitely would not recomment
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very run down air conditioner is horrible and barely cools room off attendant was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Ameer

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Ana

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not a place to lodge with your family
Slow check in. Funny smell. Left, didn’t stay the night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Kara

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If I could give a negative star, I would. I travel often, and I have stayed in many different types of hotels. This one? Beyond disgusting. #1- it smelled horrible #2- the bed sheets were DIRTY. Black, brown, yellow, and beige spots all over them. #3- HAIR was everywhere. In the bed, in the sink, in the shower. #4- The owners don’t give a flying crap about you. We called up from our cell phones (because they disconnected the hotel room phone…), and we asked for different sheets and pillow covers. We told them they were dirty, and they hung up on us. They denied us clean sheets. We felt extremely uncomfortable. We had to sleep on top of the bed covers and use our clothes to cover up. The absolute worst hotel experience in my LIFE. Do not waste your money.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

6/10 Okay

cynthia

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just looked run down
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Carolyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was really sketchy there was a what looked like blood or vomit going down the side if the bed. The tub was stopped up.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would recommend this motel if you’re bipoc or anyone who wants an affordable, convenient, centrally located place to stay that has a clean bed, pool, ac, and no bed bugs, if you don’t mind that it has an older looking outside. We stayed at another hotel and had issues with the staff, so a business that treats us decent is priority. Also you’re sleeping inside, so the outside aesthetics shouldn’t matter. The inside of the rooms are clean and comfortable. The only issue my family had was the door key didn’t work, but the staff took care of it right away and we had no issues with any of the employees. For around $90? Sure absolutely I’d recommend! Hotels/Motels in Pinellas County are outrageous, this is a deal.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not Recommended
I booked the hotel based on the photos and reviews which aren't at all accurate. The rooms are dirty and low quality. They haven't been updated in decades. A number of guests appear to be long term residents. I wouldn't recommend staying there with family.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Stephen, Arlington

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice little old style motel with concrete slab construction -- so upstairs rooms arent so loud if you pick a downstairs room. No views, basic pool, wifi has issues but they plan to fix that soon (as of 4/20/22). You are right on Gulf to Bay road -- which is very busy so you'll have to adjust your driving habits, but its not too too loud and its maybe 5 miles to alot of good things -- including the beach !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick check in and very accommodating. Room was very clean. The staff was pleasant. The location was extremely convenient for meals and other shopping needs.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

CHETAN, Hanover Park

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms need complete renovation. Bad carpet, very old chair and table. rooms were not done when we enter the room. we have to call owner and ask to clean it. A lady came in in 5 min and she just fix the bad sheet again. Didn't changed it even. No vacuum was used. Owner was very friendly..
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

Hope

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They wouldn't allow us to check in an hour early when clearly there was only two other reservations that day because manager couldn't find my name for reservation ...found me after I said I booked threw here ..odd ! Not friendly at all not happy completely miserable customer service ...pool was locked before closing time advertised and wasn't opened at advertised time!! An hour and half later it's still locked !! ...and hot tub is emptied and not working ... Our neighbor was the best attraction to this stay! Room did have a regular size fridge/freezer alittle stove and a microwave like efficient apartment. Does have a wall air conditioner I'd give it a 1⭐ Customer service plays a big role ( in my book)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

Kari

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Eric

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The noise from the road was loud
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

2/10 Terrible

Edward

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheap stay noting fancy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022