Gulf Way Inn Clearwater
Guest rating: 3.5 / 5
Gulf Way Inn Clearwater is a motel-style stay in Clearwater, Florida, positioned about 11 km from the Gulf Coast and 9.8 km from Clearwater Beach. The property features an outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi, with rooms equipped for simple, practical stays. Each room includes air conditioning, a kitchen setup with microwave and refrigerator, and a 40-inch LCD flat-screen cable TV with premium channels; high-speed internet is also provided. On site, guests have access to business services and guest laundry facilities, and local calls are complimentary. The surrounding area offers straightforward dining options close by, including Mirage Restaurant about 92 m away and Daily News Cafe & Restaurant about 315 m away. For shopping and local attractions, Clearwater Mall is 1.7 km away and Bright House Field is 2.2 km from the motel.
Best for
This property suits budget-minded travelers who want in-room kitchen conveniences (microwave, refrigerator, kitchen) plus basics like air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. It’s also a practical base for visitors who plan to split time between Clearwater Beach (9.8 km) and inland stops like Clearwater Mall (1.7 km) and Bright House Field (2.2 km).
Travel tips
If you plan to use public transit, several bus stops are nearby, including Gulf To Bay Blvd + Happy Trails Mhp (about 55 m) and Belcher Rd S + Gulf To Bay Blvd (about 304 m). For flights, St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport is the closest listed airport at roughly 7.8 km away, while Tampa International Airport is about 20.7 km away. Dining is walkable in spots, with Mirage Restaurant very close (about 92 m) and additional options spread within a short drive.
What guests say
The property has a public rating of 3.45 based on 190 reviews, indicating mixed guest experiences overall. No guest review excerpts were provided, so specific recurring themes (such as cleanliness, noise, staff service, or room condition) cannot be summarized from firsthand comments. Based on the listed features, discussion in reviews may commonly center on value-oriented basics like Wi‑Fi, the outdoor pool, and in-room microwave/refrigerator, but this cannot be verified without excerpts. As a result, both the most-praised strengths and most-common complaints are not documented here.
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