Best Western Plus Seaway Inn
9475 Highway 49, Gulfport, MS 39503
Near the Gulfport Sportsplex and right off I-10 at Exit 34A, close to Gulf Islands Water Park and the Premium Outlets Mall. Staff can help with recommendations for shopping, dining, and sightseeing around the area.
Getting There
The Seaway Inn sits right on Highway 49, a quarter mile off I-10, which makes it simple to find whether you're driving in from Hattiesburg or landing at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport, about two miles south — a five-minute cab ride, tops. That same Highway 49 access is why sports families book here: Gulfport Sportsplex's ball fields sit just north via Landon Road, a quick five-minute drive for an early tournament call time. The casino strip and beach are another 10 to 15 minutes south.
Rooms & Amenities
Rooms are the standard two-story exterior-corridor layout you'd expect from a Best Western Plus, but reviewers consistently flag two things: the breakfast and the pool. Skip the cereal and hit the pancake machine — it's a genuine crowd-pleaser, and pairs well with scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, and hot coffee before you head out. The outdoor pool and adjoining hot tub get used year-round by families killing time between Sportsplex games, and the fitness center covers you if the pool's not enough. Every room has free high-speed WiFi, and the property runs a 24-hour guest laundry and business center for anyone here on work or a long weekend. Traveling with a dog? Pet-friendly rooms are available, and the on-site Gulf Coast Event Center means you might share the lobby with a wedding party or a youth tournament banquet.
What's Nearby
You won't need a car for your first meal — Waffle House and Hooters are both about a tenth of a mile away, and Wendy's is practically part of the parking lot. For something with more of a sit-down feel, Koi Sushi and Aztecas Restaurant & Cantina are each a three- or four-minute drive, and Shrimp Basket isn't much farther. Gulfport Premium Outlets is about a mile up Highway 49, good for an afternoon of shopping between Sportsplex games or beach trips, and the beachfront casinos are a short drive south on 49 whenever you want to try your luck.
Our Take
This isn't a resort, and it doesn't pretend to be — it's a clean, well-run highway hotel that punches above its price point. Guests who've actually stayed here consistently mention friendly front-desk staff and a pool that's nicer than a Highway 49 exit has any right to have; the scrambled eggs get mixed reviews, but nobody complains about the pancakes. Book it if you want a reliable, no-fuss base for the airport, the Sportsplex, or the casinos — not if you're chasing a Gulf-view balcony.
Details last verified August 2026. Always confirm current rates and availability directly with the hotel.