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Econo Lodge Tampa near Busch Gardens

2.5 star property
Travelers find a relaxed home base at this hotel near Tampa's theme parks, perfect for unwinding after days of excitement and adventure

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Private Bath) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, blackout drapes, soundproofing - Econo Lodge Tampa near Busch Gardens (Tampa)
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Located near Adventure Island in Tampa, Econo Lodge Busch Gardens provides a practical retreat for theme park visitors. Guests can enjoy the sunny terrace, get assistance planning local tours, browse daily newspapers, or catch up on news in the lobby with its television.

Reviews

4.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, individually decorated, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, individually decorated, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (Private Bath) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (Private Bath)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Private Bath) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Private Bath)

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Temple Crest, a neighborhood in Tampa, Econo Lodge Tampa near Busch Gardens is near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tampa Bay and popular attractions include Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Adventure Island. Check out an event or a game at Yuengling Center, and consider making time for ZooTampa at Lowry Park, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Tampa travel guide
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4139 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33617

What's nearby

  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay showing rides
    Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Adventure Island which includes a waterpark
    Adventure Island
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Aerial photo Port of Tampa Florida
    Port of Tampa
    20 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • Skyride
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Temple Terrace Golf and Country Club
    5 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station
    22 min drive
  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA)
    28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wawa
    15 min walk
  • McDonald's
    15 min walk
  • Zagora Café
    4 min drive
  • 7-Eleven
    13 min walk
  • Madent Al-Taybat Roastery
    2 min walk

About this property

Econo Lodge Tampa near Busch Gardens

Hotel near Adventure Island
Close to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Econo Lodge Tampa near Busch Gardens provides amenities like a terrace and laundry facilities.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, a vending machine, and smoke-free premises
  • Free newspapers, a TV in the lobby, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All 99 individually decorated rooms have thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like sound-insulated walls and free newspapers.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25.00
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 200.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 25.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 30 mi (48 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Quality Busch Gardens
Mosi Hotel Tampa
Econo Lodge Busch Gardens Hotel
Quality Inn Busch Gardens
Econo Busch Gardens Tampa
Econo Lodge Busch Gardens Hotel
Econo Lodge Busch Gardens Tampa
Econo Lodge Busch Gardens Hotel Tampa

Frequently asked questions

Is Econo Lodge Tampa near Busch Gardens pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Econo Lodge Tampa near Busch Gardens?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 25.00 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Econo Lodge Tampa near Busch Gardens?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 25.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Econo Lodge Tampa near Busch Gardens located?

Located in Temple Crest, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Adventure Island and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. University of South Florida is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

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Reviews

Econo Lodge Tampa near Busch Gardens Reviews

4.8

4.6

Cleanliness

6.6

Location

5.8

Staff & service

4.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 119 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 163 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 197 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 414 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

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2/10 Terrible

Araceli

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to Bush Gardens park but premises look terrible. Bad smelling room, a/c not working, had to move to anorher room. Dirty towels,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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4/10 Poor

Stephanie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was definitely in a perfect location right across from Busch Gardens, and adventure Island, but you could tell it was very outdated and not taken care of very well. just very bottom of the barrel for a quick stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Nicholas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was one of the worst places to stay on the planet. I was amazed that this very sketchy lodge has the Econo lodge marquee. It was a disaster area and the second night there was police all over the place. Did not help that there were homeless people directly outside the main entrance and the morning we checked out there was a semi conscious person laying on the luggage cart and someone sprawled out on the lobby couch with the clerk all asleep or unconscious at best. The rooms were filthy, towel Rack was broken with no bar and the mattresses should have been condemned. I took pictures of you need proof. Would Never consider staying again at an econo lodge.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

It'll do

The staff was very nice, special props for the receptionist who helped me. Comfortable beds, and has an enjoyable balcony. Air conditioner works slow but is effective over time; I actually had to turn it off because it was cooling so well, but then again, this is in January in Tampa. I'm not sure how it would hold up in the summer. Also, if you have a cockroach phobia then this is not the place for you, because I saw more than a few little ones once I shut off the lights. Roaches are nothing to me, so I actually enjoyed it, but In all honesty they could really use an exterminator. But you get what you pay for; my only goal was to get a good night's sleep and go to Busch gardens, which is about only a quarter mile away. Location was perfect if these are your purposes. If your going for cleanliness I would recommend oasis hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Maurice

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was old an uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Sam

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sheets seems like they had not been changed. Pillows were stained. I found somebody’s socks on the floor. I would not advise staying here unless there is literally nowhere else.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bernice Amy

The staff was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Emilio

The room was clean , however the sstaf. Was least than adequate. Not at all kind and friendly and very aloof
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Rooms were not cleaned before checking in.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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2/10 Terrible

alberto

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the rooms was moldy and smell the floor was usnestable sounds like you can fall to the first floor and the shower was messs too all the bed covers with burn holes
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Deryn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Building badly run down, not maintained, lights broken, reception desk screen and light broken. No working taps in bath or shower, cockroach in bathroom. Shaved old hair stuck on towels. Basin drain stank! Smoke detector wires hanging from ceiling. Plug sockets not working properly. Would avoid at all costs!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Dorothy

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was supposed to be a coffee maker in room-there was not. There were no garbage cans as well. This hotel was disgusting. Worn out mattress, large holes in the bed cover, busted ac/heat unit & a mini fridge that didnt hold temp. The smell in the entire establishment was musty. When walking out of the room this morning, the smell of marijuana was disturbing as well. Will never use Econo Lodge or Expedia again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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2/10 Terrible

megan

Disliked: Cleanliness
I didn’t check in as the outside looked so rundown and nothing like the photos that I didn’t feel safe and booked a different place even if I lost the money
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Yuvia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room smelled terrible, so I left as quickly as I could. I had to find another place, which felt like a complete waste of money. The bed was uncomfortable, and the sheets looked dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Maria Nelly

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Water in the bathroom broke and we had to change rooms. Property needs to upgrade some things.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

Francisco

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dirty bathroom and hotel smells bad.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Marcos

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worst hotel I've ever been to -5 stars
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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4/10 Poor

Tamara

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Prime location just walking distance to Bush Gardens and lots of eating options near by, friendly staff but the hotel is old, smelly and dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Sergio

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This place should not and is not a hotel. Expedia im really concerned as to why this place is even listed on here
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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4/10 Poor

Liliana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cleanliness and smells
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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4/10 Poor

Frankie

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property old and smells. Area eye sore
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Never go to this place

Disgusting dirty smelly worst experience ever
Refrigerator
Bath tun
Shower
Bathroom door
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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4/10 Poor

Ronald

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Poor

Motel was very run down. No Couch or comfortable chair in room. Curtains dirty , sliding glass door filthy and hard to open. Flooring needs to be replaced. I would not recommend this property. shower area looks like it had not been cleaned in quite awhile.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dirty
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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4/10 Poor

Anthony

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property needs a major renovation, rooms are very dirty and smelly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025