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Econo Lodge Busch Gardens

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

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

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

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

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Private Bath)

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

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

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

Premium bedding, individually decorated, blackout drapes, soundproofing

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

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, individually decorated, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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4139 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33617

What's nearby

  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Adventure Island - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • University of South Florida - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Yuengling Center - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center - 5 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 21 min drive
  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Annapurna Rasoi - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Madent Al-Taybat Roastery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Jefe Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Abu Naji Restaurant - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Econo Lodge Busch Gardens

Hotel near Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Close to Adventure Island, Econo Lodge Busch Gardens provides amenities like a terrace and laundry facilities.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, meeting rooms, and concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a vending machine, 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

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

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
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 Busch Gardens pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Econo Lodge Busch Gardens?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

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

Where is Econo Lodge Busch Gardens located?

Located in Temple Crest, this hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and 2.5 mi (4 km) from University of South Florida. Adventure Island and Museum of Science and Industry are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Econo Lodge Busch Gardens Reviews

Reviews

4.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 126 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 164 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 201 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 407 out of 1002 reviews

4.6/10

Cleanliness

5.8/10

Staff & service

3.8/10

Amenities

4.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Dan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bugs in the room Palmetto bugs everywhere
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loud. Drug dealings. Cops showing up. Filty. Hookers out front. Windows broken. Pool is a swamp. On and on...
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

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

This hotel is filthy squabble

We only syayed for 5 minutes. We checked in saw the room whoch was run down and had stains on the floor. The pool was toxic green and the neighborhood was run down . I entered a claim to gey my money back from hotels.com and nothing..
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Arielle

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The smell was atrocious all around the place. They left used soaps and shampoo and didn't eben bother to provide unused ones. The bedding was horrendous. It was loud all through the night with the staff making no effort to control the noise. Cops showed up one of my nights. But honestly, the smell was so rank, it may have been the most insulting part of my whole stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Antonia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was roaches curtains where very stained walls were stained smelled bad
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

warren

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disgusting. I want my money back. I took pics to file for refund and did not stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The. Whole place was dirty really dirty
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bath tub/shower is in bad need of repair. You almost have to hug the wall to get under the water. The facet has a ton of caulk that is dirty. We had a very uneasy feeling about staying there and won't again and probably won't stay at another econo lodge.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

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

Avoid Avoid Avoid

This place was beyond terrible. The front desk clerk was outside smoking when we got there. The room was at the farthest end of the hotel and there was maybe ten cars there so intentionally making it inconvenient. The room door was broken and the room was filthy!!!!!! We couldn’t get a refund and leave because we purchased from a third party.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jill

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dirty.

Hotel is super dirty, I paid almost $300 and scared to touch anything.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pictures were very misleading. We felt very unsafe being there and had to find a different place. Security cameras were unplugged and there was someone sleeping outside in a luggage cart. I also couldn’t get a refund
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bryce

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

Never again

Its worse than a crackhouse
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Jessica

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No Elevator ! Smelled Like Cigar Smoke & They Mi
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Alberto

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mold in the shower. Disgusting carpets, walls filthy, bed dress dirty and used, a nasty stay specially when you check it late and there is no way to cancel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old. Tubs don’t drain. Not very clean. They know they don’t have to try very hard due to their distance from many attractions, people will pay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Gabriela

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Total dump

Place was a dump. Cigarette burn in blanket Dirty tub exposed wires on floor. Could feel springs in mattress sticky floor could go on but you get the point
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Shawn

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

NASTY

Do not stay here. NASTY!!!! Found a contact in the sheets so they obviously are NOT changing the sheets between stays. 0/10!!!!! Stay in your car before this room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

delroy

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What can I not say. It was very disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

savannah

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Food left all over floor. Went to front desk and asked for room to be cleaning since we had little children and they “cleaned” but left the food (peanut/sunflower seeds) on floor. We could never get the air to work. Would not recommend especially if you have kids. We moved rooms and all though it was better there were burns all in the covers and nightstand.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was just a mess I was truly shocked and disappointed I was expecting better for the amount that I paid it definitely should’ve been better.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Crystal

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible.

The place stunk, the room was so horrible, kept itching at night thought there was bed bugs but didnt see any the pilllow has stains on it….we will never stay there again we have stayed here in the past idk if the upstairs is way nicer them down or what but my god…. NOT what I remembered!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Claudia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Filthy, mold, feces, cigarette burns on the floor and bedding. The celling was falling off the smell of human waste was the worse. We walked in and out. I still don't know how could this place be up to code. It should be close down. It gets better when I requested a refund because will not going to stay in such a filthy place. The front desk clerk said ok no problem. About a week later I received a email from the horror hotel stating I was not receiving a refund because they have strict policies concerning cancelations, I had to laugh. I contacted my credit card company and when they saw the pictures of the room I received a permanent credit. Please stay away from this unhealthy, disgusting horror hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

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