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Econo Lodge Tampa near Busch Gardens

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A swimming pool with a 3 FT depth marker, surrounded by a red deck and white chairs. - Econo Lodge Tampa near Busch Gardens (Tampa)
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Close to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Adventure Island, Econo Lodge Tampa near Busch Gardens provides a terrace, laundry facilities, and more.

Reviews

4.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

2 Double Beds, Nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a desk with a chair, a small table, and a door leading to a bathroom.

Accessible Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a small kitchenette.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a lamp.

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

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, and a small table with a chair.

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

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, lamps, a chair, and a desk.

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, lamps, a chair, and a desk.

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

  • A roller coaster with a green track, a cable car system, and a pavilion in a park.
    Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A water park with multiple water slides in green, yellow, and red.
    Adventure Island
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • beach near Montu
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • beach near East Bougainvillea Avenue
    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
  • Wawa
    4 min drive
  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • Chick-fil-A
    5 min drive
  • Wendy's
    5 min drive

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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

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 1.9 mi (3 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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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. 113 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 118 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 161 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 181 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 429 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

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6/10 Okay

Melissa

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff is friendly and helpful. Public transportation available, on site laundry and pool.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Leontyne

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was not as clean as it supposed to be and the bed bugs were horrible ate my whole family up I even got one in my car the staff was very nice the pool was cleaner than the room should have stayed out by the pool
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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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

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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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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6/10 Okay

Isabel

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The outside looks really run down, but it is part of Choice Hotel Group? Check in was fast and easy. The room was huge, and the bed was comfortable; however, the bedspread (?) was so thin, it didn't feel like you had anything over the sheet; the cover felt like it was just a wee bit thicker than a tablecloth. The microwave and fridge were clean and worked fine. I did not see coffee maker. As for the bathroom, it was clean. The toilet and shower/tub was separate from the sink, which worked for us. There were three small bars of soap, two were on top of the plastic it came in, not sure if they had been used or not, and only one was still inside the plastic unopened. There were dispensers by the sink/counter area and in the shower, but there wasn't anything in them. The shampoo provided in a little container was great though, it didn't dry my hair. I did not see a hair dryer. The bathroom counter needs replacing or deep cleaning, a lot of stains, and the empty dispensers didn't look like it was wiped clean. On the light switches, you can see the original white paint all around the switch plate, the toilet paper holder, was partially painted over by wall plate. The A/C was loud but it did work. We only needed a night's rest and the bed itself was comfortable, just wished the bedcover on top of the sheet was a little thicker, a regular blanket would have worked. The headboard had stickers on them, like the the type kids would put stick on the walls, tables, etc.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Durai

Very close to Busch gardens
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Zintle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good and clean 👌
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Marllury

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outdated, looks like an old building, mattress has lost of stains everywhere, bathroom tiles so dirty, some tiles coming off building looks run down .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Gledyson

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom dirty, bad smell all building, no wifi.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Sandy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very dirty and unsafe room, sliding glass door lock was broken, wires running through the floor, moldy bathtub, strong bleach smell in the rooms made almost impossible to breathe. I can’t understand how a hotel is operating in those conditions. Expedia should verify the product before offer it to the customers.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Sophie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disgusting and roaches dead and alive found in the room and the bathroom is disgusting and in a terrible unsafe area never stay here
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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4/10 Poor

Jonathan

Disliked: Amenities
old place.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bernice Amy

The staff was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Arnaldo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing ..
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Darcelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very quite and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Valeria

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Súper dirty
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Jason

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Imagine the movie "saw"
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

Melissa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I don't drive
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Javier

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was Bad in that hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Donald

Liked: Staff & service
Did not have breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Amber

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay away!!!! Do not let the pictures fool you. It is basically a halfway house. Front desk staff didnt greet us. There was no "ill be with you on a minute " nothing for almost 10 full minutes. The door and hallway we were told to use to get to our room was dark and scary. The room smelled of mildew. The toilet leaked there was water all over the bathroom floor. There was mold on the AC vents, roach eggs and rat feces. We immediately left. Still waiting for our refund 2 months later.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

Lilliana

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was absolutely not clean. There were roaches, the fridge door was disgusting and the walls were stained and dusty. We had a back door to the balcony that wouldn’t even shut all the way which made us feel unsafe.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Jacqueline

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Filthy, disgusting. Trash everywhere. Mold in refrigerator and on bathroom tiles. Trash on floor in room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026