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Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa Busch Gardens Area

Property class: 2.5
Travelers find a convenient base near Busch Gardens Tampa Bay with a refreshing pool for afternoon dips and a hearty breakfast to start adventures right

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Just minutes from the University of South Florida, Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa Busch Gardens offers practical comforts: free to-go breakfast, on-site golf, garden relaxation, outdoor pool with sun loungers, in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, and luggage storage.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a mirror.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a small table with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a wooden cabinet with storage, a desk, and a chair.

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a TV.

Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV on a wooden desk, a desk lamp, a chair, and a window with a roller coaster view.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(116 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden desk, a mirror, a bedside table with a lamp, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(56 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a TV.

Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll in shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a TV.

Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a small table with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a small table with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll in Shower)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a small table with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden desk, a mirror, a bedside table with a lamp, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV on a wooden desk, a desk lamp, a chair, and a window with a roller coaster view.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV on a wooden desk, a desk lamp, a chair, and a window with a roller coaster view.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a roller coaster view, a headboard with a light, and a wall-mounted heater.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a sofa.

1 King W/microwv/fridge Nonsmoke

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Temple Crest, a neighborhood in Tampa, Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa Busch Gardens Area is near theme parks. Port Tampa Bay is worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Florida Aquarium. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Benchmark International Arena or Raymond James Stadium. Visit our Tampa travel guide
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3333 East Busch Boulevard, Tampa, FL, 33612

What's nearby

  • A roller coaster with a green track, a cable car system, and a pavilion in a park.
    Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A water park with multiple water slides in green, yellow, and red.
    Adventure Island
    3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Skyride
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • beach near Montu
    3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • beach near Terrace Park
    4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station
    19 min drive
  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA)
    25 min drive

Restaurants

  • Zagora Café
    19 min walk
  • Zambia Smokehouse
    2 min drive
  • Dragon Fire Grill
    17 min walk
  • Jaiho's Biryani & Kebabs
    2 min drive
  • Annapurna Rasoi
    15 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 841 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2017
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 credit card, debit card, or 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Does Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa Busch Gardens Area have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa Busch Gardens Area pet-friendly?

Yes, Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa Busch Gardens Area allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 100 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa Busch Gardens Area?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM.

What time is check-out at Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa Busch Gardens Area?

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

Where is Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa Busch Gardens Area located?

Located in Temple Crest, this hotel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from University of South Florida. Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa and Tampa Riverwalk are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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

Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa Busch Gardens Area Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 861 out of 1215 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 1215 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 1215 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1215 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1215 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lizbeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and excellent breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shuttle service they had to Busch Gardens was fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Busch Gardens, hotel service transportation to parks was very helpful. 40$ to park gets expensive!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, very convenient location if you plan to visit the Bush Gardens parks
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Earl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large breakfast area, very clean rooms that felt new. Convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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Great stay! Entire staff was wonderful. Room was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bobbie

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Great place very clean and central location to everything
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! One of my main worries when I stay at a new hotel is the smell of the room when you first walk in. That lets me know how the upkeep is and this place smelled clean and very welcoming. Will definitely start here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Kerina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, view of park ride, extremely friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was good- average for a Free breakfast included. Convenient location to Busch Gardens and very helpful friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

MARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire staff at this location were the friendliest and most helpful! Great location to enjoy Busch Gardens too!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly front desk staff!! Nice breakfast assortment and very clean rooms and property. The shuttle driver to Busch Gardens was great! We would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jessenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Good breakfast
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall it was a pleasant experience. Obviously still some improvements in the bathroom could be done as looks like some of the tile and shower was aged. Staff were very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cleanliness and friendly staff! ✔️ Right across the street to Busch gardens so we walked and saved on parking. Breakfast was amazing and fresh. Our room was clean and bed was so comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, newly renovated, stagf were very pleasant. Breakfast had a good selection. Close to Busch Gardens with a great shuttle driver to get you there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing and super nice! I will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness
Breakfast was nice to have. The room was so nice and big loved it
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are really friendly, and it's very close to Busch Gardens.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely renovated and great property with friendly staff and accommodations
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is clean, front desk staff very friendly and welcoming, cleaning staff was very friendly, only thing that was issue for us was there are Nø dressers to put your clothes in, so because there are no dressers the room seems to be bigger, but over all good hotel next to bush gardens, you get to see fire work show every night,
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the staff, super friendly always smiling.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and super convenient to Busch Gardens. Hope to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and good location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026