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Vista Inn and Suites Tampa

2.0 star property
Hotel with 2 outdoor swimming pools, in the vicinity of University of South Florida

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2 outdoor pools
Standard Room, 1 King Bed (King Standard Non Smoking) | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Lobby sitting area
Property entrance
Breakfast area
Near the University of South Florida, Vista Inn and Suites Tampa offers a sunny retreat with 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Enjoy in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, or simply relax on the terrace.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

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About the neighborhood

Located in Lake Magdalene, a neighborhood in Tampa, Vista Inn and Suites Tampa is near theme parks. Tampa Theater and MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Adventure Island and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. ZooTampa at Lowry Park and Florida Aquarium are not to be missed.
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400 E Bearss Ave, Tampa, FL, 33613

What's nearby

  • H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • University of South Florida - 7 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 9 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Adventure Island - 10 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • ZooTampa at Lowry Park - 10 min drive - 6.6 miles

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 17 min drive
  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Brass Mug - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Vista Inn and Suites Tampa

Hotel near University of South Florida
Located close to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Adventure Island, Vista Inn and Suites Tampa provides a terrace, laundry facilities, and conference space. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • A banquet hall, tour/ticket assistance, and a reception hall
  • A TV in the lobby, multilingual staff, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All 155 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference space
  • 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.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 15 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Vista Inn and Suites Tampa have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Vista Inn and Suites Tampa pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 15 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 15.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Vista Inn and Suites Tampa?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Vista Inn and Suites Tampa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vista Inn and Suites Tampa?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Vista Inn and Suites Tampa located?

Located in Lake Magdalene, this hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of University of South Florida, Adventure Island, and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. ZooTampa at Lowry Park and Tampa Theater are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Vista Inn and Suites Tampa Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 206 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 285 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 195 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 133 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 184 out of 1003 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I arrived to my room at 1145pm and my room key was not working. I went to the front desk to find out that they had no one at the desk until 7am the next morning. I had to sleep in my car.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Charles

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Matt

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

This place is a dump

Website description of room is wrong. Pillows are like couch pillows. Carpet had a weird texture, bed frame had noticeable damage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very dirty....
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Gary

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice people. The issue that I had with the facility was things were broken and ignored. My door didn't lock (I had to hope no one would notice that you didn't need a key), the shower handle was rigged to work, TV went on and off w\hen it wanted, and walking on the carpet always felt slightly damp like the A/C was leaking. the place needs to be refurbished badly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Kimberley

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

Roach Hotel

First room, the door would not lock which is a major security issue. The second room had two additional guests (cockroaches). Never again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Okay so im going to be the most honest review you have and i dont mean to be rude i loved the hotel the stay was amazing nothing could replace the experiance i had there i mean nothing will replace it. Mainly cause of the respect i got and the people that helped me have a bed. Even if i had to pay for it there was a very special reason not sexual for me but more promising. Anyway heres the blunt truth. Very good hotel staff was respectful but the clanliness needed a tiny bit of work if the hotel ceo makes enough or the hotel is able to afford services id get the small ant problem fixed in room 221 i did check everything im a stickler but just cause i want to help...im a very creative thinker...anyway the sheets pillows and bedding where good but if you where to clean the mattresses that would be good i guess if i where to do a diy clean id use a steam vac or like try to get them from that color to almost white...the showers where good st night but the hot water is set i believe to be almost a luke warm or kinda steamy temp but not steaming in the way of hot but like a good way to get clean they did provide a drain plug for the bathroom tub which really helped me and let me soak my wounds oh the doors the door to 221 needs its bolt not fixed but its regular door mechinism that locks into the frame of the door needs to be replaced i kept having to jiggle that out and shut the door
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room smells bad, old carpet, and a lot of molds. There is not maintenance in this place a long time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Neal

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Nice inexpensive place. No microwave or refrigerator
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Valarie

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

It was a nice stay.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Old property
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was a dump
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Zuleika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Steven

Disliked: Staff & service

Not Pet Friendly

I’m was not allowed to check in my room b/c I had a cat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

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