University of South Florida - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
Yuengling Center - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
ZooTampa at Lowry Park - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
Getting around
Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 25 min drive
Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight) - 29 min drive
St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE) - 35 min drive
Lakeland Intl. Airport (LAL) - 35 min drive
St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 42 min drive
Tampa Union Station - 21 min drive
Free area shuttle
Restaurants
Zambia Smokehouse - 13 min walk
McDonald's - 8 min walk
Zagora Café - 17 min walk
Sultan's Sweets - 18 min walk
Taco Bell - 2 min walk
About this property
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG puts you just a 5-minute drive from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and University of South Florida. For a bit of exercise, you can visit the fitness center or go for a swim in the outdoor pool. Also, Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa and Adventure Island are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast.
Languages
English, Russian, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
123 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Children
Up to 10 children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total, up to 25 lbs per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Offsite
Free area shuttle
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
Coffee/tea in a common area
Water dispenser
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Free local shuttle
What to do
Shopping
Working away
Business center
Meeting room
Conference space
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Pool loungers
Facilities
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Television in common areas
Fitness center
An outdoor pool
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch LCD TV
Premium cable channels
Pay movies
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free weekday newspapers
Free WiFi and wired internet
Free local calls
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per pet, per night
Policies
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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector and window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).
Also known as
Holiday Inn Express Tampa Busch Gardens
Holiday Inn Express Tampa USF Busch Gardens Hotel
Holiday Inn Express USF
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Holiday Inn Express Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens
Holiday Inn Express Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens an IHG Hotel
Frequently asked questions
Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 25 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 50.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG?
You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa (10-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG and nearby?
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG has an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
What's the area around Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG like?
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG is in Temple Crest, a short 19-minute walk from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Travelers say this hotel is in a good location.
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Reviews
8.0
Very good
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7.8/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
26 Mar 2025
Cory
Cory, 6-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 Mar 2025
We had a great experience
The customer service was excellent from the time i checked in from the time we left, they were excellent
David
David, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
22 Mar 2025
Shawn
Shawn, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 Mar 2025
Andrea
Andrea, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
17 Mar 2025
Tyreka
Tyreka, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 Mar 2025
Happy hotel stay
There’s nothing better than staying in a hotel where the staff is so service oriented, along with courtesy and friendliness.
Excellent place to stay if you’re going to Busch Gardens.
Joseph
Joseph, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
8 Mar 2025
Ashleighanne
Ashleighanne, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 Mar 2025
HOLLY
HOLLY, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
1 Mar 2025
Stay Away!
Worst customer service I’ve ever seen. Front Desk lied to me, I booked a king room, when we got there, the keys room didn’t work. Had to go back to the front desk went back up to our room. It was two queens. Went back down to the front desk for the third time. I told him I ordered the king, they told me too bad. Take what you got. There are no more kings available when I was ready to leave then a gentleman said here here’s a room for a king and gave us a king room, Execution of service was pathetic, the area was disastrous crime everywhere, armed guards in the front . Look like criminals casing the parking lot. Crime everywhere!
Monti
Monti, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
24 Feb 2025
Lisa
Lisa, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
21 Feb 2025
Zero for Cleanliness
Our first room had a strong urine smell, and I suspect the sheets were never changed. After requesting a room change, the second room wasn’t much better—it had black spots all over the bathtub.
The only redeeming qualities of this hotel were its convenient location near the park and the helpful front desk staff. If not for those, I would rate this hotel a zero.
Luciano
Luciano, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
19 Feb 2025
Good stay, clean hotel
Stayed overnight everything was good. clean hotel.
Dale
Dale, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
11 Feb 2025
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 Feb 2025
Alex
Alex, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
3 Feb 2025
Carolyn
Carolyn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
2 Feb 2025
The hotel was conveniently located for Busch Gardens. The hotel had shuttle service available for the park. The hotel was clean. Beds were comfortable.