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Econo Lodge Busch Gardens

2.5 star property
Hotel convenient to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

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

Reviews

4.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
    Connecting rooms available
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Room service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services
  • Picnic area
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels

Room options

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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
  • 420 sq ft
  • 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
  • 355 sq ft
  • 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
  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

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
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
4139 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33617

What's nearby

  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Adventure Island - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Yuengling Center - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • University of South Florida - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center - 6 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 26 min drive
  • Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight) - 29 min drive
  • St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE) - 32 min drive
  • St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 39 min drive
  • Tampa Union Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zambia Smokehouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Zagora Café - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sultan's Sweets - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Econo Lodge Busch Gardens

Econo Lodge Busch Gardens puts you just a 5-minute drive from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and University of South Florida. Also, Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa and Adventure Island are within a short drive.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 99 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Up to 3 children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Balcony
  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free newspapers
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Breakage deposit: USD 200.00 per stay

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 25.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 25.00 (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 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.
This property does not have elevators.
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 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.

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

Does Econo Lodge Busch Gardens offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Econo Lodge Busch Gardens 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.
Are pets allowed at Econo Lodge Busch Gardens?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Econo Lodge Busch Gardens?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Econo Lodge Busch Gardens?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM. There's a charge of USD 25.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 25.00 (subject to availability).
Is there an onsite casino at Econo Lodge Busch Gardens?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa (8-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Econo Lodge Busch Gardens and nearby?
Econo Lodge Busch Gardens has a picnic area.
Does Econo Lodge Busch Gardens have rooms with private spa tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.
Does Econo Lodge Busch Gardens have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.

Reviews

4.8

4.8/10

Cleanliness

5.8/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

4.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Poor

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.
Claudia, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Paul, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Terrible hotel, awful area. Felt incredibly unsafe. Hotel was dirty and smelled of drugs. Walked in and then immediately back out.
Benjamin, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Dirty and run down; avoid if anyhow possible
I rarely comment and even rarer leave a negative comment. I had chosen this hotel as it was close to Bush Gardens knowing it was a simple hotel but hoping it was clean. But what I found was rundown dirty hotel and an unacceptable room. The door had marks from breaking in, paint was pealing from walls, particularly in the bathroom, the carpet had a musty smell, there was white power under the AC, the windows had probably not been cleaned since months, the dresser was in a state of disrepair with falling front plates, microwave and fridge were dented and probably not been cleaned in a long time, the curtain had stains etc. The only good thing I could say about this place was that the front desk clerk was friendly. Cf. photos
Wolfgang, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
Alberto, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Shawn, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

The staff was very friendly and the room was as clean as they could get something that run down. The room was dark with dark bedspreads and minimal lighting. The lampshade was literally hanging on by a thread. The shower was water scale marked and rust stained but appeared to be clean beyond that. The bed should have been thrown away years ago. One was so dented where people would sit that you'd almost roll out of bed on that side. The other bed squeaked so badly that it sounded like the rigging of a dilapidated shrimp boat. Neither was comfortable in any way at all. On the plus side, the front desk clerk was very helpful and friendly. I'd avoid this hotel until they do some serious updating - even if it's just replacing the beds. Also - a reminder to the hotel - it's obviously time to call the exterminator - when I turned the lights on at 2 in the morning, bugs went scampering in all directions. Gross.
Charles, 1-night business trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

4/10 Fair

Orestes, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

City needs to shut this down
This a run down hotel. I should have know better not to make reservations there . The room looked like a crack motel in movies . It was nightmare. Disgusting, unsanitary. Thank goodness we were able to run out of there with a refund .
Ivellise, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Dirty.
Hotel is super dirty, I paid almost $300 and scared to touch anything.
Jill, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

David, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Brandon, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Christina, 2-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Rebecca, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Kathryn, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

The hotel conditions are terrible
LUZMAR, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lidemar, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

I can believe this place is even open! No one should be staying here. Heath code nightmare. Drove up and lost my mind! Dirty, rundown, dark. Picture your worst nightmare and there this place would be!
Verified Travelocity guest review

2/10 Poor

Bad neighorhood
Jan, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

The attention was very bad, the service to the rooms was terrible, I found cockroaches, they don't respect the drinks you bring, the bathroom had a lot of mold. I don't recommend it at all and I don't plan to go back to my family either.
Yazmin, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Dont Stay Here
Horribly dirty. We couldnt stay because it was unsafe, room smelled strongly of smoke, couldnt seenout the windows they were so dirty. Homeless (sadly) surrounded buildng and some living in the hotel. We were in the lobby for 15 minutes before anyone came out. First clue upon arrival, no cars in the lot just people there with all their belongings. The worse place i have ever seen.
Laura, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

The door would not close all the way or lock. Pubic hair all through out bathroom. Dried food on night stand. Burn marks on walls.
Danielle, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

The air did not work
Jomarie, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

brandi, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Horrible experience
The rooms were dirty and very raggedy , nothing at all like the advertised pictures . No remotes for the TVs , refrigerators did not work , lamps completely broken .
Elizabeth, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review