Econo Lodge Busch Gardens

2.5 star property
Hotel near Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in Tampa

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Pool
Exterior
Premium bedding, individually decorated, blackout drapes, soundproofing
In-room dining
Lobby
Reviews
4.8

Popular amenities

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4139 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33617
  • Popular LocationBusch Gardens Tampa Bay3 min drive
  • Popular LocationAdventure Island3 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of South Florida5 min drive
  • AirportTampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)23 min drive

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Tampa

Temple Crest stay.Your stay at this Temple Crest hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Adventure Island. University of South Florida and Skyride are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 3 min drive
  • Adventure Island - 3 min drive
  • University of South Florida - 5 min drive
  • H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center - 6 min drive
  • ZooTampa at Lowry Park - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 18 min drive
  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Econo Lodge Busch Gardens

Hotel near Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in Tampa
As a guest of Econo Lodge Busch Gardens, you'll find a terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance. Econo Lodge Busch Gardens also features a picnic area, concierge services, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. The front desk is open around the clock. Self parking is free.

This Tampa hotel is smoke free.

  • 99 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Econo Lodge Busch Gardens offers 99 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Parking and transportation

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

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

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

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

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
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 200.00

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. 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).

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is 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

How close is Econo Lodge Busch Gardens to the airport?

Econo Lodge Busch Gardens is 15.1 mi (24-min drive) away from the Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Econo Lodge Busch Gardens have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Econo Lodge Busch Gardens.

How close is Econo Lodge Busch Gardens to the beach?

This hotel is 14.6 mi (21-min drive) from Ben T. Davis Beach.

Does Econo Lodge Busch Gardens offer free breakfast?

Econo Lodge Busch Gardens does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Econo Lodge Busch Gardens?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa (8-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Econo Lodge Busch Gardens?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM. Early check-in costs USD 25.00 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Econo Lodge Busch Gardens?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Econo Lodge Busch Gardens have a pool?

Econo Lodge Busch Gardens does not have a pool.

Does Econo Lodge Busch Gardens have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Econo Lodge Busch Gardens to downtown Tampa?

Econo Lodge Busch Gardens is 6.4 mi away from Tampa.

Econo Lodge Busch Gardens Reviews

Reviews

4.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 169 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 207 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 389 out of 1001 reviews" "

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 Terrible

Claudia

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Benjamin

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible hotel, awful area. Felt incredibly unsafe. Hotel was dirty and smelled of drugs. Walked in and then immediately back out.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Wolfgang

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Alberto

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Shawn

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Orestes

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ivellise

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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 .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jill

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dirty.
Hotel is super dirty, I paid almost $300 and scared to touch anything.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

David

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023