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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

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Property amenity
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Lobby
Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$159
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov

Explore the area

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2807 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33612
  • Place, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, University of South Florida
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, ZooTampa at Lowry Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms (2 King)

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (2 King) | Room amenity

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (2 King)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed - double
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobil Tub)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobil Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm, Roll Shwr)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm, Roll Shwr)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (1 King, Comm, Tub)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (1 King, Comm, Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm, Tub)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm, Tub)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobil Roll Shwr)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobil Roll Shwr)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(48 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(99 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living Area)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living Area)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed - double
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area)

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area)

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed - double
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Tampa

At Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG you'll be 1.6 km (1 mi) from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and 3.7 km (2.3 mi) from University of South Florida. Highlights at this hotel include free buffet breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .Enjoy the gym and pool loungers. Business amenities include a meeting room, conference space, and a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of a free area shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Temple Crest hotel include Yuengling Center and ZooTampa at Lowry Park.

What's nearby

  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Adventure Island - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • University of South Florida - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Yuengling Center - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • ZooTampa at Lowry Park - 7 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 21 min drive
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dragon Fire Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Zagora Café - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Zambia Smokehouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Garden Gyros - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, near Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. Public spaces have free WiFi. A business centre and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is available daily. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG. Self parking is free.

This Tampa hotel is smoke free.

  • 123 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • On-site shopping
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG offers 123 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of bedsheets can be requested.

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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 transport

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 25 lb per pet)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 10 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 credit card 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
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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Up to 10 children aged 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.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Holiday Inn Express Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens an IHG Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG?

As of 28 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG on 2 Nov 2025 start from AU$159.17, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG?

Yep, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG?

The closest beach to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG is Ben T. Davis Beach (16.5 km).

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a free local area shuttle, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG is a hit with families.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG serve breakfast?

Yep, our visitors adore the free buffet breakfast here! Available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM, this is the place to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG?

No, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.