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Econo Lodge Busch Gardens

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

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Pool
Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Private Bath)
Lobby
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

4.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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4139 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33617
  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Adventure Island
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • University of South Florida
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (Private Bath)

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

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

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
  • 33 sq m
  • 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)

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

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, individually decorated, blackout curtains

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

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

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

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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At Econo Lodge Busch Gardens you'll be 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and 4 km (2.5 mi) from University of South Florida. Highlights at this hotel include in-room balconies and LCD TVs. .This smoke-free hotel offers concierge services, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a picnic area and free newspapers in the lobby. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Temple Crest hotel include Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa and Adventure Island.

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 Union Station - 21 min drive
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 26 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

Hotel with free parking, near Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
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
  • Conference 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 free newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

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

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

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 at the property
For any questions, 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 cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Breakage deposit: USD 200.00 per stay

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) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 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.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Econo Lodge Busch Gardens?

Econo Lodge Busch Gardens offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Econo Lodge Busch Gardens?

Yep, Econo Lodge Busch Gardens has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Econo Lodge Busch Gardens?

The closest beach to Econo Lodge Busch Gardens is Ben T. Davis Beach (17.9 km).

Is Econo Lodge Busch Gardens family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a picnic area, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Econo Lodge Busch Gardens is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Econo Lodge Busch Gardens?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Econo Lodge Busch Gardens?

No, Econo Lodge Busch Gardens does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Econo Lodge Busch Gardens?

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

Are pets allowed at Econo Lodge Busch Gardens?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Econo Lodge Busch Gardens Reviews

Reviews

4.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 999 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 999 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 161 out of 999 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 201 out of 999 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 407 out of 999 reviews

4.6/10

Cleanliness

5.8/10

Staff & service

3.8/10

Amenities

4.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joshua

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very slow to check in. Room wasn’t very clean. No heat in the room. Shower faucet not easy to figure out and would just turn and turn and turn to find correct temp. Gunshots, doors slamming shut (because they won’t line up to lock) made it impossible to rest
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

LORNA

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

savannah

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Food left all over floor. Went to front desk and asked for room to be cleaning since we had little children and they “cleaned” but left the food (peanut/sunflower seeds) on floor. We could never get the air to work. Would not recommend especially if you have kids. We moved rooms and all though it was better there were burns all in the covers and nightstand.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shenaz

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place needs to close down and get renovated. Restroom in lobby out of order No elevator Dirty Mould in room on walls and curtains Checking in took 45 minutes Aweful had to cancel and go.to.another hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Melissa

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dan

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bugs in the room Palmetto bugs everywhere
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Desiree

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

Do not waste your money.

My family and I stayed here basically as a last resort. Floors were caving in. The room was not clean at all. It says no pets but there was cat food on the floor and it is smelled like cigarettes in the whole building.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sean

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

GO SOMEWHERE ELSE. DO NOT SUBJECT FAMILY TO THIS P

Products and services not as described. It felt like a shelter for homeless. Hallway doors busted. No lock on side doors so anybody at anytime could walk right into the building. Public restroom in lobby was out of order. Where the container breakfast once upon a time was a storage facility Our room. Sliding door to balcony had not lock and when I went to front counter I was told well I only work here. “Your room is safe you are on the second floor. Your stuff will be safe”. Light bulb broken in light and still attached. The room looks nothing like the photos. Walls haven’t been painted in years. A yellowish tint was the color. Shower tub. Disgusting. Dingy and if it was clean the tub still looked dirty. Roaches in the bathroom. 2 photos to follow. I slept on top of the bed with a blanket I had in my vehicle and used an additional blanket to cover. It was absolute the worst place I ever stayed at. I asked for a refund or new room and of course he saidI only work here and I can’t give you your money back and as far as a different room, they were booked solid. 100% occupancy. If you have a wife and children. DO NOT subject them to this. I would have taken more photos and called the credit card company for a charge back but it was dark and I left at 6:00 am.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Malcolm

Black mold in bathtub, no thermostat in room for temperature control. Two electrical sockets exposed, one had clear tape over it. No shampoo in bathroom, no hair dryer. Carpets in both Lobby and hallways Phil they. Board of health violations everywhere. Other than that a wonderfull place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Kyung

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Sally

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Anthony

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property needs a major renovation, rooms are very dirty and smelly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

warren

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disgusting. I want my money back. I took pics to file for refund and did not stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Jose

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

Teriible - Never again!

Very disappointed. Hotel is very rundown from cleanness to regular maintenance, everything was terrible. There was mold in the bathrooms, rust on air vents, broken mirrors, broken lamps, worn out rugs, outdated furniture, damaged walls, and ceilings among other things. No working phone, broken. Pictures in the website are very deceiving. Nothing like the hotel really. I have been with Hotels.com for many years and never stayed in a hotel this bad. I will never stayed at Econo Lodge anywhere. It is a shame that Hotels.com is even allowing this hotel to be posted in their website as an option.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stefanie

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

Pictures are not what I drove up too

The pictures on the site did not match up to what I drove up too. As a single mother I drove into the complex and felt completely unsafe! There were people selling things in the parking lot, it looked run down and just a complete no! I did not check in because I did not feel safe just my being in the parking lot!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

It'll do

The staff was very nice, special props for the receptionist who helped me. Comfortable beds, and has an enjoyable balcony. Air conditioner works slow but is effective over time; I actually had to turn it off because it was cooling so well, but then again, this is in January in Tampa. I'm not sure how it would hold up in the summer. Also, if you have a cockroach phobia then this is not the place for you, because I saw more than a few little ones once I shut off the lights. Roaches are nothing to me, so I actually enjoyed it, but In all honesty they could really use an exterminator. But you get what you pay for; my only goal was to get a good night's sleep and go to Busch gardens, which is about only a quarter mile away. Location was perfect if these are your purposes. If your going for cleanliness I would recommend oasis hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Ryan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stayed here on New Years Eve and reserved a non-smoking room. There were cigarette holes in the blankets and the mattress. Half the outlets in the room did not work for phone chargers. The remote for the TV did not work. Worst yet the bed had a giant wear hole in it which made it feel like you were sleeping in a pit. My girlfriend and I kept on rolling towards the middle and the whole experience was super uncomfortable. When I checked in, I had to stand at the counter for over 10 minutes till someone shows up to help check in. The place looked closed down.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sergio

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This place should not and is not a hotel. Expedia im really concerned as to why this place is even listed on here
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024