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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
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

4.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$146
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept

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4139 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33617
  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Adventure Island
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • University of South Florida
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪23 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

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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)

Premium bedding, individually decorated, blackout curtains

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

Tampa

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 - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Adventure Island - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • University of South Florida - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Yuengling Center - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center - 5 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Annapurna Rasoi - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Fresh'n Fun - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Serengeti Overlook Café - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Zeko's Express Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Madent Al-Taybat Roastery - ‬3 min walk

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.

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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

  • In-room 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

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Econo Lodge Busch Gardens?

As of 16 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Econo Lodge Busch Gardens on 17 Sept 2025 start from NZ$145.82, 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 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. 104 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 164 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 202 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 406 out of 1003 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

2/10 Terrible

Marta

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jendrys

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nunca nunca se queden en este hotel, las condiciones son pésimas la atención horrible, las habitaciones son patéticas el olor a mairuguana es impresionante, los baños llenos de cucarachas, la piscina verde. Este tipo de hotel no debitia funcionar
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Dania

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very noisy and really bad smell of cigarette.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loud. Drug dealings. Cops showing up. Filty. Hookers out front. Windows broken. Pool is a swamp. On and on...
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Amanda

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Angel

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

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

Avoid Avoid Avoid

This place was beyond terrible. The front desk clerk was outside smoking when we got there. The room was at the farthest end of the hotel and there was maybe ten cars there so intentionally making it inconvenient. The room door was broken and the room was filthy!!!!!! We couldn’t get a refund and leave because we purchased from a third party.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

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

This hotel is filthy squabble

We only syayed for 5 minutes. We checked in saw the room whoch was run down and had stains on the floor. The pool was toxic green and the neighborhood was run down . I entered a claim to gey my money back from hotels.com and nothing..
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Velvet

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JORCELINO

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Never go to this place

Disgusting dirty smelly worst experience ever
Refrigerator
Bath tun
Shower
Bathroom door
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Antonia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was roaches curtains where very stained walls were stained smelled bad
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jordan

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This listing constitutes fraud. The photos shown are not reflective of the actual hotel. It is, for lack of a better or kinder term, a complete dump. Our first room was disgusting and the balcony door didn’t close all the way or lock. We requested a new room, which was somehow even more disgusting. It had clearly not been cleaned — there was dirt everywhere, literal leaves in the bathroom, and a sock on the ground. The AC in the room was also broken. We decided at this point to leave for obvious reasons. The man at the front desk said he couldn’t give us a refund because we had “been there more than an hour,” and when we tried to show him the pictures of our room he said something along the lines of “I know, my cleaning staff doesn’t do anything, this is how it is,” which is just…baffling. Anyway, he said to contact the manager (whose email is a bunch of random letters). We will be attempting to contact him as well as disputing the charge. Absolutely disgusting, the worst hotel I have ever been to. I have no idea how they are still open they need to be shut down.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dirty
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mario

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Econo lodge 4139 E Busch Blvd Tampa, FL 33617 The place (Room 133) totally dirty 1- Fire alarm on the floor 2- Microwave total very dirty 3- Toilet nasty 4- AC remove not batteries 5- Main door broken 6- Back door insecurity 7- Dresser garbage inside 8- plug uncover 9- Sink dirty 10- German roaches on sink I have videos about IT I need my MONEY BACK
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gerardo

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible worst Experience ever. Lobby smell like cigarette the room what’s nasty, everything was dirty. The shower the bed hat hairs all over the blanket, yellow stains all over the blanket cigarettes on the floor, I went to the front desk ask for my money back they refuse to return my money. They try to give me another room that it was worse than the first one. I left the hotel without getting my money back. do not trust the pictures you see online.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jason

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephanie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was definitely in a perfect location right across from Busch Gardens, and adventure Island, but you could tell it was very outdated and not taken care of very well. just very bottom of the barrel for a quick stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marcos

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worst hotel I've ever been to -5 stars
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marc

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Frankie

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property old and smells. Area eye sore
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jesse

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve never left a bad review but this place is so bad it felt like a disservice not to leave one. DO NOT STAY HERE. The photographs are old, currently the building looks like it’s almost condemned. It seems like they hardly clean anything inside. Smelly, stained and trash ridden entrance. Room water faucets/shower all calcified and rusted. Roaches. Can’t adjust my AC unit so I’m unable to sleep because it’s hot. Can hear right through the wall and the hostess was kind enough to put the guy sleeping with a prostitute RIGHT next to my room. The entire place is a waking nightmare. I repeat: DO NOT STAY HERE. You can get astronomically better for the same or less price elsewhere.

4/10 Poor

Gregory, Edgewater

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nicholas

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was one of the worst places to stay on the planet. I was amazed that this very sketchy lodge has the Econo lodge marquee. It was a disaster area and the second night there was police all over the place. Did not help that there were homeless people directly outside the main entrance and the morning we checked out there was a semi conscious person laying on the luggage cart and someone sprawled out on the lobby couch with the clerk all asleep or unconscious at best. The rooms were filthy, towel Rack was broken with no bar and the mattresses should have been condemned. I took pictures of you need proof. Would Never consider staying again at an econo lodge.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025