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  • Americas Best Inn & Suites Tampa - $
    701 East Fletcher Avenue, Tampa, FL 33612
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    Rated Low by Guests - Not Recommended
    Cheap motel near Busch Gardens 3 floors, 235 rooms and suites - elevator
    No swimming pool
    Free Internet access
    Free parking
    Pet-friendly hotel - $8 per night fee for each pet - Apr 2012

    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  2.0 of 5 stars
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    Clean room - temperature was comfortable - hated waking up to the sound of dogs - friendly staff - Apr 2011
    Employees were all friendly and helpful - most vending machines didn't work - I was satisfied - Oct 2008
    Affordable - room was clean - noisy AC was repaired the day we reported the problem - enjoyed the pool - breakfast had something for everyone - our stay was pleasant - Jul 2008
    Convenient location, but not a good area - room had cockroaches and needed better soundproofing - Jan 2007
  • Baymont Inn & Suites Busch Gardens Tampa - $$
    3001 University Center Drive, Tampa, FL 33612
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    Rated Low by Guests - Not Recommended
    All-suite motel 1 mile from Busch Gardens 3 floors, 150 suites - elevator - AAA 3 Diamonds
    Free shuttle to Busch Gardens
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Business center
    Microwave and refrigerator in every room
    Free continental breakfast
    Free Internet access
    Free parking
    Not pet-friendly - no pets allowed - Feb 2013

    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  3.0 of 5 stars
    Based on 335 reviews  Read Recent Reviews

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    Nasty room - bed was broken - carpet was dirty - wouldn't stay again - Oct 2011
    Convenient to USF - room was dirty and smelled like smoke - had bugs - poor at best - Jul 2011
    Room smelled musty - toilet lid wasn't attached - only 2 towels provided, and no washclothes or hand towels - room key worked for other rooms as well - good breakfast - don't stay here - Jun 2011
    Close to Busch Gardens - liked having a separate bedroom breakfast was pretty good - Jun 2010
    Close to Busch Gardens - room was big - there was a beer can in the hallway for our entire stay - exterior needed cleaning - great place - Jun 2010
  • Rated Average by Guests
    Midscale hotel Near Busch Gardens
    2 floors, 405 rooms - no elevator
    2 outdoor swimming pools - fitness center
    Free Internet access
    Free parking
    Pet-friendly hotel - $50 per stay pet fee - Aug 2012

    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  3.5 of 5 stars
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    Room smelled musty - AC was noisy - nice courtyard -the kids loved the pool and pirate ship - big breakfast - enjoyed our stay - Sep 2011
    Close to USF, shopping, and entertainment - had to ask for towels - a satisfactory stay - Jul 2011
    Noisy place; needed better soundproofing - the power went out for an hour one night - nice pool and kiddie pool - disappointed - Jun 2011
    Didn't look like online photos - hotel was old and worn - there was a roach in the room - no movie channels on TV - staff was nice and helpful - no elevator - I was extremely disappointed - May 2011
    Room had a king bed, fridge, and microwave - bathroom was a little dated and gloomy - enjoyed the large pool and children's pool - awesome gazebo - had an on-site TGIF restaurant - better than we imagined - May 2011
  • Rated Very Low by Guests - Not Recommended
    Cheap motel near Busch Gardens 2 floors, 175 rooms - no elevator
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Microwave and refrigerator in every room
    Free Internet access
    Free parking
    Pet-friendly hotel - $10 per night fee for each pet - Apr 2012

    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  1.5 of 5 stars
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    Room was filthy - there was mold on the walls, and it smelled like a wet dog - there was hair all over the shower and sink - strangers knocked on my room door - the clientele made me feel uncomfortable - horrible place; I didn't stay - Dec 2011
    Cheap - room needed better soundproofing - poor locks and door - limited TV channels - staff was friendly - soda vending machines were almost always empty - Aug 2011
    Convenient and comfortable - room was cool and odor-free the furniture was mismatched - had a coffee maker and hair dryer - bed was comfortable - clean bathroom - Jul 2011
    Good location - restaurant wasn't open at posted breakfast time, and staff seemed unconcerned about it - May 2011
    Conveniently located - great value - property was older, and showed some signs of wear and tear - room was comfortable - staff was friendly - excellent experience - Feb 2011
  • Rated Average by Guests
    Upscale, all-suite hotel near Busch Gardens A John Q. Hammons property
    8 floors, 247 suites - AAA 3 Diamonds
    Free shuttle to local attractions within 5-mile radius
    Outdoor swimming pool - fitness center
    Restaurant - lounge - room service
    Restaurant open for lunch and dinner only
    Business center
    Microwave and refrigerator in every suite
    Free hot breakfast
    Internet access costs $10 per night
    Free parking
    Not pet-friendly - no pets allowed - Feb 2013

    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  4.0 of 5 stars
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    Nice hotel - beds were small and uncomfortable - Sep 2011
    Close to Busch Gardens and restaurants - had a shuttle - great vacation - Jul 2011
    Nice breakfast - happy hour drinks used cheap liquor - had a shuttle to Busch Gardens - Oct 2010
    Conveniently located - I arrived after my wife; due to security measures, staff insisted on waking her before giving me a room key - Dec 2009
    Room was spacious - staff was wonderful, and went out of their way to make our trip special - exceeded our expectations - Nov 2008
  • Garden View Motel Tampa - $
    2500 East Busch Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33612
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    Rated Very High by Guests
    Cheap motel Short walking distance from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
    2 floors, 37 rooms - no elevator
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Microwave and refrigerator in every room
    Free Internet access
    Free parking
    Not pet-friendly - no pets allowed - Feb 2013

    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  5.0 of 5 stars
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    Old and unkempt - don't recommend - May 2011
    Close to everything I needed to do - cheap - motel was mostly quiet - exterior looked a little shabby - clean room with a nice bed - microwave didn't work - there was nowhere on the door to put the card requesting housekeeping service - staff was friendly - Apr 2011
    Bed was comfortable - no wireless Internet access - Apr 2009
  • Rated Very High by Guests
    Midscale, smoke-free hotel 1 mile from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
    4 floors, 123 rooms and suites
    Outdoor swimming pool - fitness center
    24-hour business center
    Microwave and refrigerator in every room
    Free hot breakfast
    Free Internet access
    Free parking
    Pet-friendly hotel - $25 per night pet fee - Feb 2013

    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  4.5 of 5 stars
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    Room was clean - newspapers weren't delivered to the room; by the time I got downstairs, they were all gone - I'd stay again - Jun 2011
    Convenient to Busch Gardens - room was nice, large, and clean - had a fridge and microwave - great hotel - Mar 2011
    Close to Busch Gardens - room wasn't clean - staff wasn't at all friendly - breakfast was a joke - a bad choice - Feb 2011
    Nice room - staff was friendly - we were able to park before check-in time and get a shuttle to Busch Gardens - Feb 2011
    Hotel was clean and smoke-free - room needed better soundproofing - guests smoked by the pool - Jul 2010
  • Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Tampa - $$$
    11310 North 30th Street, Tampa, FL 33612
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    Rated Average by Guests
    Upper-midscale, all-suite hotel near Busch Gardens 3 floors, 128 suites - elevator
    Free shuttle to Busch Gardens and Adventure Island
    Heated outdoor swimming pool - fitness center Restaurant - lounge - room service
    Free Internet access
    Free parking
    Not pet-friendly - no pets allowed - Apr 2012

    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  3.5 of 5 stars
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    Room was filthy - manager took a look and decided not to charge us - nice pool - Oct 2010
    Didn't look like online photos - AC in the 1st room didn't work, so I changed rooms - shower didn't drain well in the 2nd room, so I had to change rooms again - bad stay - Sep 2010
    Room needed updating - furniture was old - pretty courtyard staff was friendly and efficient - restaurant food was delicious - enjoyed the drinks at the tiki bar - a relaxing, comfortable stay - Sep 2010
    Room was clean - no bedding for the sofa bed; we were able to get a comforter, but there were no pillows available - friendly staff - restaurant was out of 2 out of 3 things we ordered, and was out of ice for drinks - wouldn't stay again - Jul 2010
    Good location - bed was too hard - room key was deactivated while I was out - Jul 2010
  • Howard Johnson Express Inn Busch Gardens Tampa - $$
    720 East Fowler Avenue, I-275, Exit 51, Tampa, FL 33612
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    Rated Average by Guests
    Cheap motel 2 miles from Busch Gardens Theme Park 2 floors, 68 rooms - no elevator
    Heated outdoor swimming pool
    Free Internet access
    Free parking
    Not pet-friendly - no pets allowed - Apr 2012

    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  2.5 of 5 stars
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    Beds were infested with bedbugs - bathroom smelled foul at all times - an awful stay - Jun 2011
    Room was dirty, smelly, and abused - non-smoking room had cigarette burns in the carpet and blankets - furniture was in poor condition - wireless Internet didn't work well - entrances lacked security - don't recommend - May 2009
  • Hyatt Place Hotel Busch Gardens Tampa - $$$
    11408 North 30th Street, Tampa, FL 33612
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    Rated High by Guests
    Upper-midscale, smoke-free hotel near Busch Gardens Across the street from University of South Florida
    6 floors, 126 rooms - AAA 3 Diamonds
    Free shuttle to local attractions within 3-mile radius
    Outdoor swimming pool - fitness center
    Cafe - 24-hour menu
    Business center
    Free hot breakfast
    Free Internet access
    Free parking
    Not pet-friendly - no pets allowed - Feb 2013

    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  4.0 of 5 stars
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    Entire hotel was nice - staff catered to our every need - liked the fitness center - great experience - Apr 2011
    Close to Busch Gardens - room was clean and spacious - felt safe - friendly atmosphere - continental breakfast was more than adequate for the kids - I'd stay again - Dec 2010
    Room was nice and comfortable - we weren't able to get in our room until 6 PM - not a good experience - Jul 2010
    Hotel was clean and well-appointed - room was spacious, well-designed, and allowed for privacy - beds were comfortable - staff was friendly and helpful - breakfast area was congested - good stay - Dec 2009
    Room was clean - liked the big, flat-screen TV - pleasant staff - continental breakfast was a bit underwhelming - nice hotel - Oct 2009
  • La Quinta Inn Busch Gardens Tampa - $$
    9202 North 30th Street, Tampa, FL 33612
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    Rated Average by Guests
    Midscale motel near Busch Gardens 3 floors, 144 rooms - elevator
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free Internet access
    Free parking
    Pet-friendly hotel - allows up to 2 pets per room - no pet fee - Apr 2012

    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  3.0 of 5 stars
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    Room was filthy - nice lobby - check-in clerk was rude when I complained about the room - don't recommend - Jul 2011
    Great location - hotel was run-down and needed some cleaning and repairs - Jun 2011
    Close to Busch Gardens - staff was flexible and friendly - Jun 2011
    Room was dirty - Mar 2011
    Convenient to area attractions - carpet needed to be replaced - check-in clerk didn't tell me that breakfast hours changed on weekends - I'd stay again - Nov 2010
  • Quality Inn Busch Gardens Tampa - $
    4139 East Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 33617
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    Rated Average by Guests
    Cheap, smoke-free motel near Busch Gardens 2 floors, 99 rooms - no elevator
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free Internet access
    Free parking
    Not pet-friendly - no pets allowed - Apr 2012

    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  3.5 of 5 stars
    Based on 35 reviews  Read Recent Reviews

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    Dirty and smelly - I was disappointed - May 2009
    Close to Busch Gardens - no diet drinks in the vending machines - May 2009
    Good location and rates - everything went well - Aug 2008
    Not bad at all for the price - carpets needed cleaning - front desk staff was accommodating - Aug 2008
    Room wasn't clean enough - nice pool and whirlpool - Aug 2008
  • Red Roof Inn Busch Gardens Tampa - $
    2307 East Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612
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    Rated Average by Guests
    Cheap motel near Busch Gardens 2 floors, 108 rooms - no elevator
    Outdoor swimming pool open in summer
    Free Internet access
    Free parking
    Pet-friendly hotel - allows 1 pet per room - no pet fee - Feb 2013

    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  3.0 of 5 stars
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    Not the best area, but near Busch Gardens - good rates - room was clean - enjoyed the hot tub - great stay - Dec 2008
    Not a good room; the roaches felt at home - TV was damaged - liked the coffee in the lobby - a bad experience - Nov 2008
    Our room was in back and had no view - everything else was good - Jul 2008
    Nice place - room was clean and roomy - housekeeping entered room well after we'd checked in, and came to clean room before we'd even checked out - May 2008
    Convenient location - affordable - front desk clerks weren't welcoming - Nov 2007
  • Super 8 Hotel Tampa - $
    321 East Fletcher Avenue, Tampa, FL 33612
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    Rated Average by Guests
    Cheap motel near Busch Gardens 2 floors, 100 rooms - no elevator
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free Internet access
    Free parking
    Pet-friendly hotel - $10 per night fee for each pet - Apr 2012

    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  2.5 of 5 stars
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    Wireless Internet signal only worked near the office - quite adequate for an overnight stay - Jul 2011
    Good location, but hard to access from the road - breakfast buffet was a joke - Jun 2011
    Room was clean - staff was friendly - good stay - May 2008
    Close to Busch Gardens - good price - nice hotel - bathtub had a crack in it - staff was friendly and helpful - Apr 2008
    Close to the interstate - price was right - room was small - sink didn't drain properly - Feb 2008
  • Vista Inn & Suites Tampa - $
    400 East Bearss Avenue, I-275, Exit 53, Tampa, FL 33613
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    Rated Low by Guests - Not Recommended
    Cheap motel 5.5 miles northwest of Busch Gardens 2 floors, 155 rooms and suites - no elevator
    Outdoor swimming pool open in summer
    Free Internet access
    Free parking
    Not pet-friendly - no pets allowed - Jan 2013

    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  2.0 of 5 stars
    Based on 19 reviews  Read Recent Reviews

    Hotel Guides Verified Reviews
    Good rates - room was fairly clean - some light switches didn't work - sink and toilet kept backing up - ice machine was broken - Dec 2010
    Easy to find - reasonably priced - Oct 2010
    Located in a quiet area - room was clean - great place to stay - Aug 2009
    Room was clean and quiet - staff was nice - Jul 2009
    Close to everything - room was clean - Jul 2009
  • Wingate by Wyndham Hotel Tampa - $$$
    3751 East Fowler Road, Tampa, FL 33612
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    Rated High by Guests
    Midscale hotel near Busch Gardens Across street from University of South Florida
    4 floors, 84 rooms - AAA 3 Diamonds
    Outdoor swimming pool - 24-hour fitness center
    Lounge
    24-hour business center
    Microwave and refrigerator in every room
    Free Internet access
    Free parking
    Not pet-friendly - no pets allowed - Jun 2012

    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  4.5 of 5 stars
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    Hotel Guides Verified Reviews
    Close to everything - room was clean - good service - pool was clean - the hot breakfast needed improvement - lots of parking - nice hotel - Sep 2011
    Good value - no Internet access available during our stay - a great choice - Sep 2011
    Great location - room was clean - staff was nice and helpful great place - Jul 2011
    Room was quiet and clean - front desk clerk was nice and helpful - great stay - Apr 2011
    Room was clean - staff was efficient - a pleasant stay - Dec 2010
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