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  • Baymont Inn and Suites Busch Gardens Tampa - $$
    3001 University Center Drive, Tampa, FL 33612
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    Rated low by verified guests
    All-suite motel 1 mile from Busch Gardens
    3 floors, 150 suites - elevator - AAA 3 Diamonds
    Free shuttle to Busch Gardens
    Heated outdoor swimming pool - restaurant - lounge
    Microwave and refrigerator in every room
    Free Internet access - free parking
    Not pet-friendly - no pets allowed - Jun 2011
    Hotel Reviews
    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 verified guests
    Midscale hotel near Busch Gardens
    2 floors, 405 rooms
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free Internet access - free parking
    Pet-friendly hotel - $25 per stay pet fee - Dec 2010
    Hotel Reviews
    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 average by verified guests
    Cheap motel near Busch Gardens
    2 floors, 175 rooms - no elevator
    Outdoor swimming pool - restaurant
    Microwave and refrigerator in every room
    Pet-friendly hotel - $10 per night fee for each pet - Jun 2010
    Hotel Reviews
    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
  • Days Inn Busch Gardens North Tampa - $$
    701 East Fletcher Avenue, Tampa, FL 33612
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    Rated average by verified guests
    Cheap motel near Busch Gardens
    3 floors, 235 rooms - elevator
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Pet-friendly hotel - $8 per night fee for each pet - Jun 2010
    Hotel Reviews
    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
  • Rated low by verified guests
    Midscale motel near Busch Gardens
    4 floors, 257 rooms - AAA 3 Diamonds
    Heated indoor swimming pool - outdoor swimming pool
    Fitness center - restaurant - bar
    Pet-friendly hotel - allows pets up to 25 pounds - pets allowed in rooms with exterior entrances only - $25 per stay fee for each pet - Mar 2009
    Hotel Reviews
    Hard to find at night; hotel sign was obstructed by trees - room was clean and well-kept - had new furnishings and linens - top-notch service - Aug 2009
    Hotel was dirty, smelly, and damp - rooms weren't clean - 1st room smelled like urine, and bathroom door didn't close properly in 1st or 2nd rooms - staff was friendly - pool and hot tub were closed - terrible food, dining area needed work - a disappointing stay - Jul 2007
    Needed complete renovation - hotel was filthy, carpets were beyond dirty - room walls had holes, AC leaked - remote control didn't work, and maintenance never responded - housekeeping was prompt - indoor pool was under construction - I wasn't happy - Jul 2007
    Nice, quiet hotel with a relaxing atmosphere - room needed better lighting - beds were comfortable - front desk service wasn't that great - I'd stay again - Jun 2007
    Room was poorly maintained, and needed better soundproofing to block out traffic noise - toilet flushed itself all night, and shower leaked - had a shuttle to Busch Gardens - Jul 2007
  • Rated high by verified guests
    Upscale, all-suite hotel near Busch Gardens
    A John Q. Hammons property
    8 floors, 247 suites - AAA 3 Diamonds
    Free shuttle to Busch Gardens from 6:30 AM - 11 PM
    Outdoor swimming pool - 24-hour fitness center - restaurant - lounge
    Restaurant open for lunch and dinner only
    Microwave and refrigerator in every suite
    Internet access costs $10 per night - free parking
    Not pet-friendly - no pets allowed - Dec 2011
    Hotel Reviews
    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 low by verified 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 - Dec 2011
    Hotel Reviews
    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
  • Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa - $$$
    2807 East Busch Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33607
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    Rated average by verified guests
    Midscale, smoke-free hotel 1 mile from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
    4 floors, 123 rooms and suites
    Heated outdoor swimming pool - fitness center
    Microwave and refrigerator in every room
    Free Internet access - free parking
    Pet-friendly hotel - allows pets up to 30 pounds in 1st floor rooms only - $15 per night fee for each pet - Nov 2011
    Hotel Reviews
    Room was clean - newspapers weren't delivered to the room; by the time I got downstairs, they were all gone - I'd stay again - Jun 2011
    Convenient to Busch Gardens - room was nice, large, and clean - had a fridge and microwave - great hotel - Mar 2011
    Close to Busch Gardens - room wasn't clean - staff wasn't at all friendly - breakfast was a joke - a bad choice - Feb 2011
    Nice room - staff was friendly - we were able to park before check-in time and get a shuttle to Busch Gardens - Feb 2011
    Hotel was clean and smoke-free - room needed better soundproofing - guests smoked by the pool - Jul 2010
  • Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Tampa - $$$
    11310 North 30th Street, Tampa, FL 33612
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    Rated low by verified guests
    Upper-midscale, all-suite hotel near Busch Gardens
    3 floors, 128 suites
    Free shuttle to Busch Gardens and Adventure Island
    Heated outdoor swimming pool - fitness center - lounge
    Free Internet access - free parking
    Not pet-friendly - no pets allowed - Dec 2010
    Hotel Reviews
    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 - $$
    720 East Fowler Avenue, I-275, Exit 51, Tampa, FL 33612
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    Rated very low by verified guests
    Cheap motel 2 miles from Busch Gardens Theme Park
    2 floors, 68 rooms - no elevator
    Heated outdoor swimming pool
    Pet-friendly hotel - $10 per night fee for each pet - Jun 2010
    Hotel Reviews
    Beds were infested with bedbugs - bathroom smelled foul at all times - an awful stay - Jun 2011
    Room was dirty, smelly, and abused - non-smoking room had cigarette burns in the carpet and blankets - furniture was in poor condition - wireless Internet didn't work well - entrances lacked security - don't recommend - May 2009
  • Hyatt Place Hotel Busch Gardens Tampa - $$$
    11408 North 30th Street, Tampa, FL 33612
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    Rated high by verified guests
    Upper-midscale, smoke-free hotel near Busch Gardens
    Across the street from University of South Florida
    6 floors, 126 rooms - AAA 3 Diamonds
    Heated outdoor swimming pool - fitness center - cafe
    Free Internet access - free parking
    Not pet-friendly - no pets allowed - Jan 2011
    Hotel Reviews
    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
  • Rated low by verified guests
    Midscale motel near Busch Gardens
    3 floors, 144 rooms - elevator
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Pet-friendly hotel - allows pets up to up to 50 pounds - no pet fee - Jun 2010
    Hotel Reviews
    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
  • Rated high by verified guests
    Midscale hotel 1.5 miles from Busch Gardens
    Also near University of South Florida
    4 floors, 109 rooms and suites - AAA 3 Diamonds
    Outdoor swimming pool - fitness center
    Pet-friendly hotel - no pet fee - Jun 2010
    Hotel Reviews
    Minutes from Busch Gardens - hotel was clean and quiet - enjoyed the pool - Jul 2011
    Reasonably priced - room was clean - Jul 2010
    Nice room - breakfast was adequate - Jan 2010
    Close to Busch Gardens - bed was so comfortable I wanted to take it home - the place to stay - Oct 2009
    Enjoyed the breakfast - terrific stay - Jul 2009
  • Quality Inn Busch Gardens Tampa - $
    4139 East Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 33617
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    Cheap motel
    2 floors, 99 rooms - no elevator
    Across the street from Busch Gardens
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Pet-friendly hotel - allows pets up to 25 pounds - $10 per night fee for each pet - Jun 2010
    Hotel Reviews
    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
  • Suburban Extended Stay Hotel Tampa Airport - $
    6902 West Hillsborough Avenue, Tampa, FL 33634
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    Swimming pool
  • Red Roof Inn Busch Gardens Tampa - $
    2307 East Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612
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    Rated average by verified 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 pets up to 40 pounds, 1 pet per room - no pet fee - Nov 2011
    Hotel Reviews
    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 verified guests
    Cheap motel near Busch Gardens
    2 floors, 100 rooms - no elevator
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Pet-friendly hotel - allows pets up to 60 pounds - $10 per night fee for each pet - Jun 2010
    Hotel Reviews
    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 average by verified guests
    Midscale motel 5.5 miles from Busch Gardens
    2 floors, 155 rooms - no elevator
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free Internet access - free parking
    Pet-friendly hotel - allows pets up to 15 pounds - $10 per night fee for each pet - Jan 2011
    Hotel 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
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