Econo Lodge Busch Gardens

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

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Lobby
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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Private Bath) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Reviews

4.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
4139 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33617

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 Intl. Airport (TPA) - 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 near Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Close to Adventure Island, Econo Lodge Busch Gardens provides amenities like a terrace and laundry facilities.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services, a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All 99 individually decorated rooms have thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like sound-insulated walls and free newspapers.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

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

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 200.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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

Is Econo Lodge Busch Gardens pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Econo Lodge Busch Gardens?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Econo Lodge Busch Gardens?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 25.00 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Econo Lodge Busch Gardens?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 25.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Econo Lodge Busch Gardens located?

Located in Temple Crest, this hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and 2.5 mi (4 km) from University of South Florida. Adventure Island and Skyride are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Econo Lodge Busch Gardens Reviews

Reviews

4.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 134 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 167 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 202 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 400 out of 1003 reviews

4.8/10

Cleanliness

5.8/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

4.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Ricardo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a dump, it shouldn't even be open, it's dirty, everything is broken, it's a disgusting place! Never stay at this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sergio

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

Dan

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

4/10 Poor

Anthony

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

Shenaz

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

MICHAEL

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was drug activity and people up all hours of the night. They were beating on doors of Jason to mine at 4:00 in the morning at 5:00 in the morning they were screaming and yelling going on
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bath tub/shower is in bad need of repair. You almost have to hug the wall to get under the water. The facet has a ton of caulk that is dirty. We had a very uneasy feeling about staying there and won't again and probably won't stay at another econo lodge.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bobby

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room service never came to us and they didn’t even have breakfast. They never cleaned our room and then when we asked for extra towel towels, we were told to pick them up from the lobby. Also, Even with the room key, we had to forcibly open the door as hard as we could because it refused to let us in our hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pictures were very misleading. We felt very unsafe being there and had to find a different place. Security cameras were unplugged and there was someone sleeping outside in a luggage cart. I also couldn’t get a refund
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

warren

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

2/10 Terrible

Nicholas

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

2/10 Terrible

savannah

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

4/10 Poor

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was just a mess I was truly shocked and disappointed I was expecting better for the amount that I paid it definitely should’ve been better.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Tamara

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Prime location just walking distance to Bush Gardens and lots of eating options near by, friendly staff but the hotel is old, smelly and dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Liliana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cleanliness and smells
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Donte

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Why is a dump like that on Expedia All the reviews about how good this place is are all lies
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Tiffany

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing I liked was i was able to sleep ok
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Harsh

Overall fair experience
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

LUZMAR

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel conditions are terrible
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Randy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was full of roaches and bugs, we did not stay. The smell was horrible, this place should be closed down
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Benjamin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible hotel, awful area. Felt incredibly unsafe. Hotel was dirty and smelled of drugs. Walked in and then immediately back out.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The. Whole place was dirty really dirty
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Benjamin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This Econo Lodge is a disgrace. The front desk staff was rude and made themselves unavailable. They did not pick up the phone or answer requests promptly. Our room was dirty - the AC was broken and our sheets were not clean. We needed to request NEW sheets for the bed. An uncomfortable experience overall. You would think with this type of rating multiple times, you would see a change in hotel management. I wish I never spent the money.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Farris

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most dirty hotel I've ever been to. Walked in and walked out. HUGE stain on one of the beds, hair on bathroom sink, urine in hallway, bags of trash and beer cans outside, missing lampshade, room was disgusting.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jill

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dirty.
Hotel is super dirty, I paid almost $300 and scared to touch anything.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023