Econo Lodge Busch Gardens

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

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Pool
Exterior
Premium bedding, individually decorated, blackout curtains
In-room dining
Lobby

Overview of Econo Lodge Busch Gardens

4.6

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Business services

Explore the area

4139 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33617
  • Popular LocationMel's Hot Dogs3 min walk
  • Popular LocationBusch Gardens Tampa Bay3 min drive
  • Popular LocationTampa Union Station18 min drive
  • AirportTampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)23 min drive
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Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Tampa

Econo Lodge Busch Gardens is located in Temple Crest, a neighbourhood in Tampa, and is near theme parks. Port of Tampa is worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and ZooTampa at Lowry Park. Adventure Island and Museum of Science and Industry are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 3 min drive
  • Adventure Island - 3 min drive
  • University of South Florida - 5 min drive
  • H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center - 6 min drive
  • Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 18 min drive
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 15 min walk
  • Zambia Smokehouse - 4 min drive
  • Zagora Café - 4 min drive
  • Taco Bell - 2 min drive
  • Sultan's Sweets - 4 min drive

About this property

Econo Lodge Busch Gardens

Hotel near Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Econo Lodge Busch Gardens provides amenities, such as a terrace and laundry facilities.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Free newspapers, a vending machine and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free property, tour/ticket information and luggage storage
Room features
All 99 individually decorated rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities such as sound-insulated walls and free newspapers.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies, fridges and microwaves

Languages

English, Spanish

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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 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 washroom
  • 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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

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
For more details, 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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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 any lifts
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

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?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout 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 miles (3 km).

Econo Lodge Busch Gardens Reviews

Reviews

4.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 169 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 206 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 390 out of 1001 reviews" "

4.6/10

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

Claudia

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Filthy, mold, feces, cigarette burns on the floor and bedding. The celling was falling off the smell of human waste was the worse. We walked in and out. I still don't know how could this place be up to code. It should be close down. It gets better when I requested a refund because will not going to stay in such a filthy place. The front desk clerk said ok no problem. About a week later I received a email from the horror hotel stating I was not receiving a refund because they have strict policies concerning cancelations, I had to laugh. I contacted my credit card company and when they saw the pictures of the room I received a permanent credit. Please stay away from this unhealthy, disgusting horror hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Benjamin

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
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

Wolfgang

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dirty and run down; avoid if anyhow possible
I rarely comment and even rarer leave a negative comment. I had chosen this hotel as it was close to Bush Gardens knowing it was a simple hotel but hoping it was clean. But what I found was rundown dirty hotel and an unacceptable room. The door had marks from breaking in, paint was pealing from walls, particularly in the bathroom, the carpet had a musty smell, there was white power under the AC, the windows had probably not been cleaned since months, the dresser was in a state of disrepair with falling front plates, microwave and fridge were dented and probably not been cleaned in a long time, the curtain had stains etc. The only good thing I could say about this place was that the front desk clerk was friendly. Cf. photos
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Alberto

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mold in the shower. Disgusting carpets, walls filthy, bed dress dirty and used, a nasty stay specially when you check it late and there is no way to cancel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Shawn

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
NASTY
Do not stay here. NASTY!!!! Found a contact in the sheets so they obviously are NOT changing the sheets between stays. 0/10!!!!! Stay in your car before this room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Charles

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and the room was as clean as they could get something that run down. The room was dark with dark bedspreads and minimal lighting. The lampshade was literally hanging on by a thread. The shower was water scale marked and rust stained but appeared to be clean beyond that. The bed should have been thrown away years ago. One was so dented where people would sit that you'd almost roll out of bed on that side. The other bed squeaked so badly that it sounded like the rigging of a dilapidated shrimp boat. Neither was comfortable in any way at all. On the plus side, the front desk clerk was very helpful and friendly. I'd avoid this hotel until they do some serious updating - even if it's just replacing the beds. Also - a reminder to the hotel - it's obviously time to call the exterminator - when I turned the lights on at 2 in the morning, bugs went scampering in all directions. Gross.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Orestes

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ivellise

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
City needs to shut this down
This a run down hotel. I should have know better not to make reservations there . The room looked like a crack motel in movies . It was nightmare. Disgusting, unsanitary. Thank goodness we were able to run out of there with a refund .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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