Econo Lodge Tampa near Busch Gardens

2.5 star property

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Pool
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Lobby
Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Private Bath)
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Reviews

4.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

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4139 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33617
  • Place, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Adventure Island
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Montu
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Tampa

With a stay at Econo Lodge Tampa near Busch Gardens in Tampa (Temple Crest), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and University of South Florida. .This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Adventure Island and 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa.

What's nearby

  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Adventure Island - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • beach near Terrace Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • beach near Montu - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Skyride - 5 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 22 min drive
  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Zagora Café - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪El Jefe Cafe - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Econo Lodge Tampa near Busch Gardens

Econo Lodge Tampa near Busch Gardens offers 99 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

Make yourself at home in one of the 99 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as concierge services and a television in a common area. This hotel also features a picnic area and a vending machine.
Take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

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

Econo Lodge Tampa near Busch Gardens Reviews

Reviews

4.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 161 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 189 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 423 out of 1001 reviews

4.6/10

Cleanliness

5.8/10

Staff & service

3.8/10

Amenities

4.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Isabel

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The outside looks really run down, but it is part of Choice Hotel Group? Check in was fast and easy. The room was huge, and the bed was comfortable; however, the bedspread (?) was so thin, it didn't feel like you had anything over the sheet; the cover felt like it was just a wee bit thicker than a tablecloth. The microwave and fridge were clean and worked fine. I did not see coffee maker. As for the bathroom, it was clean. The toilet and shower/tub was separate from the sink, which worked for us. There were three small bars of soap, two were on top of the plastic it came in, not sure if they had been used or not, and only one was still inside the plastic unopened. There were dispensers by the sink/counter area and in the shower, but there wasn't anything in them. The shampoo provided in a little container was great though, it didn't dry my hair. I did not see a hair dryer. The bathroom counter needs replacing or deep cleaning, a lot of stains, and the empty dispensers didn't look like it was wiped clean. On the light switches, you can see the original white paint all around the switch plate, the toilet paper holder, was partially painted over by wall plate. The A/C was loud but it did work. We only needed a night's rest and the bed itself was comfortable, just wished the bedcover on top of the sheet was a little thicker, a regular blanket would have worked. The headboard had stickers on them, like the the type kids would put stick on the walls, tables, etc.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

James

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Hector

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Jevaughn

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Jevaughn

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was dirty sheets was dirty there was no running water they came 3 times to fix it the heat in room did work someone had to cone fix the next day and they had no other room to change to this hotel is convenient for kids
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

alberto

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the rooms was moldy and smell the floor was usnestable sounds like you can fall to the first floor and the shower was messs too all the bed covers with burn holes
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Jade

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We couodnt even stay one night in this establishment because of how dirty it was. Stains on the comforter, bugs on the wall, burn holes in the sheets.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Shawn

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was extremely dirty, the bathroom was dirty. Toilet was broken and didn’t flush and the tub was clogged and didn’t drain. I will never stay there again it was a waste of money.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Jacqueline

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very bad place, service, room condition
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Madalynn

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Dorothy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was supposed to be a coffee maker in room-there was not. There were no garbage cans as well. This hotel was disgusting. Worn out mattress, large holes in the bed cover, busted ac/heat unit & a mini fridge that didnt hold temp. The smell in the entire establishment was musty. When walking out of the room this morning, the smell of marijuana was disturbing as well. Will never use Econo Lodge or Expedia again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

gervasio

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was horrible, dirty and un safe. I demand a refund since I had to leave the property and go book another hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Nick

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darcelia

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darcelia

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darcelia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very quite and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernice Amy

The staff was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yuvia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room smelled terrible, so I left as quickly as I could. I had to find another place, which felt like a complete waste of money. The bed was uncomfortable, and the sheets looked dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Akeem

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

megan

Disliked: Cleanliness
I didn’t check in as the outside looked so rundown and nothing like the photos that I didn’t feel safe and booked a different place even if I lost the money
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Danielle

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This stay was awful. The first room the gave us had towels stuffed in the toliet and wasnt clean. The second room was alot of the same. Not cleaned. Burn holes in the sheets and pillow cases in a non smoking room. Mold all of the ac blower. Blood spray on the back of the bathroom door. Shower filthy. Sp we couldnt shower. Unfortunately we were too tired to document the stay. We did get one picture of the broken ac unit. We came to rest from 3pm to 5pm to go back to busch gardens and just wanted to rest so i couldnt fight anymore. We had to go back to the park at 530 so we rested until then and went to the park and came back at 1am to sleep until morning. I will never recommend this hotel to anyone. I will actually push them not to. I was extremely disappointed. I cant believe they can rent room like that. For 20 bucks cheaper than a nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Araceli

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to Bush Gardens park but premises look terrible. Bad smelling room, a/c not working, had to move to anorher room. Dirty towels,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Za, Wesley Chapel

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025