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Hotel South Tampa & Suites

3.0 star property

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Lobby sitting area
2 Queen bed Suite, Non smoking with Kitchenette
Outdoor pool, free pool cabanas, pool umbrellas
Coffee/tea maker
Property entrance

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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3314 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL, 33629
  • Place, Palma Ciea Dog Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Cal Dickson Tennis Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Tampa
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

2 Queen bed Suite, Non smoking with Kitchenette

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(90 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(88 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(45 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

7.6 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Tampa

Located in Tampa (Virginia Park), Hotel South Tampa & Suites is within a 10-minute drive of MacDill Air Force Base and Cigar City Brewery. .This hotel is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Hyde Park Village and 3.6 mi (5.9 km) from University of Tampa.

What's nearby

  • Palma Ciea Dog Park - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Cal Dickson Tennis Center - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Benchmark International Arena - 9 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Port of Tampa - 10 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Raymond James Stadium - 13 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 12 min drive
  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Hotel South Tampa & Suites

Hotel South Tampa & Suites offers 81 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Premium cable television is provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a health club.
Make yourself at home in one of the 81 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a health club and an outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility, and a banquet hall.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Tampa? This hotel has 1195 square feet (111 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (surcharge)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 1,195 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Free pool cabanas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (97 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (152 centimetre high)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
1 child, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

Property is also known as

Howard Johnson Express Inn South Tampa Airport
Howard Johnson Express South Tampa Airport
South Tampa & Suites Tampa
Hotel South Tampa & Suites Hotel
Hotel South Tampa & Suites Tampa
Hotel South Tampa & Suites Hotel Tampa

Hotel South Tampa & Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 982 out of 1713 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 438 out of 1713 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 167 out of 1713 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1713 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 1713 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

melissa

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean but had a funny smell (we switched rooms and still had a smell). Definitely a "budget" motel. Staff was nice, but we ultimately ended up checking out an hour after check in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great, as usual!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Douglas

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

kari

The front desk gal was great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Melvin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
N/A
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff all the way around. Room was nice and immaculately clean. Breakfast was a nice addition, especially the hot food!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Sierra

Business traveller
There were some interesting characters in the breakfast area in the morning….Also, it’s hard to sleep with the lights on 24 seven at the hotel because they come through the curtains.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kata

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast variety and clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elio

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Garrington

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. Would go back again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simeon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room. Breakfast was good. Great location for my needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience - all staff were helpful and answered all my questions, room was cleaned every day even though I was staying a few days, fitness room was open 24/7, pool was clean, breakfast was very good for what free hotel breakfasts are normally like, and the location was perfect for what I wanted. No complaints at all.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

patricia

Disliked: Amenities
Bed is junk everything else is okay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Desarae

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly! We stayed for 8 nights in the same room and the only complaint we have is that the carpet was filthy dirty. Our bare feet and socks were black every night after walking around on the carpet. The room also smelled musty, likely from the carpets.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

LINDA

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The TV remote didn't work, clock didn't work and had trouble flushing toilet. Also very dated
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominic Christian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, very clean! The staff were super friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Dedla

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dina

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Joy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was old and many repairs were obvious. the door jam into the bathroom was falling apart, the blinds in the one window were broken, and the window was only into a dark hallway. When we arrived, there was no power for 30 minutes. If there would’ve been other openings in a hotel close by, we would have Back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mike

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay at Hotel South Tampa Suites was honestly terrible. The room smelled the moment we walked in, and everything felt dirty and outdated. The furniture looked old, worn down, and not cared for. The bathroom was no better — it didn’t look clean at all. We were in Room 130, and while it’s a bigger room with a full kitchen, that didn’t help much. The kitchen came with dishes, but they were dirty, and the whole setup felt neglected. They do have a fridge and microwave, but make no mistake, the place is nasty. Twice during our stay the power went out, yet the nearby businesses all still had electricity, so clearly this wasn’t a neighborhood issue. To make things worse, after housekeeping cleaned our room, they left the door wide open and all the blinds open all day. We had locked it when we left, so coming back to that was unacceptable and honestly concerning. The whole area around the hotel feels rundown and not well-kept. We didn’t feel comfortable, and nothing about the stay made us want to stay longer. This place needs major improvements. Stay away — there are much better options in Tampa.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025