In Tampa, Econo Lodge Busch Gardens offers a convenient retreat near Adventure Island. Relax on the sunny terrace, plan your day with tour assistance and newspapers or unwind in front of the lobby TV.
Reviews
4.84.8 out of 10
Popular amenities
Connecting rooms available
Non-smoking
Free parking
Air conditioning
Laundry facilities
24/7 front desk
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Room service
Meeting rooms
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
Front-desk safe
Vending machine
Self-serve laundry
Concierge services
Picnic area
Free newspapers in the lobby
For families (6)
Children stay free
Free cribs/infant beds
Microwave
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels
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
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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
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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
View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking
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
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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
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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Upgrade)
University of South Florida - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
Getting around
Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 26 min drive
Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight) - 29 min drive
St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE) - 32 min drive
Lakeland Intl. Airport (LAL) - 34 min drive
St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 39 min drive
Tampa Union Station - 21 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
Econo Lodge Busch Gardens puts you just a 5-minute drive from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and University of South Florida. Also, Adventure Island and Yuengling Center are just a 5-minute drive away.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
99 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
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
Required at check-in
Cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Up to 3 children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Facilities
3 buildings/towers
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Picnic area
Terrace
Television in common areas
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Turndown service
Premium bedding
Free crib/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
What to enjoy
Balcony
Individually decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free newspapers
Free local calls
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Breakage deposit: USD 200.00 per stay
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 25.00 (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 25.00 (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Policies
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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club
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.
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
Does Econo Lodge Busch Gardens offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Econo Lodge Busch Gardens does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Econo Lodge Busch Gardens?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Econo Lodge Busch Gardens?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Econo Lodge Busch Gardens?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM. There's a charge of USD 25.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 25.00 (subject to availability).
Is there an onsite casino at Econo Lodge Busch Gardens?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa (8-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Econo Lodge Busch Gardens and nearby?
Econo Lodge Busch Gardens has a picnic area.
Does Econo Lodge Busch Gardens have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.
Does Econo Lodge Busch Gardens have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
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Econo Lodge Busch Gardens Reviews
Reviews
4.8
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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 Poor
Jan 31, 2025
Extremely dirty
Verified traveler
1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Feb 7, 2025
Couldn't make it and wasnt allowed to reschedule or cancel and get my money back
Rosario
Rosario, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jan 20, 2025
Do not waste your money.
My family and I stayed here basically as a last resort. Floors were caving in. The room was not clean at all. It says no pets but there was cat food on the floor and it is smelled like cigarettes in the whole building.
Desiree
Desiree, 3-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jan 30, 2025
Very slow to check in. Room wasn’t very clean. No heat in the room. Shower faucet not easy to figure out and would just turn and turn and turn to find correct temp. Gunshots, doors slamming shut (because they won’t line up to lock) made it impossible to rest
Joshua
Joshua, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jan 5, 2025
Pictures are not what I drove up too
The pictures on the site did not match up to what I drove up too. As a single mother I drove into the complex and felt completely unsafe! There were people selling things in the parking lot, it looked run down and just a complete no! I did not check in because I did not feel safe just my being in the parking lot!
Stefanie
Stefanie, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 3, 2025
It'll do
The staff was very nice, special props for the receptionist who helped me. Comfortable beds, and has an enjoyable balcony. Air conditioner works slow but is effective over time; I actually had to turn it off because it was cooling so well, but then again, this is in January in Tampa. I'm not sure how it would hold up in the summer. Also, if you have a cockroach phobia then this is not the place for you, because I saw more than a few little ones once I shut off the lights. Roaches are nothing to me, so I actually enjoyed it, but In all honesty they could really use an exterminator. But you get what you pay for; my only goal was to get a good night's sleep and go to Busch gardens, which is about only a quarter mile away. Location was perfect if these are your purposes. If your going for cleanliness I would recommend oasis hotel
Matt
Matt, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jan 8, 2025
Teriible - Never again!
Very disappointed. Hotel is very rundown from cleanness to regular maintenance, everything was terrible. There was mold in the bathrooms, rust on air vents, broken mirrors, broken lamps, worn out rugs, outdated furniture, damaged walls, and ceilings among other things. No working phone, broken. Pictures in the website are very deceiving. Nothing like the hotel really. I have been with Hotels.com for many years and never stayed in a hotel this bad. I will never stayed at Econo Lodge anywhere. It is a shame that Hotels.com is even allowing this hotel to be posted in their website as an option.
Jose
Jose, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jan 2, 2025
I stayed here on New Years Eve and reserved a non-smoking room. There were cigarette holes in the blankets and the mattress. Half the outlets in the room did not work for phone chargers. The remote for the TV did not work. Worst yet the bed had a giant wear hole in it which made it feel like you were sleeping in a pit. My girlfriend and I kept on rolling towards the middle and the whole experience was super uncomfortable. When I checked in, I had to stand at the counter for over 10 minutes till someone shows up to help check in. The place looked closed down.
Ryan
Ryan, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Oct 17, 2022
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.
Tamara
Tamara, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Oct 2, 2022
The cleanliness and smells
Liliana
Liliana, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Feb 19, 2023
Why is a dump like that on Expedia
All the reviews about how good this place is are all lies
Donte
Donte, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Dec 13, 2022
The only thing I liked was i was able to sleep ok
Tiffany
Tiffany, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Mar 7, 2023
Overall fair experience
Harsh
Harsh, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Apr 15, 2023
The hotel conditions are terrible
LUZMAR
LUZMAR, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Sep 6, 2024
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.
Benjamin
Benjamin, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Mar 18, 2023
It was full of roaches and bugs, we did not stay. The smell was horrible, this place should be closed down
Randy
Randy, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Apr 28, 2023
Terrible hotel, awful area. Felt incredibly unsafe. Hotel was dirty and smelled of drugs. Walked in and then immediately back out.
Benjamin
Benjamin, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Oct 16, 2022
The. Whole place was dirty really dirty
Anthony
Anthony, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Mar 20, 2023
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.
Farris
Farris, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Apr 17, 2023
Dirty.
Hotel is super dirty, I paid almost $300 and scared to touch anything.
Jill
Jill, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jan 19, 2025
GO SOMEWHERE ELSE. DO NOT SUBJECT FAMILY TO THIS P
Products and services not as described. It felt like a shelter for homeless. Hallway doors busted. No lock on side doors so anybody at anytime could walk right into the building. Public restroom in lobby was out of order. Where the container breakfast once upon a time was a storage facility
Our room. Sliding door to balcony had not lock and when I went to front counter I was told well I only work here. “Your room is safe you are on the second floor. Your stuff will be safe”. Light bulb broken in light and still attached. The room looks nothing like the photos. Walls haven’t been painted in years. A yellowish tint was the color. Shower tub. Disgusting. Dingy and if it was clean the tub still looked dirty. Roaches in the bathroom. 2 photos to follow. I slept on top of the bed with a blanket I had in my vehicle and used an additional blanket to cover.
It was absolute the worst place I ever stayed at. I asked for a refund or new room and of course he saidI only work here and I can’t give you your money back and as far as a different room, they were booked solid. 100% occupancy.
If you have a wife and children. DO NOT subject them to this.
I would have taken more photos and called the credit card company for a charge back but it was dark and I left at 6:00 am.
Sean
Sean, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Mar 4, 2023
terrible conditions, pee in the floor, old food in the microwave, it smelled too bad
Barbara
Barbara, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jul 25, 2022
smell
there was smell in the room
James
James, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jan 19, 2023
I would not recommend my worst enemy stay here. Unsafe and disgusting
Kimberly M.
Kimberly M., 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Apr 9, 2023
I can believe this place is even open! No one should be staying here. Heath code nightmare. Drove up and lost my mind! Dirty, rundown, dark. Picture your worst nightmare and there this place would be!