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Hotel Description

Hotel near Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in Tampa

Lake Magdalene stay

Your stay at this Lake Magdalene hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of University of South Florida and University Mall. Grand Prix Tampa and James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Outdoor pool

An outdoor pool is featured at this hotel, along with free WiFi in public areas and a picnic area. The front desk is staffed around-the-clock and laundry facilities are on offer.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Nonsmoking

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Nonsmoking

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Value Lodge Busch Gardens Tampa ratings based on 13 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
1.5 out of 5 1.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 1.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 2.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 1.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Value Lodge Busch Gardens Tampa

Everyone (5) Couples (3) Family (2)
1 out of 5

Posted by on Mar 18, 2023

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Apr 7, 2023 by FDS

Thank you for staying at the Value Lodge Hotel

2 out of 5
Wore out and old, nothing like it's pictures showed on website. Felt very unsafe. More of a low income housing than a Hotel.

Posted by on Dec 9, 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

Dec 10, 2022 by AR

Thank you for your feedback. We do apologize that we did not meet your expectations.

2 out of 5
Far from be a two star motel. The room wasn't clean, there was a sock left in a corner, the sheets in both beds were used, there wasn't pillows.

Posted by on Nov 3, 2021

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Nov 7, 2021 by Sarah

We are very sorry to hear about your experience. We are working to improve the housekeeping. Our apologies again.

1 out of 5
Beds were saggy, cabinets had door missing, security feature on door inside room was broken. Would not go back

Posted by on Sep 22, 2021

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Sep 24, 2021 by Sarah

We are very sorry to hear about your experience. We are working to fix these issues.

1 out of 5
But as of now it's a hot mess. TV was off the wall.just propped up on the table. Bathroom had no toilet paper. No ice bucket in the room. And the chair and the comforter had cigarette burns in them. It has that old neighborhood motel smell to it. And to top it off the room had bed bugs. And it must be a serious infestation because they were crawling down the wall

Posted by , from Miami on Sep 6, 2021

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Sep 12, 2021 by Sarah

We are very sorry to hear about your experience. We are working hard to fix all the issues you mentioned. Our apologies again.

1 out of 5
The only thing I liked was the location because it was convenient. However, this has been the most disgusting, run down and ghetto motel I have ever stayed in. I didn’t get the room I booked. Room walls and ceiling are taped up, furniture is old and run down, carpet was dirty etc. Place has roaches, shower didn’t work, tub was clogged, toilet didn’t flush right and the beds looked like they had been slept on and bedding wasn’t changed. The hallways stink and carpet is super dirty. I had dogs barking all night. It should be illegal to rent rooms in those conditions. The only reason I stayed because of course they said it was non-refundable. Honestly this place should be shut down.

Posted by on Aug 13, 2021

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Aug 15, 2021 by Sarah

We are very sorry to hear about your experience. We are working to improve and renovate the hotel. Our apologies again.

1 out of 5
Travelocity totally ripped me off. They left me straned in the stress woth my 5 year old with no hotel 3k miles away from home. Tight after i layed my mom to rest

Posted by on Jul 18, 2021

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Jul 21, 2021 by Sarah

We are very sorry to hear about your experience. Our sincerest apologies.

1 out of 5
In the refrigerator, there was a peeled orange, and a half-empty 2-liter bottle. There was a little purse on the ground. The bathtub didn't have a switch, to turn on shower. No essentials in the room: no soap, no towels, no toilet paper. No remote control for the television. The bed's sheet wasn't big enough to cover the whole mattress.

Posted by on Apr 18, 2021

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Apr 21, 2021 by Sarah

We are very sorry to hear about your experience. Thank you for bringing these issues to our attention; we have brought them up with our staff to fix this immediately.

1 out of 5
Avoid this hotel. There was drug activity and police presence. Our room had an unmade bed (we had to make it) and no towels available. The person with the key to the towel closet was not going to be in until 11am the next day. There were visible bugs in the room, and other customers were heard complaining about bed bugs to the front desk. After night one, we cancelled the rest of our reservation and found new accommodations.

Posted by on Apr 12, 2021

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Apr 14, 2021 by Sarah

We are very sorry to hear you didn't have a good experience. We are working hard to rehabilitate and fix up the hotel.

1 out of 5
There were people milling around outside as we pulled up. When we walked into lobby it reeked of pot and cigarettes and was dirty. We didn’t even go to the room we gave the key back immediately. We definitely did not feel very safe

Posted by , from Milwaukee on Jan 11, 2021

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Jan 11, 2021 by Fitz

We're very sorry to hear about your experience. We hope to have a second chance to better serve you.

About the Value Lodge Busch Gardens Tampa

Location 210 East Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33612

Renovations + Closures

The following facilities are closed on Christmas Day:

  • Laundry facilities

Property Features

Value Lodge Busch Gardens Tampa offers its guests an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a picnic area. Public spaces have free WiFi.

  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Room Amenities

Value Lodge Busch Gardens Tampa offers 100 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided on request.

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Exterior corridor access
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk chair

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Minimum check-in age is: 21

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or 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

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Reservation is not required for facilities onsite
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Security system
  • Staff does not wear personal protective equipment
  • Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • No elevators
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • Debit cards
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Hotel Names

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You should know

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.