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Gardenview

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star motel near Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

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A hotel room with two beds, a television, a desk, and a mirror.
A balcony with wicker chairs and a glass table.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a small table.
A room with a sofa, a bedside table, a mirror, and two wall-mounted picture frames.
A motel with a two-story structure, a covered outdoor seating area, and a parking lot.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

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2500 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33612
  • Place, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, new world tampa
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, New World Brewery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a bathroom.

Basic Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a television, a desk, and a mirror.

Basic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Tampa

Tampa Overlook stay.Your stay at this Tampa Overlook motel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and University of South Florida. University Mall and Adventure Island are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Skyride - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • new world tampa - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • New World Brewery - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • New World Music Hall - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wawa - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Zambia Smokehouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dragon Fire Grill - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Gardenview

3.5-star motel near Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Tampa motel.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Gardenview offers 11 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Bathrooms include showers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A damage deposit of USD 30 will be collected before check-in.

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

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Gardenview to the airport?

Gardenview is 14.3 mi (24-min drive) away from the Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gardenview?

As of Aug 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gardenview on Aug 27, 2026 start from $137, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Gardenview have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Gardenview.

How close is Gardenview to the beach?

This motel is 13.4 mi (19-min drive) from Ben T. Davis Beach.

Does Gardenview offer free breakfast?

Gardenview does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Gardenview?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa (10-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Gardenview?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Gardenview?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Gardenview have a pool?

Gardenview does not have a pool.

Does Gardenview have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Gardenview to downtown Tampa?

Gardenview is 6.1 mi away from Tampa.

Gardenview Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 42 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay. Quiet and peaceful. Nice staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joscelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Honestly, it was better than we expected. It was clean and super convenient. We only stayed for a night as we were going out for a show. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, good location. Secure. Updated Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Celeste

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint hotel. Clean. Staff was attentive even at 5 in the morning. A little off the beaten path, I was just there to sleep. Get what you need before you go because there is just a soda machine.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Alma

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a horrible motel, you honestly fear for your safety. The rooms were super dirty, filled with dust and a lot of bugs, no amenities whatsoever, if you can avoid it honestly don’t stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All kinds of bugs on the floor that I took photos of and dirt as well as soon as we open the door.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very responsive staff. Police presence is VERY heavy at this particular hotel. Beds are stiff. No hair dryer or coffee machine, the room did have a mini-fridge. Plenty of parking, right behind a gas station and easy walking access to DG, food, smoke shop, and Busch Gardens.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Staff & service
Got in later than expected and the woman who checked us in was very helpful. Parking was plentiful. Location was a bit less than we expected - largely strip malls and not many places to eat. The place was not high on amenities but the rooms were clean and comfortable enough for a short stay and the price was reasonable. We did appreciate the table and chairs outside our door so we could enjoy the weather each evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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4/10 Poor

Erica

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property looks absolutely terrible. The room had bugs and the ac didn’t work properly. The shower was clean. We came for a concert and couldn’t really switch at that point. Won’t stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean. Including towels and bedding. The place is getting an upgrade which is good !!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
So Expensive for a hotel where no meals or drinks included. No microwave in the rooms. $400 a night! Room and service were excellent. Brand new place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Disliked: Amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Staff & service
The room was clean, but the towels were sparse and thin. There was nowhere to hang a towel, there was no bath rug. There was no coffee maker or anywhere on property to get a coffee. Not likely to stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice family run Motel. Clean room, huge nice new shower! The bed and sheets were SO SOFT and COMFY. The motel looks to have a nice, new roof and clean parking lot. The owner offered to put a patio table and chairs outside our door if we needed it. Very nice. We appreciate seeing families taking on the burden of purchasing older motels and renovating them into nice, clean places to stay. Very enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Johanna

Dusty room and dirty towels
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Fernando

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
cockroaches, cigarette burns on covers.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Rhonda

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Refrigerated did not work, sheets was dirty. Light flickering, unsavory people on the property. Need some of money back, the booking was false advertising.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
To be clear - for the price the room was ALMOST fine. The condition of the room and bed was fine. Seemed clean. The sofa was not great - stained and smelled of cigarette smoke. The curtains also smelled of smoke. However overall, and especially for the price it was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After booking and then getting a closer look at the property, I had concerns! Of course my fears were unjustified.. this property sits on the corner of 26th street and Busch Blvd. Easy access to property. Clean room and comfortable bed and pillows.. it seems management is in the process of remodeling. USB ports available, mini fridge and microwave are included. I was apprehensive but slept well and appreciated that the staff allowed us to have a ground floor room. Not fancy, just practical!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Mary Beth

Disliked: Amenities
Horrible area. The clerk sits behind a caged window to check you in. The reviews were very misleading otherwise we would never have reserved a room here. We never even went in the room because the area was so bad and the outside of the motel was very dirty and run down. We asked to cancel and Of course we didn’t get a refund of our $134 but we just chalked it up to a bad mistake. I’m guessing the reviews were fake because there is no way that place got the good reviews it had legitimately. What a disaster this experience was. 😡
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die zimmer sind ausreichend groß aber es wurde schon lange nichts mehr dort gemacht. Von außen wirkt die unterkunft recht unscheinbar, aber die zimmer sind ziemlich alt und leider auch nicht richtig sauber. Ablageflächen beispielsweise sind voll mit staub. Das bad war grundsätzlich in ordnung. Das personal (ich glaube es ist mutter und tochter) ist sehr freundlich.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Diego

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
La ropa de cama limpia…. El piso del baño tenia mas pelos aue una peluqueria y el de la habitacion mas tierra que el piso de la calle Limpien bien
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Yarsmin

Stayed 3 nights in May 2026

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