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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel near Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in Tampa

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Suite, 2 Bedrooms (2 King) | Room amenity
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Free daily buffet breakfast
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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2807 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33612
  • Place, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Skyride
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Adventure Island
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms (2 King) | Room amenity

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (2 King)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 419 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobil Tub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm, Roll Shwr)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (1 King, Comm, Tub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm, Tub)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobil Roll Shwr)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(51 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(103 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living Area)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • 419 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Tampa

Temple Crest stay.Your stay at this Temple Crest hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and University of South Florida. Yuengling Center and ZooTampa at Lowry Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Skyride - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Adventure Island - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • University of South Florida - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa - 13 min drive - 6.1 miles

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 21 min drive
  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Zagora Café - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Zambia Smokehouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dragon Fire Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG

Hotel near Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in Tampa
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Public spaces have free WiFi. A business center and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is available daily. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG. Self parking is free.

This Tampa hotel is smoke free.

  • 123 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG offers 123 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of bedsheets can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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: USD 50.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 25 lbs per pet)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 10 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. 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, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Up to 10 children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Tampa Busch Gardens
Holiday Inn Express Tampa USF Busch Gardens Hotel
Holiday Inn Express USF
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Holiday Inn Express USF Hotel Tampa Busch Gardens
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa Usf-Busch Gardens Hotel Tampa
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Holiday Inn Express Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens an IHG Hotel

Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG is 14.7 mi (25-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 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG?

As of Feb 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG on Mar 8, 2026 start from $135.0, excluding 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 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG.

How close is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG to the beach?

This hotel is 13.8 mi (20-min drive) from Ben T. Davis Beach.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG offer free breakfast?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG offers free buffet breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG?

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

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG features an outdoor pool.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG to downtown Tampa?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG is 6.1 mi away from Tampa.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 539 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1004 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk team was fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Andrea

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The carpet in my room was filthy. Management was advised and they seemed to have been aware. The other areas were ok. Breakfast was satisfactory and the staff in the breakfast area was responsive.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the above! Great room layout, clean, great staff, great location. I loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfect. It was clean and the breakfast was good. The shuttle runs late for Howl o scream but we had a friend drive anyway. I would stay here again for Howl o scream. Breakfast they had cinnamon buns, a pancake machine and those premade omelets. It is a perfect place to stay for Busch Gardens.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Sheets were not clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgia and Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, the room was clean, and the staff was very courteous and polite
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Love the amenities, shuttles to park, and hot breakfast with a variety of options included in your stay. Hotel is nice and clean. Lost count of how many times i have stayed here. Never disappointed. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tommy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ivener

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. The staff was exceptional. Breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

varian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was just a nice stay overall
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This one of the best hotel and it was close to bush gardens but they shutt us there whi grate fullus
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Paula

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Healthy and balanced breakfast, we loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JIOVANNI

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accommodations were amazing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

edwin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Need some update but the personal and breakfast was excellent, specially Tara
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was not able to use it due to me arriving late. Will try next time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good near by bush gardens
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Samuel, Saint Augustine

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Noel

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
When we arrived we noticed the sheets had stains and noticed the front desk. Our sheets were changed prior to the next night. The stay was good, and the staff friendly and tentative. No complaints other than the sheets
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025