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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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Property amenity
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Lobby

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

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2807 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33612
  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • University of South Florida
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • ZooTampa at Lowry Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living Area)

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobil Tub)

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

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobil Roll Shwr)

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

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms (2 King) | Room amenity

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (2 King)

  • 419 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm)

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm)

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm, Roll Shwr)

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm, Tub)

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

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area)

  • 419 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (1 King, Comm, Tub)

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
  • Adventure Island - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • University of South Florida - 3 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Yuengling Center - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • ZooTampa at Lowry Park - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Zambia Smokehouse - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Zagora Café - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sultan's Sweets - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 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.

Languages

English, Russian, Spanish

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Property grounds

Hyatt Place Busch Gardens

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
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$103 nightly
The price is $117
Jul 1 - Jul 2
Total includes taxes and fees
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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

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
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Holiday Inn Express USF Hotel Tampa Busch Gardens
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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 Jun 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG on Jul 2, 2025 start from $117.92, 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

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 495 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 86 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 72 out of 1005 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Courtney

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing but the property needs some work. We stayed several years ago and it was so nice definitely gone down hill. Bathroom door wouldn’t shut or lock, air wasn’t working when we first arrived, toilet had a broken piece on it and the tub was not clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Milagros

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Happy hotel stay

There’s nothing better than staying in a hotel where the staff is so service oriented, along with courtesy and friendliness. Excellent place to stay if you’re going to Busch Gardens.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeffrey

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I do not know how this location continues to operate under the Holiday Inn brand. The place had zero updates and was dirty
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Marvin

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashleighanne

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

HOLLY

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peiyue, Northville

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I stayed here for two nights, and it was an awesome experience! Right from the start, the front desk service was amazing, and I have to give a special shoutout to Keke—she was fantastic. This is probably the best bang-for-your-buck hotel near Busch Gardens. The free shuttle service is a huge plus—just call them, and they’ll pick you up from the park and bring you back to the hotel. Super convenient and a great way to avoid parking fees at Busch Gardens. Overall, we had an excellent stay, and I highly recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Nikki

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Monti

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stay Away!

Worst customer service I’ve ever seen. Front Desk lied to me, I booked a king room, when we got there, the keys room didn’t work. Had to go back to the front desk went back up to our room. It was two queens. Went back down to the front desk for the third time. I told him I ordered the king, they told me too bad. Take what you got. There are no more kings available when I was ready to leave then a gentleman said here here’s a room for a king and gave us a king room, Execution of service was pathetic, the area was disastrous crime everywhere, armed guards in the front . Look like criminals casing the parking lot. Crime everywhere!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Corey, Hollister

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Luciano

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Zero for Cleanliness

Our first room had a strong urine smell, and I suspect the sheets were never changed. After requesting a room change, the second room wasn’t much better—it had black spots all over the bathtub. The only redeeming qualities of this hotel were its convenient location near the park and the helpful front desk staff. If not for those, I would rate this hotel a zero.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good stay, clean hotel

Stayed overnight everything was good. clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Haymarket

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bev

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean & comfortable. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Juan

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I enjoyed my say at this hotel. The rooms were clean but a little dated. It was great for our one night stay. The breakfast was really good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sue

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Much louder and not as clean as when we stayed a year ago. Bathtub did not drain and toilet seat had to be replaced while we were there.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Kiran Kumar

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Not at all good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025