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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG

2.5 star property

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Property amenity
Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast
Fitness facility
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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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)
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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

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

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(103 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living Area)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area)

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG

Hotel with free parking, near Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
An outdoor pool, a fitness center, and coffee/tea in a common area are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free area shuttle. Additionally, a business center, conference space, and dry cleaning are onsite. Change of bedsheets is available on request.
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
The free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free area shuttle.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the helpful staff
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and a few minutes from University of South Florida
  • Free local-area shuttle service
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
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.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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)!

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

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

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 535 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 1005 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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

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

8/10 Good

edwin

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

Wendy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, great breakfast, will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rudy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Bryce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean. Great shuttle to Busch Gardens. Next to good food options. Hotel locks the doors at night restriction to card access, nice measure but also necessary for area. Perfect hotel if you’re doing a day at the theme park.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naja

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was amazing, the staff was great, and parking was easy also surprisingly the room was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

KENDRA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Tammy, Punta Gorda

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall it was a good experience. Their shuttle service and driver was on point
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The room was very clean and the beds were very comfortable. The shuttle to and from busch gardens was a plus
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel and rooms were very clean and the front desk staff were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

GUSTAVO

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was great. Reggie, the shuttle to park driver is very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was great. The hotel is near busch gardens.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

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