Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG

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Dates

June 2025

July 2025

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

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living Area)

37 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

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

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

28 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

28 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

30 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (2 King)

39 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 King Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm)

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm)

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area)

39 sq m
Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds

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

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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Pool
Breakfast included
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

30 Jun - 1 Jul

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, 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 clean accommodations 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.

Languages

English, Russian, Spanish

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
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
Free 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

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

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)!

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.

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).

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

8.0

Very good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Denia

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children

17 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We reserved the king sized room. On the second floor. It was super spacious the bathroom and the room as well. The room came shampoo conditioner body wash. I can’t complain. I loved it.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reign

Travelled with group

17 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very friendly staff, excellent breakfast, and very comfortable rooms!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tyreka

Travelled with family

17 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Courtney

Travelled with family

16 Mar 2025

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

15 Mar 2025

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

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family

13 Mar 2025

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

11 Mar 2025

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

9 Mar 2025

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashleighanne

8 Mar 2025

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

HOLLY

8 Mar 2025

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

8 Mar 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peiyue, Northville

Travelled with family

7 Mar 2025

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

3 Mar 2025

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Monti

1 Mar 2025

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

1 Mar 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

24 Feb 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

24 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Corey, Hollister

24 Feb 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Luciano

Travelled with family

21 Feb 2025

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