Hotel South Tampa & Suites

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Coffee/tea maker
Outdoor pool, free pool cabanas, pool umbrellas
2 Queen bed Suite, Non smoking with Kitchenette

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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3314 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL, 33629
  • Place, Cal Dickson Tennis Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Palma Ciea Dog Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Tampa
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

2 Queen bed Suite, Non smoking with Kitchenette

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(105 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(95 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(48 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

7.2 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hotel South Tampa & Suites

Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a health club and a 24-hour business center. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a business center, and conference space are onsite.
Hotel South Tampa & Suites offers 81 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Premium cable television is provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a health club.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hotel South Tampa & Suites. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Tampa Bay. You'll find features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Extended parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a front-desk safe, and locker space
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have good things to say about the accommodations for the comfy beds and overall comfort
  • 5 minutes by car from MacDill Air Force Base and 6 minutes from Cigar City Brewery
Hotel South Tampa & Suites offers its guests an outdoor pool and a health club. Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour business center and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is available daily. Event space at this hotel measures 1195 square feet (111 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel South Tampa & Suites. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Tampa hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (surcharge)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 1,195 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Free pool cabanas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (97 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (152 centimetre high)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

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, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 10 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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

  • One child 10 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Howard Johnson Express Inn South Tampa Airport
Howard Johnson Express South Tampa Airport
South Tampa & Suites Tampa
Hotel South Tampa & Suites Hotel
Hotel South Tampa & Suites Tampa
Hotel South Tampa & Suites Hotel Tampa

Hotel South Tampa & Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1036 out of 1808 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 461 out of 1808 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 177 out of 1808 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 1808 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 1808 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
perfect small hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was an okay stay for a short time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Juliangelis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great from customer service, to a clean room, safe environment and good breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Chinyelu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very busy hotel, its clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and close to the airport. Good value.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ryley Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and the staff was very kind and went above and beyond! The pool had lots of lounge options and the hot breakfast every morning was good! Would definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very clean pleasant staff decent rates
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was beautifully kept up for a small motel. Room was clean, beds were good close to cruise terminal. Great price!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff, good beds, clean rooms, nice showers.
Stayed 26 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and the staff was nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfortable bed and nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paulette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean. The pool area had plenty of seating and shaded areas as well. The stuff was very friendly and their breakfast was good! The location was perfect for getting to downtown Tampa and other popular areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A convenient, clean motel, comfortable bed just 10 to 15 minutes away from Tampa General Hospital. I would stay there again if I needed to go back to Tampa for another early morning TGH visit.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dawna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was wonderful and the beds were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elsa Salanguit

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice front desk staff, very clean room, quiet,safe, close to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and always helpful. There was good attention to details in the room and property and everything was keep clean and orderly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Wei Hsiang

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its an average hotel with a decent size pool and same breakfasts every morning. It's very convenient to food market and the restaurants.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Darrell at the front desk was great. Very professional and helpful. The pool was clean and the breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Charline M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is friendly and helpful. Property and room was clean. Overall enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nolen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room! Staff was nice and the pool was great in the afternoon, free breakfast in the morning as well.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Joseph M

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean First floor near breakfast was nice Staff were nice and friendly Pool was very good
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast variety and clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and well maintained. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026