Near Yuengling Center, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens is a convenient retreat. Indulge in the free breakfast buffet, unwind by the outdoor pool with sun loungers, and stay connected with in-room WiFi. With dry cleaning/laundry services and a gym to keep you refreshed.
Reviews
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
Pool
Connecting rooms available
Pet-friendly
Gym
Non-smoking
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Outdoor pool
Free area shuttle
Fitness centre
Business centre
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area
Air conditioning
Front desk safe
ATM/banking services
Vending machine
Water dispenser
For families (6)
Children stay free
Free cots/infant beds
Microwave
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels
The current price is ฿2,880
฿2,880
฿3,268 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
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Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living Area)
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
9 reviews
(9 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
37 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobil Tub)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobil Roll Shwr)
7.27.2 out of 10
Good
5 reviews
(5 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
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Standard Room
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
22 reviews
(22 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
28 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
44 reviews
(44 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
28 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
93 reviews
(93 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
30 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
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Suite, 2 Bedrooms (2 King)
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(1 review)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
39 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 King Beds
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm)
7.67.6 out of 10
Good
23 reviews
(23 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm)
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
4 reviews
(4 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm, Roll Shwr)
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 reviews
(5 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm, Tub)
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
1 review
(1 review)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
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Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area)
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
24 reviews
(24 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
39 sq m
Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds
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University of South Florida - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
Yuengling Center - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
ZooTampa at Lowry Park - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
Getting around
Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 25 min drive
Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight) - 29 min drive
St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 35 min drive
Lakeland Intl. Airport (LAL) - 35 min drive
St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 42 min drive
Tampa Union Station - 21 min drive
Free local area shuttle
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
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG puts you a short five-minute drive from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and University of South Florida. For a bit of exercise, you can visit the fitness centre, or go for a swim in the outdoor pool. Also, Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa and Adventure Island are within a short drive. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and breakfast.
Languages
English, Russian, Spanish
More about this property
VISIBILITY
At a glance
Hotel size
123 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age – 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Children
Up to 10 children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total, up to 11 kg per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
On-site parking includes off-street options
Off-site
Free area shuttle
Other information
Smoke-free property
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Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
Coffee/tea in a common area
Water dispenser
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Free local shuttle
What to do
Shopping
Working away
Business centre
Meeting room
Conference space
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Pool loungers
Facilities
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Television in common areas
Fitness centre
An outdoor pool
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
ROOM
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch LCD TV
Premium cable channels
Films for purchase
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Free cot/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free weekday newspapers
Free WiFi and wired internet
Free local calls
Food and drink
Fridge
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
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Fees & policies
Optional extras
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per pet, per night
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector and window guards on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).
Also known as
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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
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Frequently asked questions
Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 11 kg per pet. There's a charge of USD 50.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG?
You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa (10-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG and nearby?
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG has an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.
What's the area around Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG like?
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG is in Temple Crest, a short 19-minute walk from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Travellers say that this hotel is in a good location.
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
Service staff
Breakfast
Bed
Location
Parks
Shuttle
Bathroom
Air conditioning
Family friendly
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, good, and amazing with a variety of options. (54 reviews)
The shuttle service was convenient, fast, and reliable, with drivers providing excellent service and picking up guests with a phone call. (13 reviews)
The property offers convenient access to many dining options and a shuttle service to nearby restaurants and attractions. (5 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
14 Jul 2025
We had a great stay. Kiki and the other staff were super friendly and very helpful! Great place to stay.
Tanya
Tanya, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
24 Jun 2025
Front desk staff was great & breakfast was delicious.
Emily
Emily, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
22 Jul 2025
Convenient location near restaurants
Dayana
Dayana, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
22 Jul 2025
Friendly staff, clean, safe, quiet and convenient
Sivaram
Sivaram, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
16 Jun 2025
Beautiful place.
Ivon
Ivon, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
7 Jul 2025
Great hotel if your going to one of the Busch Gardens parks. Rooms were clean, staff was super friendly, free parking and breakfast....AND a shuttle to take you to and from the parks on demand! I'll stay here again when going to the parks
angela
angela, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
6 Jul 2025
Was clean and everyone was friendly
julie
julie, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
31 May 2025
Great location and brand new Hotel
James
James, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
17 Jun 2025
A little dated but reasonably priced, great breakfast, outstanding staff, walking distance to Busch Gardens and several restaurants.
Dianne
Dianne, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
7 Jun 2025
Great for what we needed and very close to Busch Gardens
Daniel
Daniel, 2-night trip
6/10 Okay
21 Jul 2025
Convenient location for a wedding that weekend. Needed a suite close to venue. Average hotel and amenities.
Erline
Erline, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
10 Jul 2025
Keke at the front desk area is great give all the information we need, a great attitude and very nice person. The room are very good. Recommend this if you are going with you family.
Juliana
Juliana, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
17 Mar 2025
Very friendly staff, excellent breakfast, and very comfortable rooms!
Reign
Reign, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
9 Jun 2025
Compared to a Hiton Garden I stayed in last week in Cleveland Ohio, this was the best of the Two . Holiday Inn Express in Tampa was Half the price for more nights and twice the service.
Eric
Eric, 3-night trip
6/10 Okay
2 Jul 2025
The room looked runned down especially the bathtub. The highlight of staying here was the friendly staff and the shuttle service.
Norma
Norma, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
27 Jun 2025
Clean and nice
Dhaylem
Dhaylem, 3-night trip
2/10 Terrible
20 Jul 2025
Bathroom was dirty… breakfast sucked compared to the Hyatt. Smelled like weed right off the elevator.
Doug
Doug, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
7 Jun 2025
Amazing customer service while checking in. Made my boyfriend and I feel welcome right away. Room was nice and clean as well.
Madison
Madison, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
5 Aug 2025
Only problem was the red stain in tub and on the carpet. It’s looks like red hair dye.
Janita
Janita, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
13 May 2025
Staff was welcoming. Breakfast selection was good. Close to everything we needed for our trip.
Stacy
Stacy, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
30 May 2025
It’s a really clean nice hotel perfect for a family, breakfast is good but specially the staff is amazing they really make you feel great and well received specially KIki she is just a sunshine
Alyn
Alyn, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
10 Jun 2025
Great
brian
brian, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
25 Jun 2025
Clean bathroom, not weird smells in room and hall.
Elmer
Elmer, 3-night trip
6/10 Okay
4 Apr 2025
For a visit to Bush Garden ,this locations its ideal due to convenient proximity to the park and additionally, the Hotel provides a shuttle service.