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Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Local currency: USD
Now offering FREE High-Speed Internet Access in ALL rooms.
The La Quinta Inn Tampa Busch Gardens is only a mile from adventure Islands Theme Parks and Busch Gardens (packages available). Other family attractions include the Museum of Science and Industry, Lowry Park, and the Zoo. Ride the trolley at exciting Channelside or partake in the enchanting nightlife at Ybor City. Busch's Family Sports Bar & Grill is adjacent to the property and Yuengling Brewing Company is only a mile. Shopping destinations include University Square Mall and International Plaza. We are two miles from the University of South Florida. Walk from here to Johnson Battery Controls; it's just a mile to Pepsi-Cola, Quest Diagnostics, and Moffit Cancer Center.
Find everything you need for an enjoyable stay at the La Quinta Inn Tampa Busch Gardens. We have a sparkling outdoor Swimming Pool and a Game Room. There is a Meeting Room for 30 people with available Fax/copy services at the front desk, and a guest laundry facility. All of our clean and comfortable rooms have a 25" TV with free cable, pay-per-view movies, Nintendo game system, and more. Enjoy a delicious free Bright Side BreakfastTM mornings in the lobby along with your copy of USA Today. Bus parking available. Don't delay! Book your rooms today.
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Local currency: USD
*rate found for check-in Dec 14, check-out Dec 15
Rates displayed reflect the lowest rate found over the next 30 days. This rate is subject to change. Rates may not include service charges, extra person charges, fees or incidental charges (such as room service).
Converted rates (shown in parentheses) are provided for your convenience. They are based on today's exchange rate, but the hotel will charge you in the local currency.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at this hotel, but within a reasonable distance and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel.
Overall score
3.3 out of 5
(43 reviews)
Reviews and scores for each hotel are collected from customers who purchased a stay at that hotel.
Reviewers are asked to rate a variety of hotel attributes on a scale of 1 to 5. The highest possible score is "5," meaning the user was "very satisfied," while "1" is the lowest, meaning the user was "very dissatisfied."
The "overall score" is an average of all reviewer scores submitted for a hotel.
Hotel address: 9202 N. 30th Street, Tampa, FL 33612
TAMPA, FL, 33612, US
Only 9M to TPA airport!
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Relaxing and comfortable room with king bed, oversized desk and dataport phone with voice mail and free local calls, and 25-inch TV with expanded cable.
Relaxing and comfortable room with two full beds, oversized desk and dataport phone with voice mail and free local calls, and 25-inch TV with expanded cable.
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Local currency: USD
*rate found for check-in Dec 14, check-out Dec 15
Rates displayed reflect the lowest rate found over the next 30 days. This rate is subject to change. Rates may not include service charges, extra person charges, fees or incidental charges (such as room service).
Converted rates (shown in parentheses) are provided for your convenience. They are based on today's exchange rate, but the hotel will charge you in the local currency.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at this hotel, but within a reasonable distance and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel.
Overall score
3.3 out of 5
(43 reviews)
Reviews and scores for each hotel are collected from customers who purchased a stay at that hotel.
Reviewers are asked to rate a variety of hotel attributes on a scale of 1 to 5. The highest possible score is "5," meaning the user was "very satisfied," while "1" is the lowest, meaning the user was "very dissatisfied."
The "overall score" is an average of all reviewer scores submitted for a hotel.
Score
4 out of 5
La Quinta
ZWKM Nov 17, 2009
We loved it. We're coming back every year from now on. The bed was amazingly comfortable. ...
Traveler type: Couples
Busch Gardens is right beside the hotel.
Score
2 out of 5
Pretty bad
ls Nov 10, 2009
Pretty bad hotel. Room was musty and humid and didn't feel very clean. The hotel was supposed to have free internet access ... which is why I booked it. In my room however the internet did NOT work. I was told that there was no router in that room! All the other rooms were booked so they couldn't move me.[...]
Traveler type: Single
Score
4 out of 5
Unbeatable location for the price
VG Nov 10, 2009
The hotel was less than five minutes from the University of Central Florida and across the street from Busch Gardens. ... Restaurants are close by, some within walking distance. The room was clean and comfortable. Continental breakfast provided a nice variety of items for persons on special diets (diabetic, low sodium). Staff were helpful. We would stay there again. Good deal for the money!!
Traveler type: Couples
less than 5 minutes. Outback, Applebees, University Mall
Reviews represent the opinions of Orbitz customers, not of Orbitz or its staff.
Busch Gardens is right beside the hotel.
--ZWKM, Pensacola, Florida Nov 17, 2009
less than 5 minutes. Outback, Applebees, University Mall
--VG, Vero Beach, FL Nov 10, 2009
The cab is well worth the $5 fare to Busch Gardens. Eat before you get there because the food inside is quite expensive and again very mediocre. But, the rides and shows are truly wonderful at Busch Gardens. Really enjoyed Howl O Scream and ate afterwards at an IHOP nearby.
--Lil' Beach Girl, G'ville Oct 30, 2009
Overall score
3.3 out of 5
(43 reviews)
Reviews and scores for each hotel are collected from customers who purchased a stay at that hotel.
Reviewers are asked to rate a variety of hotel attributes on a scale of 1 to 5. The highest possible score is "5," meaning the user was "very satisfied," while "1" is the lowest, meaning the user was "very dissatisfied."
The "overall score" is an average of all reviewer scores submitted for a hotel.
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Score
4 out of 5
La Quinta
ZWKM Nov 17, 2009
We loved it. We're coming back every year from now on. The bed was amazingly comfortable. ...
Traveler type: Couples
Busch Gardens is right beside the hotel.
Score
2 out of 5
Pretty bad
ls Nov 10, 2009
Pretty bad hotel. Room was musty and humid and didn't feel very clean. The hotel was supposed to have free internet access ... which is why I booked it. In my room however the internet did NOT work. I was told that there was no router in that room! All the other rooms were booked so they couldn't move me.[...]
Traveler type: Single
Score
4 out of 5
Unbeatable location for the price
VG Nov 10, 2009
The hotel was less than five minutes from the University of Central Florida and across the street from Busch Gardens. ... Restaurants are close by, some within walking distance. The room was clean and comfortable. Continental breakfast provided a nice variety of items for persons on special diets (diabetic, low sodium). Staff were helpful. We would stay there again. Good deal for the money!!
Traveler type: Couples
less than 5 minutes. Outback, Applebees, University Mall
Score
4 out of 5
Tampa
Deanna Nov 6, 2009
Problems with 2 rooms:1st ac would't shut off,2nd reeked of cigarette smoke.We were immediately given new room.Much appreciated. ...
Traveler type: Friends
Score
3 out of 5
USF vs. WVU trip
Sermon Nov 2, 2009
Beds were comfortable and slept well, however the television did not turn on or off so you had to unplug the tv everytime ... you left or were going to bed.
Traveler type: Couples
Score
2 out of 5
Alright, but nothing special
Lil' Beach Girl Oct 30, 2009
We booked this room to go to Busch Gardens as it was located adjacent to the grounds and we figured we could walk. Well, it ... was about a mile or so, so the best way was a cab considering all you have to walk when you get inside. The fare was only $5 each way, so that was better than the parking fee! It's not really walking distance unless you're a kid. The front desk was friendly and helpful, calling the cab for us. It was just a hotel/motel, nothing really special, nothing really terrible. But then, it's not really that expensive either. I would rate this as a very mediocre hotel. Free breakfast was included, but we had to leave prior to the opening time, so no official comment on that. I could predict also mediocre, for some reason, I have that feeling.
Traveler type: Couples
The cab is well worth the $5 fare to Busch Gardens. Eat before you get there because the food inside is quite expensive and again very mediocre. But, the rides and shows are truly wonderful at Busch Gardens. Really enjoyed Howl O Scream and ate afterwards at an IHOP nearby.
Score
4 out of 5
Overall a good experience
Lou Oct 27, 2009
The hotel was in a great location. Just a block away from the busch gardens exit, and about 10 min from the Hard Rock Casino ... (utilizing back roads). The bathroom was the smallest I have experienced in a hotel, and the towels were rough, but the people were nice and the room was very clean. The parking lot was very poorly lit by our room, and some strange people were trying to get our attention in the early morning hours.
Traveler type: Friends
Score
5 out of 5
Very Surprised
BirthdayTrip09 Oct 10, 2009
Before booking this hotel I read the other reviews. It was actually nicer than I expected. When we walked into the room it ... appereard clean and well put together. It was perfectly located for our purpose of our trip...Hallo-Scream 09. I have to say for the price and location it was a great deal. I would definitely book again.
Traveler type: Family
We were conveniently located to Busch Gardens. You could either walk or drive. Short distance either way.
Score
3 out of 5
Howl O Scream, Busch Gardens
Brenda Sep 28, 2009
It was wonderful, except for the cold showers. The water wouldn't stay warm, it would warm up, as soon as you got under, it ... turned cold again.
Traveler type: Couples
Score
3 out of 5
Good price & walking distance to Busch
Gabe Sep 27, 2009
Great cheap hotel. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. Busch Gardens is about a 25 minute walk down a busy ... street in a sketchy neighborhood (what can you do? Busch Gardens is IN a sketchy neighborhood) but it beat paying for parking, waiting a half hour for the tram and then wrestling with the parking lot traffic. The room was nothing fancy, the fan in the bathroom that automatically comes on with the light was broken and pretty loud and the A/C unit was a little old and a little louder than you'd expect but it cooled the room just fine and wasn't so loud that it'd wake you up when it kicked on at night. For fifty bucks it was quite a bit nicer than I expected. I've stayed in Holiday Inns and many other chain hotels that I paid more than twice as much for that weren't this nice.
Traveler type: Couples
25 minute walk to Busch Gardens.
Score
5 out of 5
nice
none Sep 15, 2009
i only had one bad thing somone tryed to get in they had the wrong room ...
Traveler type: Family
Score
4 out of 5
Good Time
sal Sep 14, 2009
My time there was very restive and peaceful and the location was good, for going to Bucsh Gardens. ...
Traveler type: Couples
Score
4 out of 5
Busch Gardens Overnite
JayJ Aug 31, 2009
Nice place right across the street from Busch Gardens and many great places to eat within a block or two. Large & clean pool. ... They must of been working on the hot water as it would it would hiss and pop, though we always managed to have enough.
Traveler type: Couples
Score
1 out of 5
bad experience
super dad Aug 23, 2009
the staff was very nice and respectfull but the rooms were smelly and no hot water and they smelled like cigarette and very ... noise
Traveler type: Family
Score
5 out of 5
AWESOME
gramma beach Aug 18, 2009
We were there to primarily go to Busch Gardens for two days. The staff at the pet friendly hotel were awesome. Everyone was ... very welcoming, friendly and eager to please.
Traveler type: Family
There are numerous dining facilities surrounding the hotel. Just ask.
Score
2 out of 5
Not a Good Stay
Deb Aug 8, 2009
I thought I was getting a suite not a Motel room. I had the impression that I was getting two double beds (I did) and a sofa ... bed (I did not). I did not get the sofa bed. I do not like the Motel appreance, I prefer Hotel or a suite. The AC had this running water sound and it kept me up all night. I really did not enjoy that stay. When checking in there was one staff on duty and she answered the phone and handle the check in guest. The wait was too long. I will never stay there again.
Traveler type: Family
Score
2 out of 5
ts ok, but wont go back.
Some Guy Jun 20, 2009
Was not horrible for the money but would never pay full price to stay there. Its near Busch Gardens but on the not so ... atractive side of town. Walls are thin, luckly was not that busy when we went. Only heard a couple car doors slam in the night. Room was pretty clean except the bathroom wall behind door was a little dirty. A/C cut on and off all nite. room would get hot not long after and it has a thermastat on the wall across from unit set on 71(I never set mine at home below 75)very noisy. Breakfast was ok. Pool was nice.
Traveler type: Family
Score
2 out of 5
OK, But Nothing Special
DJ Jun 15, 2009
We decided to try this location that was about a mile closer to Busch Gardens than the other LaQuinta on Fowler... it was 10 ... bicks more and WOW- soooo not worth it. Please stay at the other locations (2 new ones withing 3 miles). This one was older and smaller...the rooms had new beds, but old carpet and flaking ceilings and not nearly enough parking near the rooms of this motel style hotel. The staff was nice,breakfast was good and if you are taking a cab, not driving to the park then this is much cheaper on fare. But overall, we won't be staying at this location again.
Traveler type: Family
The back of the park is in front of the hotel.
Score
4 out of 5
The Best Family Vacation EVER!!!
seralilah Jun 5, 2009
My kids and myself had a great time! The room was spacious, and the pool was big and clean. It was right across the street ... from Busch Gardens and within a close distance to the many attractions that we went to, such as the Museum of Scince and Industry(MOSI), The Florida Aquarium, Lowry Park Zoo, Sea World and of course, Busch Gardens! The staff was so friendly, could not ask for a better group of people!!! We came to this very hotel last year for a shorter vacation and loved it then too! Thank you so much for making our vacation so wonderful, my kids are constantly thanking me for this trip and the many memories that were made!
Traveler type: Family
One of the best atrractions here in Tampa is the Museum of Science and Industry! They have so many amazing exhibits, such as the Tornado simulator in Disasterville, the Imax theater has given me a new found respect for Vincent Van Gogh, and to see his paintings on the IMAX was too awesome for words!!! This is something special, and it has something for everyone, the kids will love it and you will learn new things too!!!
Score
4 out of 5
fantastic family getaway
mari luz rivera May 16, 2009
evryting was exelent ...
Traveler type: Family
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Busch Gardens is right beside the hotel.
--ZWKM, Pensacola, Florida Nov 17, 2009
less than 5 minutes. Outback, Applebees, University Mall
--VG, Vero Beach, FL Nov 10, 2009
The cab is well worth the $5 fare to Busch Gardens. Eat before you get there because the food inside is quite expensive and again very mediocre. But, the rides and shows are truly wonderful at Busch Gardens. Really enjoyed Howl O Scream and ate afterwards at an IHOP nearby.
--Lil' Beach Girl, G'ville Oct 30, 2009
We were conveniently located to Busch Gardens. You could either walk or drive. Short distance either way.
--BirthdayTrip09, Arcadia,Fl Oct 10, 2009
25 minute walk to Busch Gardens.
--Gabe, Orlando, FL Sep 27, 2009
There are numerous dining facilities surrounding the hotel. Just ask.
--gramma beach, ft. walton beach, fla Aug 18, 2009
The back of the park is in front of the hotel.
--DJ, Orlando,FL Jun 15, 2009
One of the best atrractions here in Tampa is the Museum of Science and Industry! They have so many amazing exhibits, such as the Tornado simulator in Disasterville, the Imax theater has given me a new found respect for Vincent Van Gogh, and to see his paintings on the IMAX was too awesome for words!!! This is something special, and it has something for everyone, the kids will love it and you will learn new things too!!!
--seralilah, Lynn Haven, FL Jun 5, 2009
Busch Gardens is very close and was very nice.
--Linda, Apollo, PA May 8, 2009
great food all around
--bostonian traveler, boston, ma May 4, 2009
This hotel is just minutes from Lowry Park Zoo, the Florida Aquarium and directly across from Busch Gardens. It's not top of the line by any means but was sufficient for a single parent on a budget.
--kcmom2boys, Overland Park, KS Apr 22, 2009
Denny's was close - good food, excellent prices, superb staff - and coupons availble.
--Olivia, Royalton Jan 2, 2009
The hotel is short drive to Channelside, Ybor City, and Bayshore Blvd that is perfect for jogging and taking in some awesome views.
--Kristopher, Carl Junction Nov 18, 2008
Busch Gardens is less than 1 mile by road and only a 6 miles to downtown, an easy shuttle ride or cab ride if you do not wish to drive it. Shuttle service is reliable and takes reservations on short notice.
--Peggy, USA Nov 15, 2008
Eat at Dennys or IHOP, both within walking distance.
--Michael, Plantation, FL Nov 3, 2008
Busch Gardens ... very easy to get there from the hotel.
--Gregory, New York Aug 22, 2008
There was a nice choice of restaurants nearby but you had to cross a busy street.
--Lisa, Great Falls Aug 10, 2008
Taco bell is right across the street.. . .
--Jaclyn, Cape Coral, FL Jul 27, 2008
La Quinta offers discount tickets to Busch Gardens or for bigger discount buy tickets on line 8 days in advance.
--anne, USA Mar 31, 2008
It was very close to the Va Hospital.
--Lugene, USA Feb 15, 2008
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