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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

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Property amenity
Lobby
Free daily buffet breakfast
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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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)
  • 419 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(100 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living Area)

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

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area)

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

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About the neighborhood

Tampa

Located in Temple Crest within a mile (2 km) of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG is within a few miles (5 km) of other popular sights such as University of South Florida. This 123-room hotel has conveniences like free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Skyride - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Adventure Island - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • University of South Florida - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa - 13 min drive - 6.1 miles

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 21 min drive
  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Zagora Café - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Dragon Fire Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Zambia Smokehouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, near Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Guests of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG have access to an outdoor pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. You can take advantage of free parking, along with a free area shuttle. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and tours or tickets. Additional amenities include conference space, a business center, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Guests can expect 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels and pay movies, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are also standard. Change of bedsheets is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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
  • In-room crib
  • 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 50.00 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total (25 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 10 kids 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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)
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector and window guards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • 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 by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens an IHG Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG provides free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do within easy reach of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG?

This hotel is situated in Temple Crest within a short 19-minute walk of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. You'll also find Yuengling Center and ZooTampa at Lowry Park within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG have a casino?

No, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like free Internet access as well as an outdoor pool and free breakfast.

Are there hot tubs at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG offers free buffet breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG for a fee of USD 50.00 per pet, per night.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG have connecting rooms?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

Where is the closest airport to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG?

The closest major airport to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG is Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA), which is 14.7 mi away (25 minutes by car). Another top airport is Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight), which is located 12.2 mi away (29-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG.

Reviews

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

8.2

Very Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 529 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Landon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location, great staff, and clean

Staff (Tara at the front desk and Rick, driver for Busch Gardens) are awesome. They have worked here for years because i have to this location many times. In fact I don't even consider going anywhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed only one night. Hotel cleanliness was ok, the outdoors was clean, lobby area clean too. My only complaint was bathroom tub had hair, it looked like it was just wiped and toilet had hair and that the base of the toilet had dried pee. I know something easy to fix besides that everything else was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth, Bradenton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very friendly and helpful. I always stay here when I come to Tampa.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast is suppose to start at 6:30 but they only had a small portion of the food out and didn’t have all the food out until 7:10am. The biscuits were old not fresh hard as a rock, gravy was very watery, even the sausage and muffins were old,hard. Usually I enjoy Hilton free breakfast but this was the worse .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Damaris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Front desk staff amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne, PALM BAY

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We just got home from our mini vacation, we decided to stay here for it's breakfast, which was wonderful, there were so many choices to choose from. Plenty of eggs, sausage, pancakes, cereal, yogurt, bagels, the cinnamon rolls are so good, and more. Coffee 24hr was really good. The staff checking in was very nice, the staff working daily was super nice and chatted with you a bit. Loved the ride to Bush Gardens, it was nice to not have to worry about parking there, it was super easy getting to and from the park. Rick was a very nice driver. The room, WOW, it was larger than I expected, the nicest thing was there was a cabinet by the coffee maker to put snacks and such, most places just have a small area of a counter space. This actually had a big cabinet area with mini fridge and microwave. When I say there was plenty of room for things, there was a lot of room for all your needs. Large area for your luggage, big desk to work at, comfy chair to sit in, wardrobe closet, dresser. An added nice touch was the hooks on the wall for stuff as well. When I go back over to Tampa I will stay here again. Some complain about little dirt areas by the floor boards, who's house doesn't have that, it's a hotel that has people coming and going, Banging things into the wall and destroying areas, try to keep your floor boards in A+ condition with people coming and leaving daily. Don't be picky, it's a really nice hotel to stay at. Try it for yourself it is nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giancarlos

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Daryl

Traveled with family and small children
Decent place, bad neighborhood. Ok for price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Akela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

nahed Rashad Mohmed Mohmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shuttle and staff are great. Also, the breakfast was good, Fresh pancake.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niska

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Girl at the front desk was so friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abbiegail

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles v.

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Need a safe parking area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yaima Emil

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

leslie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was brilliant, facilities were just what we needed. Large spacious room, friendly Dow to Earth staff and breakfast was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Darla

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jose

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tuve que cancelar porque salincon alergias por las camas debian tener acaros y que se yo que mas
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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