East Lake Inn

2.5 star property
Motel near Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa in Tampa

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Bathroom
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Bathroom

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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6529 East Hillsborough Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33610
  • Place, Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Florida State Fairgrounds
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Full Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Tampa

East Lake Park stay.Your stay at this East Lake Park motel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa and Florida State Fairgrounds. 1 800 Ask Gary Amphitheatre and MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Hard Rock Cafe - seminole Casino - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Florida State Fairgrounds - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Bob Thomas Equestrian Center - 5 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 10 min drive
  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Hard Rock Cafe Tampa - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Jubao Palace Noodle Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Netpark - ‬18 min walk

About this property

East Lake Inn

Motel near Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa in Tampa
East Lake Inn offers its guests laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This Tampa motel is smoke free.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • No smoking on site
East Lake Inn offers 22 accommodations with air conditioning. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Tampa motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is East Lake Inn to the airport?

East Lake Inn is 11.4 mi (17-min drive) away from the Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at East Lake Inn?

As of Jun 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at East Lake Inn on Jun 17, 2026 start from CA $112, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does East Lake Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at East Lake Inn.

How close is East Lake Inn to the beach?

This motel is 15.3 mi (20-min drive) from Ben T. Davis Beach.

Does East Lake Inn offer free breakfast?

East Lake Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at East Lake Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa (16-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at East Lake Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

Is there free parking at East Lake Inn?

Free parking is not available at this motel.

Does East Lake Inn have a pool?

East Lake Inn does not have a pool.

Does East Lake Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is East Lake Inn to downtown Tampa?

East Lake Inn is 5.7 mi away from Tampa.

East Lake Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 338 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 338 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 338 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 338 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 338 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
When I come on vacation I always come to eas lake inn and this the hotel in Tampa I will always come and stay here
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and service was in time and good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gordon

Clean room, worked out well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Provided the basics needed for overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The east lake inn is good for its price!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My first time stopping here, I didn’t use the facilities if it had any basically it was just a two night’s day I was walking to the nearby hard rock Hotel Casino
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient Location and Friendly Staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

joneelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very friendly environment and pretty clean i enjoy my time
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great. Things were close by and within walking distance. It was quiet which we really enjoyed. It was a nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent for the price, no complaints
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness
It was quiet, clean and had everything needed for a night stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Hudson

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was dirty don’t stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I’ve seen better and at a lower price but it worked for what I needed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The close proximity to the Hard Rock Casino
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean but it was very noisy at all times at night. No staff to complain too.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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4/10 Poor

Xiaohui

old.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Love this place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This motel is very run down, but it was clean and decent price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was an older motel, but knew that and for the price, would stay there again as very close to the Hard Rock. Rooms were roomy and clean. Bring your own pillows and towels would be my only recommendation for any one wanting to stay here
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little Hotel to stay in, if going to a concert at the Amphitheater.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ugo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
all wonderful i come in here from 5 years
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Cassandra

Liked: Staff & service
The hotel was convenient as far as travel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Shay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The location is good. It's old but pretty clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly. Room was clean and bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hilario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024