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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel near Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in Tampa

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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)
  • 39 sq m
  • 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)
  • 28 sq m
  • 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)
  • 28 sq m
  • 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
(102 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 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)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area)

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area)

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

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About the area

Tampa

Temple Crest stay.Your stay at this Temple Crest hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and University of South Florida. Yuengling Center and ZooTampa at Lowry Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Skyride - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Adventure Island - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • University of South Florida - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa - 13 min drive - 9.8 km

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 near Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in Tampa
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Public spaces have free WiFi. A business center and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is available daily. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG. Self parking is free.

This Tampa hotel is smoke free.

  • 123 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG offers 123 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of bedsheets can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

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
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • 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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

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

  • Pets: USD 50.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 25 lbs per pet)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 10 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Up to 10 children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Holiday Inn Express Tampa USF Busch Gardens Hotel
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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

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

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 531 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 77 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 1005 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Andrea

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The carpet in my room was filthy. Management was advised and they seemed to have been aware. The other areas were ok. Breakfast was satisfactory and the staff in the breakfast area was responsive.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean both room and lobby, breakfast was great, coffee was good, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duane, Rockledge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient to Busch Gardens. Clean, safe & the staff are amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Fantastic hotel but very noisy sadly

We booked a two bedroom suite for an overnight stay while we visited Busch Gardens and Howl O Scream. We arrived early on our check in day and Miss Tara kindly arranged for Reggie to take us to the park by shuttle bus. This is a great addition to the hotel service and saved us parking for the day. Rick then collected us at 10pm once we had finished at the Howl O Scream event. Both drivers were excellent and really helpful. The room was lovely and clean, a little ‘tired’ in places and in need of some work but great for an overnight stay and very spacious. It had great kitchen facilities and a huge bathroom (shared). We settled for bed after a long day. Unfortunately we didn’t sleep much at all due to noise from the motel next door, all through the night shouting and cars racing outside. Breakfast was really good - a great selection and we enjoyed everything we had. All fresh and replenished regularly. We loved our trip to Busch gardens and the set up at Holiday Inn was fantastic but not sure we could stay again due to the noise unfortunately.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexa

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

10/10 Excellent

Mackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff there were excellent great what they did the Driver that drives from the hotel to Busch Gardens. Both of them were excellent the morning breakfast sucked really no taste. Really not that much of a good selection. The room was good clean just a little problems. the bed was so so that’s one of the best hotels in Tampa next to Busch Gardens.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

wayne

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

Great overnight hotel

Great staff ultra clean rooms and common areas
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and Efficient staff. Great park shuttle service!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yaima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Landon

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

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Travelled 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

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
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 traveller
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne, PALM BAY

Travelled 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

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