Tampa Inn - Near Busch Gardens, Tampa: from $64 a night

From $64 a night at Tampa Inn - Near Busch Gardens, checked Nov 1, 2026. Nov 30, 2026 – Dec 1, 2026, 2 adults: $64 total. Dec 22–24, 2026, 2 adults: $158 total on Axel; Booking.com listed $200 for the same stay when seen, checked Nov 1, 2026.

Tampa Inn - Near Busch Gardens is a worn 2-star budget motel near Busch Gardens in Tampa, United States.

Address: 2901 E Busch Blvd, Tampa. Property ID: 1099095.

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Total price: $202 USD

2026-11-26 to 2026-11-29 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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Axel's take: 3.9/10

Busch Gardens proximity cannot make up for recurring cleanliness and maintenance problems. a worn 2-star budget motel near Busch Gardens, scored for what it is.

Tampa Inn is a basic 2-star motel near Busch Gardens, but we'd look elsewhere even for a budget stopover. Free parking, in-room microwaves and refrigerators, and an outdoor pool are useful basics. Some guests praise helpful staff and comfortable beds, yet the overall picture is poor: Expedia scores it 4.8/10, Booking.com 3.9/10 and Tripadvisor 1.5/5.

The concern isn't simply dated décor. Reviews from 2025 and 2026 repeatedly describe dirty bathrooms, stained bedding, smoke or musty odors, cockroaches and broken fixtures. Several guests also report nighttime disturbance or feeling uncomfortable around the property. Service gets more praise than room condition, but problem handling is inconsistent. We'd skip it for family holidays, light sleepers or anyone expecting reliably clean accommodation; proximity to the park isn't enough to offset these risks.

• Best for: travelers prioritizing park proximity over comfort; short stopovers with very low expectations

• Watch out for: recurring dirt, pest and odor reports; broken fixtures and inconsistent upkeep; nighttime disturbance and guest safety concerns

• Location: Convenient for Busch Gardens and USF; several guests describe feeling uncomfortable around the property.

• Rooms: Microwaves and refrigerators are listed, but damaged fixtures and worn furnishings recur in reviews.

• Cleanliness: Repeated recent reports of stained linens, dirty bathrooms, cockroaches and musty smells.

• Service: Some staff receive warm praise; complaint handling and housekeeping are inconsistent.

• Amenities: Outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry; no elevator.

• Fees and surprises: Pets incur a nightly fee; smoking rooms are sold, so confirm the room type before booking.

Axel's opinion of Tampa Inn - Near Busch Gardens, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · en.planetofhotels.com · Hotels.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About Tampa Inn - Near Busch Gardens

• Property type: Mini-hotel
• 2-star hotel
• Wyndham
• 2901 E Busch Blvd, Tampa
• Guest rating: 2.4/5 on Google from 1,544 reviews (location 4.4/5)
• Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Tampa International Airport: 22 min by taxi · St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport: 31 min by taxi · Sarasota Bradenton International Airport: 70 min by taxi · Busch Gardens Tampa Bay: 5 min by taxi · Adventure Island: 6 min by taxi · Museum of Science & Industry: 8 min by taxi
• Charged by the hotel at the property: A 5.0 percent city/local tax will be charged
• Optional charges: Pet deposit: USD 20.0 per night
• Hotel policies: Pets: $20 per guest per stay
• Amenities: Outdoor pool, Restaurant, Parking (free), Pet-friendly, Accessible, Wi-Fi (free)
• Check-in from: 15:30
• Check-out by: 11:00
• City page: Hotels in Tampa

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Economy room

• Room features: Fridge; Microwave
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Economy Single room

• Room features: Fridge; Microwave
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Economy Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge; Microwave
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Economy Quadruple room

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Standard room

• Room features: Fridge; Microwave
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Standard Single room

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Standard Triple room

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Standard Quadruple room

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Standard Double room (full double bed)

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• Room features: Fridge; Microwave
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Standard Twin room (twin beds)

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Standard Quadruple room

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• Room features: Fridge; Microwave
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Standard Sextuple room

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Deluxe room

• Room features: Fridge; Microwave
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Deluxe Single room

• Room features: Fridge; Microwave
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Deluxe Quadruple room

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Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge; Microwave
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Deluxe Double room with pool view (full double bed)

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Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
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Deluxe Quadruple room

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
• Room features: Fridge; Microwave
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Deluxe Quadruple room with pool view

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Deluxe Sextuple room

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Classic room

Classic Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed

Grand room

Grand Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed

Luxury room

Luxury Quadruple room

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)

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