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Econo Lodge Busch Gardens

Tampa - FL · United States

4139 E. Busch Blvd.View location

4.8/10Review score1,000 Reviews
Cleanliness4.6/104.6
Service5.8/105.8
Comfort5.2/105.2
Condition4.4/104.4
Location9.0/109.0
Neighborhood6.6/106.6
Amenities3.8/103.8
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About Econo Lodge Busch Gardens

Get more for your money at the Econo Lodge Busch Gardens in Tampa, FL. , a 100 per cent Non-smoking Hotel. Nearby destinations include the Florida Aquarium, Ybor City, Museum of Science and Industry, Raymond James Stadium, University of South Florida and Glazer Childrens Museum.

Enjoy amenities like free breakfast, free WiFi, free coffee and guest laundry facility. Guest rooms include a flat-screen TV, hair dryer, coffee maker, iron and ironing board. Also, earn rewards including free nights and gift cards with our Choice Privileges Rewards program.

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With a stay at Econo Lodge Tampa near Busch Gardens in Tampa (Temple Crest), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and University of South Florida.

This hotel is 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa and 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from Tampa Riverwalk. Make yourself at home in one of the 99 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Cable television is provided for your entertainment.

Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Parking available
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Business facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 6:00 AM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No elevators Cash deposit required Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Chain Specific Standards
Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • Breakage deposit: USD 200.00 per stay

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • Up to 3 children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a 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
    • This property accepts credit cards
    • Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 30 mi (48 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
    • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
    • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Early check-in fee: USD 25.00 (subject to availability)
    • Late check-out fee: USD 25.00 (subject to availability)
    • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Adventure Island 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
University of South Florida 3 km / 1.9 mi
Museum of Science and Industry 3.3 km / 2 mi
Yuengling Center 3.8 km / 2.3 mi
USF Baseball Stadium 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
University of South Florida Botanical Gardens 4 km / 2.5 mi
University of South Florida Contemporary Art Museum 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Varsity Tennis Courts 4.8 km / 3 mi
University Mall 4.8 km / 3 mi
James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital 4.9 km / 3 mi
AdventHealth Tampa 6.1 km / 3.8 mi
ZooTampa at Lowry Park 7.4 km / 4.6 mi
Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa 8.3 km / 5.2 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • hotel
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fiExtra charge
  • Laundry service
  • Hotel safe
  • Terrace
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage room
  • Restaurant
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  • Banquet hall
  • Conference room
  • Meeting room
  • Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
  • TV lounge
  • Continental breakfast
  • Picnic
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • GolfExtra charge
Meal plans

Meal plan types

Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.

BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

HB

Half Board

Usually includes breakfast and one additional meal.

FB

Full Board

Usually includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

AI

All Inclusive

Meals and selected drinks/services may be included.

Upon availability

Room types

These are the hotel's room types, rather than live offers. Choose your travel dates to see available rooms, prices and booking conditions. Check availability

  • DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS NON SMOKINGDOUBLE • TWO DOUBLE BEDS NON SMOKINGDBL.2D-NM

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    Econo Lodge Busch Gardens

    DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS NON SMOKING

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    TWO DOUBLE BEDS NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.2D-NM

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE KING BED NON SMOKINGDOUBLE • KING BED NON SMOKING • 1 Bedroom • 31 m²DBL.KG-NM
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    DOUBLE KING BED NON SMOKING

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    5 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    31 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    KING BED NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.KG-NM

    Room amenities

    • Fridge
    • Cable TV
    • Satellite TV

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST

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    Econo Lodge Busch Gardens

    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • QUADRUPLE TWO DOUBLE BEDSQUADRUPLE • TWO DOUBLE BEDS • 1 Bedroom • 22 m²QUA.2D
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    QUADRUPLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

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    7 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    22 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 2
    Bed setup
    2 × Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    TWO DOUBLE BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.2D

    Room amenities

    • Cable TV
    • Satellite TV
    • Fridge

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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  • DOUBLE AccessibleDOUBLE • AccessibleDBL.H6

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    Econo Lodge Busch Gardens

    DOUBLE Accessible

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    Accessible

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.H6

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  • DOUBLE WITH DOUBLE BEDDOUBLE • WITH DOUBLE BED • 1 Bedroom • 31 m²DBL.DB-1
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    DOUBLE WITH DOUBLE BED

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    2 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    31 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    WITH DOUBLE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.DB-1

    Room amenities

    • Fridge
    • Satellite TV
    • Cable TV

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG

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    Econo Lodge Busch Gardens

    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.KG

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  • QUADRUPLE NON SMOKINGQUADRUPLE • NON SMOKINGQUA.NM

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    Econo Lodge Busch Gardens

    QUADRUPLE NON SMOKING

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.NM

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE NON SMOKINGDOUBLE • NON SMOKINGDBL.NM-2

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    Econo Lodge Busch Gardens

    DOUBLE NON SMOKING

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.NM-2

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  • DOUBLE NON SMOKINGDOUBLE • NON SMOKING • 1 Bedroom • 31 m²DBL.NM
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    DOUBLE NON SMOKING

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    6 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    31 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.NM

    Room amenities

    • Satellite TV
    • Fridge
    • Cable TV

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDSDOUBLE • TWO DOUBLE BEDS • 1 Bedroom • 27 m²DBL.2D
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    DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

    Room photos

    6 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    27 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    2 × Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    TWO DOUBLE BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.2D

    Room amenities

    • Satellite TV
    • Fridge
    • Cable TV

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE NON SMOKINGDOUBLE • NON SMOKING • 1 Bedroom • 31 m²DBL.NM-1
    DOUBLE NON SMOKINGPhoto unavailable6 photos

    Econo Lodge Busch Gardens

    DOUBLE NON SMOKING

    Room photos

    6 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    31 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.NM-1

    Room amenities

    • Cable TV
    • Satellite TV
    • Fridge

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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  • QUADRUPLE STANDARDQUADRUPLE • STANDARDQUA.ST

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    Econo Lodge Busch Gardens

    QUADRUPLE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • Room RUN OF HOUSERoom • RUN OF HOUSEROO.RO

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    Econo Lodge Busch Gardens

    Room RUN OF HOUSE

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    RUN OF HOUSE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.RO

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE WITH DOUBLE BEDDOUBLE • WITH DOUBLE BED • 1 Bedroom • 27 m²DBL.DB
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    DOUBLE WITH DOUBLE BED

    Room photos

    8 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    27 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    WITH DOUBLE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.DB

    Room amenities

    • Fridge
    • Satellite TV
    • Cable TV

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Econo Lodge Busch Gardens

4.8
Review score
1,000 Reviews
Cleanliness
4.6 /10
Service
5.8 /10
Comfort
5.2 /10
Condition
4.4 /10
Location
9.0 /10
Neighborhood
6.6 /10
Amenities
3.8 /10
100 reviews shown
2/10
Poor
07 Jul 2026
Sandy
Very dirty and unsafe room, sliding glass door lock was broken, wires running through the floor, moldy bathtub, strong bleach smell in the rooms made almost impossible to breathe. I can’t understand how a hotel is operating in those conditions. Expedia should verify the product before offer it to the customers.
Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
05 Jul 2026
Gledyson
Bathroom dirty, bad smell all building, no wifi.
Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
04 Jul 2026
Marllury
Outdated, looks like an old building, mattress has lost of stains everywhere, bathroom tiles so dirty, some tiles coming off building looks run down .
Partner
2/10
Poor
28 Jun 2026
Jayde
Disgusting hotel. Will never stay here again. 0 stars this place should be shut down!
Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
25 Jun 2026
Amber
Stay away!!!! Do not let the pictures fool you. It is basically a halfway house. Front desk staff didnt greet us. There was no \"ill be with you on a minute \" nothing for almost 10 full minutes. The door and hallway we were told to use to get to our room was dark and scary. The room smelled of mildew. The toilet leaked there was water all over the bathroom floor. There was mold on the AC vents, roach eggs and rat feces. We immediately left. Still waiting for our refund 2 months later.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
05 Jun 2026
Melissa
Staff is friendly and helpful. Public transportation available, on site laundry and pool.
Partner
2/10
Poor
26 May 2026
Andrea
AVOID THIS HOTEL AT ALL COSTS. This hotel was infested with bugs. We had to change rooms 3 times. One room had really bad water damage, the floor boards were sticking out. The room we settled for (because the booking was non-refundable) had dead bugs everywhere and it was not clean at all. Because of all this we decided to leave all our belongings in our car. Worse hotel ever.
Partner
2/10
Poor
25 May 2026
Chris
Here is what I have a problem with: upon checking in on May 24, 2026, the first night, I was scammed by the night clerk, Sharon C. Never have I ever been asked to pay for a hotel to an employee's personal Chime account. Since I was exhausted and my best friend was paying for the room, he did it for me as a favor. Since my travel plans were postponed till today, May 25, I paid for another night through Expedia. At this motel, they do not let you wait in the lobby after check-out for an Uber, Lyft, or any other type of transportation. I am not sure what goes on at this motel, but that is not cool when it's almost 100 degrees outside and humid.
6/10
Pleasant
21 May 2026
Alexis
Clean
Partner
2/10
Poor
15 May 2026
Kelsey
Moved rooms 4 times. Room 1 the toilet flooded the bathroom, room 2 had dirty underwear and was not vacuumed (was told no vacuum was even on site), room 3 had no light fixtures and non functioning outlets, room 4 had 5 dead roaches (2 in bathroom, 3 fell out of the curtains). Absolutely filthy establishment. Would not recommend to anyone.
The woman at the front desk was, however, lovely and did her best to be very helpful.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
13 May 2026
Melissa
I don't drive
2/10
Poor
11 May 2026
robert
Filthy, unvacummed carpet. Walked in room, checked sheets and saw some black speck and other filth. Sliding door was wide open and ciggerette buts on crappy balconey the faced some thirdworld hellscape, a fence or concrete wall about a foot away. Pictures very misleading. Instead of the dated, not great budget hotel I was expecting, it was cleary something much worse. Walk to bush gardens (at your own peril)! I walked right back to my car, found a reputable hotel, and checked my clothes and bag for bedbugs. Stay away! Spend the extra $40 for a hotel with clean sheets and a vacuum cleaner, unless you've budgeted the extra money for crack and a prostitute. Glad there was a cop car accross the street at the hot dog stand keeping an eye on things or I might not have made it out alive. Back the blue!!
Self
2/10
Poor
06 May 2026
Kimberly
Room 244:
1. The minute we got in both of the double beds had black stains on them. Large and very much visible. There's literally no way anyone decent tending a room would have seen that and thought it was ok. I had to call to get the sheets and bedding entirely replace to which the male receptionist did and brought new clean ones to the room.
2. The room itself. Old. Needs a full refurbish. It's extremely dated and there were termites in the bathroom eating away at the caulk in the bathroom by the tiles.
Also- \"no smoking 🚭\", but the AC remote had a lighter burn. As well as parts of the old stained furniture.
The bathrooms lock doesn't work. And the door at the bottom is falling apart to where you have to push the door and can see the fake wood varnish stick and jam the door.
Also the bedrooms decorative baseboards/trim were peeling off.
The carpet flooring in the room is very obviously not vacuumed often. Biohazard at the least.
3. The parking lot. Shady as hell. Too dark. Park anywhere near the back and 100% that car will be broken into. It's just too shady and the outside is littered with garbage.

All in all. Save yourself the regret.
Book anywhere else.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
02 May 2026
Lilliana
The room was absolutely not clean. There were roaches, the fridge door was disgusting and the walls were stained and dusty. We had a back door to the balcony that wouldn’t even shut all the way which made us feel unsafe.
2/10
Poor
02 May 2026
Sophie
Disgusting and roaches dead and alive found in the room and the bathroom is disgusting and in a terrible unsafe area never stay here
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
01 May 2026
Zintle
Everything was good and clean 👌
Friends_and_family Friends
2/10
Poor
30 Apr 2026
Tammy
The staff was great but the quality was terrible. The pictures on the website and expedia were extremely inaccurate. There were roaches in the room, sheets were dirty and stained. There wasnt even a main light in my room. When we arrived we assumed it was abandoned from the looks of it. There was trash everywhere and the door to get in and out had a lock problem. tv did not work and no phone to call the desk, neither a smoke detector. Barely any furniture besides the bed. the whole building smelt like weed despite booking in the nonsmoking area. For the amount i paid, i we assumed we would get a way better room. The inaccurate pictures need to be fixed....
Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
29 Apr 2026
Gloria
Cancelé la reserva, porque cuando llegamos, el olor en el lobby, era nauseabundo. Pedí para ir al baño y no funcionaba.
Entramos a la habitación, las colchas eran feas y con olor.
Las sabanas tenían restos de pelo, y estaban sucias.
No se puede ofrecer este lugar. Tienen que refaccionar
Family
2/10
Poor
26 Apr 2026
William
This place was an absolute dump. It was dirty and smelled like pee, cigarettes, weed, and cat litter. The overall vibe was “tropical crack den” and I will never try to save money by booking at an Econo Lodge again. Besides the people paying with change at the front counter and the man rolling a joint in the lobby, the towels weren’t clean and the outlets were covered in some sort of brown spatter. The slimy handprints on the headboard were the icing on a very rancid cake. Avoid.
Self
2/10
Poor
26 Apr 2026
ERIC W
We rented a room and the smell wasn't great. The bed sheets had stains and there were hairs in between the sheets. We asked to switch rooms, the next room smell was worse sheets were cleaner but still some hair around the bed. I would not ever come back.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
25 Apr 2026
Cory
THIS HOTEL HAS TO BE THE WORSTE HOTEL I HAVE EVER SEEN. THE COVERS HAD MULTIPLE HOLES THAT APPEARED TO BE FROM CIGARETTES EVEN THOUGH IT STATES IT'S A \"COMPLETELY SMOKE-FREE HOTEL\". THE MICROWAVE HAD RUST ALL OVER THE INSIDE. THE AC WAS LEAKING, PAINT WAS STRIPPED OFF THE WALLS, SHOWER HEAD WAS RUSTED AND LOOKS LIKE IT'S FROM THE 80'S AND THE SHOWER DID NOT TURN ON. TOWELS APPEARED TO NOT HAVE BEEN WASHED AND INSTEAD FOLDED AND PLACED BACK ON THE RACK STILL DIRTY FROM THE LAST USE. WHEN I BROUGHT THIS UP TO THE FRONT DESK, ALL SHE SAID WAS \"WELL THE SHOWER WORKS, YOU JUST HAVE TO PULL IT REALLY HARD.\" I REALLY WISH I WAS EXAGERATING WHEN I SAY THIS PLACE NEEDS TO BE DEMOLISHED AND REBUILT!
Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
25 Apr 2026
Jacqueline
Filthy, disgusting. Trash everywhere. Mold in refrigerator and on bathroom tiles. Trash on floor in room.
Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
25 Apr 2026
Arnaldo
Nothing ..
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
20 Apr 2026
Donald
Did not have breakfast
Business
2/10
Poor
14 Apr 2026
Leontyne
The room was not as clean as it supposed to be and the bed bugs were horrible ate my whole family up I even got one in my car the staff was very nice the pool was cleaner than the room should have stayed out by the pool
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
13 Apr 2026
Jason
Imagine the movie \"saw\"
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
04 Apr 2026
Dowald
quality n cleanliness of rooms subpar. but staff was accommodating. except for maid service. not once did they come in to clean, replace used towels, etc.
Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
23 Mar 2026
Alvaro
I did not get any breakfast
Family
2/10
Poor
18 Mar 2026
Brenaya
terrible!!!! af
6/10
Pleasant
18 Mar 2026
Gretchen
The room was mostly clean, however the comforters on both beds had cigarette holes in them.. in the non smoking room. We also did have a roach in our room but it was only one. This was a clubbing night so we didn't stay here long. The shower did get very hot and was nice though.
Friends
2/10
Poor
16 Mar 2026
Sam
Sheets seems like they had not been changed. Pillows were stained. I found somebody’s socks on the floor. I would not advise staying here unless there is literally nowhere else.
2/10
Poor
14 Mar 2026
Valeria
Súper dirty
6/10
Pleasant
09 Mar 2026
Emilio
The room was clean , however the sstaf. Was least than adequate. Not at all kind and friendly and very aloof
2/10
Poor
09 Mar 2026
Maurice
Bed was old an uncomfortable
Self
2/10
Poor
08 Mar 2026
Javier
Everything was Bad in that hotel
2/10
Poor
05 Mar 2026
Deryn
Building badly run down, not maintained, lights broken, reception desk screen and light broken. No working taps in bath or shower, cockroach in bathroom. Shaved old hair stuck on towels. Basin drain stank!
Smoke detector wires hanging from ceiling. Plug sockets not working properly. Would avoid at all costs!
Partner
4/10
Poor
02 Mar 2026
AMANDA
The only view was of a dirty parking lot and it did not feel very safe.
Self
2/10
Poor
01 Mar 2026
Sandra
Bed sank in the middle and killed my back for two days. The floor was coming up. Cigarette burns in the blanket as well as weed smell in the hall. No breakfast as advertised. The staff was nice but I would never stay here again
Partner
2/10
Poor
01 Mar 2026
Kevin
Dont go
Partner
4/10
Poor
25 Feb 2026
Jens
Everything is outdated, it looks like the 80s .
Walls are painted dark brown and green.
I will not stay there again.
Self
4/10
Poor
24 Feb 2026
Jonathan
old place.
6/10
Pleasant
24 Feb 2026
Cynthia
Rooms were not cleaned before checking in.
2/10
Poor
21 Feb 2026
Dakota
Will not stay here again. The room was not clean, there was a dirty sock in the middle of the bathroom floor. Not in the best area either.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
18 Feb 2026
Gustavo
The room was absolutely filthy.
Bathroom had no lights, big dirty stain on the sink, hole in the bedsheet, dirty floors and walls. We requested another room, and the only improvement was that there was lights in the bathroom. I highly do not recommend, the staff at the front desk was nice and accommodating with reassigning us to another room but unfortunately the hotel itself is totally neglected.
2/10
Poor
17 Feb 2026
Ajay
Smelly and run down
2/10
Poor
14 Feb 2026
Isaura
Todo sucio. Con peste a cigarro. Las sábanas estaban sucias como si hubieran otros clientes anteriores y no las cambiaron. Había basura en el piso y la toallas con manchas de sangre.
El baño con moho en la ducha y el toilet sucio.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
14 Feb 2026
Isabel
The outside looks really run down, but it is part of Choice Hotel Group? Check in was fast and easy. The room was huge, and the bed was comfortable; however, the bedspread (?) was so thin, it didn't feel like you had anything over the sheet; the cover felt like it was just a wee bit thicker than a tablecloth. The microwave and fridge were clean and worked fine. I did not see coffee maker. As for the bathroom, it was clean. The toilet and shower/tub was separate from the sink, which worked for us. There were three small bars of soap, two were on top of the plastic it came in, not sure if they had been used or not, and only one was still inside the plastic unopened. There were dispensers by the sink/counter area and in the shower, but there wasn't anything in them. The shampoo provided in a little container was great though, it didn't dry my hair. I did not see a hair dryer. The bathroom counter needs replacing or deep cleaning, a lot of stains, and the empty dispensers didn't look like it was wiped clean. On the light switches, you can see the original white paint all around the switch plate, the toilet paper holder, was partially painted over by wall plate. The A/C was loud but it did work. We only needed a night's rest and the bed itself was comfortable, just wished the bedcover on top of the sheet was a little thicker, a regular blanket would have worked. The headboard had stickers on them, like the the type kids would put stick on the walls, tables, etc.
Business_and_leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
01 Feb 2026
Jevaughn
Room was dirty sheets was dirty there was no running water they came 3 times to fix it the heat in room did work someone had to cone fix the next day and they had no other room to change to this hotel is convenient for kids
Business
2/10
Poor
01 Feb 2026
alberto
the rooms was moldy and smell the floor was usnestable sounds like you can fall to the first floor and the shower was messs too all the bed covers with burn holes
Leisure Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
01 Feb 2026
Jade
We couodnt even stay one night in this establishment because of how dirty it was. Stains on the comforter, bugs on the wall, burn holes in the sheets.
2/10
Poor
31 Jan 2026
Shawn
The room was extremely dirty, the bathroom was dirty. Toilet was broken and didn’t flush and the tub was clogged and didn’t drain. I will never stay there again it was a waste of money.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
17 Jan 2026
Jacqueline
Very bad place, service, room condition
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
11 Jan 2026
Dorothy
There was supposed to be a coffee maker in room-there was not. There were no garbage cans as well. This hotel was disgusting. Worn out mattress, large holes in the bed cover, busted ac/heat unit & a mini fridge that didnt hold temp. The smell in the entire establishment was musty. When walking out of the room this morning, the smell of marijuana was disturbing as well. Will never use Econo Lodge or Expedia again.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
29 Dec 2025
gervasio
It was horrible, dirty and un safe. I demand a refund since I had to leave the property and go book another hotel
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Nov 2025
Darcelia
Very quite and comfortable
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Nov 2025
Bernice Amy
The staff was amazing
2/10
Poor
15 Nov 2025
Yuvia
The room smelled terrible, so I left as quickly as I could. I had to find another place, which felt like a complete waste of money. The bed was uncomfortable, and the sheets looked dirty.
2/10
Poor
08 Nov 2025
megan
I didn’t check in as the outside looked so rundown and nothing like the photos that I didn’t feel safe and booked a different place even if I lost the money
Self
2/10
Poor
24 Oct 2025
Danielle
This stay was awful. The first room the gave us had towels stuffed in the toliet and wasnt clean. The second room was alot of the same. Not cleaned. Burn holes in the sheets and pillow cases in a non smoking room. Mold all of the ac blower. Blood spray on the back of the bathroom door. Shower filthy. Sp we couldnt shower. Unfortunately we were too tired to document the stay. We did get one picture of the broken ac unit. We came to rest from 3pm to 5pm to go back to busch gardens and just wanted to rest so i couldnt fight anymore. We had to go back to the park at 530 so we rested until then and went to the park and came back at 1am to sleep until morning. I will never recommend this hotel to anyone. I will actually push them not to. I was extremely disappointed. I cant believe they can rent room like that. For 20 bucks cheaper than a nice hotel.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
19 Oct 2025
Araceli
Close to Bush Gardens park but premises look terrible. Bad smelling room, a/c not working, had to move to anorher room. Dirty towels,
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
12 Sep 2025
Maria Nelly
Water in the bathroom broke and we had to change rooms.
Property needs to upgrade some things.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
31 Jul 2025
Ronald

Poor

Motel was very run down. No Couch or comfortable chair in room. Curtains dirty , sliding glass door filthy and hard to open. Flooring needs to be replaced. I would not recommend this property. shower area looks like it had not been cleaned in quite awhile.
Partner
4/10
Poor
27 Jul 2025
Arielle
The smell was atrocious all around the place. They left used soaps and shampoo and didn't eben bother to provide unused ones. The bedding was horrendous. It was loud all through the night with the staff making no effort to control the noise. Cops showed up one of my nights. But honestly, the smell was so rank, it may have been the most insulting part of my whole stay.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
23 Jul 2025
Francisco
Dirty bathroom and hotel smells bad.
Business
2/10
Poor
07 May 2025
Jendrys
Nunca nunca se queden en este hotel, las condiciones son pésimas la atención horrible, las habitaciones son patéticas el olor a mairuguana es impresionante, los baños llenos de cucarachas, la piscina verde. Este tipo de hotel no debitia funcionar
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
05 May 2025
Dania
Very noisy and really bad smell of cigarette.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
02 May 2025
Michael
Loud.
Drug dealings.
Cops showing up.
Filty.
Hookers out front.
Windows broken.
Pool is a swamp.
On and on...
Business_and_leisure Self
2/10
Poor
26 Apr 2025
Jennifer

Avoid Avoid Avoid

This place was beyond terrible. The front desk clerk was outside smoking when we got there. The room was at the farthest end of the hotel and there was maybe ten cars there so intentionally making it inconvenient. The room door was broken and the room was filthy!!!!!! We couldn’t get a refund and leave because we purchased from a third party.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
25 Apr 2025
Jennifer

This hotel is filthy squabble

We only syayed for 5 minutes. We checked in saw the room whoch was run down and had stains on the floor. The pool was toxic green and the neighborhood was run down
. I entered a claim to gey my money back from hotels.com and nothing..
Friends_and_family Friends
2/10
Poor
14 Apr 2025
Verified traveler

Never go to this place

Disgusting dirty smelly worst experience ever
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
13 Apr 2025
Antonia
There was roaches curtains where very stained walls were stained smelled bad
2/10
Poor
12 Apr 2025
Jordan
This listing constitutes fraud. The photos shown are not reflective of the actual hotel. It is, for lack of a better or kinder term, a complete dump. Our first room was disgusting and the balcony door didn’t close all the way or lock. We requested a new room, which was somehow even more disgusting. It had clearly not been cleaned — there was dirt everywhere, literal leaves in the bathroom, and a sock on the ground. The AC in the room was also broken. We decided at this point to leave for obvious reasons. The man at the front desk said he couldn’t give us a refund because we had “been there more than an hour,” and when we tried to show him the pictures of our room he said something along the lines of “I know, my cleaning staff doesn’t do anything, this is how it is,” which is just…baffling. Anyway, he said to contact the manager (whose email is a bunch of random letters). We will be attempting to contact him as well as disputing the charge. Absolutely disgusting, the worst hotel I have ever been to. I have no idea how they are still open they need to be shut down.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
10 Apr 2025
Verified traveler
Dirty
2/10
Poor
07 Apr 2025
Mario
Econo lodge

4139 E Busch Blvd
Tampa, FL 33617


The place (Room 133) totally dirty
1- Fire alarm on the floor
2- Microwave total very dirty
3- Toilet nasty
4- AC remove not batteries
5- Main door broken
6- Back door insecurity
7- Dresser garbage inside
8- plug uncover
9- Sink dirty
10- German roaches on sink

I have videos about IT
I need my MONEY BACK
Family
2/10
Poor
07 Apr 2025
Gerardo
Terrible worst Experience ever. Lobby smell like cigarette the room what’s nasty, everything was dirty. The shower the bed hat hairs all over the blanket, yellow stains all over the blanket cigarettes on the floor, I went to the front desk ask for my money back they refuse to return my money. They try to give me another room that it was worse than the first one. I left the hotel without getting my money back. do not trust the pictures you see online.
Family
4/10
Poor
05 Apr 2025
Stephanie
The property was definitely in a perfect location right across from Busch Gardens, and adventure Island, but you could tell it was very outdated and not taken care of very well. just very bottom of the barrel for a quick stay
Leisure Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
05 Apr 2025
Marcos
Worst hotel I've ever been to -5 stars
2/10
Poor
05 Apr 2025
Marc
Not clean
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
01 Apr 2025
Frankie
Property old and smells. Area eye sore
Business_and_leisure Self
2/10
Poor
24 Mar 2025
Jesse
I’ve never left a bad review but this place is so bad it felt like a disservice not to leave one.

DO NOT STAY HERE.

The photographs are old, currently the building looks like it’s almost condemned. It seems like they hardly clean anything inside. Smelly, stained and trash ridden entrance. Room water faucets/shower all calcified and rusted. Roaches. Can’t adjust my AC unit so I’m unable to sleep because it’s hot. Can hear right through the wall and the hostess was kind enough to put the guy sleeping with a prostitute RIGHT next to my room.

The entire place is a waking nightmare. I repeat: DO NOT STAY HERE. You can get astronomically better for the same or less price elsewhere.
Leisure Friends
2/10
Poor
19 Feb 2025
Nicholas
This was one of the worst places to stay on the planet. I was amazed that this very sketchy lodge has the Econo lodge marquee. It was a disaster area and the second night there was police all over the place. Did not help that there were homeless people directly outside the main entrance and the morning we checked out there was a semi conscious person laying on the luggage cart and someone sprawled out on the lobby couch with the clerk all asleep or unconscious at best. The rooms were filthy, towel Rack was broken with no bar and the mattresses should have been condemned. I took pictures of you need proof. Would
Never consider staying again at an econo lodge.
Business_and_leisure Friends
2/10
Poor
16 Feb 2025
Bobby
Room service never came to us and they didn’t even have breakfast. They never cleaned our room and then when we asked for extra towel towels, we were told to pick them up from the lobby. Also, Even with the room key, we had to forcibly open the door as hard as we could because it refused to let us in our hotel.
Business Family
2/10
Poor
11 Feb 2025
Ricardo
This place is a dump, it shouldn't even be open, it's dirty, everything is broken, it's a disgusting place! Never stay at this hotel.
Business Family
2/10
Poor
07 Feb 2025
Rosario
Couldn't make it and wasnt allowed to reschedule or cancel and get my money back
Self
2/10
Poor
07 Feb 2025
MICHAEL
There was drug activity and people up all hours of the night. They were beating on doors of Jason to mine at 4:00 in the morning at 5:00 in the morning they were screaming and yelling going on
Business Self
2/10
Poor
07 Feb 2025
Jennifer
The pictures were very misleading. We felt very unsafe being there and had to find a different place. Security cameras were unplugged and there was someone sleeping outside in a luggage cart. I also couldn’t get a refund
6/10
Pleasant
03 Feb 2025
Bruce
Bath tub/shower is in bad need of repair. You almost have to hug the wall to get under the water. The facet has a ton of caulk that is dirty. We had a very uneasy feeling about staying there and won't again and probably won't stay at another econo lodge.
4/10
Poor
01 Feb 2025
Robert
It was just a mess I was truly shocked and disappointed I was expecting better for the amount that I paid it definitely should’ve been better.
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
31 Jan 2025
Verified traveler
Extremely dirty
Business
2/10
Poor
29 Jan 2025
Joshua
Very slow to check in. Room wasn’t very clean. No heat in the room. Shower faucet not easy to figure out and would just turn and turn and turn to find correct temp. Gunshots, doors slamming shut (because they won’t line up to lock) made it impossible to rest
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
26 Jan 2025
savannah
Food left all over floor. Went to front desk and asked for room to be cleaning since we had little children and they “cleaned” but left the food (peanut/sunflower seeds) on floor. We could never get the air to work. Would not recommend especially if you have kids. We moved rooms and all though it was better there were burns all in the covers and nightstand.
Leisure Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
26 Jan 2025
Shenaz
This place needs to close down and get renovated.
Restroom in lobby out of order
No elevator
Dirty
Mould in room on walls and curtains
Checking in took 45 minutes
Aweful had to cancel and go.to.another hotel
Leisure Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
22 Jan 2025
Dan
Bugs in the room Palmetto bugs everywhere
Business Self
2/10
Poor
20 Jan 2025
Desiree

Do not waste your money.

My family and I stayed here basically as a last resort. Floors were caving in. The room was not clean at all. It says no pets but there was cat food on the floor and it is smelled like cigarettes in the whole building.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
19 Jan 2025
Sean

GO SOMEWHERE ELSE. DO NOT SUBJECT FAMILY TO THIS P

Products and services not as described. It felt like a shelter for homeless. Hallway doors busted. No lock on side doors so anybody at anytime could walk right into the building. Public restroom in lobby was out of order. Where the container breakfast once upon a time was a storage facility


Our room. Sliding door to balcony had not lock and when I went to front counter I was told well I only work here. “Your room is safe you are on the second floor. Your stuff will be safe”. Light bulb broken in light and still attached. The room looks nothing like the photos. Walls haven’t been painted in years. A yellowish tint was the color. Shower tub. Disgusting. Dingy and if it was clean the tub still looked dirty. Roaches in the bathroom. 2 photos to follow. I slept on top of the bed with a blanket I had in my vehicle and used an additional blanket to cover.

It was absolute the worst place I ever stayed at. I asked for a refund or new room and of course he saidI only work here and I can’t give you your money back and as far as a different room, they were booked solid. 100% occupancy.

If you have a wife and children. DO NOT subject them to this.

I would have taken more photos and called the credit card company for a charge back but it was dark and I left at 6:00 am.
Friends_and_family Friends
2/10
Poor
19 Jan 2025
Malcolm
Black mold in bathtub, no thermostat in room for temperature control. Two electrical sockets exposed, one had clear tape over it. No shampoo in bathroom, no hair dryer. Carpets in both Lobby and hallways Phil they. Board of health violations everywhere. Other than that a wonderfull place to stay
6/10
Pleasant
14 Jan 2025
Gabriel
Wnajandjm
4/10
Poor
12 Jan 2025
Anthony
Property needs a major renovation, rooms are very dirty and smelly.
Business Friends
2/10
Poor
09 Jan 2025
warren
Disgusting. I want my money back.
I took pics to file for refund and did not stay there.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
07 Jan 2025
Jose

Teriible - Never again!

Very disappointed. Hotel is very rundown from cleanness to regular maintenance, everything was terrible. There was mold in the bathrooms, rust on air vents, broken mirrors, broken lamps, worn out rugs, outdated furniture, damaged walls, and ceilings among other things. No working phone, broken. Pictures in the website are very deceiving. Nothing like the hotel really. I have been with Hotels.com for many years and never stayed in a hotel this bad. I will never stayed at Econo Lodge anywhere. It is a shame that Hotels.com is even allowing this hotel to be posted in their website as an option.
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Econo Lodge Busch Gardens
4139 E. Busch Blvd., Tampa, United States

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