Name: East Lake Inn
Address: 6529 East Hillsborough Avenue, East Lake Park, Orient Park, Tampa, Florida, United States of America, Tampa, Hillsborough County, US
Price range: US$96–US$121 per night
Rating: 7.27

What guests think

At East Lake Inn, travelers describe a simple, budget stay with a very convenient location near the Hard Rock Casino and amphitheater, generally clean rooms (some newly updated), and mixed noise levels from the highway and occasional late-night activity.

Many highlight friendly, helpful staff and easy access by Uber or a short walk. Several reviews mention no in-room coffee, limited toiletries or hairdryers, and an impersonal windowed check-in. Expect a no-frills, short-stay stopover focused on convenience over extras.

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Facilities

Facilities are minimal, with check-in through a security window and few in-room extras; several note no hairdryers or toiletries, though rooms often include a fridge and microwave.

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6

Mark

27 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Old, small parking lot.

6

Paul

17 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well...if you just need a place to "lay" your head...it was OK. Newer mattress & better updated bathroom area is needed. The office was a window you stood outside of and spoke through it via microphone. Not real good business practice in my eyes. For the price of the room...simply needs to be better. Thanks!

6

Ann Mari

1 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It was ok. We basically slept there. The bed was comfy but they did not provide shampoo, hair dryer. The towels were small and very thin. They did provide a small microwave a d refrigerator. There were no bugs but the outside stairs needed to be power washed. Will not stay there again

6

Bret

9 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No coffee

4

RON

13 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was clean, although somewhat rundown & it did have a refrigerator and microwave although it would’ve been nice not to have to go to the office to ask for a remote control for the television, would’ve called the office unfortunately the telephone in the room was a dummy telephone that didn’t walk. There was quite a bit of traffic noise and the daycare right next door to the hotel was quite noisy in the morning. The location was extremely convenient for our plans for the evening. Having said that I’m grateful we didn’t have to stay a second night

4

Randy

21 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This motel is very very basic. You check in from the outside of the office. There is a bed, chair, tv, fridge and microwave. The first room we checked into didn't have working heat so we were moved to the next room. There is no hair dryer, kleenex or toiletries. The towels are small and thin. The shower was dirty. For $300 for two nights I feel over-charged.

2

William W

19 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I just wanted to let you know that this isn't a place to stay. Old run-down motel in an unsafe area. Check-in outside through a security window, ring the bell and someone appears and asks to pass your driver's license in an opening at the bottom of the window.

6

Jen

1 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very few ammenities. Had to request shampoo etc. AC super loud and kept us up all night. Can hear all conversations in rooms surrounding you.

8

Sheila

15 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy to get to places the only thing no coffee pots to make coffee no water in rooms like most hotels/motels.

6

Judy

22 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

No lobby…had to checkin through bank style window. No continental breakfast of any kind. No complimentary toiletries. No kleenex. Nothing on the walls. Not even a table and chairs

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms clean, with some newly refurbished spaces, but a few reported issues such as dirty showers, worn exteriors, and occasional pests.

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10

Christine

16 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very friendly. Room was clean and bed was comfortable.

10

David

23 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was clean and tidy. Perfect for my one night stay.

10

Cynthia

22 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was clean, easily accessible to activity sites and shopping. It appeared to be recently refurbished with updated furnishings and low step shower. Staff were friendly and available when needed

4

Randy

21 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This motel is very very basic. You check in from the outside of the office. There is a bed, chair, tv, fridge and microwave. The first room we checked into didn't have working heat so we were moved to the next room. There is no hair dryer, kleenex or toiletries. The towels are small and thin. The shower was dirty. For $300 for two nights I feel over-charged.

10

Ann

9 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very , clean , modern and comfortable. Definite hidden gem.

8

Morgan

18 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was quiet, clean and had everything needed for a night stay

4

Gary

21 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Bed not comfortable. No tissues. Towels were paper thin. I think i saw roaches.

8

Shay

21 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location is good. It's old but pretty clean

10

Gabrielle

14 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Place was clean and staff was helpful. Would recommend

6

James

12 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was not too clean. Very noisy. You could hear people talking outside room all night

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Rooms

Rooms are simple—some recently renovated with basic comforts—but several guests mention uncomfortable beds and noticeable noise from traffic, AC units, and neighboring guests.

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10

Brian

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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

8

Sarah

6 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was cleans and it looks good inside. There is no shampoo or coffee. The outside looks sketchy and a little run down. The bed is not comfortable. Not bad for the price

10

Mary

8 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I was highly impressed with east lake inn. The staff is very friendly and very helpful. The room was newly renovated and clean. Plenty of outlets and usb ports. Great location being a mile from hard rock casino and right off the free way, Room looks just like the pictures.

8

Matthew

1 Sept 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was very clean only problem was the beds aren’t real comfortable for more than one night

10

Donald

22 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything fine, but close to highway so hear traffic all the time

4

RON

13 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was clean, although somewhat rundown & it did have a refrigerator and microwave although it would’ve been nice not to have to go to the office to ask for a remote control for the television, would’ve called the office unfortunately the telephone in the room was a dummy telephone that didn’t walk. There was quite a bit of traffic noise and the daycare right next door to the hotel was quite noisy in the morning. The location was extremely convenient for our plans for the evening. Having said that I’m grateful we didn’t have to stay a second night

6

Jen

1 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very few ammenities. Had to request shampoo etc. AC super loud and kept us up all night. Can hear all conversations in rooms surrounding you.

10

Kevin

13 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Looks like you're going to get murdered here but the rooms looks like the pictures

8

SANDRA

3 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was on the 2nd floor and it had been remodeled. It was clean and comfortable. A fridge was in the room. I didn't like that there was no coffee or coffee pot provided. It was a comfortable stay for 1 night but don't expect the Hilton.

6

James

12 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was not too clean. Very noisy. You could hear people talking outside room all night

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, with prompt assistance even late at night; a few guests found check-in impersonal or not welcoming.

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10

Christine

16 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very friendly. Room was clean and bed was comfortable.

10

Barbara

16 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was planned to just be 1 sleep, from flight to leaving town. But Flight was late. We were there for 6 hours only. Don't remember much except we had no complaints. And they were kind enough to answer promptly when we buzzed in at 4:40 a.m. and they called at 10:55 for our 11:00 am checkout.

10

Ugo

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

all wonderful i come in here from 5 years

6

Dorothy

12 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Not friendly check in

10

Mary

8 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I was highly impressed with east lake inn. The staff is very friendly and very helpful. The room was newly renovated and clean. Plenty of outlets and usb ports. Great location being a mile from hard rock casino and right off the free way, Room looks just like the pictures.

10

Reginald

2 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

My guy & his family takes great care of me every time!!

10

Dominique

17 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Love the staff

10

Reginald

17 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Being going here for years and I can guarantee the best of the best ‼️

10

Gabrielle

14 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Place was clean and staff was helpful. Would recommend

10

Joseph

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient Location and Friendly Staff.

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Location

Very convenient for the Hard Rock Casino and MidFlorida Amphitheater, with easy Uber or short walks; proximity to the highway brings traffic noise, and opinions on neighborhood feel range from safe to sketchy.

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10

Jason

22 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This stay was all about convenance. The room was clean and close to the Mid Florida Amphitheater. If you want extra frills, it's probably not for you but the doors locked, and it was a decent rate for a night's sleep.

10

Jamie

14 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was great. Things were close by and within walking distance. It was quiet which we really enjoyed. It was a nice stay

10

Brian

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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

4

RON

13 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was clean, although somewhat rundown & it did have a refrigerator and microwave although it would’ve been nice not to have to go to the office to ask for a remote control for the television, would’ve called the office unfortunately the telephone in the room was a dummy telephone that didn’t walk. There was quite a bit of traffic noise and the daycare right next door to the hotel was quite noisy in the morning. The location was extremely convenient for our plans for the evening. Having said that I’m grateful we didn’t have to stay a second night

2

Michael

9 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I did not stay it looked like a war zone and not a safe area at all.

10

Ingrid

4 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Is near the casino

8

Cassandra

24 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was convenient as far as travel

10

Susan

10 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Quick Uber to the amphitheater and casino.

10

Joel

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The close proximity to the Hard Rock Casino

10

Evana

18 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was a convenient stay from the Hard Rock with a few nice businesses in the area for a close walk through the area.

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Dining

Many note there are no in-room coffee makers; some guests walked to nearby places for food and drinks.

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10

Jamie

14 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was great. Things were close by and within walking distance. It was quiet which we really enjoyed. It was a nice stay

6

Bret

9 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No coffee

6

Kathy

31 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I wasnt impressed... The room was just decent, but disappointed that not even a coffee pot, nor coffee was available anywhere. The location was good for our purpose, but wouldn't spend more than 1 night there.

8

Sarah

6 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was cleans and it looks good inside. There is no shampoo or coffee. The outside looks sketchy and a little run down. The bed is not comfortable. Not bad for the price

8

Sheila

15 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy to get to places the only thing no coffee pots to make coffee no water in rooms like most hotels/motels.

6

Judy

22 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

No lobby…had to checkin through bank style window. No continental breakfast of any kind. No complimentary toiletries. No kleenex. Nothing on the walls. Not even a table and chairs

8

SANDRA

3 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was on the 2nd floor and it had been remodeled. It was clean and comfortable. A fridge was in the room. I didn't like that there was no coffee or coffee pot provided. It was a comfortable stay for 1 night but don't expect the Hilton.

10

Evana

18 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was a convenient stay from the Hard Rock with a few nice businesses in the area for a close walk through the area.

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Month	Average price
January	US$92
February	US$105
March	US$120
April	US$94
May	US$105
June	US$97
July	US$92
August	US$89
September	US$91
October	US$88
November	US$80
December	US$87

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $97	2 $108	3 $111
4 $97	5 $97	6 $97	7 $97	8 $96	9 $111	10 $108
11 $100	12 $101	13 $100	14 $97	15 $121	16 $121	17 $120
18 $97	19 $98	20 $98	21 $100	22 $96	23 $108	24 $111
25 $98	26 $97	27 $97	28 $101	29 $98	30 $112	31 $109

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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13	14	15	16	17	18	19 $109
20 $98	21 $97	22 $97	23 $97	24 $97	25 $108	26 $108
27 $98	28 $98	29 $98	30 $96