Is parking available at the property?

Parking is available on-site and is free for one vehicle per reservation. A fee of $5 applies for each additional vehicle.

Does the hotel allow pets?

Pets are allowed, with no charge for one pet. A fee of $15 per pet per night applies for two or more pets. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability.

What accessibility features does the hotel offer?

The property features wheelchair-accessible facilities including a registration desk, public washrooms, and meeting spaces. There is also an elevator and limited wheelchair-accessible paths.

Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in University Square, within a 5-minute drive of the University of South Florida and James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital. It is also close to attractions like Adventure Island and H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, approximately 1.8 miles away.

Does the hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, the hotel features an outdoor pool, which is available for guests to enjoy.

What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?

Up to four children aged 1 year old and younger can stay free when occupying the parent's or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Red Roof Inn PLUS Suites Tampa - Busch Gardens Hotel

Average nightly price at Red Roof Inn PLUS & Suites Tampa - Busch Gardens by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$87
February	$93
March	$91
April	$100
May	$76
June	$72
July	$67
August	$59
September	$56
October	$78
November	$70
December	$71

What guests think

At Red Roof Inn PLUS & Suites Tampa, reviews are mixed: many cite serious cleanliness and maintenance issues—stained linens, mold, pests, intermittent hot water, and faulty or noisy AC—while others note friendly staff, spacious suites, and a convenient location.

Several guests liked the landscaped courtyard and pool, though others found the pool unclean and noted elevator outages and ongoing renovations. Safety perceptions and environment vary, with multiple reports of loitering and police activity around the property. Service experiences range from welcoming to unhelpful, and added fees like deposits and early check‑in charges caught some travelers off guard. Expect a budget stay with widely inconsistent quality.

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Facilities

Landscaped courtyard and pool appeal to some guests, but others report dirty or green water; elevator outages and ongoing renovations were also noted. Parking and entry security felt inconsistent in a few reviews.

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Leslie

Feb 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The positive is the room was very spacious. Loved having the separate bedroom. The beds were clean and comfortable. Unfortunately the floors were very dirty, love seat was dirty and shower dripped constantly. The common hallway and elevators were filthy. The lock on the side entry to building didn't lock and there was a homeless (I assume) man sleeping in the stairwell.

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Autumn

Aug 22, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The front of the property you always have to take the stairs. There was only one elevator that was at the back of the property.

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Page

Apr 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was good and I would stay again. The tub drain was stopped up so that the shower drained very slowly. The courtyard area was pretty and the pools looked very clean.

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Lisa

Aug 25, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Not the top of my list. They really don’t have a gym, machines are broken, or don’t have plugs, weight rack is empty, so don’t bother trying. Room/sheets dont seem clean. Water temperature fluctuates between cold and warm, which made showering very quick. Best thing about the place was that they had plenty of parking.

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SABRINA

Sep 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was great. Our room was very spacious with a door between bedroom and living area. Next door there was a nice sports bar North30 and Village Innon the other side with great breakfast. It was a bit loudduring the day from kids playing in the pool which is normal. Slept great nice and quiet

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Raymond A Alvarez

Apr 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Theres no control of the exits and security of the parking. The facility was under renovation, so there were old funitere over the parking and workers moving up and down. The pool water was slimy/green. We talk to staff to fix the bathroom shower. But it never got fixed.

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Albert

Jul 3, 2023

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Property was not cleaned up. Walkways were dirty, The 1 elevator was filthy. Our bathroom- One light was burned out, Hair Dryer did not work, The bath tub had multiple rust bleeds, Long Hair strands on the shower wall, The shower curtain rod was broken so it would not hold the curtain closed, the tub stall looked liked it had not been scrubbed in a while. Window in was dirty with something black smeared on it on the inside where it could easily be cleaned.

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Autumn

Feb 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Well kept outside landscape is beautiful. Pool would have been nice to go in it it was raining and cold

6

Iris

Apr 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Dirty Pool, dirty floor. We would not recommend this hotel.

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Robert

Jan 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean, comfortable. Elevator was not working, so I had to carry all my stuff up stairs to 3rd floor. Coffee maker did not work. Pillows were terrable.

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Cleanliness

Many reviews report poor cleanliness, including stained linens, dirty floors and tubs, mildew or mold, and occasional pests or strong odors. A smaller number found rooms acceptably clean.

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Pedro

Apr 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Needs to clean the room. Roches cucarachas inside of room. Bathroom needed cleaning floor and toilet. Shower to. Just 2 pieces soap little ones. The bed its to bigger .give problem go down o go up.

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JANELLE

May 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Filthiest place I have ever stayed in. Black mold growing up the wall of the shower. Wish this permitted us to upload pics—I took some.

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Carlos

Mar 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not clean room And bathroom

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Dean

Aug 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is filthy. I left. Horrible. Hair everywhere in the bathroom and stains all over the bedding room smelled like cigarettes.

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Tangila

Aug 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room wasn't properly clean.

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Stephanie

May 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

First room smelled terrible like an ash tray. Second room had a stained sofa, rusted lamps with wholes, disgustingly stained linens. Had to even call and ask for clean ones, tub rusted and mold in the air vents. So dirty all around!

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crystal

Jul 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Sheets and bedding not clean, smelled, stained, bug fell off bathroom ceiling, had a used roll of toilet paper that was almost gone, no remotes, website says there was a restaurant and deli, had neither, cold coffee in lobby,

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WENDALL

Apr 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was not ready at 3. Black mold in numerous places through the room. Tub was filthy. Coffee pot did not work.

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Stephanie

Apr 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

the floor of the room was very dirty. Dont liked.

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Jennifer

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

TERRIBLE!!! So many stains on the bed, the ac was broke, smelled like cigarettes & weed, room was so grimy. Refused to give refund!! WE DID NOT STAY HERE!!

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Rooms

Suites are often spacious with comfortable beds, but many guests experienced aging fixtures, inconsistent or noisy AC, and intermittent hot water; noise from neighboring rooms was also mentioned.

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kara

Apr 28, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Liked the room size of suite. Ceiling was molded and fictures in bathroom rusted.

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Page

Apr 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was good and I would stay again. The tub drain was stopped up so that the shower drained very slowly. The courtyard area was pretty and the pools looked very clean.

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Raquel

Jul 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I wish I could say it was good. The bed was comfortable and the staff was very nice, but the shower didn’t work, everything was kind of stained, and there were people running and banging around upstairs until almost 1:00 am. The manager was finally able to get them to stop. The place is very cute and conveniently situated.

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Daniel

Apr 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Old complex. It was under renovation, no visible signs of construction. Air conditioning was either on or off, did not seem to have any control. Door latch was missing on the bathroom door. We could hear every roller bag that went by our room at 6am.

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Allan

Apr 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pool area seemed nice, but we didn't go into it. Mattress, sheets, pillows, and towels were good, and TV worked well. The room seemed damp, the shower did not drain and I stood in water, the carpet was very poor, wood trim was poor, room was very small, not a nice chair to relax in.

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SABRINA

Sep 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was great. Our room was very spacious with a door between bedroom and living area. Next door there was a nice sports bar North30 and Village Innon the other side with great breakfast. It was a bit loudduring the day from kids playing in the pool which is normal. Slept great nice and quiet

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Julie

Apr 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Amenities are excellent! I love the layout, views and homey feel. First you enter the living room, leads into kitchen that leads to the separate bedroom and conveniently located bath.. the view and ambience are great. I am not the only guest that noticed that it is way too loud to be located directly under other guests, especially large sounding guess with kids? All night long every night, like a stampede up there with no regard for time of night/morning. I will definitely stay again, but be sure that I am not under another occupied room.

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Brenda

Mar 28, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

comfortable beds, large rooms

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Lisa

Aug 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We have stayed here many times. The staff is super friendly and the location is great. You can walk to many restaurants and bars. We just always have issues with our room‘s AC and hot water. The beds are comfy and the rooms are big but we really just want cold quiet AC and a shower with consistent hot water. We do t spend much time at the hotel because we are visiting our college kids.

4

Diamond

Mar 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bed was clean and comfortable. Air conditioner short cycled on/off every 3 minutes. Shower and bathroom sink had no hot water meaning taking a cold shower at 7am. The bar next door to hotel (30 North) has beyond excellent, big, juicy wings.

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Service

Feedback is mixed: some praise friendly, accommodating staff, while others describe rude or unresponsive service, slow issue resolution, and difficulty obtaining refunds. Early check‑in fees and deposits surprised several guests.

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michael

Mar 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

When I tell you never again. Do not waste your money. Started by calling to inquire about early check in and the guy working at the front desk hung up on me 2X telling me he had a line. When I checked in he charged me $35 but charged me 40. We got to our room and it was fithy. Floor was dirty. Tables were dirty. Lights rusted. Tub rusted. Remotes had no back. Tub dripping. Sheets were even dingy. We left and came back late sleeping on top of the flat sheet so we waited for turn down service which never came. I called and asked for new sheet and to my surprise the girl at the front desk told me I had to request it in the morning. I told her no one told me and my sheets are dirty. She said well who did you tell. I told her I'm telling you. She said all the people are gone but after going back and forth she said she would send someone. To add to that we had neighbors fighting at 1am I'm which I called the main line and no one picked up, people blasting music, the hallway smelled like pee and random people walking around the hotel. I wouldn't recommend this hotel especially considering that I paid nearly $600 for 3 nights. It's no where close to being worth it and the staff is rude and Nasty. It was by far my worst experience. Red Roof will say they will fix it but they won't. Those same people will still be there being nasty and rude to people next year and the year after. So much more i could add but Don't do it to your self. Spend the few extra and head to The Holiday INN

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Janet

Apr 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean. Staff very friendly. Hotel accommodating.

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John

Jan 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Front desk employees not very helpful. We wanted an early check in as we just came off a cruise. Employee said there would be an extra charge. Then second day key card failed. Went for new card and employee did not say sorry - just swiped a new card and handed it back!

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Deborah

Aug 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very helpful and friendly they made us feel WELCOME,I will stay there again

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Marty

Feb 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We arrived at the property at 1:15pm. Check in is advertised to be 3pm. So, yes, we were 1 hr and 45 min early. I asked if early check in was possible. The desk clerk said "yes, for a $35 fee." I said no thanks and Asked if I could drop some bags off and was told they have no pace to store them. I've never run into a fee based early check in. We stayed in room 121. The door threshold (bottom of the door) had a gap between the door and outside large enough that I could fit all my fingers under it to the outside world (exposing this room to what ever critter could fit under neath. For sure a small rat or any insect could fit). The dark brown tile floors were visibly dirty and my white socks were filthy after walking around without shoes. The bath/shower tub drain was extremely slow draining and would fill the tub up to my ankles during the time it takes to shower off and I'm quick. Not to mention one time there was zero hot water available to the shower. The rest of the time shower water was at max, just warm. The window curtains were in shambles and missing some hangers making it impossible to close them all the way without pushing a chair or other object against them to hold them closed. The couch had several stains on it. As for furnishings, overall the room was minimally and sparsely outfitted. I will pass on this hotel in the future and do not recommend it.

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Jay

Apr 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was fine, and staff were very friendly.

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Cherita

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Courteous staff

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Dixie

Jun 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff is horrible they wouldnt let me

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Dawn

May 29, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

I arrived early they had dumpsters next to the building and it looked terrible with old furniture and beds . I was in the worst part of town. They wanted $70 early check in and I was there with my daughter for my son’s graduation. In addition I chose not to stay and they still charged my credit card for a hundred dollars. It was awful!!! I assumed because it was on hotels.com it would be decent or redone I am not sure what I thought. I think was definitely not a place to bring my family. I pray in Jesus name for them thy will not mine be done 🙏

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Destiny

Aug 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Our first room had no hot water. We were told we could check in early for a lower price and when we got there the teenager behind the desk had no idea noone left a note like they said they were going to. When we left they tried to not give me my $100 deposit. The manager was supposed to call us back in the morning and never did.

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Location

Convenient for Busch Gardens, USF or Moffitt, and nearby restaurants, with some areas walkable. However, multiple travelers felt the surroundings and on‑site atmosphere were unsafe or uncomfortable.

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JENNIFER

Oct 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Convient to busch gardens great price and clean!!

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Julian

Sep 26, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location if you are visiting to go to Bucs game or visit the University of South Florida

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Rodrequis

Aug 7, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Becoming my regular stay when I visit Busch Garden. Walking distance to food, retail, and the park itself. Friendly staff not sure of young lady at front that has checked me in on each visit but she takes great care of us. Pet friendly and quiet hotel. All I say is if you looking for affordability and convenience then check them out!!

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Leslie

Feb 2, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Was a rough area. Shady characters and the staff seemed very unhelpful and bothered I would not stay here again

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Nadia

May 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Close to Moffit Hospital, quite and friendly place. Check in and check out smooth and quick.

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Marc

Mar 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Area was not as welcoming and had a lot of transient people around.

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SABRINA

Sep 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was great. Our room was very spacious with a door between bedroom and living area. Next door there was a nice sports bar North30 and Village Innon the other side with great breakfast. It was a bit loudduring the day from kids playing in the pool which is normal. Slept great nice and quiet

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Paramy

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Like the environment of hotel setup; rooms were cozy but needed updates & repairs plus could be cleaner; glad it’s pet friendly & close to Busch gardens plus convenient to many restaurants

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Jason

Feb 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I liked how close it was to everything

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susan

May 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Close to MOFFITT cancer crnter

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Dining

On‑site options are limited; several noted no breakfast and relied on the restaurants next door. Coffee availability or quality and in‑room coffee makers were inconsistent.

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Rodrequis

Aug 7, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Becoming my regular stay when I visit Busch Garden. Walking distance to food, retail, and the park itself. Friendly staff not sure of young lady at front that has checked me in on each visit but she takes great care of us. Pet friendly and quiet hotel. All I say is if you looking for affordability and convenience then check them out!!

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Cornelia

Jan 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was clean and accessible. Close to Moffitt Cancer center. They could have put some more coffee. We could take only one coffee. Nothing in the morning. Otherwise fine!

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Andrew

Jan 17, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel room had space but refrigerator didn’t work, towels were horrible, and the coffee machine had old stagnant water in it. The room had more than enough space for a family to move around. You couldn’t request extra blanks or pillows, which I didn’t like since room had no pillows for the pullout sofa or blankets. Overall I would give it a 2 out of a 5. We don’t spend a whole lot of time in the hotel room on vacation so it was ok for our stay but if you do spend time in a hotel room on vacation this would probably not work for you.

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crystal

Jul 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Sheets and bedding not clean, smelled, stained, bug fell off bathroom ceiling, had a used roll of toilet paper that was almost gone, no remotes, website says there was a restaurant and deli, had neither, cold coffee in lobby,

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WENDALL

Apr 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was not ready at 3. Black mold in numerous places through the room. Tub was filthy. Coffee pot did not work.

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SABRINA

Sep 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was great. Our room was very spacious with a door between bedroom and living area. Next door there was a nice sports bar North30 and Village Innon the other side with great breakfast. It was a bit loudduring the day from kids playing in the pool which is normal. Slept great nice and quiet

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Paramy

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Like the environment of hotel setup; rooms were cozy but needed updates & repairs plus could be cleaner; glad it’s pet friendly & close to Busch gardens plus convenient to many restaurants

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Roland

Apr 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It's an "OK" place to stay. Nothing special. However, Food is right next door! North 30 Sports Pub & Grill on one side and Village Inn Family Restaurant and Bakery on the other side.

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Diamond

Mar 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bed was clean and comfortable. Air conditioner short cycled on/off every 3 minutes. Shower and bathroom sink had no hot water meaning taking a cold shower at 7am. The bar next door to hotel (30 North) has beyond excellent, big, juicy wings.

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Golonda

Feb 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

To dark at night. No breakfast

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