The Best Hotels Closest to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in Tampa for 2026

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A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a central coffee station, and a large painting on the wall.

A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a kitchen area, and a dining space.

A nighttime pool area with lounge chairs and a pool.

A modern living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a staircase.

1. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Tampa Near Busch Gardens

0.6 km from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

John

NT$2,402

NT$2,727 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

An aerial view of a hotel with a heart-shaped pool surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, with palm trees and a landscaped garden.

A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a desk, a bed, a large mirror, and a kitchen area.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, two sofas, a coffee table, and a large window.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a shower, and artwork on the walls.

2. OASIS BAY SUITES, Tampa, Busch Gardens, USF

0.9 km from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Katherine

NT$3,151

NT$3,577 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A spacious hotel lobby with a dining area, a kitchen, and a seating area with a giraffe statue.

A modern hotel room with a kitchen area, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a large window with a view of a roller coaster.

A reception area with a bench, a reception desk, a patterned wall, and a large window.

A store with shelves stocked with snacks and treats, a chalkboard sign welcoming to Tampa, and a 'Treats' sign.

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa Busch Gardens Area

0.6 km from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Wendy

NT$3,251

NT$3,690 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a van, and flags.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a coffee bar sign, and a seating area.

A room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a lamp, and a framed abstract art piece on the wall.

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG

0.8 km from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Sumae

NT$3,207

NT$3,640 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A spacious living area with two brown sofas, a glass coffee table, and a television mounted on the wall.

A Tampa Inn with a brown metal roof, palm trees, and a parking lot.

A bathroom with a sink, towel dispenser, and a hairdryer mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a small round table, a chair, and a desk.

5. Tampa Inn - Near Busch Gardens

0.8 km from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Olga

NT$2,015

NT$2,287 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with two beds, a television, a desk, and a mirror.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a small table.

A balcony with wicker chairs and a glass table.

A motel with a two-story structure, a covered outdoor seating area, and a parking lot.

6. Gardenview

1 km from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Wesley

NT$2,977

NT$3,379 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A swimming pool with a wooden deck, surrounded by trees and a fence.

A laundry room with three stacked washers and dryers, a small window, and a ceiling light.

A reception area with a reception desk, a digital display, a notice board, and a small plant.

7. BAY INN

1.3 km from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Juan

NT$1,953

NT$2,217 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A swimming pool with a 3 FT depth marker, surrounded by a red deck and white chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, and a small table with a chair.

A lobby with a reception desk, a staircase, and seating area with a television and artwork on the walls.

A sliding glass door with a white curtain, set in a building with a yellow exterior wall.

8. Econo Lodge Tampa near Busch Gardens

1.1 km from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Roshanda

NT$1,916

NT$2,264 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central atrium, multiple dining areas, and a staircase connecting the floors.

A modern lobby with seating, artwork, and a Starbucks sign.

A multi-level hotel atrium with balconies, indoor seating areas, and a central staircase.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a well-stocked bar.

9. Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens

2.1 km from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Jeliannys

NT$4,401

NT$4,995 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a large window providing natural light.

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, large windows, and palm trees.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a phone, a TV, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a giraffe statue.

10. Hyatt Place Busch Gardens

1.8 km from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Yecenia

NT$3,266

NT$3,709 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a bar.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, grey sofas, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a dining area, and a TV on the wall.

A Holiday Inn hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a well-lit facade.

11. Holiday Inn Tampa North by IHG

1.9 km from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Derrick

NT$3,077

NT$3,492 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a view of the ocean.

A spacious indoor area with large windows, wicker furniture, and a yellow patterned rug.

A modern outdoor bar area with a curved ceiling, white bar stools, and a view of the ocean.

A breakfast tray with food and drinks on a balcony overlooking the ocean.

12. Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach

40.5 km from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Sandra

NT$6,907

NT$9,064 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and potted plants.

A breakfast area with a self-service station, a large table with chairs, and a refrigerator.

A modern interior with a seating area, a kitchen, and a dining space.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, sink, and coffee maker, a small TV, and a view of the outdoors.

13. Home2 Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens

1.9 km from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Henrice

NT$4,094

NT$4,646 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A garden pathway leading to a gazebo, surrounded by lush greenery and a building in the background.

A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a reception desk, and a skylight ceiling.

A hotel room with a green sofa, a small table, a desk, and a bed.

A hotel entrance with a covered patio, a parking lot, and a building with a red-tiled roof.

14. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham USF (Near Busch Gardens)

2 km from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

David

NT$2,688

NT$3,051 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A resort with a swimming pool, beach, and a pier.

A beach resort with a large pool area, multiple hotel buildings, and a sandy beach with umbrellas.

A beach wedding setup with a wooden arch and white chairs.

A dining area with a table, chairs, a decorative bowl, a pendant light, a starfish sculpture, and a view of the beach through large windows.

15. Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa

40.4 km from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Nicholas

NT$5,442

NT$7,406 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A pool area with lounge chairs and a table, surrounded by palm trees and a tiled deck.

A gym with exercise equipment, a wall clock, and a window with blinds.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a desk with a computer, and a bathroom with a toilet and sink.

A hotel room with a sofa, a TV, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

16. Red Roof PLUS+ & Suites Tampa - Busch Gardens

1.7 km from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Luis

NT$1,872

NT$2,124 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A hotel with multiple floors, a swimming pool area, and a dome structure.

A modern spa and salon interior with a central reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

A spacious lobby with a grand piano, a large chandelier, and a quote by Elvis Presley on the wall.

A pool bar and grill with outdoor seating and a modern architectural design.

17. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa

6.8 km from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Ryan

NT$9,177

NT$11,317 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a fire pit, surrounded by palm trees and greenery.

A modern kitchen with a long island, hanging pendant lights, and decorative wall art.

A modern living room with a sofa, hanging light fixtures, a coffee table, and a chair.

18. Hotel Alba, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Westshore, 14.9 km from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Daizy

NT$4,401

NT$4,995 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table, a bookshelf, and a large potted plant.

A tall, modern hotel with a large number of windows, a covered entrance, and a parking lot with several cars.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, and a view of a cityscape at night.

19. The Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk

Downtown Tampa, 10.2 km from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Dana

NT$4,544

NT$5,220 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

20. Hotel Haya

Historic Ybor, 8.8 km from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Frank

NT$4,562

NT$6,280 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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Compare popular hotels close to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa Busch Gardens Area	9.2 Wonderful 1,244 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
ZenHomes in Tampa near Busch Gardens	8.8 Excellent 75 reviews	View
OASIS BAY SUITES, Tampa, Busch Gardens, USF	8.6 Excellent 3,031 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Tampa North by IHG	8.6 Excellent 920 reviews	View

Top Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa Busch Gardens Area

8/10 Good

"The hotel was great except for one thing, I had an uncomfortable mattress. I have back issues and it really hurt me. But everything was in excellent shape."

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa

10/10 Excellent

"Another nice visit and a convenient property"

Holiday Inn Tampa North by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"We checked in early because we were going to Howl-o-Screams at Busch Gardens. Staff was great. Hotel location was on the way to park. Rooms were really nice. Will use the again in the future."

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean rooms, breakfast was very good. Parking was free so that’s a plus. The shuttle to and from Busch gardens was very reliable. Overall this is one of the best places to stay while at Tampa."

Hyatt Place Busch Gardens

10/10 Excellent

"Was a very nice stay. Equilla was so helpful in making sure I was all set. Older building so hopefully you don't expect everything to be perfect. 5 Stars in my opinion. It was the staff that made it nice. Nice breakfast, pool. Gym just has the basic equipment. Clean!!! ( for hotels in my opinion)."

Red Roof PLUS+ & Suites Tampa - Busch Gardens

10/10 Excellent

"I love this place - friendly front desk staff with clean, spacious rooms and it’s so close to the parks - perfect. It’s my go-to for Busch Gardens trips."

Home2 Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens

8/10 Good

"Overall good stay…"

Econo Lodge Tampa near Busch Gardens

10/10 Excellent

"Room was sleepable"

Gardenview

8/10 Good

"Good"

Other attractions near Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

A water park with a large pool, water slides, and inflatable rings.

Adventure Island

8.6/10 (793 reviews)

Experience a thrilling combination of gravity, water and state-of-the art rides and slides at this water park for all ages.

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A modern building with blue glass windows, a playground with purple slides, and a blue climbing structure.

Museum of Science and Industry

8.4/10 (27 reviews)

Hands-on, interactive exhibits help you experience the science in everything, from the workings of the human body to natural disasters, space exploration and drones.

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Skyride

You can take time to visit Skyride during your travels to Tampa. Amble around the area's picturesque gardens or attend a sporting event.

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beach near Montu

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Montu during your trip to Tampa?

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beach near Terrace Park

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Terrace Park during your trip to Tampa?

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beach near East Bougainvillea Avenue

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near East Bougainvillea Avenue during your trip to Tampa?

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University Mall

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can enjoy retail therapy at University Mall during your visit to Tampa. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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University of South Florida Botanical Gardens

Explore the great outdoors at University of South Florida Botanical Gardens, a lovely green space in Tampa. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.

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Our top choices for Busch Gardens Tampa Bay hotels

1. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Tampa Near Busch Gardens

2. OASIS BAY SUITES, Tampa, Busch Gardens, USF

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa Busch Gardens Area

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG

5. Tampa Inn - Near Busch Gardens

6. Gardenview

7. BAY INN

8. Econo Lodge Tampa near Busch Gardens

9. Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens

10. Hyatt Place Busch Gardens

11. Holiday Inn Tampa North by IHG

12. Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach

13. Home2 Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens

14. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham USF (Near Busch Gardens)

15. Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa

16. Red Roof PLUS+ & Suites Tampa - Busch Gardens

17. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa

18. Hotel Alba, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

19. The Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk

20. Hotel Haya

Compare popular hotels close to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Top Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa Busch Gardens Area

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa

Holiday Inn Tampa North by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF Busch Gardens by IHG

Hyatt Place Busch Gardens

Red Roof PLUS+ & Suites Tampa - Busch Gardens

Home2 Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens

Econo Lodge Tampa near Busch Gardens

Gardenview

Other attractions near Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Adventure Island

Museum of Science and Industry

Skyride

beach near Montu

beach near Terrace Park

beach near East Bougainvillea Avenue

University Mall

University of South Florida Botanical Gardens

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