Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida: Nearby Lodging Options

Are you planning on visiting Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida? Likely, you are getting ready to spend a fun day riding roller coasters, dining at the park's many fine eateries, watching animals or taking in a show or two. You may have already completed your park itinerary, but did you work out your lodging plans?

There are several hotels and motels in the nearby vicinity of Busch Gardens. But do you know where to stay? Consider these five nearby lodging opportunities, all located less than a mile of Busch Gardens.

Days Inn
2901 E. Busch Boulevard
Tampa, Florida 33607
(813) 933-6471

Located at the southwest corner of Busch Boulevard and 30th street, caddy-corner to the park, is Days Inn. This Days Inn location offers high-speed internet access, offers a pool, and an on-site Denny's restaurant; Taco Bell is located only a few steps away. This Days Inn location also is pet-friendly and offers RV and truck parking. On the note of RVs, be sure to check out this great article by Curtis Carper on renting RVs; the piece contains keen insight that you will be sure to find helpful if you plan on temporarily getting behind the wheel of one to make the trek to Tampa.

Holiday Inn Express
2807 E. Busch Boulevard
Tampa, Florida 33607
(813) 936-8200

Opening in October 2008 is a brand new Holiday Inn Express only a block away from Busch Gardens and five minutes from the entrance. The 123-room facility is slated to have 24 suites, 35 single-bed rooms and 88 doubles. The four-floor hotel is located right next door to The Olive Garden restaurant and Denny's, and will boast a swimming pool, fitness center, and gift shop.

Hyatt Place
11408 N. 30th Street
Tampa, Florida 33612
(813) 979-1922