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Hotel Information: A large, homey lobby decorated in Art Deco and southern Florida touches has a seating area and a minimart. This Best Western is one mile from Busch Gardens, with complimentary scheduled shuttle.
Amenity highlights: A complimentary breakfast is offered daily. Ping-Pong and pool tables, daily happy hours, and an outdoor pool and spa tub are available to guests.
Insider tip: Lettuce Lake Park is two miles away and has a 3,500-foot boardwalk, a 35-foot observation tower overlooking the Hillsboro River, picnicking, fishing, bike trails, playground equipment, and a nature trail. An Audubon Resource Center is open on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Rooms
This three-story Tampa Best Western hotel has 150 guest suites, all of which include refrigerators, microwaves, and in-room safes. Suites have separate bedrooms and living areas and step-out balconies or patios. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. |
Room Amenities
- Internet access - wireless
- Premium TV channel(s)
- Cable/satellite TV
- Pay movies
- Separate sitting area
- Balcony
- Air conditioning
- Climate control
- Access via exterior corridors
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Internet access - complimentary
- Voice mail
- Multi-line phone
- Free local calls
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Wake-up calls
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Extra towels/bedding in room
- Television - Cable service
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Television
- Window opens
- Clock radio
- Sofa bed
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Smoking rooms
Recreation
This Tampa hotel has a free-form outdoor pool, spa tub, Ping-Pong and pool tables, and a 4,000-square-foot sundeck.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golf - miniature nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Golf - driving range nearby
- Swimming on site
- Racquetball/squash nearby
- Tennis nearby
- Running track/path nearby
- Basketball nearby
- Aerobics nearby
- Volleyball nearby
- Pilates classes/instruction nearby
- Yoga classes/instruction nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Playground nearby
Property Amenities
Located nine miles from downtown Tampa, this Busch Gardens-area Best Western has an outdoor pool with a 4,000-square-foot sundeck and a spa tub. Recreation includes Ping-Pong and pool tables. A mini-mart is open 24 hours a day. The hotel offers a complimentary breakfast. |
This Best Western offers complimentary shuttle service to Busch Gardens, Adventure Island, and local hospitals.
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Concierge services
- Complimentary breakfast
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Pool table on site
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Room service (limited hours)
- Parking (free)
- Banquet facilities
- Conference room(s)
- Event catering
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Internet access in public areas - complimentary
- Audio-visual equipment
- 24-hour front desk
- Multilingual staff
- Number of suites: 150
- Number of floors: 3
- Tour assistance
- Laundry facilities
- Dry cleaning service
- Elevator/lift
- Airport transportation (complimentary)
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Bar/lounge
- Business center
- Wedding services
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Internet access in public areas - high speed
- Patio
- Picnic area
- Poolside bar
- Spa tub
- Suitable for children
- Television in lobby
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are 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.
- Pets not allowed
- Check-in time is 4 PM
- Check-out time is 11 AM
Know Before You Go
Guests must be at least 21 to check in to this hotel.
A valid credit card in the reserved guest's name and valid identification are required at check-in.
Per hotel policy, payment is nonrefundable regardless of circumstances. Guests are advised to consider this policy when making reservations.
Fees
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Deposit: US$50 per stay
- In-room safe: US$1.50 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Dining
A complimentary breakfast is provided each morning. The Parrot's Cove - Located next to the pool, this bar and grill has an outdoor sports bar design. American cuisine. Full bar with daily specials. Open for dinner. Tiki Bar - Poolside bar. |
Address
3001 University Center Dr
Tampa, FL 33612
USA
Nearest major airport:
Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
Area:
Busch Gardens, Florida, United States of America
