| additional amenities include an outdoor pool and coin-operated laundry facilities. this simple budget hotel off interstate 275 is a 3 miles from the university of south florida and 4 miles from busch gardens theme park. kids age 17 and under stay at no extra cost with an adult. all rooms feature en suite bathrooms, free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs with premium cable channels, plus coffeemakers. check-in time: 1:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. freebies consist of parking and continental breakfast
Tampa International Airport 19 min
Cheetah Hunt (13 min)
Cheetah-themed Busch Gardens roller coaster reaching high speeds & featuring multiple launches. Big Cat Rescue (19 min)
Campaigning sanctuary for abused & abandoned big cats offering a range of guided educational tours. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa (16 min)
Upmarket casino hotel featuring an outdoor pool & a spa, plus 12 restaurants & 4 bars. Museum of Science & Industry (10 min)
Interactive exhibits on hurricanes & the human body plus an IMAX theater & butterfly garden. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (11 min)
Venerable theme park with thrill rides, African animals, live entertainment & kiddie attractions. The Florida Aquarium (17 min)
Aquarium with sharks, penguins, stingray touch tanks, a wild dolphin cruise & a water playground. Howl-O-Scream Tampa Bay (13 min) Falcon's Fury (13 min)
The tallest in the U.S., this freestanding drop-tower ride pivots & falls downward at 60 mph. SheiKra (10 min)
High-speed roller coaster featuring a 200-foot climb & a 90-degree drop in a floorless car. ZooTampa at Lowry Park (10 min)
Celebrated zoo offering giraffe feeding, educational programs & a water play area. Kumba (12 min)
Long-running roller coaster known for vertical loops, 360-degree spins & a 135-ft. dive. Cobra's Curse (16 min)
Splashy, Egyptian-themed roller coaster with spinning cars on a thrilling track with twists & turns. Lettuce Lake Park (18 min)
Park features boardwalk, birdwatching, canoeing, fishing dock, picnic tables & barbecue grills. Adventure Island (11 min)
Thrill rides drench visitors at this outdoor water park that also offers a wave pool & lazy river. Henry B. Plant Museum (14 min)
Landmark building hosting exhibits on Florida's early tourism industry plus Asian & European art. | 
