| freebies include parking, and a hot breakfast buffet served in a cozy dining room. other amenities consist of a convenience store, and a patio with bbq grills and fire pits. bright 1-bedroom suites feature separate living rooms. there's also a gym and an outdoor saltwater pool, as well as coin-operated laundry facilities. across highway 582 from an entrance to the university of south florida campus, this relaxed, all-suite, extended-stay hotel is 1 mile from both busch gardens and adventure island. laid-back studios offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and work desks, as well as kitchens, and living rooms with sofabeds. pets are welcome (fee). check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm
Tampa International Airport 24 min
Montu (7 min)
Roller coaster Tigris (6 min)
Thrill ride with a jungle cat theme, known for its high-speed backward twist & high-altitude roll. The Florida Aquarium (22 min)
Aquarium with sharks, penguins, stingray touch tanks, a wild dolphin cruise & a water playground. Falcon's Fury (5 min)
The tallest in the U.S., this freestanding drop-tower ride pivots & falls downward at 60 mph. Adventure Island (7 min)
Thrill rides drench visitors at this outdoor water park that also offers a wave pool & lazy river. Lettuce Lake Park (13 min)
Park features boardwalk, birdwatching, canoeing, fishing dock, picnic tables & barbecue grills. Cobra's Curse (8 min)
Splashy, Egyptian-themed roller coaster with spinning cars on a thrilling track with twists & turns. ZooTampa at Lowry Park (15 min)
Celebrated zoo offering giraffe feeding, educational programs & a water play area. SheiKra (5 min)
High-speed roller coaster featuring a 200-foot climb & a 90-degree drop in a floorless car. Howl-O-Scream Tampa Bay (5 min) Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (3 min)
Venerable theme park with thrill rides, African animals, live entertainment & kiddie attractions. Museum of Science & Industry (3 min)
Interactive exhibits on hurricanes & the human body plus an IMAX theater & butterfly garden. Kumba (6 min)
Long-running roller coaster known for vertical loops, 360-degree spins & a 135-ft. dive. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa (17 min)
Upmarket casino hotel featuring an outdoor pool & a spa, plus 12 restaurants & 4 bars. Cheetah Hunt (5 min)
Cheetah-themed Busch Gardens roller coaster reaching high speeds & featuring multiple launches. | 
