| straightforward rooms feature free wi-fi, cable tv and coffeemakers. there's a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. upgraded rooms and suites add microwaves and minifridges. this basic low-rise hotel is 3. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. 5 miles from the university of south florida and 7 miles from busch gardens tampa bay. parking is complimentary, with room for buses, rvs and trucks
Tampa International Airport 21 min
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa (18 min)
Upmarket casino hotel featuring an outdoor pool & a spa, plus 12 restaurants & 4 bars. Museum of Science & Industry (14 min)
Interactive exhibits on hurricanes & the human body plus an IMAX theater & butterfly garden. Howl-O-Scream Tampa Bay (15 min) Henry B. Plant Museum (16 min)
Landmark building hosting exhibits on Florida's early tourism industry plus Asian & European art. The Florida Aquarium (19 min)
Aquarium with sharks, penguins, stingray touch tanks, a wild dolphin cruise & a water playground. SheiKra (13 min)
High-speed roller coaster featuring a 200-foot climb & a 90-degree drop in a floorless car. ZooTampa at Lowry Park (12 min)
Celebrated zoo offering giraffe feeding, educational programs & a water play area. Big Cat Rescue (15 min)
Campaigning sanctuary for abused & abandoned big cats offering a range of guided educational tours. Cobra's Curse (19 min)
Splashy, Egyptian-themed roller coaster with spinning cars on a thrilling track with twists & turns. Adventure Island (15 min)
Thrill rides drench visitors at this outdoor water park that also offers a wave pool & lazy river. Cheetah Hunt (15 min)
Cheetah-themed Busch Gardens roller coaster reaching high speeds & featuring multiple launches. Kumba (15 min)
Long-running roller coaster known for vertical loops, 360-degree spins & a 135-ft. dive. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (14 min)
Venerable theme park with thrill rides, African animals, live entertainment & kiddie attractions. Lettuce Lake Park (20 min)
Park features boardwalk, birdwatching, canoeing, fishing dock, picnic tables & barbecue grills. Falcon's Fury (16 min)
The tallest in the U.S., this freestanding drop-tower ride pivots & falls downward at 60 mph. | 
