Finding the best hotel for your group travel in the Busch Gardens Tampa area just requires a little research and preplanning before the trip to enjoy the most best accommodations for the budget your trip allows. Busch Garden Tampa is surrounded by areas with plenty of hotels for the traveler regardless of the price range being sought out.

The amusement park located in the Tampa area was first a Botanical Gardens and was originally owned by Andheuser-Busch and was expanded in 1959 to become an amusement park. The attraction is also known as Busch Gardens Africa. In 2009, the entire group of entertainment attractions owned by Busch Properties was sold to the Blackstone Group. http://www.tampapix.com/buschgardens10.htm

The African theme park houses more than 2500 exotic animals and is filled with rides, attractions and shows for the entire family. If Busch Gardens Tampa is on your list of vacation possibilities, the following hotel information may be useful in making your decisions. http://www.buschgardens.com/

Coupons and discounts for hotels near Busch Gardens Tampa may be found by using on line travel agents. Sources like Expedia.com, Travelocity.com, Hotels.com, or Orbitz.com often offer package deals for vacations which include air fare, hotel discounts, and amusement park add-ons for purchased travel arrangements.www.expedia.com www.travelocity.com www.hotels.com www.orbitz.com

In addition to travel agent type coupons, various hotel rewards programs may be used to decrease the cost of your stay in the Busch Gardens Tampa area. Reviewing the rewards program for the hotels in the vicinity may reveal a promotional offer for a free night when staying a certain number of nights, or a points accumulation sufficient to redeem for a free night at a future time. Be sure to check the local visitors center upon arrival in town for any discount coupons which may be used for the park, the hotel, or the surrounding restaurants to enjoy an economical visit to Busch Gardens Tampa.

Luxury Hotel:

• For a 4 star hotel rating and Casino experience consider a stay a the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The hotel is around 4 miles from the amusement park. http://www.seminolehardrocktampa.com/
• Book online or call 1-800-551-2409
• Price range $175 to $200 per night
• Pets are allowed for a fee of $50 per stay and a $100 deposit.
• 250 rooms hotel and casino

Address: 5224 N Orient Dr; Tampa, FL 33610

Mid Level Cost Three choices of a medium priced hotel near Busch Gardens Tampa include:

-Hilton Garden Inn Tampa North Busch Gardens

• Phone: 1-800-551-2409
• 6 Miles from Busch Gardens
• Restaurant on site called Great American Grill offers a casual dining option for all three meals. Six story hotel with 148 rooms. All rooms have microwaves and refrigerators along with complimentary high speed internet.
• Pets not allowed
• Address: 13305 Tampa Oaks Blvd; Temple Terrace, FL 33637
• Price: Rooms books a month or more in advance may have cost below $90 per night for two adults. Rooms with less notice may range up to $120 per night

-Courtyard by Marriott Tampa North/I-75 Fletcher

• Phone:1-800-551-2409
• About 6 miles from Busch Gardens
• Address: 13575 Cypress Glen Ln; Temple Terrace, FL 33637
• Business center with complimentary high speed internet
• 81 guestrooms with satellite television
• Price: Double room in the $99 per night range

-Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites near Busch Gardens

• Book online or call 1-800-551-2409
• 1.3 miles from Busch Gardens
• Approximate $90 per night
• 3 star hotel with on site restaurant and free wireless internet connection
• Address: 11310 N 30th Street; Tampa, FL 33612

Budget Hotels Lower cost hotels in the Busch Garden area include:

-Super 8 Tampa

• Phone: 1-800-551-2409
• Price range:$38 to $48 per night depending on date of arrival, length of stay and time of year.
• Includes Continental Breakfast
• Address: 321 E Fletcher Ave; Tampa, FL 33612
• 3 miles from attraction

-Days Inn North of Busch Gardens

• Seasonal outdoor pool
• 2.0 Star Rating
• Book online or call 1-800-551-2409
• A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily
• Pets are allowed
• Price Range: $37 to $50 per night
• Around 3 miles from Busch Gardens
• Address: 701 E Fletcher Ave;Tampa, FL 33612