I have never stayed in such an awful place. We came from the Royal Pacific to this and thought we were in hell! I only booked for 2 nights to visit Busch and then move on to Naples and had it been longer I would have moved. We arrived very late after a day at Seaworld so were too tired... more

We booked a room for this hotel throught the Choice hotels website. We arrived very late in the evening, and found disgusting unsanitary conditions. Since we were traveling with our pets, we were forced to stay here until we found more appropriate lodging. The room has a strong odor of mold, there was no hot water in the shower, puddles... more

ok well i see all the old reviews and i wish i seen it before i stayed there last night i had to go home and research the hotel online to see if i was alone in what i feel about this place. ok my kid walked around the room for 2 mins trying to find her shoes her new... more

I booked this hotel for a two night stay and based on the AAA rate of $49/night and the pictures displayed on the Choice Hotels website, I assumed it was a decent place to sleep for two nights. Wrong! Before we even got to the hotel, I couldn't help but notice the adult bookstore right next to the hotel. When... more

This hotel has some serious savings. AAA price of $53/night & if you have a coupon can be as low as 49.99. The room was spacious with walk out sliding doors on first floor. It is within walking distance of Busch Gardens main gate, so you can save the price of parking. Beds were clean, and bathroom was clean with... more

We were just passing through Tampa, and we wanted to stay the night. Using an "Interstate and Travel Guide FREE Hotel Travel $avin$" book we picked up from a rest stop, our first choice was this hotel for $49.99 a night. We were easily able to get a room on a Thursday night, and the desk worker was pleasant to... more

My family and I just came back from staying at Safari Lodge/Quality Inn. At first I was apprehensive about staying at the hotel after reading all the negative comments that was on Trip Advisor. Needless to say I was petrified. But, stayed because the price was right. I had even went to the extreme and booked reservation with another hotel... more

Hotel is very close to Busch Gardens, we were able to walk. stayed in 2004 and a month ago (mar 2007) BIG Difference. Hotel was clean, rate was affordable, staff was nice and helpful, room was average. Breakfast was adequate - muffins, juice. Overall it was a good choice -- will stay again. more

The Safari Lodge in Tampa, Fl was very unclean and the lights, air and water didnt work properly in the room I was in and the Air didnt work properly in my sisters room either, nor did her door lock properly, when pushing against the door and turning the handle it would open without the key. When reporting this to... more