Tampa Family Friendly Hotels

Tampa Family Friendly Hotels
Located on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, Tampa, Florida, provides it visitors with a close location to the popular outdoor recreation sites. Tampa is less than 20 minutes from Starkey Wilderness Park, a site that has facilities for camping, as well as paths for hiking, cycling and ATV riding. Tampa is also home to Tampa Bay, which provides opportunities for fishing, jet skiing and boating excursions.

Howard Johnson Express Inn - Tampa North/Busch Gardens

Tampa North's Howard Johnson allows children under 18 to stay for free, has complimentary Rise and Dine continental breakfast, wireless Internet throughout the hotel and outdoor swimming pool. Howard Johnson also provides parking spaces for vehicles of all sizes. In-room amenities include a refrigerator, free daily newspaper delivery to room, coffeemaker and ironing board. Pets are allowed to stay for a fee. Howard Johnson is less than an hour away from Clearwater Beach, which provides facilities for swimming and boating. Families that stay at Howard Johnson will be less than five miles from Busch Gardens amusement park and Lowry Zoo.

Howard Johnson Express Inn - Tampa North/Busch Gardens
720 East Fowler Avenue
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5150
hojo.com

Best Western All-Suites Hotel Near USF Behind Busch Gardens

Best Western provides suite guestrooms that feature a living room area, kitchens with refrigerator and microwave and granite bathrooms. Other hotel amenities include a sun deck, meeting rooms for conferences and banquets, an outdoor swimming pool, jacuzzi and an on-site restaurant, Parrot's Cove Bar and Grill. Families that stay at Best Western are minutes away from Adventure Island Water Park, which features rides, pools and various dining options. This hotel is also near the Babe Zaharias Golf Course, as well as Port Tampa, which offers opportunities for fishing and boating.

Best Western All-Suites Hotel Near USF Behind Busch Gardens
3001 University Center Drive
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-8930
bestwestern.com

Sailport Resort: Tampa Bay Waterfront Suites

Situated on Rocky Point Island, Sailport Resort rests on the shores of Tampa Bay and is able to provide its guests with quick access to beach activities, such as swimming, wave running, volleyball and para-sailing. Sailport Resort is also approximately 25 minutes from Lettuce Lake Regional Park, a site that provides opportunities for hiking, picnics and camping. This resort provides its guests with amenities such as free shuttle services to Tampa International Airport, complimentary continental breakfast, free daily newspaper, covered parking and access to wireless Internet. In-room amenities include family suites with a balcony, fully furnished kitchens, two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Sailport Resort is located within 10 minutes from Tampa International Airport.

Sailport Resort: Tampa Bay Waterfront Suites
2506 North Rocky Point Drive
Tampa, Fl 33067
(813) 281-9599
sailport.com

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Article Written By Skip Davis

Skip Davis has been writing professionally since 2005. His work has appeared in "Southern Literary Magazine," on various websites and in graphic panels at the Jackson Zoological Park in Jackson, Miss. Currently living in Southern California, Davis received his Bachelor of Arts in theater at Belhaven College.

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