Hotel South Tampa & Suites

2.5 star property

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Front of property - evening/night
Business center
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Exterior
Coffee/tea maker

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Gym

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3314 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL, 33629
  • University of Tampa
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • MacDill Air Force Base
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Port of Tampa
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(61 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

7.4 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

2 Queen bed Suite, Non smoking with Kitchenette

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(59 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Hotel South Tampa & Suites

Hotel in Virginia Park
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a health club and a 24-hour business center. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a business center, and conference space are onsite.
Hotel South Tampa & Suites offers 81 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Premium cable television is provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a health club.
Hotel South Tampa & Suites features an outdoor pool and a health club. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-related amenities consist of a 24-hour business center and a meeting room. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. This business-friendly hotel also offers a terrace, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in a common area. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Hotel South Tampa & Suites is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Languages

English, Hindi, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 1,195 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Free pool cabanas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (38 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

Property is also known as

Howard Johnson Express Inn South Tampa Airport
Howard Johnson Express South Tampa Airport
South Tampa & Suites Tampa
Hotel South Tampa & Suites Hotel
Hotel South Tampa & Suites Tampa
Hotel South Tampa & Suites Hotel Tampa

Hotel South Tampa & Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 782 out of 1378 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 358 out of 1378 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 140 out of 1378 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1378 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 1378 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little find!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rebecca

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
We had a late check in so the girl at the front desk said we could have a late check out at 12:30 for no extra charge . She said after 12:30 there would be an hourly charge . When 11am came the house cleaning service started knocking on our door I told her we have a 12:30 check out. She said ok. But then about 20 minutes later another person knocked on the door. We did not answer because we were getting dressed and in the shower. Another 16 minutes go by and a different. Cleaning lady knocked on the door. I told her we already told the other lady we have a 12:30 check out. She didn’t believe me and told me to call the front desk. I tried calling from the hotel phone but it did not work, so I had to use my cell phone. I spoke the the front desk and explained everything and she said ok you have a 12:30 checkout . At 12:05 a man came knocking on our door repeatedly and then then someone called me on my phone to say we had to leave. I told the front desk the situation on the way out and it is like she was clueless. I never had such a bad experience at any hotel. Also the breakfast is a joke the workers stare at you while you are eating to make sure you are not taking too much food or leaving with any food in your hands . Decent looking grounds but Terrible service .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is clean and staff are friendly. The room is clean, tidy and no smell. Unlike other hotels that we been has the molding smell to it. I definitely recommend this place to stay when you visit Tampa not to far from the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

gary

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bathroom door was to close to toilet to be closed. Shower isn't contuitive to anyone with a handicap. Check in time was 3pm and rooms weren't ready.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Pleasant and clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Marie-Francoise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

CAROL

Liked: Staff & service

No return

When i first arrived my refrigerator was not working. The guy who came and fix the refrigerator was not relating to me that he fix the refrigerator, he just walkedout Minutes later i went to find out what happen. He said it was fix. Just no communication. Front desk staff very kind. Lights went off several times during my stay. My stay was not happy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Diana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the beds were comfortable . The shower worked well. There was a little road noise but it didn’t stop us sleeping well. Breakfast had lots of choice. Hot options were sausages, cheese omelette, biscuits and gravy and pancakes. Cold options were yoghurt, cereals,muffins, apples, juice, as well as instant oatmeal, toast and tea or coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

KARESS

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

nancy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very accommodating. The room was dark, the Kerrig was rusty inside, no hangers or luggage rack. The refrigerator door did not open completely making it difficult to put tall items on the shelves. The electricity went off two separate times on Sunday. The air-conditioner was loud. The noise from traffic lasted the entire night. I would not stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Misha

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant surprise

Very clean - I was iffy when I pulled in due to the motel 6 look, but was pleasantly surprised the room was very clean & open. The indoor carpet & tv counter was dated. It would be nice if vinyl throughout since a humid climate- but it was nice for a last minute option. I would stay there again. .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liuver

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and affordable choice
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is very nice. We got in at8 a m in the morning. They were so nice to let us check in. Second time I've stayed at this property.In the last year and staff is wonderful. Breakfast isn't the best but, they make up for with great quality and service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

CAMERON

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an older motel type place. Staff was excellent! Room was very clean. Grounds are neat and tidy. Well maintained. Best place to stay for the price. Bed was very comfortable. Pool is a bit small but wasn’t crowded. Otherwise great stay. I would come again and stay kk gee for sure! Traveled with my teenage daughter and felt safe letting her walk around by herself.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

SUZANNE Michelle

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
The room was clean, quiet and safe. Don't stay for the free breakfast if that is important because it's processed and there's no waffle station. All of the room doors are exposed and is a Florida-style roadside motel. Although this hotel has been updated, my daughter's allergies were awful due to the age of the building. Staff wasn't rude or polite, just indifferent. I'm giving it 3 stars because it was quiet, clean and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralston

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Kata

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff I nice for me is not hotel is motel room need renovation for many watt I paid I had good time to stay Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025