Hotel South Tampa & Suites

Property class: 3

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Exterior
Outdoor pool, free pool cabanas, pool umbrellas
2 Queen bed Suite, Non smoking with Kitchenette | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Coffee/tea maker
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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3314 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL, 33629
  • Place, Palma Ciea Dog Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Cal Dickson Tennis Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Tampa
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

2 Queen bed Suite, Non smoking with Kitchenette

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(93 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(90 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(46 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

7.6 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Hotel South Tampa & Suites

Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a health club and a 24-hour business centre. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a business centre and conference space are on-site.
Hotel South Tampa & Suites offers 81 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Premium cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a health club.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hotel South Tampa & Suites. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Tampa Bay. You'll find features such as free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Extended parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and locker space
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have good things to say about the accommodation for the comfy beds and overall comfort
  • 5 minutes by car from MacDill Air Force Base and 6 minutes from Cigar City Brewery
Hotel South Tampa & Suites offers its guests an outdoor pool and a health club. Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour business centre and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is available daily. Event space at this hotel measures 1195 square feet (111 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel South Tampa & Suites. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Tampa hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (surcharge)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 centre
  • 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.
  • Lift (97 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (152 centimetre high)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 10 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • One child aged 10 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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. 998 out of 1737 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 444 out of 1737 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 168 out of 1737 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1737 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 1737 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Diane

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, keeping the room warm on a cold day on check-in was nice. This place is better than the Tahitian.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean. Breakfast was nice. Staff was courteous and responsive.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

FF

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elio

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mara

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Peggy-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, courteous personnel, clean room, but musty odor in our room. At checkout I told the checkout attendent and he said he would have maintenance check it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Deng

Disliked: Cleanliness
Room needs to be cleaned daily
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ivona

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I gave 5 stars. That is a review
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Enos

Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Arnold

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Suzan

Disliked: Cleanliness
The room was dirty. Upon talking to the manager, we decided NOT to stay at this establishment. Not the type of place I would stay nor recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Jamie

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room cleaning could be improved. I think the motel is doing upgrades which is nice. Our room had a bad odour and the place felt ans looked dirty. But the bed was comfortable and it was nice to have the kitchenette.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elio

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

CHRISTIAN

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty, smelly
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elio

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was immaculately clean and spectacularly updated. The staff was the tremendous. Best of all, it was an astonishing value. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Craig

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location prior to taking a cruise.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was pretty, the property and the people were nice. The only issue was the shower was not cleaned very well before we arrived, hair left from previous occupant.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good spot
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Rafael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is very limited and only for a short time. It ends at 9am. Most better hotels have breakfast until 10 or 11.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Milena

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026