Florida Garden Motel

Florida Garden Motel

2345 8th St NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881, Auburndale, United States

2-star hotel

Guest rating: 2.5 / 5

Overview

Florida Garden Motel is a 2-star motel serving the Auburndale/Winter Haven area from its address at 2345 8th St NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881. Public guest feedback averages 2.5/5 based on 113 reviews, suggesting a mixed experience. Amenities are not documented in the available property data.

Location & Nearby Attractions

The motel sits a short drive from Downtown Winter Haven (about 2.8 km) and near a waterski show attraction (about 2.0 km). It is also within driving distance of major family destinations around LEGOLAND® Florida: LEGOLAND® Florida Water Park (~7.2 km), Cypress Gardens (~7.2 km), The Great LEGO® Race (~7.5 km), LEGO® NINJAGO® World (~7.5 km), and LEGOLAND® Florida Resort (~7.7 km). Other nearby day-trip options include PEPPA PIG Theme Park Florida (~8.1 km), Circle B Bar Reserve (~13.9 km), Fantasy of Flight (~15.4 km), and Bok Tower Gardens (~19.8 km).

Guest Experience Snapshot

Guest commentary points to inconsistent room condition and service, with some travelers reporting cleanliness concerns and odors. Other guests highlight value-oriented stays, including affordable weekly rates and positive interactions with owners. Overall, reviews suggest outcomes can vary significantly by room and expectations.

Best for

This motel is best suited to budget-focused travelers who prioritize a low-cost base near Winter Haven and the LEGOLAND® Florida area over extensive on-site features. It can also fit longer-stay or weekly-rate shoppers, based on guest feedback mentioning affordability. Travelers who are highly sensitive to cleanliness or service consistency may want to research recent reviews carefully given the mixed themes reported.

Travel tips

If you’re visiting the theme parks, plan on driving: LEGOLAND® Florida Resort and related attractions (Water Park, Cypress Gardens, The Great LEGO® Race) cluster roughly 7–8 km away. For simpler errands and dining options, Downtown Winter Haven is about 2.8 km from the property. Because amenities are not documented and reviews vary on room condition, consider confirming expectations directly with the property before arrival.

What guests say

Reviews describe a mixed experience that often centers on cleanliness and room condition. Some guests report serious concerns such as dirty rooms and pests, while others describe rooms as clean and appreciate the value of weekly pricing. Staff/owner interactions are also inconsistent in feedback, ranging from polite owners to reports of an unfriendly front desk. Odor in rooms is mentioned as another negative theme alongside cleanliness.

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