Motel 6 Tampa, FL
6626 E Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Tampa, FL 33619, Tampa, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 3.8 / 5
Overview
Motel 6 Tampa, FL is a straightforward, budget-friendly 3-star motel situated off I-4 on E Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd in Tampa. It offers an unpretentious, no-frills stay with exterior room entrances and colorful accent walls, appealing to travelers who want simple, affordable lodging rather than a luxury experience.
Rooms
Rooms are basic and functional, featuring flat-screen TVs and minifridges for guest convenience. Exterior entrances give the property a classic motel layout, and colorful accent walls add a touch of character to otherwise straightforward accommodations.
Amenities
On-site amenities include an outdoor pool for relaxing after a day of sightseeing and coin-operated laundry facilities, useful for longer stays or road-trippers. Parking and Wi-Fi are also available on site, and guest feedback notes there is plenty of parking, including room for RVs.
Location & Nearby Attractions
The motel sits about 1.4 km from the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa, making it convenient for casino visitors. It's roughly 7 km from The Florida Aquarium and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, close to Busch Gardens rides like SheiKra, Montu, and Cheetah Hunt, and within about 8-9 km of ZooTampa at Lowry Park, the Tampa Museum of Art, Glazer Children's Museum, MOSI, Tampa Theatre, Armature Works, and the Henry B. Plant Museum.
Best for
This motel best suits budget-conscious travelers, road-trippers, and RV/vehicle drivers who value ample parking, an outdoor pool, and simple, clean rooms over upscale amenities. Its proximity to the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa also makes it a practical, affordable base for casino visitors, while its distance to Busch Gardens and The Florida Aquarium suits families or tourists touring Tampa's major attractions on a budget.
Travel tips
Being located off I-4, guests will likely want a car to reach Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, The Florida Aquarium, ZooTampa, and downtown Tampa museums, all several miles away. The property's ample parking, including space for RVs, makes it a convenient overnight stop for road trip travelers. Given its proximity to the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa, it can also serve as a low-cost lodging option for those visiting the casino.
What guests say
Recurring guest feedback highlights cleanliness of both rooms and the overall property as a strong point, along with consistently friendly and accommodating staff. Several reviewers appreciated the affordable rates, ample parking including space for RVs, and pet-friendly policy allowing dogs. Guests also valued the convenient location near the Tampa fairgrounds and casino. A few reviewers mentioned needing to resolve issues directly at the front office, though staff responsiveness in handling such matters was noted positively; overall sentiment frames it as a no-frills but reliable budget option rather than a luxury property.
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