Holiday Inn Tampa NorthvsIsland's End Resort
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Island's End Resort scores slightly higher than Wingate by Wyndham Tampa/At USF. Island's End Resort comes in at #31 in Tampa Bay Area with recommendations from 2 publications like Fodor's, Frommer's.
Holiday Inn Tampa North
 Rough Guide
 Oyster
3751 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL 33612
From $93/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Shuttle Bus
 - Laundry Service
 
 "With a free shuttle bus to Busch Gardens (5 min away), small pool, great free breakfast, clean rooms with free wi-fi and a solicitous staff, this is the best of the motels in North Tampa." 
 Budget
 "This budget chain hotel is one of a few that are directly across the street from the University of South Florida campus." Full review
Island's End Resort
 Frommer's
 Fodor's
1 Pass-A-Grille Way, Saint Pete Beach, FL 33706
From $0/night
- Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundy Room
 - Kitchenette
 - Business Center
 - Air Conditioning
 
 "You will love the one monstrous unit with two living rooms (one can be converted to sleeping quarters), two bathrooms (one with a whirlpool tub and separate shower), and private bayside swimming pool." Full review
 "This converted 1950s-vintage motel has some of the area's best sunrise and sunset views and, like the rest of historic Pass-A-Grille, is totally friendly and totally Old Florida." Full review