Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tampa-Rocky Point Island by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8.4 (527 reviews)
3025 North Rocky Point Drive , Tampa , US
+1 813-287-8585

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms and comfortable beds
Helpful/friendly staff (mostly)
Excellent location for airport and bay access
Good breakfast options and strong coffee
Free parking and pleasant pool with bay view (when available)
Good value for short stays/stopovers
Cons:
Occasional operational problems (elevator, TVs, closed pool)
Isolated room issues (smoke smell, small window, clogged bathtub)
Inconsistent breakfast temperature/quality for some guests
Some unprofessional front-desk behaviour reported
View sometimes obstructed (tree) and bathroom odor reports

Categories

Cleanliness
9
Multiple reviews explicitly praise cleanliness (clean rooms, good housekeeping); a few isolated complaints (smell of smoke; bathroom smelled of dirty mop) but overall cleanliness is consistently reported as strong.
Service
8.3
Staff are frequently described as friendly, helpful and professional; a few reports of unprofessional behaviour (staff moaning in reception, one problematic front-desk interaction) lower the score slightly.
Location
9
Location repeatedly praised: close to Tampa airport, convenient to restaurants and bay views; several guests highlight the convenience for stopovers and proximity to attractions.
Room Quality
8
Rooms are generally described as comfortable with good beds and cleanliness, but some guests reported issues (smoke smell, small window/low light, TVs not working, view obstructed by tree), producing a solid but not outstanding score.
Amenities
7.7
Amenities are mixed: positive notes include pool with bay view, beach towels, all-day coffee and free parking; negatives include a closed pool during a stay, lack of in-room coffee machine for some, and occasional facility malfunctions.
Value for Money
8.7
Multiple guests state the hotel is good value for the price, convenient for short stays/stopovers and an affordable option given location and included breakfast, leading to a strong value score.
Food and Beverage
8.1
Breakfast and coffee receive varied feedback: several guests praise very good breakfast and excellent coffee, while others find the breakfast spread less impressive or food lukewarm; overall generally positive but inconsistent.
Overall Experience
8.4
Most reviews describe a positive stay (clean, comfortable, friendly staff, good location) with occasional operational issues; overall sentiment aligns with the target rating.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:09

Property Description

Convenient Location
Minutes from Tampa International Airport and a short drive from downtown, Holiday Inn Express Tampa-Rocky Point Island offers a perfect blend of accessibility and comfort.

Impressive Amenities
Enjoy a free daily hot breakfast buffet, 24-hour fitness center, outdoor pool, and in-room coffeemakers for a relaxing stay.

Nearby Attractions
Situated on the shores of Tampa Bay, our hotel is close to Raymond James Stadium, the Port of Tampa, and the Florida Aquarium, ensuring endless entertainment options.

Book your stay at Holiday Inn Express Tampa-Rocky Point Island now for a delightful and convenient experience.

Important information:

Upon check-in, photo ID and a credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional fees.

Please note the Breakfast Included rate includes breakfast for 2 adults. Additional charges may apply for each extra guest.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: TPA

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 50
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Door Width: 82
  • Entrance Leveled: Yes
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: Yes
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 527 reviews
Cleanliness: 9
Service: 8.3
Location: 9
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 7.7
Value for Money: 8.7
Food and Beverage: 8.1
Overall Experience: 8.4
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Barri • couple • us
10
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Jahaziel • family_with_children • pr
10
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • us
9
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Trisha • couple • us
10
Clean and comfortable
Pros:

Clean and comfortable.

Cons:

Holiday Inn breakfasts are not my favorite spread.

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Demetrius • solo_traveller • us
10
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay
Pros:

It was very nice. Clean

Cons:

Nothing. Everything was very nice

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Hernan • family_with_children • co
10
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Anita • couple • us
10
Excellent, will stay again and recommend.
Pros:

Clean, comfortable, staff were great. The breakfast in the morning was very good and the coffee was excellent. Great location with a restaurant next door.

Cons:

I liked everything about this hotel .

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Kerrie • couple • us
2
It was the worst hotel I’ve stayed in especially for a holiday inn
Pros:

The view

Cons:

No coffee machine in the room the elevator did not work, the tvs did not work in the rooms but the one in the lobby did and the pool was closed Thursday

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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MARTINA • family_with_children • cz
10
Skvělé ubytování v Tampě
Pros:

Perfektní ubytování, čistý pokoj, pohodlné postele, velice dobrá snídaně. Koupání v bazénu bylo velmi příjemné a byl z něj krásný výhled na zátoku. K dispozici plážové ručníky, po celý den výborná káva. Příjemný personál, parkování zdarma, bezpečná lokalita.
Perfect accommodation, clean room, comfortable beds, very good breakfast. Swimming in the pool was very pleasant and had a beautiful view of the bay. Beach towels available, excellent coffee all day. Friendly staff, free parking, safe location.

Cons:

Everything OK.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Shawn • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Kelsey • solo_traveller • us
10
Perfect hotel for my visit to Tampa
Pros:

Breakfast was great, loved the yogurt and coffee.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Le Chi • couple • us
10
Great stay
Pros:

Staff members were nice and professional. Room was very clean and beds were very comfortable

Cons:

None

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Pamela • couple • us
5
Cons:

Smelled like smoke in the room

Bay view I paid extra for was covered by a tree 🙁

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Charles • solo_traveller • us
10
Good stay
Pros:

There was alot I liked, mainly the facilities and how close it was to everything

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
R
Renzo • solo_traveller • ch
9
Pros:

Posizione vicino alla baia di Tampa e dell'aeroporto

Cons:

Nulla

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Loisel • solo_traveller • fr
8
Pros:

La propreté le professionnalisme des salariés et l'emplacement

Cons:

La.piscisn fermée

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Meagan • couple • us
10
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Jasmine • couple • us
8
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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LaTerria • family_with_children • us
10
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Janet • extended_group • us
8
It was a great location and convenient
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Did not like the view

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee