East Lake Inn

2-star hotel Great 6529 East Hillsborough Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33610
East Lake Inn

About East Lake Inn

With a stay at East Lake Inn in Tampa, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa and Florida State Fairgrounds. This motel is 4. 7 mi (7. 6 km) from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and 5. 2 mi (8. 4 km) from Adventure Island. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Make yourself at home in one of the 22 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided. Conveniences include microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Reviews

3.7 / 5
Great 338 reviews

The hotel is generally perceived as clean and convenient for short stays, particularly for those visiting the Hard Rock Casino. However, the quality of service and amenities varies, with some guests expressing dissatisfaction with the staff's attitude and lack of basic amenities like shampoo and coffee makers.

What guests liked
  • Cleanliness of the rooms
  • Convenient location, particularly for visiting the Hard Rock Casino
What could be better
  • Inconsistent service quality and staff attitude
  • Lack of basic amenities like shampoo, coffee makers, and comfortable beds
  • Gustavo Jun 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Simple, clean.

  • David Jun 2026 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Very old, bad damp smell inside the room. No gas stations or restaurants within walking distance. We left a day early and moved to a different hotel and lost the second night’s rent, which I was just glad to find a cleaner place.

  • Roy Jun 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    This is a very low quality motel. The windows in room did not lock, the doors were not secure and the chair was not even tall enough to shove under the door handle. The first thing you sign is a “no refund” paper before you get to even see the room, that should have been a clear sign of what was to come.

  • Luke May 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Very clean room

  • Athena May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    It's a great price and the rooms are very clean and not too dated. The staff is the selling feature - I always saw people working hard and Neil, the owner, helped me in an emergency situation and his kindness will not be forgotten. Thank you, East Lake Inn :-)

  • Emilio Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean and accessible area

  • Shay Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    .

  • Anthony Apr 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Smoking rooms horrible.

  • Silvia Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Only here for a night, place was clean and nice no complaints.

  • Nakesha Mar 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Clean room but the lady wanted me to change my own sheets

  • gordon Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Clean room, worked out well.

  • Ryan Feb 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    My first time stopping here, I didn’t use the facilities if it had any basically it was just a two night’s day I was walking to the nearby hard rock Hotel Casino

  • Gabrielle Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Decent for the price, no complaints

  • Scott Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Floors need to be moped not just swept, no racks or hooks for your towels anywhere ( which was quite strange) no hangers, no ironing board or iron

  • Hudson Feb 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    Room was dirty don’t stay here.

  • George Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Room was clean and service was in time and good.

  • Xiaohui Jan 2026 · via expedia
    2/5

    old.

  • Andres Jan 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Room was clean but it was very noisy at all times at night. No staff to complain too.

  • Richard Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    I’ve seen better and at a lower price but it worked for what I needed

  • Nicole Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    When I come on vacation I always come to eas lake inn and this the hotel in Tampa I will always come and stay here

  • Christopher Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Provided the basics needed for overnight stay.

  • Jamie Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Everything was great. Things were close by and within walking distance. It was quiet which we really enjoyed. It was a nice stay

  • joneelyn Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    very friendly environment and pretty clean i enjoy my time

  • Surpreet Nov 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    It’s not what it seems in pictures

  • Joseph Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Convenient Location and Friendly Staff.

  • Noel Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The east lake inn is good for its price!

  • Brian Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Was an older motel, but knew that and for the price, would stay there again as very close to the Hard Rock. Rooms were roomy and clean. Bring your own pillows and towels would be my only recommendation for any one wanting to stay here

  • Joel Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The close proximity to the Hard Rock Casino

  • Ugo Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    all wonderful i come in here from 5 years

  • Antonio Aug 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    None

  • Bret Aug 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    No coffee

  • Morgan Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    It was quiet, clean and had everything needed for a night stay

  • Franyer Jul 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    The ambient and the people outside were smoking weed and talking loud all night

  • Shay Jun 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    The location is good. It's old but pretty clean

  • Ann May 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    This motel is very run down, but it was clean and decent price.

  • Paul May 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    The office was a window you stood outside of and spoke through it via microphone. Not real good business practice in my eyes. For the price of the room...simply needs to be better. Thanks!

  • JohnAaron Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great overall

  • Donald Apr 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Everything fine, but close to highway so hear traffic all the time

  • Sheila Apr 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Easy to get to places the only thing no coffee pots to make coffee no water in rooms like most hotels/motels.

  • RON Mar 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    next door to the hotel was quite noisy in the morning. The location was extremely convenient for our plans for the evening. Having said that I’m grateful we didn’t have to stay a second night

  • Randy Feb 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean and efficient

  • Judy Feb 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    People outside room at 12:00 midnight arguing at the top of there lungs

  • Gary Nov 2024 · via expedia
    2/5

    Bed not comfortable. No tissues. Towels were paper thin. I think i saw roaches.

  • Gabrielle Nov 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Place was clean and staff was helpful. Would recommend

  • Cary Oct 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    The property filled the bill and if needed, I would stay there again.

  • Christine Oct 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff was very friendly. Room was clean and bed was comfortable.

  • Kevin Oct 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Looks like you're going to get murdered here but the rooms looks like the pictures

  • Vita Oct 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    It’s okay. Clear!

  • Reginald Sep 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    My guy & his family takes great care of me every time!!

  • Bradley Sep 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great

  • UGO Aug 2024 · via expedia
    2/5

    CLOSE TO CASINO

  • Jason Jul 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    This stay was all about convenance. The room was clean and close to the Mid Florida Amphitheater. If you want extra frills, it's probably not for you but the doors locked, and it was a decent rate for a night's sleep.

  • ugo May 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    very good

  • Verified Apr 2024 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Location is not accessible to food and not in an area to go out and walk nearby. Location didn’t feel safe. We also had no shampoo in our room or lotion.

  • Verified Apr 2024 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    It's what you pay for. Just a typical hotel. The rooms were clean and nice (looks like they were just remodeled recently), no problem checking in and had no problems with loud noice or anything. We'd stay there again.

  • Evana Apr 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    It was a convenient stay from the Hard Rock with a few nice businesses in the area for a close walk through the area.

  • David Apr 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Clean and comfy will definitely be staying again

  • LINDA Apr 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Good

  • Ingrid Apr 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Is near the casino

  • Ingrid Apr 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Love this place

  • Barbara Mar 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    It was planned to just be 1 sleep, from flight to leaving town. But Flight was late. We were there for 6 hours only. Don't remember much except we had no complaints. And they were kind enough to answer promptly when we buzzed in at 4:40 a.m. and they called at 10:55 for our 11:00 am checkout.

  • William Feb 2024 · via expedia
    1/5

    I just wanted to let you know that this isn't a place to stay. Old run-down motel in an unsafe area. Check-in outside through a security window, ring the bell and someone appears and asks to pass your driver's license in an opening at the bottom of the window.

  • Brian Jan 2024 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The only complaint we had was the paint on the door had been worn down to the metal. It gave the room less of a clean look.

  • Randy Jan 2024 · via expedia
    2/5

    This motel is very very basic. You check in from the outside of the office. There is a bed, chair, tv, fridge and microwave. The first room we checked into didn't have working heat so we were moved to the next room. There is no hair dryer, kleenex or toiletries. The towels are small and thin. The shower was dirty. For $300 for two nights I feel over-charged.

  • Hilario Jan 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    It's a nice place.

  • UGO Dec 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    THE CASINO VERY CLOSE

  • Reginald Dec 2023 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Being going here for years and I can guarantee the best of the best ‼️

  • Verified Nov 2023 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Checked in after 8 and they were able to accommodate a downstairs room. The room was mediocre clean as the ac air filter was filthy and you can seen the dirt build up in the tiles. Our shower wouldn’t drain fast so you stood in water as you showered. The towels were very stained. They came to tidy up our room while we were out. I took off the top sheet and blanket because my son’s diaper exploded over night and they put the same clearly dirty linen back on the bed. I went and picked up new sheets to put on myself. They use all flat sheets so the sheet comes off in the middle of the night. Floors made our feet black. The beds were a little firm. It overall ok. It is a “get what you pay for” situation.

  • Joseph Oct 2023 · via expedia
    4/5

    It was clean and friendly customer service.

  • Sarah Oct 2023 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The room was cleans and it looks good inside. There is no shampoo or coffee. The outside looks sketchy and a little run down. The bed is not comfortable. Not bad for the price

  • JENNIFER Oct 2023 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great little Hotel to stay in, if going to a concert at the Amphitheater.

  • Jen Oct 2023 · via expedia
    3/5

    Very few ammenities. Had to request shampoo etc. AC super loud and kept us up all night. Can hear all conversations in rooms surrounding you.

  • Amarcus Sep 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean quiet

  • Susan Sep 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    Quick Uber to the amphitheater and casino.

  • Mary Sep 2023 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    I was highly impressed with east lake inn. The staff is very friendly and very helpful. The room was newly renovated and clean. Plenty of outlets and usb ports. Great location being a mile from hard rock casino and right off the free way, Room looks just like the pictures.

  • Matthew Sep 2023 · via expedia
    4/5

    Room was very clean only problem was the beds aren’t real comfortable for more than one night

  • Ann Sep 2023 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    It was ok. We basically slept there. The bed was comfy but they did not provide shampoo, hair dryer. The towels were small and very thin. They did provide a small microwave a d refrigerator. There were no bugs but the outside stairs needed to be power washed. Will not stay there again

  • Dominique Aug 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    Love the staff

  • Susan Aug 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    The rooms and property were clean and quiet, and the neighborhood felt safe. Perfect for a one night stay after a concert. You could technically walk to the ampitheatre or the casino, but we chose to Uber which was quick and convenient.

  • Jason Jul 2023 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Room was clean, AC was cold although it wasn't on when we got there. Overall would stay there again.

  • Cassandra Jul 2023 · via expedia
    4/5

    The hotel was convenient as far as travel

  • David Jul 2023 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The hotel was clean and tidy. Perfect for my one night stay.

  • Ann Jul 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very , clean , modern and comfortable. Definite hidden gem.

  • Michael Jul 2023 · via expedia
    1/5

    I did not stay it looked like a war zone and not a safe area at all.

  • Cynthia Apr 2023 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The hotel was clean, easily accessible to activity sites and shopping. It appeared to be recently refurbished with updated furnishings and low step shower. Staff were friendly and available when needed

  • Dorothy Apr 2023 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Not friendly check in

  • SANDRA Apr 2023 · via expedia
    4/5

    I didn't like that there was no coffee or coffee pot provided. It was a comfortable stay for 1 night but don't expect the Hilton.

  • Glenn Mar 2023 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Pleasantly surprised, small motel, clean and comfortable.

  • Julian Mar 2023 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    This place is awful they make it look way better with the pictures.

  • John Feb 2023 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    For what this hotel is it was extremely clean and relatively inexpensive compared to the rest of the market

  • Spyro Feb 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean

  • Sandra Feb 2023 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Was ok we stay for one night and comeback home

  • James Feb 2023 · via expedia
    3/5

    Room was not too clean. Very noisy. You could hear people talking outside room all night

  • Kathy Jan 2023 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    I wasnt impressed... The room was just decent, but disappointed that not even a coffee pot, nor coffee was available anywhere. The location was good for our purpose, but wouldn't spend more than 1 night there.

  • Mark Jan 2023 · via expedia
    3/5

    Old, small parking lot.

  • Judy Jan 2023 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    No lobby…had to checkin through bank style window. No continental breakfast of any kind. No complimentary toiletries. No kleenex. Nothing on the walls. Not even a table and chairs

  • shaun Jan 2023 · via expedia
    1/5

    Roaches in the motel. Didnt sleep there.

  • Maria Dec 2022 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very close to the casino Hard Rock that we love to always go.

  • Ugo Oct 2022 · via expedia
    3/5

    I THINK SOME PEOPLE BRING IN THR ROOM LITTLE INSENT THE BITE

  • Bruno Oct 2022 · via expedia
    4/5

    It looks unappealing from the outside of the building. Inside of room is very clean and updated.

  • Marley Oct 2022 · via expedia
    1/5

    I’m very dissatisfied with my stay. First thing, the room was no smoking but there was definitely a tobacco/marihuana smell . Second , the bathroom was not clean, there were hairs in the tub probably from previous customer. I had already checked in and they don’t do refunds so I went all the way to Walmart, bought cleaning products , towels, and sheets to be able to stay there. When I was about to check out, I called and there was no one at the reception. A cleaning lady approached me and said there’s no one there, I can take the keys. I called the hotel property directly hoping to speak with someone to see if it was ok to give her the keys, no answer, so I just handed the keys to her. Before that I almost forgot to mention, I also noticed a cockroach in the counter and I took photos that will be attaching below. Last thing, there’s no security, I didn’t feel safe at all, there was even a lady walking around naked. And yes, she was staying at the hotel!!! Nobody cared or said anything to her.

  • Nick Oct 2022 · via expedia
    4/5

    Surprisingly pleasant for the price, room was nice, clean and updated.

  • Wes Jun 2022 · via expedia
    3/5

    Place is in poor condition and no shampoo in shower

  • Anna May 2022 · via expedia
    5/5

    Simple, clean motel-style inn. Walking distance to Hard Rock for shows

  • Jasmine May 2022 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Stay here! I felt like it was a bit pricey for it not to be a namebrand hotel but how clean and wonderful the service is was definitely worth 140 it’s near the casino easy access to everything

  • Austin Apr 2022 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Had random people knocking on my door at 1 and 2 a.m. both nights and the fire station or something was right next door because all I heard all night were sirens the parking lot is super tiny barley enough parking and someone ended up hitting my truck in the parking lot in the middle of the night and just left the owner looked through the security cameras but I waited over an hour and just decided to leave the room was clean, comfortable and everything and within walking distance to the casino

  • Verified Apr 2022 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very accomodation to our needs. Reasonable in price. A win, win for all

  • Leanne Apr 2022 · via expedia
    4/5

    Property is very close to a main road so you hear the traffic all night long.

  • Rebecca Apr 2022 · via expedia
    4/5

    It was convenient for visiting the casino. Great price too! It was clean. No coffee and ice macine and stairs were sketchy for cleanliness.

  • David Mar 2022 · via expedia
    5/5

    The bed was great. The room was very clean. The staff was friendly. I will definitely come back and stay here again.

  • JOHN Mar 2022 · via expedia
    3/5

    You get what you pay for but i will return

  • Sarah Feb 2022 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Room looked freshly renovated

  • william Feb 2022 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The place was dated, neighborhood was questionable but the room were clean ,bed was comfortable. Over all I was please with my stay. I would stay there again.

  • Jeane Feb 2022 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Very nice room. Very clean. Was very happy there

  • Deborah Feb 2022 · via expedia
    3/5

    I was looking for an affordable room, and this was. It’s very no-frills, but it’s clean, had NO bugs, and it’s in a great location. The room had a fridge and microwave (an unexpected perk). The towels are small and thin, but that’s ok. You can’t call the “front desk”, a minor inconvenience. Overall, I was pleased and found it a good value.

  • Verified Feb 2022 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Clean, comfortable room. Would stay here again.

  • GENE Feb 2022 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    My room was clean and been recently updated. The AC or heat did not work and went I went to tell them they had a NO VACANCY sign and no one in office. I had trouble communicating when I checked in and the lady had to get someone else to check me in. Not the worst place i've ever stayed but I will find somewhere else next time in Tampa.

  • Clifton Jan 2022 · via expedia
    5/5

    Quiet

  • Silvana Jan 2022 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Too close to a main road so much noise

  • Robert Jan 2022 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean, inexpensive, quiet

  • Marlisa Jan 2022 · via expedia
    4/5

    Inside was more updated then I expected. Area was a bit sketchy. But for a cheap hotel for one night before boarding a cruise, I’d come back.

  • Donald Dec 2021 · via expedia
    5/5

    Quiet

  • Ugo Dec 2021 · via expedia
    5/5

    but 90 dollar to much im thinking going to ""fairy ground hotel for 55 dollar 10 dollar for taxi at list im safe

  • paul Oct 2021 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The place was just what we expected. Room was comfortable but we spent our time out & about. Walking distance to Hard Rock & Amphitheater.

Frequently asked questions about East Lake Inn

Does East Lake Inn have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, East Lake Inn offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does East Lake Inn offer parking?
Yes, East Lake Inn offers free parking on-site.
Does East Lake Inn have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
East Lake Inn does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in Tampa, see business hotels in Tampa.
Does East Lake Inn have a fitness center?
East Lake Inn does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is East Lake Inn located, and how walkable is the area?
East Lake Inn is located at 6529 East Hillsborough Avenue, Tampa, FL 33610. With a Walk Score of 33, the area is rated Car-Dependent. A car or rideshare is recommended for most trips in this area.

What's nearby

  • Tampa Convention Center 5.9 mi
  • Tampa Airport 9.2 mi

House rules

Check in 2:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Cancellation Not available
Children Not available

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