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Oaks Motel

3.1-star Oaks Motel in Tampa offers free Wi-Fi, parking, and air conditioning. Close to Busch Gardens, Florida Aquarium, and Tampa International Airport.

3801 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa, FL 33603, United States View on map
6.2/10
Average Based on 138 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free parking Air-conditioned
What recent guests emphasize

Balanced comfort in a lively neighborhood

Visitors highlight a clean, quiet, and affordable stay with polite staff, located in a buzzing area near popular attractions. Practical limitations include basic amenities and a few minor cleanliness concerns.

Guests often praise

  • Clean and peaceful rooms with comfortable beds
  • Polite, respectful, and welcoming staff
  • Quiet atmosphere despite busy surroundings
  • Affordable rates with options for daily and weekly stays
  • Convenient amenities like free parking, Wi-Fi, microwave, and ice machine

Worth knowing

  • No on-site restaurant, fitness center, pool, or airport shuttle available
  • Not pet-friendly and visitor access to rooms is restricted
  • Some guests noted minor issues with bed linens and toilet paper quality
  • Rooms are air-conditioned but décor and facilities are basic
  • Located in a vibrant area with easy access to vintage stores and nightlife

Best for

  • Budget-conscious travelers seeking a clean, quiet place to stay
  • Visitors wanting to explore Ybor City's local culture and attractions
  • Guests valuing polite service and straightforward accommodations
  • Those prioritizing convenience and basic amenities over luxury
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About this property

Welcome to Oaks Motel

Oaks Motel is a modest 3-star motel located in Tampa’s vibrant North Nebraska Avenue area. The property offers an air-conditioned environment with free Wi-Fi and parking, catering to visitors seeking practical accommodations without extra amenities such as a pool, restaurant, or fitness center. Check-in time is set at 2 PM, with check-out by 10 AM.

Situated in a lively neighborhood near Ybor City, guests can explore vintage shops, LGBT bars, and local history exhibits at the nearby Ybor City museum. Popular attractions like Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, The Florida Aquarium, and ZooTampa at Lowry Park are within a reasonable drive, making the location suitable for leisure visitors interested in family-friendly activities and entertainment.

Guest reviews often highlight the motel’s cleanliness and quiet atmosphere, with polite and respectful staff noted as a strong point. While some feedback points to minor issues such as bedding odors and basic facilities, the overall value and comfortable beds receive consistent appreciation. The motel seems best suited for travelers seeking affordable, no-frills lodging in a buzzing area.

Close proximity to Tampa International Airport (approximately 14 minutes by car) adds convenience for travelers. The motel’s straightforward offerings and location near several other budget-friendly options make it a functional choice for those prioritizing cost and access over upscale amenities.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Air-conditioned

Not available at this property

Pool
Pet-friendly
Restaurant
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

JG
Jacqueline Gonzalez Apr 13, 2026
10

Nice cozy atmosphere.. low prices. Will return again

DH
David Hunt Mar 26, 2026
8.0

Clean. Polite manager. Outside had good appearance.

UB
Upesh Bhakta Mar 22, 2026
10

Nice clean room and clean property. Quiet and peaceful.

BH
Blair Hendrickson Feb 27, 2026
8.0

You cannot have visitors here but the rooms are clean very nice Indian folks running it and no roaches or bugs 80 a night no deposit. Worth every penny.

A
AdeptusTech Jan 28, 2026
8.0

Much more quieter than I expected. Beds are very comfortable. Price is fair considering where located. They offer daily & weekly rates. We place. The only things I didn't like is the bed cover had a slight odor, but the rest of the linen smelled clean & the roll of toilet paper looked like they took a bunch of old rolls &tried to make a new roll (on the +side there was a brand new untouched roll on the back of the toilet.) Floors & bathrooms were very clean. The only thing I spotted that was unusual about the rooms was that I found, that every room has 2 small refrigerators (one by the credenza & another inside the credenza)

GE
Gail Eriks Jan 28, 2026
10

The front desk employees are very polite and respectful. Despite the location it is quiet and safe

PG
Penny Gomes Jan 12, 2026
10

Very nice place they have ice machine registration, microwave

AL
andreana lee Dec 23, 2025
10

They're all very pleasant and respectful and the place was very nice and clean and they make you feel at home and comfortable and again I would highly recommend this place to anyone.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Oaks Motel

Tampa, Florida, USA

Buzzing area with vintage stores, LGBT bars & local history exhibits at the Ybor City museum.

  • Tampa Union Station 43 min Walk
  • Nebraska Ave @ Baker St MetroRapid 3 min Walk
  • M L King Jr Blvd @ I-275 7 min Walk
  • Tampa International Airport 14 min Car · 39 min Transit
  • Sarasota Bradenton International Airport 1 hr 3 Car · 2 hr 59 Transit
  • St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport 23 min Car · 1 hr 18 Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in Florida. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay 97,653 reviews

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

10165 McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612, United States

4.4 · Theme Park
ZooTampa at Lowry Park 27,901 reviews

ZooTampa at Lowry Park

1101 W Sligh Ave, Tampa, FL 33604, United States

4.6 · Zoo
The Florida Aquarium 21,159 reviews

The Florida Aquarium

701 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602, United States

4.5 · Aquarium
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