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By saving on your room price, you can enjoy more of what Dover has to offer. In the larger area, favorite places to visit include Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Port Tampa Bay, and Raymond James Stadium.

When you stay at a motel, you'll often find free parking and an outdoor pool. With a stay at a motel, you'll usually access your room directly from the parking lot. The word "motel" was coined in 1925 by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel in San Luis Obispo, California.

Here you'll find some of our customers’ favorite motels to book in the larger area. Tampa Inn - Near Busch Gardens is located 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from the heart of Dover. Enjoy access to the terrace, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Roadstar Hotel Zephyrhills: A business center along with freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and parking are available during your stay. Central Dover is 17.2 mi (27.7 km) away. Motel 6 Lakeland, FL: Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Located 16.6 mi (26.6 km) from the heart of Dover. Motel 6 Tampa, FL - Fairgrounds: Central Dover is 7.9 mi (12.8 km) away. Free WiFi, free parking, and a snack bar/deli are available during your stay. Motel 6 Tampa, FL: 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from the heart of Dover. Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and parking.

Favorite places in and around Dover include Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Port Tampa Bay, and Raymond James Stadium. Some outdoorsy places nearby include Lettuce Lake Park, Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, and Alafia River State Park. You'll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Museum of Science and Industry, Adventure Island, and Florida Aquarium. Other places worth a visit include Hillsborough County Fairgrounds and Sydney Dover Equestrian Park.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so here's some data about year-round temperatures in Dover to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 82°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 64°F. The rainiest months in Dover are August, July, June, and September, with each month seeing an average of 8 inches of rainfall.

We’ve gathered some information about local transportation options in Dover to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Lakeland Intl. Airport (LAL), which is located 12.5 mi (20.2 km) away from the city center. Otherwise, look for flights into Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight), which is 15.2 mi (24.4 km) away. If you'd like to explore around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.