Visit Central Florida welcomes the Florida State Science & Engineering Fair to Lakeland’s RP Funding Center – April 2024.
Central Florida Accommodations
Visit Central Florida has secured courtesy room blocks and discounted accommodation rates for the hotel properties listed below. The initial accommodations and rates provided were determined by each hotel property and are subject to availability and each individual property’s booking deadline and cancellation policy. In order to receive discounted rates outlined here and book within the event rooming block, you must book your accommodations utilizing the direct booking link or discount telephone reservation code provided at the time your reservation is made.
Adjacent to RP Funding Center and Downtown Lakeland
| The Terrace Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton | SpringHill Suites by Marriott Lakeland | Hyatt Place Lakeland Center | Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lakeland South |
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Rate: $199 + tax |
Rate: $199.00 + tax | ||
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Link to book and use code 903 or call 863-688-0800 |
Call hotel for availability: 863-413-1700 | Call hotel for availability: 863-413-1122 |
Link to book and use code FSE or call 863-606-1000 |
| Booking Cutoff: 2/24/2024 | Booking Cutoff: 1/30/2024 |
Lakeside Village Cluster (4 miles away)
| Courtyard by Marriott Lakeland | Residence Inn by Marriott Lakeland | Home2 Suites by Hilton Lakeland | Hampton Inn & Suites Lakeland – South Polk Parkway |
| Rate: $199.00 + tax | |||
| Call hotel for availability: 863-802-9000 | Link to book and mention SSEF or call 863-680-2323 | Call hotel for availability: 863-500-6869 |
Call hotel for availability: 863-603-7600 |
| Booking Cutoff: 3/2/2024 |
South Lakeland – Lakeland Linder Airport Hotel Cluster (6 miles away)
| Staybridge Suites Lakeland West, an IHG Hotel | Hilton Garden Inn Lakeland | ||
| Call hotel for availability: 863-225-2886 | Call hotel for availability: 863-647-0066 | ||
North Lakeland I-4 – Exit 32 & 33 Hotel Cluster (6 -8 miles away)
| La Quinta Inn & Suites Lakeland West | TownePlace Suites by Marriott Lakeland | La Quinta Inn & Suites Lakeland East | |
| Rate: $100.00 + tax | Rate: $189.00 + tax | Rate: $189.00 + tax | |
| Call hotel for availability and mention Science & Engineering Fair: 863-859-2866 | Call hotel for availability: 863-680-1115 | Link to book using code: FSE or call 863-595-4500 |
Call hotel for availability and mention Science & Engineering Fair: 863-816-2525 |
| Booking Cutoff: 3/20/2024 | Booking Cutoff: 3/2/2024 | Booking Cutoff: 3/5/2024 | Booking Cutoff: 3/2/2024 |
Auburndale/Winter Haven Hotels (10 – 15 miles away)
| Best Western Auburndale Inn & Suites | Staybridge Suites Winter Haven/Auburndale | ||
| Rate: $189.00 + tax | Rate: $199.00 + tax | ||
| Link to book and mention Florida Science & Engineering Fair or call: 863-551-3400 | Link to book using code: FSE or call: 863-229-5145 | ||
| Booking Cutoff: 3/11/2024 | Booking Cutoff: 3/1/2024 |
Travel Guide 
Our Travel Guide is a comprehensive guide full of valuable resources about the area’s attractions, hotels and vacation rental homes, restaurants, boutique shops and more.
What’s Included in the Guide?
- Details about our Must See Attractions and experiences
- Information about every attraction and activity in Polk County
- Directory of locally owned restaurants and boutique shops
- Fascinating stories from local people of interest
- Ideas for having fun on a rainy day
Let us help you plan your next Central Florida vacation. Request your printed Free Central Florida Travel Guide HERE!
Central Florida Attraction Ticket Discounts
Visit Central Florida has secured exclusive ticket discounts for attractions throughout Central Florida. Discounts tickets are not only good for the dates of your event, but discounts extend year round and reflect 30% to 50% discounts off tickets purchased directly at the attraction.
Discount Ticket Links for State Science & Engineering Fair 2024
We have one of the best discounts available for tickets to Central Florida’s newest theme park, LEGOLAND® Florida Resort.
Central Florida Attractions including Disney World, Universal Orlando, Kennedy Space Center, Busch Gardens and many other attractions!
Sunshine Savings Pass
The Sunshine Savings Pass gives exclusive discounts and special offers for local restaurants, shops, activities to save you money during your event. Click the link below to get your Sunshine Savings Pass and save during your stay.
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