Miami is a great international city with lots to do for all cruisers – couples, families, and children – so it is worth considering adding a day or two in the city before your ship departs to extend your cruise vacation. Even if you aren’t interested in exploring the city we’d still highly recommend arriving at least a day in advance to give yourself a little cushion if you experience travel delays.
Another benefit to staying overnight before your cruise is that many of Miami’s hotels offer free parking and a shuttle to the port, usually with only a one-night stay required. This could be a good option for you to help save some money on the costs of your cruise parking. Even if you aren’t travelling to the city by car, a free shuttle to the port can save a little money if you’ve flown in the night before your cruise.
We’ve rounded up some great options that offer ‘Park & Cruise’ packages and have done a quick comparison in the table below. As with all our tables, you can filter and sort the information to quickly find a hotel that is perfect for you. Clicking on the name of the hotel will take you to further details below, including reviews so you can find out what other travellers have to say.
Information in the table is correct as of May 2019, but as prices can vary, please ensure you confirm the price before purchasing. There is also a map showing the locations of each hotel at the bottom of the post.
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| Name | Address Telephone | Star Rating | Prices From ($) | Time to Port | Shuttle to Port | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubletree Grand Hotel Biscayne Bay | 1717 N Bayshore Dr 305-3720313 | 3.5 | 113 | <10-minute drive | Y | For up to 7 days |
| Hilton Garden Inn Miami Airport West | 3550 Nw 74th Ave 305-629-7701 | 3 | 89 | <20-minute drive | Y | For up to 7 days |
| Quality Inn Miami Airport | 3959 NW 79th Ave 305-599-5200 | 2.5 | 59 | <20-minute drive | One way only | For up to 7 days |
| Hyatt Place Miami Airport-West/Doral | 3655 NW 82nd Ave 305-718-8292 | 3 | 109 | <20-minute drive | One way only | For up to 14 days |
| Hampton Inn & Suites Blue Lagoon | 777 NW 57th Ave 305-262-5400 | 2.5 | 93 | <15-minute drive | Y | For up to 7 days |
| Hampton Inn & Suites Brickell Downtown | 50 SW 12th St 305-377-9400 | 3.5 | 118 | <15-minute drive | One way only | For up to 7 days |
| Comfort Suites Miami Airport North | 657 Minola Dr 305-888-8404 | 2.5 | 82 | <20-minute drive | One way only | For up to 7 days |
| Element Miami International Airport | 3525 NW 25th St 305-888-6411 | 3 | 99 | <20-minute drive | One way only | For up to 7 days |
| Hampton Inn Coconut Grove | 2800 SW 28th Terrace 305-448-2800 | 2.5 | 101 | <15-minute drive | One way only | For up to 7 days |
| EB Hotel | 4299 NW 36th St 305-324-6835 | 4 | 138 | <15-minute drive | One way only | For up to 7 days |
THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND
Although Miami is geared toward welcoming visitors and has many hotel rooms to choose from, we recommend you make your reservations in advance, especially during the busy periods for cruises (e.g. school holidays and summer) or during festivals when hotels might be booked up. This will help ensure you are able to get your preferred hotel and room type.
We also recommend you call the hotel you are interested in to check the availability of their ‘Park & Cruise’ packages as there may be a limited number of rooms available with this offer and some hotels may only offer this option if you make the reservation directly with them.
1717 N Bayshore Dr, Miami, FL, 33132 | 305-3720313 | Hotel 1 on Map Below | Read Reviews of this 3.5-Star Hotel | Back to Table
One of the closest options to the port and with good access to Miami Beach and other attractions, Doubletree Biscayne Bay has plenty to recommend it as a place to stay before or after your cruise. This hotel is convenient for Jungle Island, the Children’s Museum and Wynwood Walls.
Amenities include four restaurants and a deli on-site, mini-fridge and coffeemaker in your room, sauna, tennis court, and pillow-top mattresses and down duvets for a night of great night sleep.
DISTANCE TO PORT: <10-minutes drive
PARKING: 7 days
SHUTTLE TO PORT: Yes
BREAKFAST: Additional cost
POOL: Outdoor
CHECK IN/OUT: 4 PM / 11 AM
3550 Nw 74th Ave, Miami, FL, 33122 | 305-629-7701 | Hotel 2 on Map Below | Read Reviews of this 3-Star Hotel | Back to Table
One of a cluster of hotels offering parking packages just north-west of the airport, Hilton Garden Inn offers spacious guest rooms and a heated pool and hot tub for relaxing before your cruise.
Amenities include a convenience store and on-site restaurant, a fitness centre, business centre, and a microwave, fridge, and a coffee/tea maker in your room.
DISTANCE TO PORT: <20-minutes drive
PARKING: 7 Days
SHUTTLE TO PORT: Yes
BREAKFAST: Additional cost
POOL: Outdoor – Heated
CHECK IN/OUT: 4 PM / NOON
3959 NW 79th Ave, Doral, FL, 33166 | 305-599-5200 | Hotel 3 on Map Below | Read Reviews of this 2.5-Star Hotel | Back to Table
The cheapest of our options north-west of the airport, Quality Inn Miami Airport provides great value whilst offering all the amenities you’d expect such as an on-site market, fridge, microwave, and coffee/tea maker in-room, fitness centre, and a pillow-top mattress for great sleep.
DISTANCE TO PORT: <20-minutes drive
PARKING: 7 days
SHUTTLE TO PORT: One way only
BREAKFAST: Included
POOL: Outdoor
CHECK IN/OUT: 3 PM / NOON
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Another option to the north-west of the airport, Hyatt Place provides up to 14 days of parking, so if you are going on a longer cruise, this could be the place to stay to save on parking.
Amenities include a 24/7 Gallery Market and a fitness centre.
DISTANCE TO PORT: <20-minutes drive
PARKING: 14 days
SHUTTLE TO PORT: One way only
BREAKFAST: Included
POOL: Outdoor
CHECK IN/OUT: 3 PM / NOON
To the south of the airport, this Hampton Inn and Suites is located next to the Blue Lagoon. Providing all the comforts you’d expect from this popular chain and with convenient access to the highway to get you to the port in the morning.
Amenities include a fitness centre, business centre, and an in-room coffee maker.
DISTANCE TO PORT: <15-minutes drive
PARKING: 7 days
SHUTTLE TO PORT: Yes
BREAKFAST: Included
POOL: Outdoor
CHECK IN/OUT: 3 PM / NOON
If you want to be in the heart of Miami, then this Hampton Inn & Suites has you covered. Situated in the heart of downtown Miami, it is convenient for Vizcaya Museum and Miami Seaquarium.
Amenities at this hotel include fresh fruit and hot drinks in the lobby, a business centre, fitness centre, electric car charging, and a microwave, mini-fridge and Nespresso coffee make in-room.
DISTANCE TO PORT: <15-minutes drive
PARKING: 7 days
SHUTTLE TO PORT: One way only
BREAKFAST: Included
POOL: Outdoor – Rooftop
CHECK IN/OUT: 3 PM / NOON
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Offering suites at a sensible price, Comfort Suites offers the usual amenities and comfort. The shuttle to the port is included and you can book a return shuttle is $10 for adults and $5 for children.
Amenities include a microwave, fridge, and coffee maker in your room, a fitness centre, business centre, HD premium cable, and pillow-top mattresses.
DISTANCE TO PORT: <20-minutes drive
PARKING: 7 days
SHUTTLE TO PORT: One-way included
BREAKFAST: Included
POOL: Outdoor
CHECK IN/OUT: 4 PM / 11 AM
Situated just to the east of the airport, Element offers an evening reception with complimentary food and wine for guests as well as a pool and fitness
Other amenities include a guest room kitchen, bike rental, and outdoor spaces with BBQ and fire pit.
DISTANCE TO PORT: <20-minutes drive
PARKING: 7 days
SHUTTLE TO PORT: One way only
BREAKFAST: Included
POOL: Outdoor
CHECK IN/OUT: 3 PM / NOON
Located not far from the coast in Coconut Grove, Hampton Inn is conveniently located for Vizcaya Museum and provides the accommodation you’d expect from this popular chain hotel.
Amenities include fresh fruit, cookies, and hot drinks in the lobby, a business centre, fitness centre, and microwave and mini-fridge in your room.
DISTANCE TO PORT: <15-minutes drive
PARKING: 7 days
SHUTTLE TO PORT: One-way only
BREAKFAST: Included
POOL: Outdoor
CHECK IN/OUT: 3 PM / NOON
EB’s first hotel in the USA offers luxury accommodation close to the airport with all the amenities you’d expect from a 4-star hotel such as soundproofed windows, a gym and spa with Turkish cotton robes, and a business centre.
DISTANCE TO PORT: <15-minutes drive
PARKING: 7 days
SHUTTLE TO PORT: One way only
BREAKFAST: Included
POOL: Outdoor
CHECK IN/OUT: 4 PM / 11 AM
Looking for more information to plan your visit to Miami?
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