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Where to Stay near Port Everglades

The best hotels near Port Everglades for cruise passengers — how far each one is from the terminal, which publish a cruise shuttle, and where you can leave the car.

7 hotels · researched from public reviews and official sources

Published by CruiseDayGuide · sources checked August 11, 2026

Our pick · FamiliesHyatt Place Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port5 min drive to port · $$

Hotels near Port Everglades: distance, cruise shuttle, park & cruise and parking

Every hotel in this guide, on the facts a booking site leaves out the night before a cruise: how far it is, whether anyone drives you to the ship, and what happens to your car. Columns this port has no answers for are left off rather than filled in.

Hotels near Port Everglades: distance, cruise shuttle, park & cruise and parking
Hyatt Place Fort Lauderdale Cruise PortTo the terminal5 min drive to portCruise shuttleNot published — ask the hotelPark & cruiseAdvertised; ask for termsParkingOn-site parking. Ask about cruise parking packages.
Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Lauderdale Airport-Cruise PortTo the terminal8 min drive to portCruise shuttleNot published — ask the hotelPark & cruiseNone we could findParkingOn-site parking. Cruise shuttle available.
Courtyard Fort Lauderdale Airport & Cruise PortTo the terminal8 min drive to portCruise shuttleNot published — ask the hotelPark & cruiseAdvertised; ask for termsParkingOn-site parking with cruise packages available.
Comfort Suites Fort Lauderdale Airport Cruise PortTo the terminal10 min drive to portCruise shuttleNot published — ask the hotelPark & cruiseAdvertised; ask for termsParkingOn-site parking available. Ask about cruise parking rates.
Rodeway Inn & Suites Cruise PortTo the terminal5 min drive to portCruise shuttleYes — no extra chargeper hotelftlauderdale.net, August 11, 2026Park & cruiseYes — terms publishedper hotelftlauderdale.net, August 11, 2026ParkingPark, Stay & Cruise: up to 10 days of on-site parking plus a round-trip terminal shuttle, per the hotel's own page.
Four Seasons Fort LauderdaleTo the terminal10 min drive to portCruise shuttleNot published — ask the hotelPark & cruiseNoParkingValet parking available. No cruise parking packages.
Holiday Inn Express Ft. Lauderdale Cruise-AirportTo the terminal2 min drive to portCruise shuttleNot published — ask the hotelPark & cruiseAdvertised; ask for termsParkingOn-site parking. Ask about cruise parking rates when booking.

Shuttle and package terms are shown as published only where we read them on the hotel’s own page, with the date we read it. Everywhere else the cell says what the hotel advertises, or that nothing is published — a shuttle you cannot confirm is one you should not plan an embarkation morning around. See the full package terms →

Hotels with a cruise shuttle to Port Everglades

Listed when the hotel's own website publishes what its shuttle does. Others near Port Everglades run one without saying so in writing, which is why this is the verified minimum rather than the full list.

Hotels with a cruise shuttle to Port Everglades
Rodeway Inn & Suites Cruise PortCost to youNo extra chargeWhat they publishA complimentary shuttle drops guests directly in front of the terminal and brings them back to the hotel for their car.Read on hotelftlauderdale.net, August 11, 2026

Port Everglades park and cruise packages, in full →

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Hyatt Place Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port — pre-cruise hotel 5 min drive from Port Everglades
Our pick · Families

Hyatt Place Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port

5 min drive to port$$

Why: Half a mile from Port Everglades. Free hot breakfast saves money and stress on cruise morning. Pool for pre-cruise swimming. Spacious rooms with separate sleeping areas.

Families come for the location. Half a mile from the port, plus free breakfast and a pool.

Pro tip: Kids eat free with paying adults at breakfast. Walk to restaurants on 17th Street. Short shuttle ride to port — no fighting traffic.

Parking: On-site parking. Ask about cruise parking packages.

Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Lauderdale Airport-Cruise Port — pre-cruise hotel 8 min drive from Port Everglades

Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Lauderdale Airport-Cruise Port

Family suites, a pool, and an on-site restaurant make this a reliable choice

8 min drive to port$$

Why: About 3.7 miles from Port Everglades with cruise shuttle. Heated outdoor pool keeps kids happy. On-site restaurant and room service. Reliable Hilton quality.

Pro tip: Book a suite for extra space. The pool area is well-maintained. Shuttle saves on Uber costs with car seats. Good option between airport and port.

Parking: On-site parking. Cruise shuttle available.

Courtyard Fort Lauderdale Airport & Cruise Port — pre-cruise hotel 8 min drive from Port Everglades

Courtyard Fort Lauderdale Airport & Cruise Port

A Marriott property with a pool, a bistro, and a daily port shuttle

8 min drive to port$$

Why: Daily shuttle to Port Everglades. Pool, fitness center, and The Bistro for meals. Close to FLL airport for fly-in families. Consistent Marriott quality.

Pro tip: The Bistro has kid-friendly options. Pool is a good way to tire kids out before the cruise. Shuttle runs on schedule — confirm times when booking.

Parking: On-site parking with cruise packages available.

Comfort Suites Fort Lauderdale Airport Cruise Port — pre-cruise hotel 10 min drive from Port Everglades

Comfort Suites Fort Lauderdale Airport Cruise Port

Budget-friendly suites with free breakfast — good value for families

10 min drive to port$

Why: All-suite hotel means more space for families. Free hot breakfast. Outdoor pool. Affordable option that doesn't skimp on what matters.

Pro tip: Suites have pull-out sofas — kids can have their own sleeping area. Breakfast is substantial enough to skip eating again until the ship. Good budget option.

Parking: On-site parking available. Ask about cruise parking rates.

Rodeway Inn & Suites Cruise Port — pre-cruise hotel 5 min drive from Port Everglades

Rodeway Inn & Suites Cruise Port

A budget-friendly pick for families driving in, with a Park, Stay & Cruise package worth asking about

5 min drive to port$

Why: Per the hotel's own park-and-cruise page, the Park, Stay & Cruise package covers up to 10 days of on-site parking and a shuttle to the terminal — aimed squarely at families driving to the port. A pool for the kids is a nice bonus the night before.

Pro tip: Not fancy, but clean and functional. The shuttle drops you in front of the terminal, which is the part that matters with kids and luggage; parking past the 10 days the package covers is $10 a day.

Parking: Park, Stay & Cruise: up to 10 days of on-site parking plus a round-trip terminal shuttle, per the hotel's own page.

Per hotelftlauderdale.net, checked 2026-08-11

Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale — pre-cruise hotel 10 min drive from Port Everglades

Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale

Start the vacation in style at an oceanfront luxury hotel with a complimentary port shuttle

10 min drive to port$$$$

Why: Upscale beachfront resort just 15 minutes from FLL airport. Complimentary shuttle to Port Everglades for up to 2 guests. Full spa, pools, and dining.

Pro tip: The shuttle is a huge perk — no Uber needed. Book a bay-view room for sunset views. Splurge-worthy if you want to start your cruise on a high note.

Parking: Valet parking available. No cruise parking packages.

Holiday Inn Express Ft. Lauderdale Cruise-Airport — pre-cruise hotel 2 min drive from Port Everglades

Holiday Inn Express Ft. Lauderdale Cruise-Airport

One block from the port with free breakfast — seriously convenient

2 min drive to port$$

Why: Literally one block from Port Everglades and close to the airport. Free Express Start breakfast, pool, fitness center. No-frills but exactly what you need.

Pro tip: The location is unbeatable for convenience. Nothing fancy, but clean and reliable. Good option if you're flying in late and want to minimize morning stress.

Parking: On-site parking. Ask about cruise parking rates when booking.

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