Best Cape or Port Canaveral Waterfront Hotels Near Cruise Terminals 2024

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January 2024

These are the best Port Canaveral waterfront hotels near the cruise terminal for your upcoming cruise vacation. Waterfront hotels in Cape Canaveral will help you relax after your flight. Enjoy a good night's rest after a long flight or the warm Florida beach and ensure you don't "miss the boat" the next day due to flight delays or cancellations. 

Transportation to Cape Canaveral: Most tourists to Cape Canaveral arrive from Orlando Airport (45 minutes away on a good day). Choosing a hotel that offers Shuttle Service from Orlando Airport makes things simple. These hotel shuttles will also take you to the port. However there are other options such as GoPort, MCO to Port Canaveral and more. These may also be cheaper. However, if budget is no object then you may hire a private shuttle from them as well. Book your shuttle well ahead of time. Taxi is expensive and Uber is about the same price as shuttles. 

About Port Canaveral Cruise Terminals: Port Canaveral is one of the busiest, most efficient and most popular cruise ports in the world taking millions of tourists to the Caribbean, Bahamas, Mexico and Central America destinations annually. Whether you want to sail Carnival, Royal Caribbean, MSC, Norwegian, or Disney, they all offer service from Port Canaveral.  

Best time to visit Cape Canaveral or Cruise: You'll experience the best cruising weather for most of the tropical areas from December to May. Starting from June to end of November is Hurricane season. Don't be lured into a cruise during hurricane season. Do personal research.

Things to do at or near Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach: There's plenty to do if you love the beach, The Kennedy Space Center, Walt Disney World and Universal Studios are also located within driving distance, and are ideal for a day trip. Here is  more.

Safety/Crime: Overall Cape Canaveral is safe. Stay with reputable hotels and drive with reputable companies. Keep an eye on your luggage. Use of Air Tags is always recommended when traveling. Clear identification tags as well as coloured string on your luggage.

Best Port Canaveral Waterfront Hotels

The Inn at Cocoa Beach (Reviews & Pricing Link)

Port Canaveral Hotels Inn @ Cocoa BeachAdult Only, Inn at Cocoa Beach

The Inn at Cocoa Beach offers oceanfront comfort from their adults only, non smoking property and 50 individually decorated rooms with large waterfront balconies. Located in a quiet residential neighbourhood you will love this European styled, family owned and operated beach hotel.  

Amenities include complimentary breakfast, outdoor pool, small fitness centre and unique honour bar. Recipient of the 2023 T/A Traveler's Choice award.

10 Minutes (4.2 miles, 6.8 Km.) drive to Port Canaveral Cruise Terminal

Address: 4300 Ocean Beach Blvd, Cocoa Beach Phone: 1 (321) 730-3110

Discovery Beach Resort  (Reviews & Pricing Link)

Port-Canaveral-Waterfront-Hotels-Discovery-Beach-ResortCondominium Style Suites at Discovery Beach Resort

This family friendly Port Canaveral waterfront hotel is great for longer stays. Enjoy easy access to the beach. Equipped with kitchens, you may choose from spacious, apartment style, 1,2, or 3 bedroom suites. The kids will enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool and adults may enjoy the poolside bar and hot tub. There is a games room as well as tennis court and gym. Great reviews and rated as a 4 star Port Canaveral waterfront hotel. Enjoy!

8 minutes (3.2 miles, 5.2Km.) Drive to Port Canaveral Cruise Terminal

Address: 300 Barlow Ave, Cocoa Beach, Phone: 1 321-868-7777

The Resort on Cocoa Beach (Reviews & Pricing Link)

Port Canaveral Waterfront Hotels The Resort on Cocoa BeachApartment style suites at The Resort on Cocoa Beach

Ideally located on Cocoa Beach, this waterfront hotel is located close enough to enjoy many tourist attractions in the area. Enjoy surfing, golfing, kayaking, parasailing, deep sea fishing and Kennedy Space Center just to name a few! They offer spacious apartment style, two bedroom, two bath condos with full kitchens as well as washer and dryer. There is a games room for the kids to meet some new friends as well as a children's playground. Tennis court as well as basketball court are always great. 

13 Minutes (5.4 miles, 8.7Km) Drive to Port Canaveral Cruise Terminal

Address: 1600 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, Phone: 1 321-783-4000

Save up to $500 when you book your flight +hotel!

Courtyard by Marriott Cocoa Beach Cape Canaveral (Reviews & Pricing Link)

This Port Canaveral waterfront hotel features an on-site fitness center, restaurant, and bar. Cocoa Beach Pier is 1.5 miles away. Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi as well as a flat-screen TV. Coffee-making facilities, and a refrigerator. A small microwave is available upon request. The outdoor swimming pool is quite nice with a hot tub. Great for kids and adults alike.  Fitness centre. Laundromat and dry cleaning services are available as well for longer stays or business meetings.  Rooms are contemporary with comfortable beds. 

11 Minutes (4.6 miles, 7.4Km) Drive to Port Canaveral Cruise Terminal

Address: 3435 North Atlantic Avenue, Cocoa Beach, Phone: 1 321-784-4800

Hampton Inn Cocoa Beach/Cape Canaveral (Reviews & Pricing Link)

This Cape Canaveral waterfront hotel includes a daily breakfast buffet to start your day right. You will be able to enjoy direct access to the beach, outdoor pool, fitness centre and free Wi-Fi & TV in every room. Snorkel or take surfing lessons are available. The well appointed rooms are equipped with comfortable beds, a microwave and refrigerator as well as a coffee maker and ironing facilities. 

11 minutes (4.6 miles, 7.4Km) Drive to Port Canaveral Cruise Terminal

Address: 3425 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach, Phone: 1 321-799-4099

Save up to 65% off rack rates when you book a minimum of 3+ nights at this resort and Get up to $355

Hilton Garden Inn Cocoa Beach Oceanfront (Reviews & Pricing Link)

Port Canaveral Waterfront Hotels Hilton Garden Inn Cocoa Beach Oceanfront4 Star Hilton Garden Inn Cocoa Beach Oceanfront.

You'll enjoy views of Cocoa Beach from every room at this Port Canaveral waterfront hotel. Tropically landscaped oceanfront deck surrounds the heated outdoor pool and Sand Break Pool Bar. Two private walkways will take you to the Cocoa Beach. The new, modern oceanfront restaurant features locally sourced food from a delicious menu. An excellent 4 star hotel and recipient of the T/A 2023 Traveler's Choice award recipient will ensure a pleasant stay.

13 Minutes (5 miles, 8.0Km) Drive to Port Canaveral Cruise Terminal

Address: 2080 North Atlantic Avenue, Cocoa Beach, Phone: 1 321-783-9222

Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront (Reviews & Pricing Link)

Port Canaveral Waterfront Hotels Hilton Cocoa Beach OceanfrontWell appointed oceanfront room at Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront

Featuring 295 modern guest rooms and suites where Cocoa Beach is just steps away. The fabulous and very popular 10,000 sq/ft oceanfront pool deck with an 1,800 sq/ft covered Tiki bar which offers seasonal entertainment. This Port Canaveral waterfront hotel features an outdoor pool with a fire pit. If you love to stay fit while on vacation guest enjoy the fully equipped fitness center. Business guests will feel right at home in the 24-hour business center.  Unfortunately there are no balconies to sit from in your room but who needs to stay in their room when there is so much to enjoy. This 4 star waterfront hotel is great for business or pleasure.

14 minutes (5.5 miles, 8.9km.) Drive to Port Canaveral Cruise Terminal

Address: 1550 North Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, Phone: 1 321-799-0003

Las Olas Beach Club of Cocoa Beach (Reviews & Pricing Link)

Port Canaveral Waterfront Hotels Las OlasPoolside at Las Olas Beach Club

Las Olas Beach Club is an ideal family-friendly resort in Cocoa Beach. Families enjoy the one, two, or three bedroom condominium style resort and the convenience of cooking meals in the fully equipped  kitchenettes.  A pool will also help to make your stay even more special. Walk to the ever popular Cocoa Beach Pier is just a few minutes away as well as the Rikki Tiki Tavern. Great choice for families and longer stays.

9 minutes (3.6 Miles, 5.8Km.) Drive to Port Canaveral Cruise Terminal

Address: 5100 Ocean Beach Blvd, Cocoa Beach, Phone: 1 321-784-2706

Best Western Cocoa Beach Hotel & Suites (Reviews & Pricing Link)

Port Canaveral Waterfront Hotels Best Western Cocoa BeachWaterfront Junior suite at Best Western Cocoa Bach

Wake up refreshed from the comfortable pillow top mattresses and enjoy a free continental breakfast to start your day. The Ale House onsite restaurant provides lunch and dinner. Larger rooms offer a small kitchenette. The televisions are a bit small by today's standards but vacation time shouldn't be spent in front of the TV. There are two outdoor pools and a poolside bar. With the white sand at Cocoa beach and beach cabanas, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. This is a nice Port Canaveral waterfront hotel for weekend getaway, overnight prior to your cruise. For the business traveler, they provide laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.

8 Minutes (3.2 Miles, 5.2Km.) Drive to Port Canaveral Cruise Terminal

Address: 5600 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach Phone: 1 321-783-7621

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cocoa Beach Oceanfront (Reviews & Pricing Link)

Port Canaveral Waterfront Hotels La QuintaLarger suite available at La Quinta Inn & Suites

Located on Cocoa Beach and close to Cocoa Beach Pier and Lori Wilson Park, this waterfront hotel near Port Canaveral provides free to-go breakfast, a garden, outdoor heated pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas. The spacious well decorated rooms include premium bedding for a good night's sleep, computer friendly workspace for the business traveler. Larger rooms offer more kitchen counter space. The ocean facing rooms have lovely decks to enjoy the sunrise. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers as well as laundry service is available. A very comfortable Cocoa Beach waterfront hotel and recipient of 2023 T/A Traveler's Choice Award.

11 Minutes (3.7 Miles, 6Km.) Drive to Port Canaveral Cruise Terminal

Address: 1 Hendry Ave, Cocoa Beach, Phone: 1 321-784-3126

Holiday Inn Club Vacations Cape Canaveral Beach Resort, an IHG Hotel (Reviews & Pricing Link)

Port Canaveral Waterfront Hotels Holiday Inn Club PoolMain Pool at Holiday Inn Club Vacations.

Located close to Cherie Down Park, this very family friendly waterfront hotel provides free water park access, 3 outdoor pools, a children's pool with waterslide and a lazy river. Adults can enjoy the poolside bar. Families can have fun at the mini golf. With a beachfront location, sun loungers, and beach volleyball, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. It is also one of the very few hotels in this area to offer a spa and massage service. this will be perfect for some much needed relaxation for the business traveler or to get ready for your cruise. The Cape Grill & Bar restaurant, features pool views and a poolside location. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like basketball. Kids can enjoy a playground and an arcade/game room. Condo style rooms from 414 Sq.Ft. to 1800 Sq.Ft.offer spacious studio, one, and two-bedroom villas that come standard with a living room. Select rooms feature a fully equipped kitchen. 

5 Minutes (1.7 Miles, 2.8 Km.) Drive to Port Canaveral Cruise Terminal

Address: 1000 Shorewood Drive, Cape Canaveral, Phone: 1 321-799-4900

Not Waterfront    Cape Canaveral Hotels 

The following hotels are extremely close to the  Port Canaveral Cruise terminal and are not waterfront hotels. However, they are well reviewed and conveniently located. Great for overnight stay before your cruise from Port Canaveral Cruise Terminal.

Homewood Suites by Hilton Cape Canaveral-Cocoa Beach (Reviews & Pricing Link)

3 Minutes (1Mile, 1.6 Km.) Drive to Port Canaveral Cruise Terminal

Address: 9000 Astronaut Blvd, Cape Canaveral, Phone: 1 321-868-1841

Radisson Resort at the Port (Reviews & Pricing Link)

4 Minutes ( 1.3 Miles, 2.1Km.) Drive to Port Canaveral Cruise Terminal

Address: 8701 Astronaut Boulevard, Cape Canaveral, Phone: 1 321-784-0000

Residence Inn by Marriott Cape Canaveral Cocoa Beach (Reviews & Pricing Link)

3 Minutes (1 Mile, 1.6Km.) Drive to Port Canaveral Cruise Terminal

Address: 8959 Astronaut Blvd., Cape Canaveral,  Phone: 1 321-323-1100

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Port Canaveral (Reviews & Pricing Link)

3 Minutes (1Mile, 1.6Km.) Drive to Port Canaveral

Address: 9009 Astronaut Blvd, Cape Canaveral,  Phone: 1 321-784-8500


Hampton Inn & Suites Cape Canaveral Cruise Port (Reviews & Pricing Link)

Share same building as Home2 Suites.

4 Minutes (1Mile, 1.6Km.) Drive to Port Canaveral Cruise Terminal

Address: 9004 Astronaut Blvd, Cape Canaveral, Phone: 1 321-784-0021

Home2 Suites by Hilton Cape Canaveral Cruise Port  (Reviews & Pricing Link)

Share same building as Hampton Inn & Suites

4 Minutes (1Mile, 1.6Km.) Drive to Port Canaveral Cruise Terminal

Address: 9004 Astronaut Blvd, Cape Canaveral, Phone: 1 321-784-0025

SpringHill Suites Cape Canaveral Cocoa Beach (Reviews & Pricing Link)

4 Minutes (1.3 Miles, 2.1Km.) Drive to Port Canaveral Cruise Terminal

Address: 655 W Central Blvd, Cape Canaveral, Phone: 1 321-878-3200

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cocoa Beach (Reviews & Pricing Link)

This hotel offers a free breakfast buffet. Great for an overnight stay prior to your cruise.  For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub or the outdoor pool with sun loungers. You may also use the 24 hour gym.  If on a business trip you'll be able to use the business centre. Cruise ship shuttle is available for a fee. A good hotel for business trip or overnight stay as the cruise ship terminal is only 7-10 minutes away.

7 Minutes  (3.2 Miles, 5.2Km.) Drive to Port Canaveral Cruise Terminal

Address: 5575 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, Phone: 1 321-868-2525

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