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Read this one twice. The resort doesn't allow parking for the length of a cruise.
That rules it out for drivers who want to park and sail. For a family flying in or getting dropped off, it's the best evening on the list — a waterslide, a lazy river and a boardwalk to Jetty Park, where the ships head out.
Book it if
- Families flying in, or getting dropped off
- Anyone who wants a real resort night with kids
- Groups that need a multi-bedroom villa
Look elsewhere if
- You're driving and want to park while you sail. It isn't allowed.
- You don't want a resort fee.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what Holiday Inn Club Vacations publishes.
A villa resort with a four-story waterslide, a lazy river, mini golf and an on-site movie theater. A private boardwalk runs to the beach at Jetty Park, where you can watch ships leave port.
IHG says there's no complimentary local shuttle, and no cruise shuttle is mentioned. A taxi or rideshare covers the trip.
No free breakfast is stated. Cape Grill & Bar serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
No distance to the terminals is stated. The beach boardwalk leads to Jetty Park. Your cruise line’s documents name your terminal and check-in window.
The resort's directions page says it plainly: "Parking for the duration of a cruise is not permitted."
Night-Before Score: 45 of 100
Scored only from what the hotel publishes — here’s how the Night-Before Score works.
Getting here, and on to the ship
Pick where you’re coming from. Solid lines are rides the hotel or its partner publishes; a question mark is a leg you’ll arrange yourself.
IHG lists an airport shuttle here as not available.
IHG says there's no complimentary local shuttle, and no cruise shuttle is mentioned.
No distance to the terminals is stated. The beach boardwalk leads to Jetty Park.
Also serving this hotel from MCO
- Cocoa Beach Express From $28 a person, one way · 321-783-8655 · site
- Cocoa Beach Shuttle $45 for one, $65 for two (MCO, one way) · 321-631-4144 · site
- Busy Traveler $20 or less a person, two minimum (MCO to the port) · site
Not listed.
IHG says there's no complimentary local shuttle, and no cruise shuttle is mentioned.
No distance to the terminals is stated. The beach boardwalk leads to Jetty Park.
Also serving this hotel from SFB
- Cocoa Beach Shuttle $45 for one, $65 for two (MCO, one way) · 321-631-4144 · site
- Busy Traveler $20 or less a person, two minimum (MCO to the port) · site
Not listed.
IHG says there's no complimentary local shuttle, and no cruise shuttle is mentioned.
No distance to the terminals is stated. The beach boardwalk leads to Jetty Park.
Also serving this hotel from MLB
- Cocoa Beach Shuttle $45 for one, $65 for two (MCO, one way) · 321-631-4144 · site
- Busy Traveler $20 or less a person, two minimum (MCO to the port) · site
The resort's directions page says it plainly: "Parking for the duration of a cruise is not permitted."
Self-parking for your stay: Included in the resort fee while you stay.
IHG says there's no complimentary local shuttle, and no cruise shuttle is mentioned.
No distance to the terminals is stated. The beach boardwalk leads to Jetty Park.
Landing on sail morning instead? Shared shuttles run straight to the terminals; compare the airports and the cut-off times.
Distance
No mileage statedNo distance to the terminals is stated. The beach boardwalk leads to Jetty Park.
Source: ihg.comShuttle departures
No shuttleThere’s no hotel shuttle to time, so a taxi or rideshare leaves when you’re ready. Your cruise documents give your terminal check-in window.
Source: ihg.comParking while you sail
Cruise parking
No parking while you cruiseThe resort's directions page says it plainly: "Parking for the duration of a cruise is not permitted."
Source: ihg.comThe port’s own garage
$20/dayPort Canaveral charges $20 a day plus tax at its official garages, counting arrival and departure day, with no shuttle leg. Compare every parking option.
Source: portcanaveral.comThe evening and the morning
The evening
Beachfront · Pool · Food or bar on site · KitchenA villa resort with a four-story waterslide, a lazy river, mini golf and an on-site movie theater. A private boardwalk runs to the beach at Jetty Park, where you can watch ships leave port.
Breakfast
Not statedNo free breakfast is stated. Cape Grill & Bar serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Address
Cape Canaveral1000 Shorewood Drive, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
Hotel website
The fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as Holiday Inn Club Vacations publishes it. Where it says “not stated”, the hotel doesn’t say, and a quick call will settle it.
Check-in and check-out
Minimum age
To check in, per the hotel.
Resort fee
$40 a night: Wi-Fi, parking, boarding-pass printing, beach, arcade, fitness, courts, mini golf and grills
Wi-Fi
Covered by the resort fee
Parking for your stay
Included in the resort fee while you stay
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Paid; Cape Grill & Bar opens at 8 AM
Pool
Two heated outdoor pools, one lagoon-style with the four-story waterslide and lazy river, plus a whirlpool and kids’ pool, 9 AM–10 PM
Pets
Pets aren't allowed.
Food and drink on site
- Cape Grill & BarBreakfast, lunch and dinner, 8 AM–8 PM, with room service
- Resort marketGroceries, souvenirs and beach gear
- Paisan PizzeriaDelivery, 11 AM–8 PM
Rooms
Studios (sleep 4), one-bedroom villas (6), two-bedroom villas (8), three-bedroom lock-offs (12) and four-bedroom Signature villas (14). Villas have full kitchens; studios have kitchenettes.
Accessibility
ADA rooms with grab bars, tall toilets, handheld showers and transfer shower seats; roll-in showers aren’t specified. 29 accessible parking spaces.
On site
- EV chargingNot stated
- Guest laundryYes
- Fitness centerYes
- Pets allowedNo
Nearby, by the hotel’s count
- Jetty Park beach0.1–0.2 mi by boardwalk
- Cocoa Beach3.2 mi
- Space & Missile Museum5.1 mi
- Kennedy Space Center16–20 mi
Distances as the hotel or its brand lists them. Bars use a square-root scale so short walks stay visible.
Also worth knowing
- Boarding-pass printing included in the resort fee
- Free tram between the buildings and the beach boardwalk
- No boat, RV or trailer parking
Before you book
Worth knowing
- $40 per night resort fee (covers Wi-Fi, parking during your stay and activities).
- Check-out is 10 AM.
- No parking while you cruise.
What we couldn’t confirm
- Everything scored here is published by the hotel.
Rates and policies are as the hotel published them on September 24, 2026 — confirm anything you’re counting on when you book.
Worth a look alongside it
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Holiday Inn Club Vacations FAQ
Does Holiday Inn Club Vacations have a cruise shuttle?
Not that it publishes. IHG says there's no complimentary local shuttle, and no cruise shuttle is mentioned.
Does Holiday Inn Club Vacations have an airport shuttle?
Not that it publishes. From Orlando International: IHG lists an airport shuttle here as not available. From Orlando Sanford: Not listed. From Orlando Melbourne: Not listed.
Can I park at Holiday Inn Club Vacations while I cruise?
No. The resort's directions page says it plainly: "Parking for the duration of a cruise is not permitted."
How far is Holiday Inn Club Vacations from Port Canaveral?
No distance to the terminals is stated. The beach boardwalk leads to Jetty Park. It sits in our Cape Canaveral band.
Can I check in early or check out late on cruise days?
Check-in is 4:00 PM and check-out 10:00 AM. The hotel doesn't publish early or late terms, so ask when you book, not on the day.
Will the hotel hold my bags?
The hotel doesn't say. Most hotels will hold bags between check-out and a late shuttle, but that's a call to make, not an assumption.
Does the port shuttle come back for me after the cruise?
There's no hotel shuttle to the port. Go Port runs a shared shuttle back to MCO from 7:00 AM, $29.99 a person, and MCO puts a taxi at about $115 for the car.
What's the breakfast timing on sail morning?
Paid; Cape Grill & Bar opens at 8 AM. Plan coffee on the way if you're leaving early.
Can I park an oversized vehicle or charge an EV?
Boarding-pass printing included in the resort fee Free tram between the buildings and the beach boardwalk No boat, RV or trailer parking.