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If you want a kitchen and the ocean on the same night, this is the pick. Several suites have full kitchens and the resort sits right on the beach.
The ride and the parking run through Go Port, from a lot in Merritt Island rather than the resort. Read the construction notice below before you book this fall.
Book it if
- Families who want an oceanfront suite with a kitchen
- Groups up to eight in a two-bedroom off-ocean suite
- Anyone who wants a real dinner on site
Look elsewhere if
- You want to leave the car at the hotel.
- You'd rather avoid construction noise this season.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what Ocean Landings Resort publishes.
Oceanfront, with one- and two-bedroom suites, several with full kitchens; the hotel rooms have a fridge and microwave. Gregory's Steak & Seafood Grille is open Monday to Saturday, 5 to 9 PM. There's a cocktail lounge and a weekend comedy club.
Through Go Port's Snooze Park Cruise package: you park at Go Port Plaza in Merritt Island and ride Go Port's shuttle to and from the terminal.
No free breakfast stated.
The resort says it's "extremely close to Port Canaveral" without a mileage. Your cruise line’s documents name your terminal and check-in window.
Go Port's package bundles one night here with parking for one car at its lot in Merritt Island and shuttles both ways. Go Port showed it from $164 when we checked; that's a starting price, not a promise.
Night-Before Score: 55 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.
No resort shuttle. Go Port's Fly Snooze Cruise package covers it, with a private car from the airport.
With Go Port’s package, its shared shuttle collects you at the hotel at 9:30 to 10:00 AM. Without it: Through Go Port's Snooze Park Cruise package: you park at Go Port Plaza in Merritt Island and ride Go Port's shuttle to and from the terminal.
The resort says it's "extremely close to Port Canaveral" without a mileage.
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
The resort's packages page lists a Sanford option, but Go Port's live Sanford list doesn't include the resort. Ask before you count on it.
Through Go Port's Snooze Park Cruise package: you park at Go Port Plaza in Merritt Island and ride Go Port's shuttle to and from the terminal.
The resort says it's "extremely close to Port Canaveral" without a mileage.
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
The resort's packages page lists a Melbourne option, but Go Port's live Melbourne list doesn't include the resort. Ask before you count on it.
Through Go Port's Snooze Park Cruise package: you park at Go Port Plaza in Merritt Island and ride Go Port's shuttle to and from the terminal.
The resort says it's "extremely close to Port Canaveral" without a mileage.
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
Go Port's package bundles one night here with parking for one car at its lot in Merritt Island and shuttles both ways. Go Port showed it from $164 when we checked; that's a starting price, not a promise.
Self-parking for your stay: Not stated.
Through Go Port's Snooze Park Cruise package: you park at Go Port Plaza in Merritt Island and ride Go Port's shuttle to and from the terminal.
The resort says it's "extremely close to Port Canaveral" without a mileage.
Landing on sail morning instead? Shared shuttles run straight to the terminals; compare the airports and the cut-off times.
Distance
No mileage statedThe resort says it's "extremely close to Port Canaveral" without a mileage.
Source: oceanlandings.comShuttle departures
Published9:30 to 10:00 AM with Fly Snooze Cruise; 10:30 AM to noon from Go Port Plaza with Snooze Park Cruise. Your cruise documents give your terminal check-in window.
Source: goport.comParking while you sail
Cruise parking
Parking via Go PortGo Port's package bundles one night here with parking for one car at its lot in Merritt Island and shuttles both ways. Go Port showed it from $164 when we checked; that's a starting price, not a promise.
Source: goport.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 · KitchenOceanfront, with one- and two-bedroom suites, several with full kitchens; the hotel rooms have a fridge and microwave. Gregory's Steak & Seafood Grille is open Monday to Saturday, 5 to 9 PM. There's a cocktail lounge and a weekend comedy club.
Breakfast
Not freeNo free breakfast stated.
Address
Central Cocoa Beach900 North Atlantic Avenue, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
Hotel website
The fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as Ocean Landings Resort 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
Not stated by the hotel.
Resort fee
Not stated
Wi-Fi
“Resort-wide internet”; Go Port lists it as free
Parking for your stay
Not stated
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
No free breakfast stated
Pool
Pools are mentioned without details
Pets
The resort doesn't say.
Food and drink on site
- Gregory’s Steak & Seafood GrilleMon–Sat 5–9 PM, closed Sundays
- Cocktail loungeBeer, wine and spirits, 21 and over
- Comedy clubUpstairs at Gregory’s, Fri and Sat. Seating 6 PM, show 8 PM
Rooms
Two-bedroom suites on and off the ocean (the off-ocean one sleeps eight, with full-size appliances), one-bedroom oceanfront suites with a full kitchen and balcony, one-bedroom off-ocean suites, remodeled executive studios and hotel rooms.
Accessibility
Accessible rooms with roll-in showers, grab bars, closed-caption TVs and visual alerts on request.
On site
- EV chargingNot stated
- Guest laundryNot stated
- Fitness centerYes
- Pets allowedNot stated
Nearby, by the hotel’s count
- The beachoceanfront
- Lori Wilson Park0.4 mi
- Cocoa Beach Pier2.7 mi
- Port Canaveral5.8 mi
Distances as the hotel or its brand lists them. Bars use a square-root scale so short walks stay visible.
Also worth knowing
- The 5 PM check-in comes from Go Port’s package page; the resort doesn’t publish one
- Racquetball and a workout center in the activities building
- Cocoa Beach Spa on site
- Concrete restoration on the oceanfront buildings, weekdays 8 AM–5 PM, Aug 17 to early January
Before you book
Worth knowing
- The resort lists a concrete restoration project from August 17 to early January on its oceanfront buildings' walkways and staircases, with weekday noise and some closures.
- Go Port's package check-in time is listed as 5 PM.
- The resort's packages page gives a 10:45 pickup, while Go Port lists 10:30 AM to noon from its lot. Go by Go Port's time.
What we couldn’t confirm
- Resort fee and pet policy.
Rates and policies are as the hotel published them on September 24, 2026 — confirm anything you’re counting on when you book.
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Ocean Landings Resort FAQ
Does Ocean Landings Resort have a cruise shuttle?
Not its own. Through Go Port's Snooze Park Cruise package: you park at Go Port Plaza in Merritt Island and ride Go Port's shuttle to and from the terminal.
Does Ocean Landings Resort have an airport shuttle?
Not one it runs itself, but there are published options. From Orlando International: No resort shuttle. Go Port's Fly Snooze Cruise package covers it, with a private car from the airport. Go Port's Fly Snooze Cruise from here starts at $340. From Orlando Sanford: The resort's packages page lists a Sanford option, but Go Port's live Sanford list doesn't include the resort. Ask before you count on it. From Orlando Melbourne: The resort's packages page lists a Melbourne option, but Go Port's live Melbourne list doesn't include the resort. Ask before you count on it.
Can I park at Ocean Landings Resort while I cruise?
Not at the hotel itself. Go Port's package bundles one night here with parking for one car at its lot in Merritt Island and shuttles both ways. Go Port showed it from $164 when we checked; that's a starting price, not a promise.
How far is Ocean Landings Resort from Port Canaveral?
The resort says it's "extremely close to Port Canaveral" without a mileage. It sits in our Central Cocoa Beach band.
Can I check in early or check out late on cruise days?
Check-in is 5:00 PM and check-out not stated. 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?
Through Go Port's Snooze Park Cruise package: you park at Go Port Plaza in Merritt Island and ride Go Port's shuttle to and from the terminal.
What's the breakfast timing on sail morning?
No free breakfast stated. Plan coffee on the way if you're leaving early.
Can I park an oversized vehicle or charge an EV?
EV charging: not stated. Clearance and oversized parking aren't published. The port's garages take oversized vehicles; check the port's parking page for clearance before you bring anything tall.