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Nothing near the port matches it. AAA first rated Port d'Hiver Four Diamond in 2009, and it's still on the 2026 list. The only other hotel in the county with that rating sits on the lagoon side, not the ocean.
It's a couples' inn in Melbourne Beach: breakfast on your porch, wine at five, a heated pool in the courtyard. The trade is distance. You'll drive north on sail morning, so leave early.
Book it if
- Couples celebrating something
- Anyone who wants a real luxury night rather than a nice hotel
- Fly-in cruisers using Melbourne airport, a short cab ride away
Look elsewhere if
- You want to wake up near the ship.
- You're traveling with kids under 16.
- You want a restaurant or a spa on site.
What you’re paying for, and what you’re not
A splurge is worth it when you know exactly what the extra money buys. Green is on offer, gold comes with a cost or a catch, and grey isn’t there.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what Port d'Hiver publishes.
Wine and light hors d'oeuvres from 5 to 6, fresh-baked cookies all day, and a courtyard with a fire pit, heated pool and hot tub. The main house dates to 1916, and the Atlantic is 200 feet away, with beach chairs, umbrellas and boogie boards to borrow.
No shuttle. From Melbourne Beach it's a drive north to the port, so plan a car or a private ride. A taxi or rideshare covers the trip.
Gourmet breakfast from 8:00 to 10:30, in the dining room, the garden courtyard or delivered to your private porch.
The inn doesn't give a distance to the port. Hotels in Indialantic, just north of it, put Port Canaveral 20 to 21 miles away, and Melbourne Beach is farther south. Your cruise line’s documents name your terminal and check-in window.
Parking is free and covered, with EV charging. The inn doesn't say whether you can leave a car while you cruise.
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. At a splurge hotel, that’s usually the morning ride.
No shuttle. The inn puts Orlando International about 70 miles away.
No shuttle. From Melbourne Beach it's a drive north to the port, so plan a car or a private ride.
The inn doesn't give a distance to the port. Hotels in Indialantic, just north of it, put Port Canaveral 20 to 21 miles away, and Melbourne Beach is farther south.
From MCO
None of the shared shuttles we checked list this part of the county from Orlando International. Plan on a rental car or a private ride.
No shuttle. The inn puts Orlando Sanford 82 miles away.
No shuttle. From Melbourne Beach it's a drive north to the port, so plan a car or a private ride.
The inn doesn't give a distance to the port. Hotels in Indialantic, just north of it, put Port Canaveral 20 to 21 miles away, and Melbourne Beach is farther south.
From SFB
None of the shared shuttles we checked list this part of the county from Orlando Sanford. Plan on a rental car or a private ride.
No shuttle. The inn calls Melbourne airport "a short cab ride (6.6 miles/15 minutes)."
No shuttle. From Melbourne Beach it's a drive north to the port, so plan a car or a private ride.
The inn doesn't give a distance to the port. Hotels in Indialantic, just north of it, put Port Canaveral 20 to 21 miles away, and Melbourne Beach is farther south.
From MLB
None of the shared shuttles we checked list this part of the county from Orlando Melbourne. Plan on a rental car or a private ride.
Parking is free and covered, with EV charging. The inn doesn't say whether you can leave a car while you cruise.
Self-parking for your stay: Free, covered, with EV charging.
No shuttle. From Melbourne Beach it's a drive north to the port, so plan a car or a private ride.
The inn doesn't give a distance to the port. Hotels in Indialantic, just north of it, put Port Canaveral 20 to 21 miles away, and Melbourne Beach is farther south.
Landing on sail morning instead? Shared shuttles run straight to the terminals; compare the airports and the cut-off times.
Distance
No mileage statedThe inn doesn't give a distance to the port. Hotels in Indialantic, just north of it, put Port Canaveral 20 to 21 miles away, and Melbourne Beach is farther south.
Source: portdhiver.comCruise shuttle
No shuttle statedNo shuttle. From Melbourne Beach it's a drive north to the port, so plan a car or a private ride.
Source: portdhiver.comParking while you sail
At the hotel
Cruise parking unconfirmedParking is free and covered, with EV charging. The inn doesn't say whether you can leave a car while you cruise.
Source: portdhiver.comThe port’s own garage
$20/dayIf the hotel won’t hold your car, drive to the terminal on sail morning. Port Canaveral charges $20 a day plus tax at its garages, counting arrival and departure day. Compare every parking option.
Source: portcanaveral.comThe night you’re paying for
The evening
Pool · Food or drinks on siteWine and light hors d'oeuvres from 5 to 6, fresh-baked cookies all day, and a courtyard with a fire pit, heated pool and hot tub. The main house dates to 1916, and the Atlantic is 200 feet away, with beach chairs, umbrellas and boogie boards to borrow.
Breakfast
FreeGourmet breakfast from 8:00 to 10:30, in the dining room, the garden courtyard or delivered to your private porch.
Address
Melbourne Beach201 Ocean Avenue, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951
Hotel website
AAA
AAA Four DiamondAAA rates it Four Diamond. No hotel in Cocoa Beach or Cape Canaveral is on AAA’s 2026 Four Diamond list.
Source: newsroom.aaa.comThe fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as Port d'Hiver 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
With an adult 25 or older, per the inn.
Resort fee
None mentioned
Wi-Fi
Free
Parking for your stay
Free, covered, with EV charging
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Gourmet breakfast, 8:00–10:30 AM, in the dining room, the courtyard or on your porch
Pool
Heated pool and hot tub in a courtyard with a fire pit
Pets
No pets.
Food and drink on site
- Wine hourWine and light hors d'oeuvres, 5–6 PM
- Cookies and drinksFresh-baked, all day
Rooms
Every room has a king bed, from 248 to 730 sq ft across the 1916 main house and the buildings around it. Most have a balcony or porch and a jetted or soaking tub, and several look out to the ocean.
Accessibility
The Creole Room is fully accessible: first floor, grab bars, a shower chair and a lower mattress, with no steps to the entrance.
On site
- EV chargingYes
- Guest laundryNot stated
- Fitness centerYes
- Pets allowedNo
Nearby, by the hotel’s count
- The Atlantic200 ft
- Melbourne airport6.6 mi
- Sebastian Inlet15 mi
Distances as the hotel or its brand lists them. Bars use a square-root scale so short walks stay visible.
Also worth knowing
- AAA Four Diamond, first designated 2009
- Late checkout $50
- Massage available for a fee
- Beach chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards and cruiser bikes to borrow
- The inn says Tripadvisor named it the #9 small and boutique hotel in the U.S. for 2026
Before you book
Worth knowing
- A first-night deposit is charged when you book. Cancel within 7 days of arrival and the whole stay is charged.
- Children 16 and older are welcome with an adult 25 or older.
- Two-night minimums apply on most holidays.
- The inn's homepage says 12 accommodations; its rooms page lists more. Ask which are available for your night.
What we couldn’t confirm
- A stated distance to Port Canaveral
- Whether you can leave a car while you cruise
Rates and policies are as the hotel published them on September 25, 2026. Confirm anything you’re counting on when you book.
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Port d'Hiver FAQ
Is Port d'Hiver a luxury hotel?
AAA rates it Four Diamond. It's the only AAA Four Diamond inn by the ocean in Brevard County.
Does Port d'Hiver have a cruise shuttle?
No. No shuttle. From Melbourne Beach it's a drive north to the port, so plan a car or a private ride.
Does Port d'Hiver have an airport shuttle?
Not that it publishes. From Orlando International: No shuttle. The inn puts Orlando International about 70 miles away. From Orlando Sanford: No shuttle. The inn puts Orlando Sanford 82 miles away. From Orlando Melbourne: No shuttle. The inn calls Melbourne airport "a short cab ride (6.6 miles/15 minutes)."
Can I park at Port d'Hiver while I cruise?
It doesn't say. Parking is free and covered, with EV charging. The inn doesn't say whether you can leave a car while you cruise.
How far is Port d'Hiver from Port Canaveral?
The inn doesn't give a distance to the port. Hotels in Indialantic, just north of it, put Port Canaveral 20 to 21 miles away, and Melbourne Beach is farther south.