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Nothing here is fancy, and that's the point. You get a kitchen, a free hot breakfast, a car that stays put for $15 a night, and a hotel shuttle to the ship.
It's the only hotel near the port that publishes every one of those plainly — and that's why it ranks first on what it offers, not on reviews.
Book it if
- Families who want a kitchen and room to spread out the night before
- Drivers leaving the car for a week or more
- Anyone who wants the whole morning sorted before bed
Look elsewhere if
- You want the ocean outside your window. Look at the Cocoa Beach picks instead.
- You want your shuttle seat locked in weeks ahead. This one only books the night before.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what TownePlace Suites publishes.
Every suite has a full kitchen, and there are outdoor grills by the heated pool. The lounge leans into a retro 60s and 70s look, with a poolside bar for a drink before the ship.
Hotel cruise shuttle at $12 a person each way. Reservations are taken only at the front desk, the night before you sail.
Free hot breakfast buffet, 6:30 to 9:00 on weekdays and 7:00 to 9:30 on weekends.
Marriott says the cruise terminals are "minutes" away but gives no mileage. The 0.3-mile line on its page is a nearby parking lot, not the port. Your cruise line’s documents name your terminal and check-in window.
Overnight and cruise parking is $15 a night, per the hotel.
Night-Before Score: 94 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.
Marriott lists an airport shuttle at $28 one way or $50 round trip, reservation required. The number it gives is Cocoa Beach Express's.
Cocoa Beach Express · 321-783-8655
Hotel cruise shuttle at $12 a person each way. Reservations are taken only at the front desk, the night before you sail.
Marriott says the cruise terminals are "minutes" away but gives no mileage. The 0.3-mile line on its page is a nearby parking lot, not the port.
Also serving this hotel from MCO
- 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
No hotel shuttle. Marriott names 888 Transportation as the alternative.
888 Transportation · 888-456-7809
Hotel cruise shuttle at $12 a person each way. Reservations are taken only at the front desk, the night before you sail.
Marriott says the cruise terminals are "minutes" away but gives no mileage. The 0.3-mile line on its page is a nearby parking lot, not the port.
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
No hotel shuttle. Marriott names 888 Transportation as the alternative.
888 Transportation · 888-456-7809
Hotel cruise shuttle at $12 a person each way. Reservations are taken only at the front desk, the night before you sail.
Marriott says the cruise terminals are "minutes" away but gives no mileage. The 0.3-mile line on its page is a nearby parking lot, not the port.
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
Overnight and cruise parking is $15 a night, per the hotel.
Self-parking for your stay: $15 a day.
Hotel cruise shuttle at $12 a person each way. Reservations are taken only at the front desk, the night before you sail.
Marriott says the cruise terminals are "minutes" away but gives no mileage. The 0.3-mile line on its page is a nearby parking lot, not the port.
Landing on sail morning instead? Shared shuttles run straight to the terminals; compare the airports and the cut-off times.
Distance
No mileage statedMarriott says the cruise terminals are "minutes" away but gives no mileage. The 0.3-mile line on its page is a nearby parking lot, not the port.
Source: marriott.comShuttle departures
Not publishedThe hotel doesn’t publish set times. Ask at check-in, and leave slack on a busy sailing morning. Your cruise documents give your terminal check-in window.
Source: marriott.comParking while you sail
Cruise parking
Cruise parking $15/nightOvernight and cruise parking is $15 a night, per the hotel.
Source: marriott.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.com| TownePlace Suites | — |
| Port Canaveral garage, no hotel | — |
This hotel’s published rates before tax, round trip, against driving straight to the port’s own garage on sail morning. Hotel parking counts your hotel night plus every cruise night.
The evening and the morning
The evening
Pool · Food or bar on site · KitchenEvery suite has a full kitchen, and there are outdoor grills by the heated pool. The lounge leans into a retro 60s and 70s look, with a poolside bar for a drink before the ship.
Breakfast
FreeFree hot breakfast buffet, 6:30 to 9:00 on weekdays and 7:00 to 9:30 on weekends.
Address
Cape Canaveral605 West Central Boulevard, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
Hotel website
The fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as TownePlace Suites 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
None listed
Wi-Fi
Free for Marriott Bonvoy members
Parking for your stay
$15 a day
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Free hot buffet. Mon–Fri 6:30–9:00 AM, Sat–Sun 7:00–9:30 AM
Pool
Heated outdoor pool and whirlpool, with outdoor grills and a fire pit
Pets
Up to two pets, 40 lb each, $100 non-refundable fee.
Sail morning, on the clock
From the hotel’s published hours. Your cruise documents set your check-in window at the terminal.
Food and drink on site
- Saturn Lounge & Patio BarRetro 60s and 70s lounge with cocktails and craft beer, plus an outdoor bar by the pool
- Convenience storeOn site
Rooms
All suites with full kitchens, in five floor plans with one king or two queens. Some upgraded studios and one-bedrooms have balconies.
Accessibility
Mobility-accessible rooms and roll-in showers are listed. Marriott’s room page shows a conflicting note, so confirm when you book.
On site
- EV chargingYes
- Guest laundryYes
- Fitness centerYes
- Pets allowedYes
Also worth knowing
- Housekeeping twice a week
Before you book
Worth knowing
- The shuttle can only be reserved at the front desk the night before you sail.
- The pet fee is $100 and non-refundable.
What we couldn’t confirm
- Shuttle departure times aren't published.
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
Wake up a short drive from the ship.
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TownePlace Suites FAQ
Does TownePlace Suites have a cruise shuttle?
Yes. Hotel cruise shuttle at $12 a person each way. Reservations are taken only at the front desk, the night before you sail.
Does TownePlace Suites have an airport shuttle?
Not one it runs itself, but there are published options. From Orlando International: Marriott lists an airport shuttle at $28 one way or $50 round trip, reservation required. The number it gives is Cocoa Beach Express's. $28 one way · $50 round trip. From Orlando Sanford: No hotel shuttle. Marriott names 888 Transportation as the alternative. $75 one way. From Orlando Melbourne: No hotel shuttle. Marriott names 888 Transportation as the alternative. $50 one way.
Can I park at TownePlace Suites while I cruise?
Yes. Overnight and cruise parking is $15 a night, per the hotel.
How far is TownePlace Suites from Port Canaveral?
Marriott says the cruise terminals are "minutes" away but gives no mileage. The 0.3-mile line on its page is a nearby parking lot, not the port. 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 11:00 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?
The hotel publishes only the ride 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?
Free hot buffet. Mon–Fri 6:30–9:00 AM, Sat–Sun 7:00–9:30 AM. Your terminal check-in window is in your cruise documents, and the port asks you not to arrive before it.
Can I park an oversized vehicle or charge an EV?
EV charging: on site, per the hotel. 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.