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The Hilton Marina runs its own shuttle to the ship for $10 a person, and Hilton puts the port half a mile away. There's a water taxi stop on site and a beach shuttle to the sand. For a fly-in couple, that's a good night.
It ranks eleventh because it doesn't publish a cruise-parking rate or a free breakfast, and a resort fee applies — amount not shown. Sailing Disney? A panelist on Disney's own Q&A site quotes a $21 Disney transfer from this hotel.
Treat that as a lead, not a rate.
Book it if
- Fly-in cruisers who want a cheap, short hotel shuttle
- Couples who want the water, the pool bar and a beach run
- Pet owners
Look elsewhere if
- You're driving and want to leave the car.
- You want breakfast included.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what Hilton Marina publishes.
Olive & Sea is the restaurant, Dockside Provisions does grab-and-go, and the heated pool has its own bar. There's a water taxi stop on site, and a beach shuttle, paid for by the resort fee, gets you to the sand in under 10 minutes.
Port Everglades shuttle, $10 a person, per Hilton. The hotel's cruise site takes bookings at 954-969-0069.
Not free, except in some cruise offers.
Hilton lists Port Everglades 0.5 miles away. Your cruise line’s documents name your terminal and check-in window.
Self-parking is $48 to $58 and overnight valet $52 to $62. Hilton doesn't publish a cruise-parking rate.
Night-Before Score: 61 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 publishes; a question mark is a leg you’ll arrange yourself.
Hotel shuttle to FLL: $15 for one person, or $12 each for two or more.
Hotel shuttle
Port Everglades shuttle, $10 a person, per Hilton. The hotel's cruise site takes bookings at 954-969-0069.
Hilton lists Port Everglades 0.5 miles away.
Hilton lists no shuttle. MIA is 29 miles away.
Port Everglades shuttle, $10 a person, per Hilton. The hotel's cruise site takes bookings at 954-969-0069.
Hilton lists Port Everglades 0.5 miles away.
From MIA without a hotel shuttle
It’s 27 miles by the port’s count, and the port says to allow two to three hours from landing to the terminal. It puts a taxi at $80 to $159; private vans start at $95.
Self-parking is $48 to $58 and overnight valet $52 to $62. Hilton doesn't publish a cruise-parking rate.
Parking for your stay: $48–$58; overnight valet $52–$62.
Port Everglades shuttle, $10 a person, per Hilton. The hotel's cruise site takes bookings at 954-969-0069.
Hilton lists Port Everglades 0.5 miles away.
Landing on sail morning instead? Some cruise lines and shuttle companies run straight to the terminals; compare the airports and the landing guidelines.
Shuttle 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: hilton.comParking while you sail
Cruise parking
Cruise parking unconfirmedSelf-parking is $48 to $58 and overnight valet $52 to $62. Hilton doesn't publish a cruise-parking rate.
Source: hilton.comThe port’s own garages
Up to $20/dayPort Everglades charges up to $20 a day in its garages and lots, and $25 for oversized vehicles. You pay on site, and there are no reservations. The Heron Garage serves Terminals 2 and 4, and the Palm Garage serves 19, 21, 25, 26 and 29. There’s no shuttle leg. Compare every parking option.
Source: porteverglades.netThe evening and the morning
The evening
Pool · Food or bar on siteOlive & Sea is the restaurant, Dockside Provisions does grab-and-go, and the heated pool has its own bar. There's a water taxi stop on site, and a beach shuttle, paid for by the resort fee, gets you to the sand in under 10 minutes.
Breakfast
Not freeNot free, except in some cruise offers.
Address
SE 17th Street, on the marina1881 SE 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Hotel website
The fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as Hilton Marina 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
A resort fee applies; Hilton doesn’t show the amount. It covers the beach shuttle.
Wi-Fi
Not stated
Parking for your stay
$48–$58; overnight valet $52–$62
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Paid; free only with some cruise offers
Pool
Heated outdoor pool, dawn to dusk
Pets
Pet-friendly rooms; Hilton's page doesn't show the fee.
Food and drink on site
- Olive & SeaRestaurant
- Dockside ProvisionsGrab-and-go
- Pool barBy the pool
Rooms
Rooms, including high-floor Tower rooms, and suites.
Accessibility
The hotel’s pages don’t detail accessible rooms. Call before you book if you need one.
On site
- EV chargingNot stated
- Guest laundryNot stated
- Fitness centerYes
- Pets allowedYes
Nearby, by the hotel’s count
- Convention Center0.2 mi
- Port Everglades0.5 mi
- Fort Lauderdale Beach1 mi
- Las Olas Boulevard3 mi
Distances as the hotel or its brand lists them. Bars use a square-root scale so short walks stay visible.
Also worth knowing
- Water taxi stop on site
- Beach shuttle out at 9 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM; back at 1:30, 3:30 and 5 PM
- 24-hour gym with Peloton bikes
- Book the port shuttle through the hotel’s cruise-booking line, 954-969-0069
Before you book
Worth knowing
- A resort fee applies; Hilton's page doesn't show the amount. It covers the beach shuttle.
- The FLL shuttle is $15 for one person or $12 each for two or more.
- Parking runs $48 to $58 a day, or $52 to $62 for overnight valet.
What we couldn’t confirm
- The resort fee
- Cruise parking
- Port shuttle times
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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Hilton Marina FAQ
Does Hilton Marina have a cruise shuttle?
Yes. Port Everglades shuttle, $10 a person, per Hilton. The hotel's cruise site takes bookings at 954-969-0069.
Does Hilton Marina have an airport shuttle?
Not one it runs itself, but there are options. From Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood: Hotel shuttle to FLL: $15 for one person, or $12 each for two or more. From Miami International: Hilton lists no shuttle. MIA is 29 miles away.
Can I park at Hilton Marina while I cruise?
The hotel doesn't say. Self-parking is $48 to $58 and overnight valet $52 to $62. Hilton doesn't publish a cruise-parking rate.
How far is Hilton Marina from Port Everglades?
Hilton lists Port Everglades 0.5 miles away. It sits in our Port & 17th Street 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. the port lists Van on Demand booths at the terminals ($11 a person to FLL, $25 to MIA, parties of three or more), and taxis run on the meter.
What's the breakfast timing on sail morning?
Paid; free only with some cruise offers. 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 have a 7-foot clearance, and oversized vehicles up to 24 feet park by calling 954-468-3680.
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