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Pier Sixty-Six is on our splurge list, and it scores here too. It's a mile from the port by its own count, it'll keep your car in its garage for $60 a night while you sail, and it has three pools, a revolving lounge on the 17th floor and a spa.
It lands seventeenth because it doesn't drive you to the ship and breakfast isn't free. It reopened in January 2025 after a renovation and isn't on AAA's 2026 Diamond lists; Forbes lists it as soon to be rated. No resort fee, but you must be 21 to check in.
Book it for the night, and book the taxi for the morning.
Book it if
- Couples who want the nicest night close to the ship
- Drivers happy to pay $60 a night to keep the car at the hotel
- Anyone who wants the beach without sleeping on it, thanks to the free shuttle
Look elsewhere if
- You want the hotel to drive you to the port.
- You're under 21.
- You want breakfast included.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what Pier Sixty-Six publishes.
Three pools, one of them adults-only, and Pier Top, a revolving lounge on the 17th floor that looks over the ocean and the skyline. Sotogrande, Calusso and Pelican Landing cover dinner, and Zenova Spa is on the third floor. A free resort shuttle runs to Fort Lauderdale Beach and Las Olas from 7 AM to 11 PM.
Pier Sixty-Six says it "does not currently offer transportation to or from Port Everglades." A taxi or rideshare covers the mile.
Not free. Garni Café opens at 7 AM, and Elate Market Cafe runs from 6 AM to 3 PM.
The hotel says it's "just 1 mile from the Port Everglades cruise port." Your cruise line’s documents name your terminal and check-in window.
You can leave the car while you cruise for $60 plus tax per car, per night, in the covered garage, per the hotel.
Night-Before Score: 56 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.
No shuttle is stated. The hotel puts FLL 2.8 miles away.
Pier Sixty-Six says it "does not currently offer transportation to or from Port Everglades." A taxi or rideshare covers the mile.
The hotel says it's "just 1 mile from the Port Everglades cruise port."
From FLL without a hotel shuttle
Taxis run on the meter. Port Everglades puts the average from FLL at $18 to $21, and FLL’s own cruise page estimates $12. Rideshare picks up on the lower level at Terminals 1 and 2, and on the Palm Garage’s first floor for Terminals 3 and 4.
The hotel doesn't mention Miami International.
Pier Sixty-Six says it "does not currently offer transportation to or from Port Everglades." A taxi or rideshare covers the mile.
The hotel says it's "just 1 mile from the Port Everglades cruise port."
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.
You can leave the car while you cruise for $60 plus tax per car, per night, in the covered garage, per the hotel.
Parking for your stay: Valet-style: $15 up to 3 hours, $35 over 3 hours, $60 overnight, plus tax; EVs $25 more.
Pier Sixty-Six says it "does not currently offer transportation to or from Port Everglades." A taxi or rideshare covers the mile.
The hotel says it's "just 1 mile from the Port Everglades cruise port."
Landing on sail morning instead? Some cruise lines and shuttle companies run straight to the terminals; compare the airports and the landing guidelines.
Distance
1 mileThe hotel says it's "just 1 mile from the Port Everglades cruise port."
Source: piersixtysix.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: piersixtysix.comParking while you sail
Cruise parking
Cruise parking $60/nightYou can leave the car while you cruise for $60 plus tax per car, per night, in the covered garage, per the hotel.
Source: piersixtysix.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.net| Pier Sixty-Six | — |
| Port Everglades garage, no hotel | — |
This hotel’s published rates before tax, against driving straight to the port’s own garage on sail morning. Hotel parking counts your hotel night plus every cruise night. This hotel publishes no shuttle, so add whatever your ride to the terminal costs.
The evening and the morning
The evening
Pool · Food or bar on siteThree pools, one of them adults-only, and Pier Top, a revolving lounge on the 17th floor that looks over the ocean and the skyline. Sotogrande, Calusso and Pelican Landing cover dinner, and Zenova Spa is on the third floor. A free resort shuttle runs to Fort Lauderdale Beach and Las Olas from 7 AM to 11 PM.
Breakfast
Not freeNot free. Garni Café opens at 7 AM, and Elate Market Cafe runs from 6 AM to 3 PM.
Address
SE 17th Street, on the Intracoastal2301 SE 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Hotel website
The fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as Pier Sixty-Six 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
None, the hotel says
Wi-Fi
Not stated
Parking for your stay
Valet-style: $15 up to 3 hours, $35 over 3 hours, $60 overnight, plus tax; EVs $25 more
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Not free; Garni Café from 7 AM, Elate Market Cafe 6 AM–3 PM
Pool
A resort pool, an adults-only pool (18+) and a VIP pool, with water slides; sunrise to sunset
Pets
Up to two dogs, each under 25 lb, $300 a stay.
Food and drink on site
- Pier Top17th-floor revolving lounge with ocean and skyline views
- SotograndeSouthern Spain and the Eastern Mediterranean
- CalussoLatin-inspired poolside café with a tequila menu
- Pelican LandingWaterfront, local seafood
- Garni CaféFrom 7 AM
- Elate Market Cafe6 AM–3 PM
Rooms
325 rooms and suites, plus condominium units, resort residences and Harbour Villa 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 centerNot stated
- Pets allowedYes
Also worth knowing
- Reopened January 10, 2025, after a full renovation
- Zenova Spa & Wellness, on the third floor
- A free resort shuttle to Fort Lauderdale Beach and Las Olas, 7 AM–11 PM
- Its own marina, for yachts up to 400 feet
- Not on AAA’s 2026 Diamond lists; Forbes lists it as soon to be rated
Before you book
Worth knowing
- You must be 21 to check in.
- Cruise parking is $60 plus tax per car, per night, in a covered garage.
- A parking resale site describes a Pier Sixty-Six cruise lot with a shuttle, 4 miles from the port. The hotel's own FAQ says it offers no port transportation, so we went with the hotel.
What we couldn’t confirm
- How long the no-shuttle policy lasts. The hotel says it doesn't "currently" offer port transport.
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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Pier Sixty-Six FAQ
Does Pier Sixty-Six have a cruise shuttle?
Not that it publishes. Pier Sixty-Six says it "does not currently offer transportation to or from Port Everglades." A taxi or rideshare covers the mile.
Does Pier Sixty-Six have an airport shuttle?
Not that it publishes. From Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood: No shuttle is stated. The hotel puts FLL 2.8 miles away. From Miami International: The hotel doesn't mention Miami International.
Can I park at Pier Sixty-Six while I cruise?
Yes. You can leave the car while you cruise for $60 plus tax per car, per night, in the covered garage, per the hotel.
How far is Pier Sixty-Six from Port Everglades?
The hotel says it's "just 1 mile from the Port Everglades cruise port." 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?
There's no hotel shuttle 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?
Not free; Garni Café from 7 AM, Elate Market Cafe 6 AM–3 PM. Plan coffee on the way if you're leaving early.
Can I park an oversized vehicle or charge an EV?
EVs $25 more.
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