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The Hampton on the Southbank, twentieth — the last one in. Breakfast is free, there's a pool, and the Riverwalk is a quarter mile away.
Parking is $15 a day, Hilton publishes nothing about the cruise, and the airport is 21 miles by its count.
A Riverwalk evening on a budget.
Plan the drive to Dames Point in the morning.
Book it if
- Anyone who wants a Riverwalk evening on a budget
- Pet owners
Look elsewhere if
- You need an airport shuttle.
- You want to be near the ship.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what Hampton Inn Downtown publishes.
An outdoor pool and a gym, a quarter mile from the Riverwalk.
Hilton lists no port shuttle, and no airport shuttle. A taxi or rideshare covers the trip.
Free hot breakfast.
Hilton gives no distance to the port. It puts the Riverwalk a quarter mile away and the airport 21 miles. Your cruise line’s documents name your terminal and check-in window.
Self-parking is $15 a day with in-and-out. Hilton publishes no cruise-parking terms.
Night-Before Score: 33 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.
Hilton lists no airport shuttle. It puts JAX 21 miles away.
Hilton lists no port shuttle, and no airport shuttle.
Hilton gives no distance to the port. It puts the Riverwalk a quarter mile away and the airport 21 miles.
From JAX without a hotel shuttle
zTrip runs the airport taxis from booths outside baggage claim and publishes no fares; Rome2Rio puts a cab to the cruise terminal at $28 to $35. Rideshare picks up on the lower arrival curb at Poles 1 and 2. Hotel shuttles use the north end of the upper departures curb.
Self-parking is $15 a day with in-and-out. Hilton publishes no cruise-parking terms.
Parking for your stay: $15 a day with in-and-out.
Hilton lists no port shuttle, and no airport shuttle.
Hilton gives no distance to the port. It puts the Riverwalk a quarter mile away and the airport 21 miles.
Landing on sail morning instead? Some cruise lines and shuttle companies run straight to the terminals; see the airport page and the landing check.
Distance
No mileage statedHilton gives no distance to the port. It puts the Riverwalk a quarter mile away and the airport 21 miles.
Source: hilton.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: hilton.comParking while you sail
Cruise parking
Cruise parking unconfirmedSelf-parking is $15 a day with in-and-out. Hilton publishes no cruise-parking terms.
Source: hilton.comThe port’s own lot
$17 a cruise nightJAXPORT’s own lot is next to the terminal building: $17 a day with Florida sales tax included, or $68 for a 4-day cruise. Oversized vehicles are $34 a day.
It takes credit cards only, and no new prepaid reservations since June 22, 2026, so you pay when you arrive. The lot opens at 7:15 AM, and a golf cart runs you and your bags to the door. Compare every parking option.
Source: cruiseparking.jaxport.comThe evening and the morning
The evening
PoolAn outdoor pool and a gym, a quarter mile from the Riverwalk.
Breakfast
FreeFree hot breakfast.
Address
The Southbank, off I-951331 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32207
Hotel website
The fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as Hampton Inn Downtown 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 stated
Wi-Fi
Free
Parking for your stay
$15 a day with in-and-out
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Free hot breakfast
Pool
Outdoor pool
Pets
Up to two dogs or cats, $75 for 1 to 4 nights and $150 for 5 or more.
Rooms
Room types aren’t published on the pages we could read.
Accessibility
Accessible rooms are available.
On site
- EV chargingNo
- Guest laundryNot stated
- Fitness centerYes
- Pets allowedYes
Nearby, by the hotel’s count
- Riverwalk0.25 mi
- Baptist Hospital0.5 mi
- Jacksonville Zoo15 mi
Distances as the hotel or its brand lists them. Bars use a square-root scale so short walks stay visible.
Before you book
Worth knowing
- Self-parking is $15 a day.
- Check-in 3 PM, check-out 11 AM.
- No EV charging.
What we couldn’t confirm
- Cruise parking
- Distance to the port
- A ride to the ship
Rates and policies are as the hotel published them on September 25, 2026. Confirm anything you’re counting on when you book.
Worth a look alongside it
Wake up across the river from the ship.
Tell us your sail date and we’ll check Hampton Inn Downtown for the night before. No payment on the form.
Hampton Inn Downtown FAQ
Does Hampton Inn Downtown have a cruise shuttle?
Not that it publishes. Hilton lists no port shuttle, and no airport shuttle.
Does Hampton Inn Downtown have an airport shuttle?
Not that it publishes. Hilton lists no airport shuttle. It puts JAX 21 miles away.
Can I park at Hampton Inn Downtown while I cruise?
The hotel doesn't say. Self-parking is $15 a day with in-and-out. Hilton publishes no cruise-parking terms.
How far is Hampton Inn Downtown from the JAXPORT cruise terminal?
Hilton gives no distance to the port. It puts the Riverwalk a quarter mile away and the airport 21 miles. It sits in our Downtown & the Southbank band.
Can I check in early or check out late on cruise days?
Check-in is 3:00 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. JAXPORT's franchised taxi runs from the terminal to the airport on the meter, and the port puts JAX about 12 miles away.
What's the breakfast timing on sail morning?
Free hot breakfast. 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: not on site. Clearance and oversized parking aren't published. The port charges $34 a day for anything that takes up more than one space, in its fenced lot beside the terminal.
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