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Seventeenth, level on 40 with its sister north of the airport and placed ahead on cheaper parking. All suites, a free made-to-order breakfast, an evening reception, and a free LAX shuttle from 5 AM to 11 PM.
Hilton lists its Park, Stay & Go offer without cruise terms, and self-parking is $48 a day.
It's a good night after a late flight. It isn't close to either terminal.
Book it if you land late, and arrange a ride south for the morning.
Book it if
- Families landing at LAX the night before
- Anyone who wants a free drink and breakfast
Look elsewhere if
- You want a ride to the ship.
- You drive a tall vehicle: the garage is 6'6".
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what Embassy Suites LAX South publishes.
All suites, with a complimentary evening reception, Barcotta Coastal Tavern for dinner (with a kids' menu), an indoor pool and a gym. Hilton puts the Manhattan Beach Pier 3 miles away.
Hilton lists no cruise shuttle. The free shuttle runs to LAX, 5 AM to 11 PM; call for pick-up. A taxi or rideshare covers the trip.
Free made-to-order breakfast.
Hilton gives no distance to either cruise terminal. The Port of Los Angeles puts LAX 18 miles from the San Pedro terminal. Your cruise line’s documents name your terminal and check-in window.
Hilton's offers page lists Park, Stay & Go ("parking plus shuttle service to and from select airports and cruise ports") and Park & Stay, with no nights or price for cruisers. Self-parking is $48 a day in an underground garage with 6'6" clearance.
Night-Before Score: 40 of 100
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Getting here, and on to the ship
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A complimentary LAX shuttle, 5 AM to 11 PM; call for pick-up. Hilton puts LAX a mile away.
Hotel shuttle
Hilton lists no cruise shuttle. The free shuttle runs to LAX, 5 AM to 11 PM; call for pick-up.
Hilton gives no distance to either cruise terminal. The Port of Los Angeles puts LAX 18 miles from the San Pedro terminal.
Hilton lists no shuttle from Long Beach Airport, 26 miles away.
Hilton lists no cruise shuttle. The free shuttle runs to LAX, 5 AM to 11 PM; call for pick-up.
Hilton gives no distance to either cruise terminal. The Port of Los Angeles puts LAX 18 miles from the San Pedro terminal.
From LGB without a hotel shuttle
Taxis wait by Parking Structure A and rideshare is on the outer curb. Carnival's transfer to Long Beach is $31.99 a person if you land by 12:30 PM, and Long Beach Shuttle lists $75 to the Long Beach terminal and $85 to San Pedro. The rental counters are in the Historic Terminal.
Hilton's offers page lists Park, Stay & Go ("parking plus shuttle service to and from select airports and cruise ports") and Park & Stay, with no nights or price for cruisers. Self-parking is $48 a day in an underground garage with 6'6" clearance.
Parking for your stay: $48 a day, underground, 6'6" clearance, in and out; no valet.
Hilton lists no cruise shuttle. The free shuttle runs to LAX, 5 AM to 11 PM; call for pick-up.
Hilton gives no distance to either cruise terminal. The Port of Los Angeles puts LAX 18 miles from the San Pedro terminal.
Landing on sail morning instead? Some cruise lines and shuttle companies run straight to the terminals; compare the airports and the landing guidelines.
Which terminal
Either terminalBy LAX, it's a drive to either terminal: the port puts San Pedro 18 miles away, and Carnival's Long Beach terminal is farther.
Distance
No mileage statedHilton gives no distance to either cruise terminal. The Port of Los Angeles puts LAX 18 miles from the San Pedro terminal.
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
Park, Stay & Go: ask termsHilton's offers page lists Park, Stay & Go ("parking plus shuttle service to and from select airports and cruise ports") and Park & Stay, with no nights or price for cruisers. Self-parking is $48 a day in an underground garage with 6'6" clearance.
Source: hilton.comThe port’s own lots
No rate publishedSan Pedro: the port’s lots at the World Cruise Center, the Battleship IOWA and the Catalina terminal are open around the clock. The first hour is free, then $2 an hour up to $23 a day ($40 oversized), with free shuttles on ship days and no reservation needed, per the port.
Long Beach: Carnival’s garage next to the terminal is $23 a day, with a 7-foot height limit, per Visit Long Beach. Compare every parking option.
Source: portoflosangeles.orgThe evening and the morning
The evening
Pool · Food or bar on siteAll suites, with a complimentary evening reception, Barcotta Coastal Tavern for dinner (with a kids' menu), an indoor pool and a gym. Hilton puts the Manhattan Beach Pier 3 miles away.
Breakfast
FreeFree made-to-order breakfast.
Address
Imperial Avenue, El Segundo1440 East Imperial Avenue, El Segundo, CA 90245
Hotel website
The fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as Embassy Suites LAX South 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
$14.95 for standard access
Parking for your stay
$48 a day, underground, 6'6" clearance, in and out; no valet
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Free made-to-order breakfast
Pool
Indoor pool
Pets
Dogs only, up to two: $75 for one to four nights, $125 for five or more.
Food and drink on site
- Barcotta Coastal TavernLocally sourced dishes, with a kids’ menu
- Evening receptionComplimentary
Rooms
All suites.
Accessibility
The hotel’s pages don’t detail accessible rooms. Call before you book if you need one.
On site
- EV chargingNo
- Guest laundryNot stated
- Fitness centerYes
- Pets allowedYes
Nearby, by the hotel’s count
- The Point2.5 mi
- Manhattan Beach Pier3 mi
- Hermosa Beach Pier6 mi
Distances as the hotel or its brand lists them. Bars use a square-root scale so short walks stay visible.
Also worth knowing
- Hilton Park, Stay & Go and Park & Stay offers listed without cruise terms
Before you book
Worth knowing
- Underground garage, 6'6" clearance.
- Wi-Fi is $14.95 for standard access.
- No EV charging.
- Check-in 4 PM, check-out 11 AM.
What we couldn’t confirm
- What Park, Stay & Go covers for a cruise
- Reception times
Rates and policies are as the hotel published them on September 26, 2026. Confirm anything you’re counting on when you book.
Worth a look alongside it
Wake up by LAX, with the ship a long ride south.
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Embassy Suites LAX South FAQ
Does Embassy Suites LAX South have a cruise shuttle?
Not that it publishes. Hilton lists no cruise shuttle. The free shuttle runs to LAX, 5 AM to 11 PM; call for pick-up.
Does Embassy Suites LAX South have an airport shuttle?
Yes. From Los Angeles International: A complimentary LAX shuttle, 5 AM to 11 PM; call for pick-up. Hilton puts LAX a mile away. From Long Beach Airport: Hilton lists no shuttle from Long Beach Airport, 26 miles away.
Can I park at Embassy Suites LAX South while I cruise?
Yes, but the price isn't published. Hilton's offers page lists Park, Stay & Go ("parking plus shuttle service to and from select airports and cruise ports") and Park & Stay, with no nights or price for cruisers. Self-parking is $48 a day in an underground garage with 6'6" clearance.
How far is Embassy Suites LAX South from the cruise terminal?
Hilton gives no distance to either cruise terminal. The Port of Los Angeles puts LAX 18 miles from the San Pedro terminal. It sits in our lax & el segundo band. By LAX, it's a drive to either terminal: the port puts San Pedro 18 miles away, and Carnival's Long Beach terminal is farther.
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. Carnival's transfer runs back to LAX for $34.99 a person and to LGB for $31.99. From San Pedro it's a rideshare, a taxi or a booked shuttle.
What's the breakfast timing on sail morning?
Free made-to-order 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?
$48 a day, underground, 6'6" clearance, in and out;.
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