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The DoubleTree is for groups and families who want space. Its one- to four-bedroom residences come with kitchens and a washer and dryer, and Hilton lists the port just 0.6 miles away.
The cruise details are thin on Hilton's site — no shuttle, and a parking offer with no price — so it ranks eleventh. For a big group flying in, nothing else on the list offers up to four bedrooms.
Book it if
- Groups and families who want bedrooms and a kitchen
- Anyone who wants dinner options without leaving the building
Look elsewhere if
- You want breakfast included.
- You're bringing a pet.
- You want a published cruise shuttle.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what DoubleTree Grand Biscayne Bay publishes.
Five places to eat and drink, from Caffe & Bottega for breakfast to Primo's Kitchen Bar and Tanka for dinner, including a market and a Starbucks. The one- to four-bedroom residences have full kitchens and a washer and dryer. It sits on the bay next to Sea Isle Marina.
Hilton doesn't publish a cruise shuttle for this hotel. Some cruise blogs mention one at around $10 a person, so ask the hotel before you count on it. A taxi or rideshare covers the trip.
Breakfast is extra, or book the Breakfast Included rate.
Hilton lists the Port of Miami 0.6 miles away. Your cruise line’s documents name your terminal and check-in window.
Hilton lists Park, Stay & Go here: one night with parking for up to 7 nights, one car per room. The price isn't shown, and the brand only promises a shuttle to select airports.
Night-Before Score: 53 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 an airport shuttle as not available.
Hilton doesn't publish a cruise shuttle for this hotel. Some cruise blogs mention one at around $10 a person, so ask the hotel before you count on it.
Hilton lists the Port of Miami 0.6 miles away.
From MIA without a hotel shuttle
Taxis run on the meter, and Miami-Dade sets a $15 minimum for trips that start at MIA. Rideshare picks up on the arrivals and departures levels. Or ride Metrorail’s Orange Line downtown.
Hilton lists an airport shuttle as not available.
Hilton doesn't publish a cruise shuttle for this hotel. Some cruise blogs mention one at around $10 a person, so ask the hotel before you count on it.
Hilton lists the Port of Miami 0.6 miles away.
From FLL without a hotel shuttle
Fort Lauderdale’s own pages put a taxi to PortMiami at about $67 on one page and $86 on another, and allow 90 minutes in traffic. Plan on a taxi, a rideshare or a pre-booked car.
Hilton lists Park, Stay & Go here: one night with parking for up to 7 nights, one car per room. The price isn't shown, and the brand only promises a shuttle to select airports.
Parking for your stay: None; valet $39 a night, covered, with in-and-out.
Hilton doesn't publish a cruise shuttle for this hotel. Some cruise blogs mention one at around $10 a person, so ask the hotel before you count on it.
Hilton lists the Port of Miami 0.6 miles away.
Landing on sail morning instead? Some cruise lines and shuttle companies run straight to the terminals; compare the airports and the cut-off times.
Shuttle 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 priceHilton lists Park, Stay & Go here: one night with parking for up to 7 nights, one car per room. The price isn't shown, and the brand only promises a shuttle to select airports.
Source: hilton.comThe port’s own garages
$25/dayPortMiami charges $25 a day for long-term parking at most of its garages, and $35 at Garage AA. Royal Caribbean and Norwegian book their own garages. There’s no shuttle leg. Compare every parking option.
Source: miamidade.govThe evening and the morning
The evening
Pool · Food or bar on site · KitchenFive places to eat and drink, from Caffe & Bottega for breakfast to Primo's Kitchen Bar and Tanka for dinner, including a market and a Starbucks. The one- to four-bedroom residences have full kitchens and a washer and dryer. It sits on the bay next to Sea Isle Marina.
Breakfast
Not freeBreakfast is extra, or book the Breakfast Included rate.
Address
Bayfront, by Sea Isle Marina1717 North Bayshore Drive, Miami, FL 33132
Hotel website
The fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as DoubleTree Grand Biscayne Bay 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
Standard Wi-Fi $9.95
Parking for your stay
None; valet $39 a night, covered, with in-and-out
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Paid; Breakfast Included rate available
Pool
Outdoor pool
Pets
Pets aren't allowed.
Food and drink on site
- Caffe & BottegaBreakfast and lunch daily
- Primo's Kitchen BarItalian-American lunch, dinner and a late bar
- TankaEast Asian food and izakaya-style cocktails
- Pecorino's MarketBakery, deli, wine and beer to go
- StarbucksOn site
Rooms
Kings and double-doubles, plus one- to four-bedroom residences with full kitchens and a washer and dryer.
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 allowedNo
Nearby, by the hotel’s count
- City center0.5 mi
- Port of Miami0.6 mi
- Bayside Marketplace1 mi
- Miami Children's Museum1 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
- Valet only, $39 a night.
- Standard Wi-Fi is $9.95.
- Blogs describe a port shuttle and longer parking packages that Hilton's pages don't show.
What we couldn’t confirm
- The Park, Stay & Go price
- A port shuttle
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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DoubleTree Grand Biscayne Bay FAQ
Does DoubleTree Grand Biscayne Bay have a cruise shuttle?
Not that it publishes. Hilton doesn't publish a cruise shuttle for this hotel. Some cruise blogs mention one at around $10 a person, so ask the hotel before you count on it.
Does DoubleTree Grand Biscayne Bay have an airport shuttle?
Not that it publishes. From Miami International: Hilton lists an airport shuttle as not available. From Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood: Hilton lists an airport shuttle as not available.
Can I park at DoubleTree Grand Biscayne Bay while I cruise?
Yes, but the price isn't published. Hilton lists Park, Stay & Go here: one night with parking for up to 7 nights, one car per room. The price isn't shown, and the brand only promises a shuttle to select airports.
How far is DoubleTree Grand Biscayne Bay from PortMiami?
Hilton lists the Port of Miami 0.6 miles away. It sits in our Downtown & Bayfront 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. Miami-Dade taxis from the port run on the meter with a $15 minimum, Carnival sells a transfer back for its guests, and shared shuttles are on Viator.
What's the breakfast timing on sail morning?
Paid; Breakfast Included rate available. Plan coffee on the way if you're leaving early.
Can I park an oversized vehicle or charge an EV?
EV charging: not on site. Clearance and oversized parking aren't published. PortMiami's garages are priced by garage; check clearance with the port before you bring anything tall.
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