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If you're landing late at MIA and want a proper hotel, this is it. The free airport shuttle runs every 30 minutes until 12:30 AM, and there's a pool, a bar and a real restaurant when you arrive.
The cruise part is vague. Hilton lists a parking offer without a price and no port shuttle — the $13 shuttle a cruise blog mentions isn't on Hilton's site — so it lands fifteenth.
Take a rideshare in the morning.
Book it if
- Late arrivals at MIA
- Pet owners with bigger dogs
Look elsewhere if
- You want breakfast included.
- You want a set price to leave the car.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what Hilton Blue Lagoon publishes.
It sits on a lagoon, with an outdoor pool and a tennis court. Blue Lagoon Saloon does poolside drinks, Cove Bar does dinner and cocktails, and Herb N' Kitchen has grab-and-go.
Hilton doesn't publish a cruise shuttle here. Its Park, Stay & Go terms mention cruise ports only as something to check with the hotel, and the $13 shuttle a cruise blog lists isn't on Hilton's site. A taxi or rideshare covers the trip.
Paid buffet at Coral Café, or book the Breakfast Included rate.
Hilton's pages don't give a distance to PortMiami. Your cruise line’s documents name your terminal and check-in window.
Hilton lists Park, Stay & Go: one night with parking for up to 7 nights. The price isn't shown. Regular self-parking is $38 a day.
Night-Before Score: 40 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.
Free airport shuttle every 30 minutes, 5:00 AM to 12:30 AM. Hilton lists MIA 4 miles away.
Hotel shuttle
Hilton doesn't publish a cruise shuttle here. Its Park, Stay & Go terms mention cruise ports only as something to check with the hotel, and the $13 shuttle a cruise blog lists isn't on Hilton's site.
Hilton's pages don't give a distance to PortMiami.
Hilton lists no shuttle from Fort Lauderdale.
Hilton doesn't publish a cruise shuttle here. Its Park, Stay & Go terms mention cruise ports only as something to check with the hotel, and the $13 shuttle a cruise blog lists isn't on Hilton's site.
Hilton's pages don't give a distance to PortMiami.
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: one night with parking for up to 7 nights. The price isn't shown. Regular self-parking is $38 a day.
Parking for your stay: $38 a day with in-and-out; no valet.
Hilton doesn't publish a cruise shuttle here. Its Park, Stay & Go terms mention cruise ports only as something to check with the hotel, and the $13 shuttle a cruise blog lists isn't on Hilton's site.
Hilton's pages don't give a distance to PortMiami.
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: one night with parking for up to 7 nights. The price isn't shown. Regular self-parking is $38 a day.
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 siteIt sits on a lagoon, with an outdoor pool and a tennis court. Blue Lagoon Saloon does poolside drinks, Cove Bar does dinner and cocktails, and Herb N' Kitchen has grab-and-go.
Breakfast
Not freePaid buffet at Coral Café, or book the Breakfast Included rate.
Address
Blue Lagoon, south of MIA5101 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126
Hotel website
The fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as Hilton Blue Lagoon 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 $14.95
Parking for your stay
$38 a day with in-and-out; no valet
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Paid buffet at Coral Café
Pool
Outdoor pool, plus a tennis court
Pets
Pets up to 75 lb, $75 non-refundable fee.
Food and drink on site
- Coral CaféBreakfast
- Herb N' KitchenGrab-and-go
- Blue Lagoon SaloonPoolside lunch and drinks
- Cove BarDinner, light bites and cocktails
Rooms
Room types aren’t published on the pages we could read.
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
- Magic City Casino3 mi
- Actor's Playhouse4 mi
- Miracle Mile4.7 mi
- LoanDepot Park5.5 mi
Distances as the hotel or its brand lists them. Bars use a square-root scale so short walks stay visible.
Also worth knowing
- Hertz rental desk on site
Before you book
Worth knowing
- Self-parking is $38 a day, and there's no valet.
- Standard Wi-Fi is $14.95, per Hilton's page.
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.
Worth a look alongside it
Wake up by the airport, with the ship a short ride away.
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Hilton Blue Lagoon FAQ
Does Hilton Blue Lagoon have a cruise shuttle?
Not that it publishes. Hilton doesn't publish a cruise shuttle here. Its Park, Stay & Go terms mention cruise ports only as something to check with the hotel, and the $13 shuttle a cruise blog lists isn't on Hilton's site.
Does Hilton Blue Lagoon have an airport shuttle?
Yes, from Miami International. From Miami International: Free airport shuttle every 30 minutes, 5:00 AM to 12:30 AM. Hilton lists MIA 4 miles away. From Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood: Hilton lists no shuttle from Fort Lauderdale.
Can I park at Hilton Blue Lagoon while I cruise?
Yes, but the price isn't published. Hilton lists Park, Stay & Go: one night with parking for up to 7 nights. The price isn't shown. Regular self-parking is $38 a day.
How far is Hilton Blue Lagoon from PortMiami?
Hilton's pages don't give a distance to PortMiami. It sits in our Airport 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 buffet at Coral Café. 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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