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Eighteenth, level on 36 with the Old Town Inn and behind it on breakfast. An indoor pool and an outdoor one, a fire pit, and Bayside Kitchen and Bar downstairs.
Hilton puts the Port of San Diego half a mile away. Its Homewood Suites next door, same address, says the cruise terminal is 1.1 miles.
Breakfast is extra and valet is $65, with no cruise parking.
Book it for the pools, and a short cab to B Street.
Book it if
- A pool night with a drink downstairs
- Pet owners
Look elsewhere if
- You want breakfast included.
- You need to leave the car.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what HGI Downtown/Bayside publishes.
Both an indoor and an outdoor pool, a courtyard fire pit, and Bayside Kitchen and Bar for SoCal comfort food and cocktails, with a daily happy hour.
Hilton lists no cruise shuttle. A taxi or rideshare covers the trip.
Paid: a full breakfast "available for a fee", and Hilton sells a Breakfast Included rate.
Hilton lists "Port of San Diego: 0.50 miles". The Homewood Suites in the same building puts the Cruise Ship Terminal 1.10 miles away, so we don't treat it as a walk. Your cruise line’s documents name your terminal and check-in window.
Hilton's offers page lists only Park & Stay, which covers parking each night of your stay, not while you're away. Valet is $65 a day; there's no self-parking.
Night-Before Score: 36 of 100
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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 the airport shuttle as not available. It puts San Diego International 2 miles away.
Hilton lists no cruise shuttle.
Hilton lists "Port of San Diego: 0.50 miles". The Homewood Suites in the same building puts the Cruise Ship Terminal 1.10 miles away, so we don't treat it as a walk.
From SAN without a hotel shuttle
Taxis run on MTS's maximum meter: $3.80, then $4.10 a mile, plus a $3.56 airport surcharge. Rideshare picks up at the Terminal 1 crosswalk and in the second lane of the Terminal 2 Transportation Plaza. The 992 bus runs to Santa Fe Depot, two blocks from the terminals, every 15 minutes.
Hilton's offers page lists only Park & Stay, which covers parking each night of your stay, not while you're away. Valet is $65 a day; there's no self-parking.
Parking for your stay: Valet only, $65 a day, in and out; oversized extra.
Hilton lists no cruise shuttle.
Hilton lists "Port of San Diego: 0.50 miles". The Homewood Suites in the same building puts the Cruise Ship Terminal 1.10 miles away, so we don't treat it as a walk.
Landing on sail morning instead? Some cruise lines and shuttle companies run straight to the terminals; see the airport page and the landing check.
Which terminal
B Street PierRoyal Caribbean, Holland America and Norwegian name the B Street Pier, and Disney gives the same address, 1140 North Harbor Drive. The port’s second terminal, the Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier, is at 1000 North Harbor Drive; your cruise documents name yours.
Source: portofsandiego.orgDistance
0.5 milesHilton lists "Port of San Diego: 0.50 miles". The Homewood Suites in the same building puts the Cruise Ship Terminal 1.10 miles away, so we don't treat it as a walk.
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 unconfirmedHilton's offers page lists only Park & Stay, which covers parking each night of your stay, not while you're away. Valet is $65 a day; there's no self-parking.
Source: hilton.comThe port-listed lots
From $24.95 a dayThe port has no long-term parking at the terminals, and passengers can’t park on the pier. It lists nearby operators instead. San Diego’s Park, Shuttle & Fly, 2.8 miles away on Pacific Highway, charges $24.95 a day with a free shuttle to the terminals around the clock; its coupon isn’t valid for cruisers. Aladdin, 1.4 miles away on Kettner Boulevard, runs a free cruise shuttle too.
Source: sdparkshuttlefly.comThe evening and the morning
The evening
Pool · Food or bar on siteBoth an indoor and an outdoor pool, a courtyard fire pit, and Bayside Kitchen and Bar for SoCal comfort food and cocktails, with a daily happy hour.
Breakfast
Not freePaid: a full breakfast "available for a fee", and Hilton sells a Breakfast Included rate.
Address
Pacific Highway, Little Italy2137 Pacific Highway, Suite A, San Diego, CA 92101
Hotel website
The fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as HGI Downtown/Bayside 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
Valet only, $65 a day, in and out; oversized extra
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Paid full breakfast; a Breakfast Included rate is sold
Pool
An indoor pool and an outdoor pool; a courtyard fire pit
Pets
Dogs or cats, two at most, up to 75 lb: $75 for one to four nights, $125 for five or more.
Food and drink on site
- Bayside Kitchen and BarSoCal comfort food and cocktails; daily happy hour
- Candy CastleFast-casual, candy-themed
Rooms
King and two-queen rooms; some harbor views.
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
- Waterfront Park0.3 mi
- Port of San Diego0.5 mi
- USS Midway1.4 mi
Distances as the hotel or its brand lists them. Bars use a square-root scale so short walks stay visible.
Also worth knowing
- Park & Stay listed; no cruise offer
Before you book
Worth knowing
- Valet only, $65 a day; oversized vehicles extra.
- Check-in 4 PM, check-out 11 AM. No airport shuttle.
- Ace Parking, one of the operators the port lists, sells cruise parking in this building (Hilton Bayside Campus) at $20 a day, valet only; that's Ace's offer on its booking site, not the hotel's, so it isn't scored.
What we couldn’t confirm
- The true walking distance to the terminal
- Whether you can park while you cruise
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 on the Embarcadero or in Little Italy, a short walk or cab from the ship.
Tell us your sail date and we’ll check HGI Downtown/Bayside for the night before. No payment on the form.
HGI Downtown/Bayside FAQ
Does HGI Downtown/Bayside have a cruise shuttle?
Not that it publishes. Hilton lists no cruise shuttle.
Does HGI Downtown/Bayside have an airport shuttle?
Not that it publishes. Hilton lists the airport shuttle as not available. It puts San Diego International 2 miles away.
Can I park at HGI Downtown/Bayside while I cruise?
The hotel doesn't say. Hilton's offers page lists only Park & Stay, which covers parking each night of your stay, not while you're away. Valet is $65 a day; there's no self-parking.
How far is HGI Downtown/Bayside from the cruise terminal?
Hilton lists "Port of San Diego: 0.50 miles". The Homewood Suites in the same building puts the Cruise Ship Terminal 1.10 miles away, so we don't treat it as a walk. It sits in our by the terminal band. Royal Caribbean, Holland America and Norwegian name the B Street Pier, and Disney gives the same address, 1140 North Harbor Drive. The port's second terminal, the Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier, is at 1000 North Harbor Drive; your cruise documents name yours.
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. From the pier it's a taxi, a rideshare from Harbor Drive outside the terminal gate, or the 992 bus from Santa Fe Depot. No line publishes a San Diego transfer price.
What's the breakfast timing on sail morning?
Paid full breakfast; a Breakfast Included rate is sold. Plan coffee on the way if you're leaving early.
Can I park an oversized vehicle or charge an EV?
oversized extra.
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