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A Courtyard two miles from the airport, sixteenth. The airport shuttle is the best-published on this list: every half hour, 4:30 AM to midnight, free.
Parking is $10 a day, and Marriott says long-term parking is available.
It doesn't say what long-term costs, and its Park Here, Fly There offer wouldn't load for us. No port shuttle, no free breakfast, no pets.
Call for the long-term rate. If it's near $10 a day, this is a quiet bargain.
Book it if
- Fly-in cruisers who want a shuttle that runs on a clock
- Drivers who'll call for the long-term rate
- Anyone who wants a Bistro breakfast rather than a buffet
Look elsewhere if
- You're bringing a pet.
- You want free breakfast.
- You want the port ride handled.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what Courtyard Westshore publishes.
An outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym and The Bistro with Starbucks coffee. The free airport shuttle runs every half hour on the hour and half-hour, 4:30 AM to midnight.
Marriott lists no port shuttle. A taxi or rideshare covers the trip.
Not free. The Bistro serves it.
Marriott gives no distance to the port. It puts the airport 2 miles away. Your cruise line’s documents name your terminal and check-in window.
Marriott lists a Park Here, Fly There offer for this hotel, but the details didn't render for us. Self-parking is $10 a day, and Marriott says long-term parking is available without giving the rate.
Night-Before Score: 35 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 shuttle every 30 minutes, on the hour and half-hour, 4:30 AM to midnight. Marriott puts the airport 2 miles away.
Hotel shuttle
Marriott lists no port shuttle.
Marriott gives no distance to the port. It puts the airport 2 miles away.
Marriott doesn't mention St. Pete-Clearwater.
Marriott lists no port shuttle.
Marriott gives no distance to the port. It puts the airport 2 miles away.
From PIE without a hotel shuttle
St. Pete-Clearwater is across the bay, about 17 miles from Tampa by Uber’s count. No official source gives a distance to the port. Uber estimated $36 for UberX to Tampa; Tampa Cruise Ship Shuttle charges $85 for the vehicle from St. Pete or Clearwater.
Marriott lists a Park Here, Fly There offer for this hotel, but the details didn't render for us. Self-parking is $10 a day, and Marriott says long-term parking is available without giving the rate.
Parking for your stay: $10 a day; long-term parking available, rate not stated.
Marriott lists no port shuttle.
Marriott gives no distance to the port. It puts the airport 2 miles away.
Landing on sail morning instead? Some cruise lines and shuttle companies run straight to the terminals; compare the airports and the landing guidelines.
Distance
No mileage statedMarriott gives no distance to the port. It puts the airport 2 miles away.
Source: marriott.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: marriott.comParking while you sail
Cruise parking
Long-term parking: ask priceMarriott lists a Park Here, Fly There offer for this hotel, but the details didn't render for us. Self-parking is $10 a day, and Marriott says long-term parking is available without giving the rate.
Source: marriott.comThe port’s own garage
About $15/dayThe port’s garage is at 810 Channelside Drive, across the street from Terminal 3, with overflow lots at 810 Channelside and 1331 McKay when a ship is in. Port Tampa Bay doesn’t print a daily rate on its pages; Royal Caribbean and Celebrity put it at about $15 a day, subject to change, and Norwegian says $14. Pay on entry by cash or card, or pre-pay online with a full refund before your cruise date; valet is a $20 upgrade. There’s no shuttle leg. Compare every parking option.
Source: royalcaribbean.comThe evening and the morning
The evening
Pool · Food or bar on siteAn outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym and The Bistro with Starbucks coffee. The free airport shuttle runs every half hour on the hour and half-hour, 4:30 AM to midnight.
Breakfast
Not freeNot free. The Bistro serves it.
Address
West Cypress Street, Westshore3805 West Cypress Street, Tampa, FL 33607
Hotel website
The fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as Courtyard Westshore 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 for Marriott Bonvoy members
Parking for your stay
$10 a day; long-term parking available, rate not stated
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Paid, at The Bistro
Pool
Outdoor pool
Pets
Not allowed.
Food and drink on site
- The BistroBreakfast and dinner, with Starbucks coffee
Rooms
Queen/queen rooms, suites and accessible rooms.
Accessibility
Mobility-accessible rooms.
On site
- EV chargingNo
- Guest laundryYes
- Fitness centerYes
- Pets allowedNo
Nearby, by the hotel’s count
- WestShore Plazaunder 2 mi
- International Plazanearby
- Raymond James Stadiumnearby
Distances as the hotel or its brand lists them. Bars use a square-root scale so short walks stay visible.
Also worth knowing
- Long-term parking is available; the rate isn’t published
- A Park Here, Fly There offer is listed; its terms didn’t render
Before you book
Worth knowing
- The long-term parking rate isn't published, and neither are the Park Here, Fly There terms.
- Check-in 3 PM, check-out noon.
- No EV charging.
What we couldn’t confirm
- Distance to the port
- The long-term parking rate
- 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 by the airport, with the ship a 15-minute ride away.
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Courtyard Westshore FAQ
Does Courtyard Westshore have a cruise shuttle?
Not that it publishes. Marriott lists no port shuttle.
Does Courtyard Westshore have an airport shuttle?
Yes, from Tampa International. From Tampa International: Free shuttle every 30 minutes, on the hour and half-hour, 4:30 AM to midnight. Marriott puts the airport 2 miles away. From St. Pete-Clearwater: Marriott doesn't mention St. Pete-Clearwater.
Can I park at Courtyard Westshore while I cruise?
Yes, but the price isn't published. Marriott lists a Park Here, Fly There offer for this hotel, but the details didn't render for us. Self-parking is $10 a day, and Marriott says long-term parking is available without giving the rate.
How far is Courtyard Westshore from Port Tampa Bay?
Marriott gives no distance to the port. It puts the airport 2 miles away. It sits in our Westshore & the airport band.
Can I check in early or check out late on cruise days?
Check-in is 3:00 PM and check-out 12:00 PM. 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. a taxi from the terminals runs on the meter, Uber's own estimate to TPA is about $24, and Carnival's transfer is $24.99 a person for its guests.
What's the breakfast timing on sail morning?
Paid, at The Bistro. 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. The port lists oversized parking as an option but publishes no clearance or rate; call parking at 813-905-7678 before you bring a trailer or an RV.
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