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A Homewood Suites by the airport, nineteenth. Every suite has a kitchen, breakfast is free, the airport shuttle is free on request, and Hilton actually states the distance: 6.5 miles to the cruise port.
Parking is $15 a day and Hilton says nothing about leaving the car. There's no port shuttle.
A family fly-in pick. The car and the ride to the ship are yours to sort.
Book it if
- Families who want a kitchen and free breakfast by the airport
- Fly-in cruisers who want a free airport shuttle
- EV drivers: charging is on site
Look elsewhere if
- You're driving and want the car held.
- You want the ride to the ship arranged.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what Homewood Suites Westshore publishes.
Every suite has a kitchen, breakfast is free and there's an evening social. Outdoor pool, fitness center, EV charging on site. The airport shuttle is free; call the hotel to arrange the pickup.
Hilton lists no port shuttle. A taxi or rideshare covers the trip.
Free hot breakfast.
Hilton puts Cruise Port Tampa Bay 6.5 miles away, and the arena the same. Your cruise line’s documents name your terminal and check-in window.
Self-parking is $15 a day with a tag from the front desk. Hilton publishes no cruise-parking terms.
Night-Before Score: 31 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; call the hotel to arrange the pickup. Hilton puts the airport 2 miles away.
Hotel shuttle · 813-282-1950
Hilton lists no port shuttle.
Hilton puts Cruise Port Tampa Bay 6.5 miles away, and the arena the same.
Hilton doesn't mention St. Pete-Clearwater.
Hilton lists no port shuttle.
Hilton puts Cruise Port Tampa Bay 6.5 miles away, and the arena the same.
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.
Self-parking is $15 a day with a tag from the front desk. Hilton publishes no cruise-parking terms.
Parking for your stay: $15 a day, with a tag from the front desk.
Hilton lists no port shuttle.
Hilton puts Cruise Port Tampa Bay 6.5 miles away, and the arena the same.
Landing on sail morning instead? Some cruise lines and shuttle companies run straight to the terminals; compare the airports and the landing guidelines.
Distance
6.5 milesHilton puts Cruise Port Tampa Bay 6.5 miles away, and the arena the same.
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 unconfirmedSelf-parking is $15 a day with a tag from the front desk. Hilton publishes no cruise-parking terms.
Source: hilton.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 · KitchenEvery suite has a kitchen, breakfast is free and there's an evening social. Outdoor pool, fitness center, EV charging on site. The airport shuttle is free; call the hotel to arrange the pickup.
Breakfast
FreeFree hot breakfast.
Address
Avion Park, Westshore5325 Avion Park Drive, Tampa, FL 33607
Hotel website
The fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as Homewood Suites 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
Parking for your stay
$15 a day, with a tag from the front desk
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Free hot breakfast; hours not stated
Pool
Outdoor pool
Pets
Up to two dogs or cats, $75 for 1 to 4 nights and $125 for 5 or more.
Food and drink on site
- Evening socialListed by Hilton
Rooms
Double Queen, King and one-bedroom suites, all with kitchens.
Accessibility
The hotel’s pages don’t detail accessible rooms. Call before you book if you need one.
On site
- EV chargingYes
- Guest laundryNot stated
- Fitness centerYes
- Pets allowedYes
Nearby, by the hotel’s count
- Raymond James Stadium2 mi
- Benchmark International Arena6.5 mi
- Cruise Port Tampa Bay6.5 mi
- City Center7 mi
- Clearwater Beach23 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
- Self-parking is $15 a day; get the tag at the desk.
- The airport shuttle is on request; call the hotel to arrange a pickup.
- Check-in 4 PM, check-out noon.
What we couldn’t confirm
- Cruise parking
- A ride to the ship
- Shuttle hours
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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Homewood Suites Westshore FAQ
Does Homewood Suites Westshore have a cruise shuttle?
Not that it publishes. Hilton lists no port shuttle.
Does Homewood Suites Westshore have an airport shuttle?
Yes, from Tampa International. From Tampa International: Free shuttle; call the hotel to arrange the pickup. Hilton puts the airport 2 miles away. From St. Pete-Clearwater: Hilton doesn't mention St. Pete-Clearwater.
Can I park at Homewood Suites Westshore while I cruise?
The hotel doesn't say. Self-parking is $15 a day with a tag from the front desk. Hilton publishes no cruise-parking terms.
How far is Homewood Suites Westshore from Port Tampa Bay?
Hilton puts Cruise Port Tampa Bay 6.5 miles away, and the arena the same. It sits in our Westshore & the airport band.
Can I check in early or check out late on cruise days?
Check-in is 4:00 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?
Free hot breakfast; hours not stated. 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?
EV charging: on site, per the hotel. 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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