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The Marriott on Water Street, fifteenth, and the closest big hotel to the ship that doesn't say so. It's AAA Four Diamond, on the river with a marina, six places to eat and drink and a pool with cabanas.
For the cruise it publishes nothing: no distance, no shuttle, no parking terms. Valet is $55, and the nearest self-parking is a public garage 0.2 miles away.
Breakfast is paid.
If you want a full-service night a short cab from the terminals, this is it. The cab is on you.
Book it if
- Anyone who wants a full-service hotel by the water
- Groups who want six places to eat without leaving the building
- Pet owners
Look elsewhere if
- You want a cruise deal of any kind.
- You want self-parking on site.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what Marriott Water Street publishes.
The big one on the water: a marina out front, an outdoor pool with cabanas, Anchor and Brine for seafood, Lona for Mexican, PERK for coffee and Bright Ice for ice cream. Rooms run from city-view kings to balcony rooms and a presidential suite.
Marriott lists no port shuttle. A taxi or rideshare covers the trip.
Paid, at Riverwalk Terrace.
Marriott gives no distance to the port. The hotel is next to the convention center on Water Street, and says the arena is a walk. Your cruise line’s documents name your terminal and check-in window.
Valet only, $55 a day; a public garage, the Pam Iorio, is 0.2 miles. Marriott publishes no cruise-parking terms.
Night-Before Score: 36 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.
Marriott says the hotel doesn't provide shuttle service, and puts TPA 9 miles away.
Marriott lists no port shuttle.
Marriott gives no distance to the port. The hotel is next to the convention center on Water Street, and says the arena is a walk.
From TPA without a hotel shuttle
The airport says a taxi is a flat $40 to downtown and the cruise terminal on one page and a $35 maximum on another; the port calls it a 15-minute drive. Uber’s own estimate is about $28 for UberX, plus the airport’s $5 rideshare fee. Rideshare picks up at the Red and Blue Express curbsides.
No shuttle. Marriott puts St. Pete-Clearwater 22 miles away.
Marriott lists no port shuttle.
Marriott gives no distance to the port. The hotel is next to the convention center on Water Street, and says the arena is a walk.
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.
Valet only, $55 a day; a public garage, the Pam Iorio, is 0.2 miles. Marriott publishes no cruise-parking terms.
Parking for your stay: Valet only, $55 a day ($35 day-only); public Pam Iorio garage 0.2 miles.
Marriott lists no port shuttle.
Marriott gives no distance to the port. The hotel is next to the convention center on Water Street, and says the arena is a walk.
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. The hotel is next to the convention center on Water Street, and says the arena is a walk.
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
Cruise parking unconfirmedValet only, $55 a day; a public garage, the Pam Iorio, is 0.2 miles. Marriott publishes no cruise-parking terms.
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 siteThe big one on the water: a marina out front, an outdoor pool with cabanas, Anchor and Brine for seafood, Lona for Mexican, PERK for coffee and Bright Ice for ice cream. Rooms run from city-view kings to balcony rooms and a presidential suite.
Breakfast
Not freePaid, at Riverwalk Terrace.
Address
Water Street, by the convention center505 Water Street, Tampa, FL 33602
Hotel website
The fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as Marriott Water Street 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
To check in, per the hotel.
Resort fee
None stated
Wi-Fi
Free for Marriott Bonvoy members
Parking for your stay
Valet only, $55 a day ($35 day-only); public Pam Iorio garage 0.2 miles
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Paid, at Riverwalk Terrace
Pool
Outdoor pool; cabanas $100
Pets
Up to two, 50 lb, $150 per stay.
Food and drink on site
- Anchor and BrineSeafood and a raw bar, indoor and terrace
- Lona by Chef Richard SandovalMexican
- Riverwalk TerraceBreakfast and brunch
- PERKCoffee, pastries, grab-and-go
- Pool Bar & GrillDrinks and sandwiches
- Bright IceSmall-batch ice cream
Rooms
King city-view rooms, queen/queen and king rooms with balconies, Bayshore-view rooms, king terrace rooms, one-bedroom suites and an 1,800-square-foot presidential suite.
Accessibility
Extensive accessible features listed; call the hotel for details.
On site
- EV chargingYes
- Guest laundryYes
- Fitness centerYes
- Pets allowedYes
Nearby, by the hotel’s count
- Tampa Convention Centeradjacent
- Tampa Riverwalksteps
- Amalie Arenaa walk, per Marriott
Distances as the hotel or its brand lists them. Bars use a square-root scale so short walks stay visible.
Also worth knowing
- AAA Four Diamond, 2026 list
- Marina docking
- Business center with UPS services
Before you book
Worth knowing
- Valet only, $55 a day; day-only valet is $35. Cabanas are $100.
- Check-in 4 PM, check-out 11 AM. Minimum age 18.
- Marriott's older pages still call it the Waterside; Booking.com does too.
What we couldn’t confirm
- Distance to the port
- Cruise parking
- 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
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Marriott Water Street FAQ
Does Marriott Water Street have a cruise shuttle?
Not that it publishes. Marriott lists no port shuttle.
Does Marriott Water Street have an airport shuttle?
Not that it publishes. From Tampa International: Marriott says the hotel doesn't provide shuttle service, and puts TPA 9 miles away. From St. Pete-Clearwater: No shuttle. Marriott puts St. Pete-Clearwater 22 miles away.
Can I park at Marriott Water Street while I cruise?
The hotel doesn't say. Valet only, $55 a day; a public garage, the Pam Iorio, is 0.2 miles. Marriott publishes no cruise-parking terms.
How far is Marriott Water Street from Port Tampa Bay?
Marriott gives no distance to the port. The hotel is next to the convention center on Water Street, and says the arena is a walk. It sits in our Channel District & Water Street 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. 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 Riverwalk Terrace. Plan coffee on the way if you're leaving early.
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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