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The Hilton Marina runs its own shuttle to the ship for $10 a person, and Hilton puts the port half a mile away. There's a water taxi stop on site and a beach shuttle to the sand. For a fly-in couple, that's a good night.
It ranks eleventh because it doesn't publish a cruise-parking rate or a free breakfast, and a resort fee applies — amount not shown. Sailing Disney? A panelist on Disney's own Q&A site quotes a $21 Disney transfer from this hotel.
Treat that as a lead, not a rate.
Book it if
- Fly-in cruisers who want a cheap, short hotel shuttle
- Couples who want the water, the pool bar and a beach run
- Pet owners
Look elsewhere if
- You're driving and want to leave the car.
- You want breakfast included.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what Hilton Marina publishes.
Olive & Sea is the restaurant, Dockside Provisions does grab-and-go, and the heated pool has its own bar. There's a water taxi stop on site, and a beach shuttle, paid for by the resort fee, gets you to the sand in under 10 minutes.
Port Everglades shuttle, $10 a person, per Hilton. The hotel's cruise site takes bookings at 954-969-0069.
Not free, except in some cruise offers.
Hilton lists Port Everglades 0.5 miles away.
Self-parking is $48 to $58 and overnight valet $52 to $62. Hilton doesn't publish a cruise-parking rate.
Night-Before Score: 61 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.
Hotel shuttle to FLL: $15 for one person, or $12 each for two or more.
Hotel shuttle
Port Everglades shuttle, $10 a person, per Hilton. The hotel's cruise site takes bookings at 954-969-0069.
Hilton lists Port Everglades 0.5 miles away.
Hilton lists no shuttle. MIA is 29 miles away.
Port Everglades shuttle, $10 a person, per Hilton. The hotel's cruise site takes bookings at 954-969-0069.
Hilton lists Port Everglades 0.5 miles away.
From MIA without a hotel shuttle
It’s 27 miles by the port’s count, and the port says to allow two to three hours from landing to the terminal. The airport guide has the rest.
Self-parking is $48 to $58 and overnight valet $52 to $62. Hilton doesn't publish a cruise-parking rate.
Parking for your stay: $48–$58; overnight valet $52–$62.
Port Everglades shuttle, $10 a person, per Hilton. The hotel's cruise site takes bookings at 954-969-0069.
Hilton lists Port Everglades 0.5 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.
Shuttle departures
Not publishedThe hotel doesn’t publish set times. Ask at check-in, and leave slack on a busy sailing morning.
Source: hilton.comParking while you sail
Cruise parking
Cruise parking unconfirmedSelf-parking is $48 to $58 and overnight valet $52 to $62. Hilton doesn't publish a cruise-parking rate.
Source: hilton.comThe port’s own garages
Up to $20/dayPort Everglades charges up to $20 a day in its garages and lots, $25 for oversized vehicles, paid on site. Compare every parking option.
Source: porteverglades.netThe evening and the morning
The evening
Pool · Food or bar on siteOlive & Sea is the restaurant, Dockside Provisions does grab-and-go, and the heated pool has its own bar. There's a water taxi stop on site, and a beach shuttle, paid for by the resort fee, gets you to the sand in under 10 minutes.
Breakfast
Not freeNot free, except in some cruise offers.
Address
SE 17th Street, on the marina1881 SE 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Hotel website
The fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as Hilton Marina 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
A resort fee applies; Hilton doesn’t show the amount. It covers the beach shuttle.
Wi-Fi
Not stated
Parking for your stay
$48–$58; overnight valet $52–$62
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Paid; free only with some cruise offers
Pool
Heated outdoor pool, dawn to dusk
Pets
Pet-friendly rooms; Hilton's page doesn't show the fee.
Food and drink on site
- Olive & SeaRestaurant
- Dockside ProvisionsGrab-and-go
- Pool barBy the pool
Rooms
Rooms, including high-floor Tower rooms, and suites.
Accessibility
The hotel’s pages don’t detail accessible rooms. Call before you book if you need one.
On site
- EV chargingNot stated
- Guest laundryNot stated
- Fitness centerYes
- Pets allowedYes
Nearby, by the hotel’s count
- Convention Center0.2 mi
- Port Everglades0.5 mi
- Fort Lauderdale Beach1 mi
- Las Olas Boulevard3 mi
Distances as the hotel or its brand lists them. Bars use a square-root scale so short walks stay visible.
Also worth knowing
- Water taxi stop on site
- Beach shuttle out at 9 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM; back at 1:30, 3:30 and 5 PM
- 24-hour gym with Peloton bikes
- Book the port shuttle through the hotel’s cruise-booking line, 954-969-0069
Before you book
Worth knowing
- A resort fee applies; Hilton's page doesn't show the amount. It covers the beach shuttle.
- The FLL shuttle is $15 for one person or $12 each for two or more.
- Parking runs $48 to $58 a day, or $52 to $62 for overnight valet.
What we couldn’t confirm
- The resort fee
- Cruise parking
- Port shuttle times
Rates and policies are as the hotel published them on September 25, 2026. Confirm anything you’re counting on when you book.
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Hilton Marina FAQ
Does Hilton Marina have a cruise shuttle?
Yes. Port Everglades shuttle, $10 a person, per Hilton. The hotel's cruise site takes bookings at 954-969-0069.
Does Hilton Marina have an airport shuttle?
Not one it runs itself, but there are options. From Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood: Hotel shuttle to FLL: $15 for one person, or $12 each for two or more. From Miami International: Hilton lists no shuttle. MIA is 29 miles away.
Can I park at Hilton Marina while I cruise?
The hotel doesn't say. Self-parking is $48 to $58 and overnight valet $52 to $62. Hilton doesn't publish a cruise-parking rate.
How far is Hilton Marina from Port Everglades?
Hilton lists Port Everglades 0.5 miles away. In our ranking it's in the “Port & 17th Street” band.
Can I check in early or check out late at Hilton Marina?
Hilton Marina checks in at 4:00 PM and out at 11:00 AM, per Hilton, with no early, late or bag-storage terms published. Ask when you book.
Does Hilton Marina get me back from the ship?
No return ride is published: Hilton Marina lists only the ride to the port. The port lists Van on Demand booths at the terminals ($11 a person to FLL, $25 to MIA, parties of three or more), and taxis run on the meter.
What time is breakfast at Hilton Marina on sail morning?
Paid; free only with some cruise offers. Hilton doesn't publish breakfast hours for Hilton Marina, so ask at check-in if you're leaving early.
Can I charge an EV or park an oversized vehicle at Hilton Marina?
Hilton doesn't say whether Hilton Marina has EV charging, and it publishes no height limit or oversized parking. The port's limits are on the parking page.
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