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The DoubleTree on the airport grounds, seventh, ahead of the Hilton Garden Inn on stated mileage. Hilton puts the cruise terminal 10 miles away, the airport shuttle runs around the clock, and Park, Stay & Go holds the car.
Breakfast is paid, the Park, Stay & Go price isn't shown, and there's no port shuttle.
A full-service fly-in night with a warm cookie at the desk.
Price the parking by phone.
Book it if
- Late arrivals: the airport shuttle runs 24 hours
- Anyone who wants dinner at the hotel
- Pet owners
Look elsewhere if
- You want breakfast included.
- You want the port ride arranged.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what DoubleTree Airport publishes.
It's on the airport grounds, with Frequency Restaurant and Lounge for breakfast and dinner, an outdoor pool and a gym. The airport shuttle runs 24 hours.
Hilton lists no cruise shuttle for this hotel. Its Park, Stay & Go terms say some hotels may also serve nearby cruise ports, and to check with the hotel before booking. A taxi or rideshare covers the trip.
Paid, at Frequency Restaurant and Lounge.
Hilton lists the Jacksonville Cruise Terminal 10 miles away.
Hilton lists its Park, Stay & Go offer here: a one-night stay with parking for up to 7 nights, one car per room. The price isn't shown, and Hilton says to check with the hotel about cruise-port service before booking.
Night-Before Score: 45 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, 24 hours. The hotel is on the airport grounds.
Hotel shuttle
Hilton lists no cruise shuttle for this hotel. Its Park, Stay & Go terms say some hotels may also serve nearby cruise ports, and to check with the hotel before booking.
Hilton lists the Jacksonville Cruise Terminal 10 miles away.
Hilton lists its Park, Stay & Go offer here: a one-night stay with parking for up to 7 nights, one car per room. The price isn't shown, and Hilton says to check with the hotel about cruise-port service before booking.
Parking for your stay: $10 a day.
Hilton lists no cruise shuttle for this hotel. Its Park, Stay & Go terms say some hotels may also serve nearby cruise ports, and to check with the hotel before booking.
Hilton lists the Jacksonville Cruise Terminal 10 miles away.
Landing on sail morning instead? Some cruise lines and shuttle companies run straight to the terminals; see the airport page and the landing check.
Shuttle departures
No shuttleDoubleTree Airport runs no shuttle you’d need to time, so a taxi or rideshare leaves when you do.
Source: hilton.comParking while you sail
Cruise parking
Park, Stay & Go: ask priceHilton lists its Park, Stay & Go offer here: a one-night stay with parking for up to 7 nights, one car per room. The price isn't shown, and Hilton says to check with the hotel about cruise-port service before booking.
Source: hilton.comThe port’s own lot
$17 a cruise nightJAXPORT's lot beside the terminal is $17 a day with Florida sales tax included, paid by card when you arrive. Compare every parking option.
Source: cruiseparking.jaxport.comThe evening and the morning
The evening
Pool · Food or bar on siteIt's on the airport grounds, with Frequency Restaurant and Lounge for breakfast and dinner, an outdoor pool and a gym. The airport shuttle runs 24 hours.
Breakfast
Not freePaid, at Frequency Restaurant and Lounge.
Address
On the airport grounds2101 Dixie Clipper Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32218
Hotel website
The fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as DoubleTree Airport 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
$10 a day
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Paid, at Frequency
Pool
Outdoor pool
Pets
Allowed, 75 lb, $75.
Food and drink on site
- Frequency Restaurant and LoungeCasual American, breakfast and dinner
Rooms
Connecting rooms available.
Accessibility
Accessible features are listed; details aren’t.
On site
- EV chargingNo
- Guest laundryNot stated
- Fitness centerYes
- Pets allowedYes
Nearby, by the hotel’s count
- River City Marketplace3 mi
- Jacksonville Cruise Terminal10 mi
- Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens10 mi
Distances as the hotel or its brand lists them. Bars use a square-root scale so short walks stay visible.
Also worth knowing
- Hilton says park-and-fly packages are available
Before you book
Worth knowing
- Self-parking is $10 a day for your stay.
- Check-in 4 PM, check-out 11 AM.
- Early check-in comes with Hilton's paid Experience the Stay package.
What we couldn’t confirm
- The Park, Stay & Go price
- 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, about 10 miles from the ship.
Tell us your sail date and we’ll check DoubleTree Airport for the night before. No payment on the form.
DoubleTree Airport FAQ
Does DoubleTree Airport have a cruise shuttle?
Not that it publishes. Hilton lists no cruise shuttle for this hotel. Its Park, Stay & Go terms say some hotels may also serve nearby cruise ports, and to check with the hotel before booking.
Does DoubleTree Airport have an airport shuttle?
Yes, from Jacksonville International. Free shuttle, 24 hours. The hotel is on the airport grounds.
Can I park at DoubleTree Airport while I cruise?
Yes, but the price isn't published. Hilton lists its Park, Stay & Go offer here: a one-night stay with parking for up to 7 nights, one car per room. The price isn't shown, and Hilton says to check with the hotel about cruise-port service before booking.
How far is DoubleTree Airport from the JAXPORT cruise terminal?
Hilton lists the Jacksonville Cruise Terminal 10 miles away. In our ranking it's in the “airport, I-95 & I-295” band.
Can I check in early or check out late at DoubleTree Airport?
DoubleTree Airport 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.
What time is breakfast at DoubleTree Airport on sail morning?
Paid, at Frequency. Hilton doesn't publish breakfast hours for DoubleTree Airport, so ask at check-in if you're leaving early.
Can I charge an EV or park an oversized vehicle at DoubleTree Airport?
DoubleTree Airport has no EV charging on site, per Hilton, and it publishes no height limit or oversized parking. The port's limits are on the parking page.
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