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The Hampton on the Southbank, twentieth — the last one in. Breakfast is free, there's a pool, and the Riverwalk is a quarter mile away.
Parking is $15 a day, Hilton publishes nothing about the cruise, and the airport is 21 miles by its count.
A Riverwalk evening on a budget.
Plan the drive to Dames Point in the morning.
Book it if
- Anyone who wants a Riverwalk evening on a budget
- Pet owners
Look elsewhere if
- You need an airport shuttle.
- You want to be near the ship.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what Hampton Inn Downtown publishes.
An outdoor pool and a gym, a quarter mile from the Riverwalk.
Hilton lists no port shuttle, and no airport shuttle. A taxi or rideshare covers the trip.
Free hot breakfast.
Hilton gives no distance to the port. It puts the Riverwalk a quarter mile away and the airport 21 miles.
Self-parking is $15 a day with in-and-out. Hilton publishes no cruise-parking terms.
Night-Before Score: 33 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.
Hilton lists no airport shuttle. It puts JAX 21 miles away.
Hilton lists no port shuttle, and no airport shuttle.
Hilton gives no distance to the port. It puts the Riverwalk a quarter mile away and the airport 21 miles.
From JAX without a hotel shuttle
zTrip runs the airport taxis from booths outside baggage claim and publishes no fares; Rome2Rio puts a cab to the cruise terminal at $28 to $35. The airport guide has the rest.
Self-parking is $15 a day with in-and-out. Hilton publishes no cruise-parking terms.
Parking for your stay: $15 a day with in-and-out.
Hilton lists no port shuttle, and no airport shuttle.
Hilton gives no distance to the port. It puts the Riverwalk a quarter mile away and the airport 21 miles.
Landing on sail morning instead? Some cruise lines and shuttle companies run straight to the terminals; see the airport page and the landing check.
Distance
No mileage statedHilton gives no distance to the port. It puts the Riverwalk a quarter mile away and the airport 21 miles.
Source: hilton.comShuttle departures
No shuttleHampton Inn Downtown 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
Cruise parking unconfirmedSelf-parking is $15 a day with in-and-out. Hilton publishes no cruise-parking terms.
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
PoolAn outdoor pool and a gym, a quarter mile from the Riverwalk.
Breakfast
FreeFree hot breakfast.
Address
The Southbank, off I-951331 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32207
Hotel website
The fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as Hampton Inn Downtown 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 in-and-out
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Free hot breakfast
Pool
Outdoor pool
Pets
Up to two dogs or cats, $75 for 1 to 4 nights and $150 for 5 or more.
Rooms
Room types aren’t published on the pages we could read.
Accessibility
Accessible rooms are available.
On site
- EV chargingNo
- Guest laundryNot stated
- Fitness centerYes
- Pets allowedYes
Nearby, by the hotel’s count
- Riverwalk0.25 mi
- Baptist Hospital0.5 mi
- Jacksonville Zoo15 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.
- Check-in 3 PM, check-out 11 AM.
- No EV charging.
What we couldn’t confirm
- Cruise parking
- Distance to the port
- 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.
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Hampton Inn Downtown FAQ
Does Hampton Inn Downtown in Jacksonville have a cruise shuttle?
Not that it publishes. Hilton lists no port shuttle, and no airport shuttle.
Does Hampton Inn Downtown in Jacksonville have an airport shuttle?
Not that it publishes. Hilton lists no airport shuttle. It puts JAX 21 miles away.
Can I park at Hampton Inn Downtown in Jacksonville while I cruise?
The hotel doesn't say. Self-parking is $15 a day with in-and-out. Hilton publishes no cruise-parking terms.
How far is Hampton Inn Downtown in Jacksonville from the JAXPORT cruise terminal?
Hilton gives no distance to the port. It puts the Riverwalk a quarter mile away and the airport 21 miles. In our ranking it's in the “Downtown & the Southbank” band.
Can I check in early or check out late at Hampton Inn Downtown in Jacksonville?
Hampton Inn Downtown in Jacksonville checks in at 3:00 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 Hampton Inn Downtown in Jacksonville on sail morning?
Free hot breakfast. Hilton doesn't publish breakfast hours for Hampton Inn Downtown, so ask at check-in if you're leaving early.
Can I charge an EV or park an oversized vehicle at Hampton Inn Downtown in Jacksonville?
Hampton Inn Downtown 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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