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Seventh, level on 39 with the Hampton Inn Newark Airport and ahead because it prints a distance. Marriott puts Cape Liberty Cruise Port 3.0 miles from the hotel, the shortest figure any New Jersey hotel on our list states, and breakfast is free.
Long-term parking and Park Here, Fly There packages are listed — without a price, and without the word cruise.
There's no ride to the ship. Cape Liberty doesn't allow arrivals on foot, per Celebrity, so those 3.0 miles are a cab or a rideshare.
Call and ask what the long-term rate is for your cruise dates.
Book it if
- Drivers sailing Royal Caribbean or Celebrity from Cape Liberty
- Anyone who wants breakfast and a short drive to Bayonne
Look elsewhere if
- You need a ride to the ship.
- You travel with a pet.
- You want a restaurant or a pool.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what Fairfield Newark Airport publishes.
A simple airport hotel with a fitness center, an on-site laundry and a convenience store. Marriott lists no restaurant or pool.
Marriott mentions no cruise shuttle; the free shuttle runs to Newark Airport, and you call to schedule it. Cape Liberty can't be reached on foot: "the Port Authority prohibits any guests to arrive at the port on foot," per Celebrity. A taxi or rideshare covers the trip.
Free hot, continental and grab-and-go breakfast, 6 to 9 AM weekdays, 6:30 to 10 AM weekends.
Marriott's page for this hotel says "3.0 Miles from Cape Liberty Cruise Port". Marriott's Courtyard at 600 US 1 & 9 says the port is "only five miles" from it, so treat the 3.0 as the hotel's own figure, not a measured drive.
Marriott lists long-term parking and Park Here, Fly There packages. That's airport parking the hotel lists, with no mention of cruises and no price; its experiences page does name Cape Liberty, 3.0 miles away. Self-parking is $16 a day while you stay.
Night-Before Score: 39 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.
No hotel shuttle; Marriott lists car service.
Car service
Marriott mentions no cruise shuttle; the free shuttle runs to Newark Airport, and you call to schedule it. Cape Liberty can't be reached on foot: "the Port Authority prohibits any guests to arrive at the port on foot," per Celebrity.
Marriott's page for this hotel says "3.0 Miles from Cape Liberty Cruise Port". Marriott's Courtyard at 600 US 1 & 9 says the port is "only five miles" from it, so treat the 3.0 as the hotel's own figure, not a measured drive.
No hotel shuttle; Marriott lists car service.
Car service
Marriott mentions no cruise shuttle; the free shuttle runs to Newark Airport, and you call to schedule it. Cape Liberty can't be reached on foot: "the Port Authority prohibits any guests to arrive at the port on foot," per Celebrity.
Marriott's page for this hotel says "3.0 Miles from Cape Liberty Cruise Port". Marriott's Courtyard at 600 US 1 & 9 says the port is "only five miles" from it, so treat the 3.0 as the hotel's own figure, not a measured drive.
A complimentary Newark Airport shuttle; call to schedule. Marriott puts the airport 4.9 miles away.
Hotel shuttle
Marriott mentions no cruise shuttle; the free shuttle runs to Newark Airport, and you call to schedule it. Cape Liberty can't be reached on foot: "the Port Authority prohibits any guests to arrive at the port on foot," per Celebrity.
Marriott's page for this hotel says "3.0 Miles from Cape Liberty Cruise Port". Marriott's Courtyard at 600 US 1 & 9 says the port is "only five miles" from it, so treat the 3.0 as the hotel's own figure, not a measured drive.
Marriott lists long-term parking and Park Here, Fly There packages. That's airport parking the hotel lists, with no mention of cruises and no price; its experiences page does name Cape Liberty, 3.0 miles away. Self-parking is $16 a day while you stay.
Parking for your stay: $16 a day, on site.
Marriott mentions no cruise shuttle; the free shuttle runs to Newark Airport, and you call to schedule it. Cape Liberty can't be reached on foot: "the Port Authority prohibits any guests to arrive at the port on foot," per Celebrity.
Marriott's page for this hotel says "3.0 Miles from Cape Liberty Cruise Port". Marriott's Courtyard at 600 US 1 & 9 says the port is "only five miles" from it, so treat the 3.0 as the hotel's own figure, not a measured drive.
Landing on sail morning instead? Some cruise lines and shuttle companies run straight to the terminals; compare the airports and the landing guidelines.
Which terminal
Cape Liberty (Bayonne, NJ)It's placed for Cape Liberty in Bayonne, New Jersey, where Royal Caribbean and Celebrity sail. You can't arrive there on foot, per Celebrity. Sailing from Manhattan or Brooklyn instead? That's a drive into the city.
Distance
3 milesMarriott's page for this hotel says "3.0 Miles from Cape Liberty Cruise Port". Marriott's Courtyard at 600 US 1 & 9 says the port is "only five miles" from it, so treat the 3.0 as the hotel's own figure, not a measured drive.
Source: marriott.comShuttle departures
No shuttleFairfield Newark Airport runs no shuttle you’d need to time, so a taxi or rideshare leaves when you do.
Source: marriott.comParking while you sail
Cruise parking
Long-term parking: ask the rateMarriott lists long-term parking and Park Here, Fly There packages. That's airport parking the hotel lists, with no mention of cruises and no price; its experiences page does name Cape Liberty, 3.0 miles away. Self-parking is $16 a day while you stay.
Source: marriott.comThe port’s own lots
$45 a night · $35 a dayManhattan's and Brooklyn's terminal lots are $45 a night, taxes included, per Cruise NYC; Cape Liberty is $35 a day, per Royal Caribbean. Compare every parking option.
Source: cruise.nycThe evening and the morning
The evening
Not statedA simple airport hotel with a fitness center, an on-site laundry and a convenience store. Marriott lists no restaurant or pool.
Breakfast
FreeFree hot, continental and grab-and-go breakfast, 6 to 9 AM weekdays, 6:30 to 10 AM weekends.
Address
US Highway 1 & 9, by Newark Airport618 US Highway 1 & 9 South, Newark, NJ 07114
Hotel website
The fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as Fairfield Newark 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
To check in, per the hotel.
Resort fee
None stated
Wi-Fi
Free for Marriott Bonvoy members
Parking for your stay
$16 a day, on site
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Free hot, continental and grab-and-go; weekdays 6–9 AM, weekends 6:30–10 AM
Pool
No pool mentioned on the pages we read
Pets
No pets; service animals only.
Food and drink on site
- Convenience storeOn site; no restaurant
Rooms
Room types aren’t published on the pages we could read.
Accessibility
Mobility-accessible rooms, roll-in showers, grab rails and accessible parking.
On site
- EV chargingNo
- Guest laundryYes
- Fitness centerYes
- Pets allowedNo
Nearby, by the hotel’s count
- Cape Liberty Cruise Port3.0 mi
Distances as the hotel or its brand lists them. Bars use a square-root scale so short walks stay visible.
Also worth knowing
- Long-term parking and Park Here, Fly There packages; no price
- No pets; service animals only
Before you book
Worth knowing
- Minimum check-in age 21. Check-in 3 PM, check-out noon.
- Free Newark Airport shuttle; Marriott puts the airport 4.9 miles away. Call to schedule.
- Marriott lists car service to JFK or LaGuardia at $110 one way.
- No EV charging.
What we couldn’t confirm
- The long-term parking rate
- Whether long-term parking covers a cruise
Rates and policies are as the hotel published them on September 27, 2026. Confirm anything you’re counting on when you book.
Worth a look alongside it
Wake up by Newark Airport, a cab ride from Cape Liberty.
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Fairfield Newark Airport FAQ
Does Fairfield Newark Airport have a cruise shuttle?
Not that it publishes. Marriott mentions no cruise shuttle; the free shuttle runs to Newark Airport, and you call to schedule it. Cape Liberty can't be reached on foot: "the Port Authority prohibits any guests to arrive at the port on foot," per Celebrity.
Does Fairfield Newark Airport have an airport shuttle?
Yes. From John F. Kennedy International: No hotel shuttle; Marriott lists car service. $110 one way. From LaGuardia: No hotel shuttle; Marriott lists car service. $110 one way. From Newark Liberty International: A complimentary Newark Airport shuttle; call to schedule. Marriott puts the airport 4.9 miles away.
Can I park at Fairfield Newark Airport while I cruise?
Yes, but the price isn't published. Marriott lists long-term parking and Park Here, Fly There packages. That's airport parking the hotel lists, with no mention of cruises and no price; its experiences page does name Cape Liberty, 3.0 miles away. Self-parking is $16 a day while you stay.
How far is Fairfield Newark Airport from the cruise terminal?
Marriott's page for this hotel says "3.0 Miles from Cape Liberty Cruise Port". Marriott's Courtyard at 600 US 1 & 9 says the port is "only five miles" from it, so treat the 3.0 as the hotel's own figure, not a measured drive. In our ranking it's in the “the new jersey side” band. You can't arrive there on foot, per Celebrity. Sailing from Manhattan or Brooklyn instead? That's a drive into the city.
Can I check in early or check out late at Fairfield Newark Airport?
Fairfield Newark Airport checks in at 3:00 PM and out at noon, per Marriott, with no early, late or bag-storage terms published. Ask when you book.
What time is breakfast at Fairfield Newark Airport on sail morning?
Free hot, continental and grab-and-go; weekdays 6–9 AM, weekends 6:30–10 AM.
Can I charge an EV or park an oversized vehicle at Fairfield Newark Airport?
Fairfield Newark Airport has no EV charging on site, per Marriott, and it publishes no height limit or oversized parking. Manhattan's lot has an 8'3" height limit. The port's limits are on the parking page.
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