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Second, level on 48 with Ink 48 and behind it only on the ship: nobody walks to Cape Liberty. Marriott's page says "Park at our hotel and set sail from nearby Cape Liberty Cruise Port", and the hotel adds free breakfast, an indoor pool and a kitchenette in every suite.
The rate is the gap — "call hotel for specifics", not a number. Self-parking is $17 a day while you stay.
There's no cruise shuttle, and the Port Authority won't let you arrive on foot, per Celebrity. Budget a cab or rideshare to Bayonne both ways.
Call before you book, and get the park-and-sail rate in writing.
Book it if
- Drivers sailing Royal Caribbean or Celebrity from Cape Liberty
- Families who want a pool and a kitchenette
Look elsewhere if
- You need a ride to the ship.
- You want the parking price before you call.
- You travel with a pet.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what SpringHill Suites Newark Airport publishes.
All suites, with kitchenettes and workspaces, an indoor pool with a whirlpool and a fitness center. Marriott lists one restaurant on site without naming it.
Marriott mentions no cruise shuttle; the free shuttle is round trip to Newark Airport, scheduled by calling the hotel. 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 buffet and hot breakfast, 6 to 9:30 AM weekdays, 7 to 10 AM weekends.
Marriott says "set sail from nearby Cape Liberty Cruise Port" and lists the port's Bayonne address, but gives no distance. The hotel is on Route 1 & 9 by Newark Airport. Royal Caribbean puts Cape Liberty 9 miles from Newark Airport.
"Park at our hotel and set sail from nearby Cape Liberty Cruise Port," says Marriott, and "Park Here, Fly There rates available—call hotel for specifics." No price is published. Self-parking is $17 a day plus tax while you stay.
Night-Before Score: 48 of 100
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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 doesn't mention JFK.
Marriott mentions no cruise shuttle; the free shuttle is round trip to Newark Airport, scheduled by calling the hotel. Cape Liberty can't be reached on foot: "the Port Authority prohibits any guests to arrive at the port on foot," per Celebrity.
Marriott says "set sail from nearby Cape Liberty Cruise Port" and lists the port's Bayonne address, but gives no distance. The hotel is on Route 1 & 9 by Newark Airport. Royal Caribbean puts Cape Liberty 9 miles from Newark Airport.
From JFK without a hotel shuttle
The TLC's flat taxi fare from JFK to Manhattan is $70 plus surcharges, tolls and tip; to Red Hook it runs on the meter. The airport guide has the rest.
Marriott doesn't mention LaGuardia.
Marriott mentions no cruise shuttle; the free shuttle is round trip to Newark Airport, scheduled by calling the hotel. Cape Liberty can't be reached on foot: "the Port Authority prohibits any guests to arrive at the port on foot," per Celebrity.
Marriott says "set sail from nearby Cape Liberty Cruise Port" and lists the port's Bayonne address, but gives no distance. The hotel is on Route 1 & 9 by Newark Airport. Royal Caribbean puts Cape Liberty 9 miles from Newark Airport.
From LGA without a hotel shuttle
A taxi from LaGuardia runs on the meter plus a $5 surcharge. The airport guide has the rest.
A complimentary round-trip shuttle to Newark Airport, 4.7 miles away; call the hotel to schedule.
Hotel shuttle
Marriott mentions no cruise shuttle; the free shuttle is round trip to Newark Airport, scheduled by calling the hotel. Cape Liberty can't be reached on foot: "the Port Authority prohibits any guests to arrive at the port on foot," per Celebrity.
Marriott says "set sail from nearby Cape Liberty Cruise Port" and lists the port's Bayonne address, but gives no distance. The hotel is on Route 1 & 9 by Newark Airport. Royal Caribbean puts Cape Liberty 9 miles from Newark Airport.
"Park at our hotel and set sail from nearby Cape Liberty Cruise Port," says Marriott, and "Park Here, Fly There rates available—call hotel for specifics." No price is published. Self-parking is $17 a day plus tax while you stay.
Parking for your stay: $17 a day plus tax, on site.
Marriott mentions no cruise shuttle; the free shuttle is round trip to Newark Airport, scheduled by calling the hotel. Cape Liberty can't be reached on foot: "the Port Authority prohibits any guests to arrive at the port on foot," per Celebrity.
Marriott says "set sail from nearby Cape Liberty Cruise Port" and lists the port's Bayonne address, but gives no distance. The hotel is on Route 1 & 9 by Newark Airport. Royal Caribbean puts Cape Liberty 9 miles from Newark Airport.
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
No mileage statedMarriott says "set sail from nearby Cape Liberty Cruise Port" and lists the port's Bayonne address, but gives no distance. The hotel is on Route 1 & 9 by Newark Airport. Royal Caribbean puts Cape Liberty 9 miles from Newark Airport.
Source: marriott.comShuttle departures
No shuttleSpringHill Suites 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
Park and sail: call for the rate"Park at our hotel and set sail from nearby Cape Liberty Cruise Port," says Marriott, and "Park Here, Fly There rates available—call hotel for specifics." No price is published. Self-parking is $17 a day plus tax 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
Pool · Food or bar on site · KitchenAll suites, with kitchenettes and workspaces, an indoor pool with a whirlpool and a fitness center. Marriott lists one restaurant on site without naming it.
Breakfast
FreeFree buffet and hot breakfast, 6 to 9:30 AM weekdays, 7 to 10 AM weekends.
Address
US Highway 1 & 9, by Newark Airport652 US Highway 1 and 9 South, Newark, NJ 07114
Hotel website
The fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as SpringHill Suites 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 booking direct
Parking for your stay
$17 a day plus tax, on site
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Free buffet and hot breakfast; Mon–Fri 6–9:30 AM, Sat–Sun 7–10 AM
Pool
Indoor pool with whirlpool
Pets
Service animals only, per Marriott.
Food and drink on site
- RestaurantOne on site, per Marriott; not named
Rooms
All suites, with kitchenettes and workspaces.
Accessibility
Accessible parking, elevators, roll-in showers and mobility-accessible rooms.
On site
- EV chargingNo
- Guest laundryYes
- Fitness centerYes
- Pets allowedNo
Nearby, by the hotel’s count
- Cape Liberty Cruise Portnearby, 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
- "Park at our hotel and set sail from nearby Cape Liberty Cruise Port"
- "Park Here, Fly There rates available—call hotel for specifics"
- Service animals only
Before you book
Worth knowing
- "Park Here, Fly There rates available—call hotel for specifics," per Marriott; no cruise package or price is printed.
- Minimum check-in age 21. Check-in 3 PM, check-out noon.
- The Newark Airport shuttle is free and round trip; call the hotel to schedule it. Marriott puts the airport 4.7 miles away.
- No EV charging.
- A third-party cruise-hotel site says parking is free for up to 8 days; Marriott's page doesn't, so we don't count it.
What we couldn’t confirm
- The parking rate for a cruise
- The distance to Cape Liberty
- The restaurant's name and hours
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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SpringHill Suites Newark Airport FAQ
Does SpringHill Suites Newark Airport have a cruise shuttle?
Not that it publishes. Marriott mentions no cruise shuttle; the free shuttle is round trip to Newark Airport, scheduled by calling the hotel. Cape Liberty can't be reached on foot: "the Port Authority prohibits any guests to arrive at the port on foot," per Celebrity.
Does SpringHill Suites Newark Airport have an airport shuttle?
Yes. From John F. Kennedy International: Marriott doesn't mention JFK. From LaGuardia: Marriott doesn't mention LaGuardia. From Newark Liberty International: A complimentary round-trip shuttle to Newark Airport, 4.7 miles away; call the hotel to schedule.
Can I park at SpringHill Suites Newark Airport while I cruise?
Yes, but the price isn't published. "Park at our hotel and set sail from nearby Cape Liberty Cruise Port," says Marriott, and "Park Here, Fly There rates available—call hotel for specifics." No price is published. Self-parking is $17 a day plus tax while you stay.
How far is SpringHill Suites Newark Airport from the cruise terminal?
Marriott says "set sail from nearby Cape Liberty Cruise Port" and lists the port's Bayonne address, but gives no distance. The hotel is on Route 1 & 9 by Newark Airport. Royal Caribbean puts Cape Liberty 9 miles from Newark Airport. 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 SpringHill Suites Newark Airport?
SpringHill Suites 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.
Does SpringHill Suites Newark Airport get me back from the ship?
Marriott mentions no cruise shuttle; the free shuttle is round trip to Newark Airport, scheduled by calling the hotel. Cape Liberty can't be reached on foot: "the Port Authority prohibits any guests to arrive at the port on foot," per Celebrity.
What time is breakfast at SpringHill Suites Newark Airport on sail morning?
Free buffet and hot breakfast; Mon–Fri 6–9:30 AM, Sat–Sun 7–10 AM.
Can I charge an EV or park an oversized vehicle at SpringHill Suites Newark Airport?
SpringHill Suites 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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