Pre-Cruise Hotels · San Diego

12Twelfth of 20 · By the terminal

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

Full kitchens and free breakfast on the Embarcadero, in the same building as the SpringHill Suites next to the cruise port.

No shuttle statedCruise parking unconfirmedFree breakfastKitchens
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49of 100
Night-Before Score
The verdict

Twelfth, and it loses to its own building. The Residence Inn shares 900 Bayfront Court with the SpringHill Suites, but Marriott's page for it says only "near the Port of San Diego".

For a family it's the better room: full kitchens, free breakfast and the rooftop lounge upstairs.

There's no cruise parking offer. Self-parking is $45 a day.

Flying in with kids, book it and walk to the terminal.

Book it if

  • Families who want a kitchen by the ship
  • Pet owners

Look elsewhere if

  • You need to leave the car.
  • You want a restaurant beyond the rooftop lounge.
Sail Morning

Your night before, from here

From check-in to the gangway, using only what Residence Inn Bayfront publishes.

Evening
Check in and settle

Suites with full kitchens, sharing the building's Harbor and Sky Rooftop Lounge, a 24-hour market and an outdoor pool with limited capacity.

Before bed
Line up your ride

"This hotel does not provide shuttle service," says Marriott. A taxi or rideshare covers the trip.

Sail morning
Breakfast

Free hot breakfast, 6:30 to 9 AM weekdays and 7 to 9:30 AM weekends.

Heading out
To the terminal

Marriott's page says only "near the Port of San Diego". The SpringHill Suites in the same building says it's next to the cruise port; we score each hotel on its own page.

While you sail
Your car

Self-parking is $45 a day or $9 an hour, and valet $60. Marriott says nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.

Score

Night-Before Score: 49 of 100

49No. 12 of 20

Scored only from what the hotel publishes. Here’s how the Night-Before Score works.

To the Ship

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.

?? 2.3 mi by the terminal SANNo. 12The ship
Leg 1 · San Diego International to the hotel
No shuttle

"This hotel does not provide shuttle service," says Marriott. It puts San Diego International 2.3 miles away.

Leg 2 · Hotel to the ship
No shuttle stated

"This hotel does not provide shuttle service," says Marriott.

Marriott's page says only "near the Port of San Diego". The SpringHill Suites in the same building says it's next to the cruise port; we score each hotel on its own page.

From SAN without a hotel shuttle

Taxis run on MTS's maximum meter: $3.80, then $4.10 a mile, plus a $3.56 airport surcharge. The airport guide has the rest.

?? your drive by the terminal Your carNo. 12The ship
Leg 1 · Drive in and park
Cruise parking unconfirmed

Self-parking is $45 a day or $9 an hour, and valet $60. Marriott says nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.

Parking for your stay: $45 a day or $9 an hour; valet $60.

Leg 2 · Hotel to the ship
No shuttle stated

"This hotel does not provide shuttle service," says Marriott.

Marriott's page says only "near the Port of San Diego". The SpringHill Suites in the same building says it's next to the cruise port; we score each hotel on its own page.

Landing on sail morning instead? Some cruise lines and shuttle companies run straight to the terminals; see the airport page and the landing check.

Which terminal

B Street Pier

Most lines name the B Street Pier, 1140 North Harbor Drive; the Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier is the second terminal.

Source: portofsandiego.org

Distance

No mileage stated

Marriott's page says only "near the Port of San Diego". The SpringHill Suites in the same building says it's next to the cruise port; we score each hotel on its own page.

Source: marriott.com

Shuttle departures

No shuttle

Residence Inn Bayfront runs no shuttle you’d need to time, so a taxi or rideshare leaves when you do.

Source: marriott.com
Parking

Parking while you sail

Cruise parking

Cruise parking unconfirmed

Self-parking is $45 a day or $9 an hour, and valet $60. Marriott says nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.

Source: marriott.com

The port-listed lots

From $24.95 a day

There's no long-term parking at the terminals; the nearest the port lists is Park, Shuttle & Fly, at $24.95 a day with a free terminal shuttle. Compare every parking option.

Source: sdparkshuttlefly.com
The Night Before

The evening and the morning

The evening

Pool · Food or bar on site · Kitchen

Suites with full kitchens, sharing the building's Harbor and Sky Rooftop Lounge, a 24-hour market and an outdoor pool with limited capacity.

Breakfast

Free

Free hot breakfast, 6:30 to 9 AM weekdays and 7 to 9:30 AM weekends.

Address

Bayfront Court, on the Embarcadero

900 Bayfront Court, San Diego, CA 92101
Hotel website

Fact Sheet

The fine print, in one place

Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as Residence Inn Bayfront publishes it. Where it says “not stated”, the hotel doesn’t say, and a quick call will settle it.

Check-in and check-out

Check-in4:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM

Minimum age

18+

To check in, per the hotel.

Resort fee

None stated

Wi-Fi

Free for Marriott Bonvoy members booking direct

Parking for your stay

$45 a day or $9 an hour; valet $60

Cruise parking is in the parking section above.

Breakfast

Free hot breakfast; 6:30–9 AM weekdays, 7–9:30 AM weekends

Pool

Outdoor pool, limited capacity

Pets

Up to two pets, 60 lb each: $100 a stay plus $20 a night.

Food and drink on site

  • Harbor and Sky Rooftop LoungeShared with the SpringHill Suites
  • The Market24 hours

Rooms

Suites with full kitchens, sofa beds and workspaces.

Accessibility

Accessible rooms with roll-in showers.

On site

  • EV chargingYes
  • Guest laundryYes
  • Fitness centerYes
  • Pets allowedYes

Also worth knowing

  • Shares 900 Bayfront Court with the SpringHill Suites
Worth Knowing

Before you book

Worth knowing

  • Check-in 4 PM, check-out noon; the SpringHill in the same building is 3 PM and 11 AM.
  • EV charging only with valet.
  • No airport shuttle; Marriott puts SAN 2.3 miles away.
  • Ace Parking, one of the operators the port lists, sells cruise parking in this building's garage (The BRIC North) at $25 a day, 7-foot height limit; that's Ace's offer on its booking site, not the hotel's, so it isn't scored.

What we couldn’t confirm

  • Whether you can park while you cruise
  • The distance to the terminal in the hotel's own words

Rates and policies are as the hotel published them on September 26, 2026. Confirm anything you’re counting on when you book.

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Worth a look alongside it

Ready when you are

Wake up on the Embarcadero or in Little Italy, a short walk or cab from the ship.

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FAQ

Residence Inn Bayfront FAQ

Does Residence Inn Bayfront have a cruise shuttle?

Not that it publishes. "This hotel does not provide shuttle service," says Marriott.

Does Residence Inn Bayfront have an airport shuttle?

Not that it publishes. "This hotel does not provide shuttle service," says Marriott. It puts San Diego International 2.3 miles away.

Can I park at Residence Inn Bayfront while I cruise?

The hotel doesn't say. Self-parking is $45 a day or $9 an hour, and valet $60. Marriott says nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.

How far is Residence Inn Bayfront from the cruise terminal?

Marriott's page says only "near the Port of San Diego". The SpringHill Suites in the same building says it's next to the cruise port; we score each hotel on its own page. In our ranking it's in the “by the terminal” band.

Can I check in early or check out late at Residence Inn Bayfront?

Residence Inn Bayfront checks in at 4:00 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 Residence Inn Bayfront on sail morning?

Free hot breakfast; 6:30–9 AM weekdays, 7–9:30 AM weekends.

Can I charge an EV or park an oversized vehicle at Residence Inn Bayfront?

Residence Inn Bayfront lists EV charging on site, but it publishes no height limit or oversized parking. The port's limits are on the parking page.

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