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The Marriott on Water Street, fifteenth, and the closest big hotel to the ship that doesn't say so. It's AAA Four Diamond, on the river with a marina, six places to eat and drink and a pool with cabanas.
For the cruise it publishes nothing: no distance, no shuttle, no parking terms. Valet is $55, and the nearest self-parking is a public garage 0.2 miles away.
Breakfast is paid.
If you want a full-service night a short cab from the terminals, this is it. The cab is on you.
Book it if
- Anyone who wants a full-service hotel by the water
- Groups who want six places to eat without leaving the building
- Pet owners
Look elsewhere if
- You want a cruise deal of any kind.
- You want self-parking on site.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what Marriott Water Street publishes.
The big one on the water: a marina out front, an outdoor pool with cabanas, Anchor and Brine for seafood, Lona for Mexican, PERK for coffee and Bright Ice for ice cream. Rooms run from city-view kings to balcony rooms and a presidential suite.
Marriott lists no port shuttle. A taxi or rideshare covers the trip.
Paid, at Riverwalk Terrace.
Marriott gives no distance to the port. The hotel is next to the convention center on Water Street, and says the arena is a walk.
Valet only, $55 a day; a public garage, the Pam Iorio, is 0.2 miles. Marriott publishes no cruise-parking terms.
Night-Before Score: 36 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.
Marriott says the hotel doesn't provide shuttle service, and puts TPA 9 miles away.
Marriott lists no port shuttle.
Marriott gives no distance to the port. The hotel is next to the convention center on Water Street, and says the arena is a walk.
From TPA without a hotel shuttle
The airport says a taxi is a flat $40 to downtown and the cruise terminal on one page and a $35 maximum on another; the port calls it a 15-minute drive. The airport guide has the rest.
No shuttle. Marriott puts St. Pete-Clearwater 22 miles away.
Marriott lists no port shuttle.
Marriott gives no distance to the port. The hotel is next to the convention center on Water Street, and says the arena is a walk.
From PIE without a hotel shuttle
St. Pete-Clearwater is across the bay, about 17 miles from Tampa by Uber’s count. The airport guide has the rest.
Valet only, $55 a day; a public garage, the Pam Iorio, is 0.2 miles. Marriott publishes no cruise-parking terms.
Parking for your stay: Valet only, $55 a day ($35 day-only); public Pam Iorio garage 0.2 miles.
Marriott lists no port shuttle.
Marriott gives no distance to the port. The hotel is next to the convention center on Water Street, and says the arena is a walk.
Landing on sail morning instead? Some cruise lines and shuttle companies run straight to the terminals; compare the airports and the landing guidelines.
Distance
No mileage statedMarriott gives no distance to the port. The hotel is next to the convention center on Water Street, and says the arena is a walk.
Source: marriott.comShuttle departures
No shuttleMarriott Water Street 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
Cruise parking unconfirmedValet only, $55 a day; a public garage, the Pam Iorio, is 0.2 miles. Marriott publishes no cruise-parking terms.
Source: marriott.comThe port’s own garage
About $15/dayPort Tampa Bay prints no daily rate for its garage across from Terminal 3; Royal Caribbean and Celebrity put it at about $15 a day, Norwegian at $14. Compare every parking option.
Source: royalcaribbean.comThe evening and the morning
The evening
Pool · Food or bar on siteThe big one on the water: a marina out front, an outdoor pool with cabanas, Anchor and Brine for seafood, Lona for Mexican, PERK for coffee and Bright Ice for ice cream. Rooms run from city-view kings to balcony rooms and a presidential suite.
Breakfast
Not freePaid, at Riverwalk Terrace.
Address
Water Street, by the convention center505 Water Street, Tampa, FL 33602
Hotel website
The fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as Marriott Water Street 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
Valet only, $55 a day ($35 day-only); public Pam Iorio garage 0.2 miles
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Paid, at Riverwalk Terrace
Pool
Outdoor pool; cabanas $100
Pets
Up to two, 50 lb, $150 per stay.
Food and drink on site
- Anchor and BrineSeafood and a raw bar, indoor and terrace
- Lona by Chef Richard SandovalMexican
- Riverwalk TerraceBreakfast and brunch
- PERKCoffee, pastries, grab-and-go
- Pool Bar & GrillDrinks and sandwiches
- Bright IceSmall-batch ice cream
Rooms
King city-view rooms, queen/queen and king rooms with balconies, Bayshore-view rooms, king terrace rooms, one-bedroom suites and an 1,800-square-foot presidential suite.
Accessibility
Extensive accessible features listed; call the hotel for details.
On site
- EV chargingYes
- Guest laundryYes
- Fitness centerYes
- Pets allowedYes
Nearby, by the hotel’s count
- Tampa Convention Centeradjacent
- Tampa Riverwalksteps
- Amalie Arenaa walk, 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
- AAA Four Diamond, 2026 list
- Marina docking
- Business center with UPS services
Before you book
Worth knowing
- Valet only, $55 a day; day-only valet is $35. Cabanas are $100.
- Check-in 4 PM, check-out 11 AM. Minimum age 18.
- Marriott's older pages still call it the Waterside; Booking.com does too.
What we couldn’t confirm
- Distance to the port
- Cruise parking
- 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
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Marriott Water Street FAQ
Does Marriott Water Street have a cruise shuttle?
Not that it publishes. Marriott lists no port shuttle.
Does Marriott Water Street have an airport shuttle?
Not that it publishes. From Tampa International: Marriott says the hotel doesn't provide shuttle service, and puts TPA 9 miles away. From St. Pete-Clearwater: No shuttle. Marriott puts St. Pete-Clearwater 22 miles away.
Can I park at Marriott Water Street while I cruise?
The hotel doesn't say. Valet only, $55 a day; a public garage, the Pam Iorio, is 0.2 miles. Marriott publishes no cruise-parking terms.
How far is Marriott Water Street from Port Tampa Bay?
Marriott gives no distance to the port. The hotel is next to the convention center on Water Street, and says the arena is a walk. In our ranking it's in the “Channel District & Water Street” band.
Can I check in early or check out late at Marriott Water Street?
Marriott Water Street checks in at 4:00 PM and out at 11:00 AM, per Marriott, with no early, late or bag-storage terms published. Ask when you book.
What time is breakfast at Marriott Water Street on sail morning?
Paid, at Riverwalk Terrace. Marriott doesn't publish breakfast hours for Marriott Water Street, so ask at check-in if you're leaving early.
Can I charge an EV or park an oversized vehicle at Marriott Water Street?
Marriott Water Street 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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