Cape Canaveral...where to stay

[debfen]

DD and I are cruising on the Dream July 14-18. We would like to fly to Orlando, take a car to Cape Canaveral and stay over night in a local hotel that will shuttle us to the Dream. Any ideas about where to stay? Any ideas about a car service to pick us up and take us back to the airport at the end of our cruise?

[com_op_2000]

Country Inn and Suites it is the closest resort to the port.
They offer a package that includes breakfast the morning you leave and free transfer to the port.

[wiigirl]

Originally Posted by com_op_2000

Country Inn and Suites it is the closest resort to the port.
They offer a package that includes breakfast the morning you leave and free transfer to the port.

We have stayed there, its pretty nice.

[shrinkingmoody]

Originally Posted by com_op_2000

Country Inn and Suites it is the closest resort to the port.
They offer a package that includes breakfast the morning you leave and free transfer to the port.

Although I can't speak for the shuttle service as we drove and parked - it was close to the port (like 5 mins) - and very clean. We loved it and will stay there again before our cruise next year.

[TwinPrincessMermaids]

Originally Posted by debfen

DD and I are cruising on the Dream July 14-18. We would like to fly to Orlando, take a car to Cape Canaveral and stay over night in a local hotel that will shuttle us to the Dream. Any ideas about where to stay? Any ideas about a car service to pick us up and take us back to the airport at the end of our cruise?

What about staying in Orlando? Cheaper and just 45 min away?

[tweis]

Originally Posted by debfen

DD and I are cruising on the Dream July 14-18. We would like to fly to Orlando, take a car to Cape Canaveral and stay over night in a local hotel that will shuttle us to the Dream. Any ideas about where to stay? Any ideas about a car service to pick us up and take us back to the airport at the end of our cruise?

The Radisson in Port Canaveral offers a shuttle to and from the Port but also offers a shuttle to and from the airport. I do not know the cost associated with this as we did not fly when we stayed there last year, but our park and cruise package was fairly inexpensive.

We are staying at the Doubletree Inn in Cocoa Beach and although we are not using their shuttle service, they do offer one one to and from the port. I hope this helps. Have a great cruise.

[Xina143]

We stayed here in Port Canaveral, and I think we paid about $150, but that was the park and cruise rate, meaning we left our car there for 7 days while we were on the ship.

Very nice, and the shuttle was very efficient. Took us there and picked us up.

[debfen]

Thank you all! We are excited about the cruise and want to arrive Saturday and just relax before getting on the ship. No rush, no worries about meeting deadlines or missing buses, etc. So, flying down Saturday and staying in Cape Canaveral with a shuttle is the ticket for us. We will arrange for a car service to take us from the airport to Cape, then for the same car service to pick us up from the ship. Do you see any flaws?

[tweis]

Originally Posted by debfen

Thank you all! We are excited about the cruise and want to arrive Saturday and just relax before getting on the ship. No rush, no worries about meeting deadlines or missing buses, etc. So, flying down Saturday and staying in Cape Canaveral with a shuttle is the ticket for us. We will arrange for a car service to take us from the airport to Cape, then for the same car service to pick us up from the ship. Do you see any flaws?

Sounds like a good plan. Country Inn & Suites, The Radisson & Residence Inn are all close to the port and offers a shuttle service to and from the port. The Doubletree Inn does also, but it is in Cocoa Beach.

[reevesinga]

The holiday inn e press on cocoa, fl is 20 no tues away from the port! VERY nice & much cheaper!

[Jaymepops]

Originally Posted by tweis

Sounds like a good plan. Country Inn & Suites, The Radisson & Residence Inn are all close to the port and offers a shuttle service to and from the port. The Doubletree Inn does also, but it is in Cocoa Beach.

If you google maps the area they are all very close to each other. The whole area is really beautiful!!

We stayed at Residence Inn and LOVED it!! I researched it a lot before arrived, worried about making the right choice (OCD,TYPE A). I am so very happy we chose Residence Inn. I can not say enough great things about the friendly and knowledgeable Font Desk staff! The location was great. They have a dependable shuttle service (it's actually a giant coach bus) and safe patrolled parking lot. Beautiful pool area with adjacent bar area. They offer a really good breakfast buffet. Sundry and snack "alcove". The rooms are very clean and large with their own kitchens too.

Good luck on whatever you choose that suits you and your family best!! So excited for you and your upcoming cruise!!

[sarah_carter]

We stayed at the Motel 6 on the A1A (north altantic ave) and then drove to the parking lot accross the street from the Raddison ( Raddison at the Port parking) and used there shuttle to take us to the port (cheaper than parking at the port). They picked us up after the cruise and took us straight to our car.