Hotels Near Port Everglades
Cruisers looking for hotels near Port Everglades often seek out a Fort Lauderdale hotel that’s also near the city’s airport (FLL), which is about four miles away, and one that provides a shuttle to the port. If you’re looking for an affordable Fort Lauderdale hotel, but one that is reliable and highly rated by cruisers, keep reading.
However, if you’re interested in adding an extra beach day before your cruise, by spending more for a beachfront hotel near Port Everglades, check out my post here. While Fort Lauderdale is more affordable than the Port Miami area, which is about 27 miles away, hotels here are more expensive than other cruise ports, such as Port Canaveral, so “affordable” is relative.
Hotels Near Port Everglades
Cruisers looking for hotels near Port Everglades often seek out a Fort Lauderdale hotel that’s also near the city’s airport (FLL), which is about four miles away, and one that provides a shuttle to the port. If you’re looking for an affordable Fort Lauderdale hotel, but one that is reliable and highly rated by cruisers, keep reading.
However, if you’re interested in adding an extra beach day before your cruise, by spending more for a beachfront hotel near Port Everglades, check out my post here. While Fort Lauderdale is more affordable than the Port Miami area, which is about 27 miles away, hotels here are more expensive than other cruise ports, such as Port Canaveral, so “affordable” is relative.
Affordable Hotels Near Port Everglades
Comfort Suites Fort Lauderdale Airport and Cruise Port
Address: 302 N Federal Highway, Dania Beach, FL 33004
Located less than three miles from both the FLL airport and Port Everglades cruise port, this hotel is conveniently located and provides free shuttle service from the airport, along with complimentary Wi-Fi and hot breakfast. This property, however, is a prime example of how cruisers sometimes get caught up in the aspect of a shuttle to port without realizing that this may not be the best option. In this case, the hotel contracts with a third-party cruise port shuttle provider to transport guests from the hotel to the port, which cruisers have to schedule for pickup at 9:00, 9:45, 10:45, 11:45, or 12:45, and costs $15 per person, which is more expensive than taking an Uber. While this hotel has a fantastic location and great prices, I wouldn’t advise cruisers to stay here because it provides a shuttle service.
Hyatt Place Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port
Address: 1851 SE 10th Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
This property is also less than three miles from both Fort Lauderdale and Port Everglades. I like this one because it’s just a few minutes walk from some great attractions to enjoy the evening before your cruise, including bars, restaurants, and Harbor Shops Mall. Guests enjoy complimentary continental breakfast and Wi-Fi, and the hotel offers a shuttle to the port for $9 per person, which is scheduled at check-in. Again, however, an Uber is more affordable and convenient.
Courtyard Fort Lauderdale Airport & Cruise Port
Address: 400 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach, FL 33004
Like the other two properties, this hotel is located close to both the airport and port, along with the Tri-Rail Station, and receives high marks for friendly staff and cleanliness. Unlike the other properties, this hotel does not offer complimentary breakfast but features free Wi-Fi and an airport shuttle. As for the shuttle to the port, guests can schedule with a third-party provider for pickup at 10 am, 11 am, noon, or 1 pm, but this comes at $20 per person. In this case, an Uber for two people runs at half the cost and is significantly more convenient.
Getting to Port
There are many hotels in Fort Lauderdale, but these consistently rank among the top choices for travelers cruising out of Port Everglades who are looking for an affordable, yet reliable, option. When it comes to getting to the port area (where these properties are generally located) from the Fort Lauderdale airport, there are four main options. To view these options, and see the pricing for each of them, check out my Port Everglades post.
To get from Fort Lauderdale airport area, where these properties are, to Port Everglades, private transfer service through Get Transfer starts at $31 for up to three people, $56 for a van that fits up to 8 people, and $64 for a minivan that accommodates up to 16 passengers. Comparatively, an Uber for up to four people costs around $10-15, plus tip.
