Why stay in Cocoa Beach
You get a beach day before you sail, oceanfront rooms, and restaurants along A1A, all about 10–15 minutes from the ships. The south terminals (CT1 for Royal Caribbean’s biggest ships, CT3 for Carnival) are the closer ones from here.
The Cocoa Beach hotels compared
| Hotel | Port distance | Cruise parking | Shuttle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday Inn Express & Suites | 3.2 mi | Go Port package | About $8 (reported) |
| Four Points by Sheraton | 4.2 mi | Ask the hotel | Ask about its package |
| Hampton Inn Cocoa Beach | 4.4 mi | $15 a night + tax | About $10 (reported) |
| Courtyard Cocoa Beach | 4.6 mi | $18 a day | No |
| Hilton Garden Inn Oceanfront | 5.1 mi | Not offered | No |
| Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront | 5.4 mi | Park, Stay & Go: up to 7 nights | No |
| Ocean Landings Resort | 5.7 mi | Go Port package | Go Port, from its lot |
| Westin Cocoa Beach | 5.8 mi | Not offered | No |
Distances are by road to the south terminals; add about 1.4 miles for the north terminals (CT5 to CT10).
Getting to the ship
Most guests take a rideshare or taxi; drivers drop at your terminal’s curb. Rideshare pickups on return day are split into Zone A (north terminals) and Zone B (south terminals). The Courtyard lists a taxi alternative at about $45 one way.
