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Ok, we are in the planning process for a trip next year which includes a cruise on the Disney Dream. We are looking at staying somewhere at Port Canaveral for at least 1 or two nights following the cruise. We have been searching the web for hotel ideas and reading posts. Several people suggest Country Inn & Suites or Radisson at the Port which both look nice. Our trouble is that neither of these are
beach front hotels, which would also be nice. These are the things we are looking for in a hotel:
1. Suite type room so DD and DS have their own sleeping areas
2. Pool area that is fun (no little pool)
3. Free breakfast is always a plus
4. Shuttle to or from the Cruise ship
5. Access or close to a rental car company...........looking at enterprise
Do you have any experiences at any of the Cocoa beach hotels? If so, please share your thoughts...........
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I don't know about all of your requests, but I can vouch for the Country Inn and Suites at Port Canaveral.
We stayed there in 2009 when we drove to KSC to see a shuttle landing. The hotel was very nice, large breakfast area and awesome staff. We got a deal where they offered a suite for the price of a room.
I don't know about all of your requests, but I can vouch for the Country Inn and Suites at Port Canaveral.
We stayed there in 2009 when we drove to KSC to see a shuttle landing. The hotel was very nice, large breakfast area and awesome staff. We got a deal where they offered a suite for the price of a room.
I have heard alot of good reports about the Country Inn & Suites so I am pretty sure we will probably book there for sure if it is for one night but would you choose to stay there for 2 or 3 nights or would you choose a beach front hotel further along Cocoa Beach? There are so many to choose from!!
We've stayed at the Radisson several times and have always enjoyed it. The Radisson has a great pool area and a great pool bar!
They also offer stay and park packages for the cruises, and they offer shuttle service to the port. It was very nice to park our car, hop on the shuttle and be at Port Canaveral with no extra worries.
The last time we stayed (in 2008) we were there for 2 nights before the cruise. The package we chose included parking for the cruise, shuttle service and a free buffet breakfast both mornings. Its a pretty decent buffet, definitely a good deal.
We've stayed at the Radisson several times and have always enjoyed it. The Radisson has a great pool area and a great pool bar!
They also offer stay and park packages for the cruises, and they offer shuttle service to the port. It was very nice to park our car, hop on the shuttle and be at Port Canaveral with no extra worries.
The last time we stayed (in 2008) we were there for 2 nights before the cruise. The package we chose included parking for the cruise, shuttle service and a free buffet breakfast both mornings. Its a pretty decent buffet, definitely a good deal.
with your decision!
Thanks!! I keep going between Country Inn and the Radisson as options. They are very close to each other in location and offer about the same packages/ammenities. I think, from looking at photos, that the Radisson's pool looks a bit funner and nicer than Country Inn's however Country Inn offer's a kids suite which is also very tempting. They both serve a complimentary breakfast and they both offer shuttle service to the cruise terminals. HMMMMMM.....decisions, decisions. It will probably come down to which ever one offers the best price or package at the time I decide to book.
We stayed at the Radisson in Dec 2009. Overall we loved the place - only issue was we opted for a room with a Sleep Number bed and neither of us could get comfortable.
Sleep number has adjustable firmness on either side of the bed... basically a fabric covered air mattress. We weren't impressed - this is coming from folks who loved their water bed and currently have a 4 inch foam/memory mattress so it's not like we're the firm type .
OTOH we got their petite king room for like $65, and the breakfast was excellent, the service was excellent, shuttle driver timely and good at tetris If we drive down again we'll definitely be willing to stay there, maybe try out one of the jacuzzi rooms
We're crusing this May but we're thinking about indulging in flying down instead - have to make a decision soon...
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There are so many to choose from!!
Its a pretty decent buffet, definitely a good deal.
with your decision!
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If we drive down again we'll definitely be willing to stay there, maybe try out one of the jacuzzi rooms 
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