Where to Stay near Port of Long Beach
The best hotels near Port of Long Beach for cruise passengers. Every pick includes shuttle info, parking details, and a pro tip.
8 hotels · researched from public reviews and official sources
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Residence Inn Long Beach Downtown
All-suite hotel with kitchens and a Stay, Park & Sail package. The family cruise hotel in Long Beach.
Suites with full kitchens mean you can make breakfast, store snacks, and spread out with the kids. Ask about their Stay, Park & Sail package when booking. Hot breakfast every morning. Outdoor pool for burning off kid energy before boarding.
Pro tip: Ask about the Stay, Park & Sail package through Marriott's site when you book. The suites are genuinely roomy — pull-out sofas in the living area mean you don't need a second room. Stock the kitchen with road trip snacks from the nearby Vons.
The Cove Hotel
Long Beach's original Park & Cruise hotel, with a free shuttle, extended parking and a pool the kids will love.
Long Beach's original Park & Cruise hotel. Per the hotel's own site: one night's stay, free parking for up to 7 nights while you cruise, and a shuttle to the cruise terminal. Outdoor pool and hot tub, free continental breakfast.
Pro tip: Book the Park & Cruise package directly through the hotel's website — it isn't sold through the room-booking button below. Confirm shuttle times when you check in. The pool and hot tub are a nice bonus the night before.
The Maya
Heated pool, fire pits and Queen Mary views at a waterfront resort. The fun option for families.
The pool area is spectacular for kids — heated pool, lounge chairs, and fire pits with views of the Queen Mary. Latin-inspired design makes it feel like a resort. Fuego restaurant on-site means you don't have to schlep kids to dinner. Closest hotel to the cruise terminal. Now independently operated after a 2026 renovation and rebrand from its former Hilton affiliation.
Pro tip: Ask about welcome amenities for kids at check-in. The fire pits are mesmerizing for little ones at sunset. Ask about connecting rooms if you need extra space. The waterfront location means kids can watch boats and the Queen Mary from the grounds.
Hampton Inn Long Beach Airport
Budget-friendly airport hotel with free breakfast and parking — practical choice for early flights in
Great value for families flying into Long Beach Airport — close to LGB, free hot breakfast, free parking, and clean rooms. Nothing fancy but everything a family needs for one night. The savings compared to downtown hotels can fund a nice dinner out.
Pro tip: Book this if you're flying into LGB the night before. Free breakfast saves you a restaurant stop in the morning. There's no cruise parking package, but one rideshare covers the whole family to the terminal. The pool is small and still enough to cool off.
Hyatt Centric The Pike Long Beach
Modern waterfront hotel with a rooftop pool, steps from the Aquarium and family-friendly restaurants.
Location is perfect for families — you can walk to the Aquarium of the Pacific, Shoreline Village, and The Pike Outlets from the front door. The rooftop pool is a hit with kids. Modern rooms with enough space for a family of four. Restaurant and shops right downstairs.
Pro tip: Spend the afternoon at the Aquarium (it's literally across the street), let the kids swim at the rooftop pool, then walk to Shoreline Village for dinner. You won't need a car all day, and the cruise terminal is a short rideshare hop.
Courtyard by Marriott Long Beach Downtown
Dependable Marriott with a pool and easy access to family activities. The safe bet for one night.
Marriott reliability in a downtown location close to restaurants and activities. Outdoor pool, fitness center, and the Bistro for quick meals. Walkable to Pine Avenue dining. Rooms are clean and comfortable for a family of four.
Pro tip: Good central location if you want to explore downtown Long Beach the evening before. The pool is heated. Ask about cribs and rollaway beds when you book. Quick and easy rideshare to the port in the morning.
Fairmont Breakers Long Beach
A newly reopened 1926 luxury hotel with a rooftop bar, full spa and old Hollywood glamour, steps from the port.
This is Long Beach's crown jewel. A newly restored 1920s beachfront hotel with several restaurants, a full-service spa, a rooftop pool and the legendary Sky Room bar. Walking distance to downtown and the waterfront. If you want to feel like your vacation has already started, this is it.
Pro tip: Book a harbor-view room and you might spot your cruise ship from the window. The Sky Room rooftop bar at sunset is a Long Beach rite of passage. No cruise parking package, but the experience is worth paying for parking separately.
Hilton Long Beach Hotel
Solid business hotel on the World Trade Center campus — nothing flashy but everything works
Reliable Hilton quality in downtown Long Beach. Walking distance to Pine Avenue restaurants and nightlife. Convention center is next door. Good option if you're earning Hilton points or want something dependable without surprises.
Pro tip: The location on Ocean Blvd is walkable to the best of downtown Long Beach. No cruise-specific packages, but parking is reasonable and the terminal is a cheap rideshare away. The lobby bar is decent for a nightcap.
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