Cape Canaveral is in eastern Florida's Space Coast region, and attracts tourists guided tours and space shuttle launches at the Kennedy Space Center. This oceanfront city also features Port Canaveral, where cruise ships embark to destinations such as the Caribbean Island and Europe. Several hotels in Cape Canaveral provide complimentary parking for guests who are going on extended cruise vacations. These hotels also provide shuttle service to the port and Kennedy Space Center.
The Radisson hotel is in northern Cape Canaveral, approximately 10 minutes from Port Canaveral, and 20 minutes from Kennedy Space Center. This Caribbean-themed, or as the hotel describes it "Floribbean," provides a "Cruise Ship Getaway" package, that includes an overnight stay for two, complimentary shuttle service to the port and free parking for the duration of your cruise. The hotel's shuttle service also escorts guests to nearby destinations, including the Kennedy Space Center.
In the midst of the hotel's palm trees and tropical gardens, outdoor features include tennis courts, outdoor swimming pool with waterfalls and small fishing ponds. The hotel's on-site restaurant, Flamingo, overlooks the cascading waterfalls at the swimming pool, and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The restaurant also provides room service. Off-site dining options are within five minutes of the hotel on the Florida A1A Highway. The hotel is a five-minute drive from the beaches on the Atlantic Coast.
Situated on Florida's A1A Highway, the Country Inn offers "Park and Cruise" packages which include an overnight stay, shuttle service to the port and complimentary parking during your cruise. The duration of free parking days allowed range from three to seven. The interior and exterior decor uses bright, pastel colors, which compliment the tropical flowers and trees surrounding the hotel. Other hotel features include an outdoor swimming pool, whirlpool tub with cascading waterfall and a private library for guests. The hotel's breakfast area overlooks the swimming pool.
A popular off-site restaurant is Milliken's Reef Seafood. The dining room at this restaurant provides scenic views of the cruise ships in Cape Canaveral's port area. Atlantic Ocean swimming and para-sailing activities at Cocoa Beach are less than 20 minutes from the hotel. A possible day trip from the hotel is the Brevard Zoo in Melbourne, Florida. This attraction is approximately 30 minutes from the hotel, and features wildlife exhibits and walking paths.
The Residence Inn in northern Cape Canaveral is less than a mile from Port Canaveral, and features amenities such as an outdoor mineral water swimming pool and fitness center. Hotel guests going on cruises from Port Canaveral are provided with complimentary parking. Shuttle transportation to the port is available as well, but an additional fee is attached. All the guest suites at this hotel have living rooms with sleeper sofas, dining areas, fully furnished kitchens and private balconies. Some of the suites have two bedrooms. Pets may stay for an additional fee.
Two popular off-site eateries are within a mile of the hotel: Fishlips and Zachary's. American-style and seafood cuisine are served at Fishlips for lunch and dinner, while Zachary's offers Greek dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The 240-acre Kings Park, located on Merrit Island, is a 15-minute drive from the hotel, and features hiking trails and a freshwater lake for canoeing and fishing activities.
