Long Beach, California, has its own Carnival Cruise Lines terminal. Visitors who come into town early before their cruise begins have many lodging options in the area. Whether they wish to stay in a well- known chain or in smaller boutique hotels, guests will have views of the bay, modern decor and traditional California palm trees.
Conveniently located just 16 minutes away from the Carnival Cruise Long Beach terminal, the Long Beach Marriott is adjacent to the Long Beach Airport, handy for those flying in for their cruise. The hotel has a resort-like feel with a poolside fire pit, a palm tree lined pool and garden terrace and puts guests in a tropical state of mind before boarding the cruise ship. Oversized chairs, duvets, bathroom amenities and mini-refrigerators and iPod docking station are in every room.
Long Beach Marriott
4700 Airport Plaza Drive
Long Beach, CA 90815
562-425-5210
marriott.com
Right in downtown Long Beach, the Hotel Maya is adjacent to the Carnival Cruise Line terminal. This boutique hotel has a modern design and its bright details are reminiscent of colors from an exotic island locale.
Plush details such as pillow top mattresses, complimentary wireless Internet for anyone who needs to get their fix before their cruise begins, and down pillows are in all of the guest rooms. They all have balconies that overlook either the bay or the Long Beach Skyline. Guests who wish to work on their tans early can visit the heated swimming pool with cabanas.
Hotel Maya
700 Queensway Drive
Long Beach, CA 90802
1-562-435-7676
jdvhotels.com
The Avia Long Beach is located just four minutes from the Carnival Cruise terminal. Guests can start their vacation out in style with this boutique hotel that features modern, elegant touches yet remains inviting.
The guest rooms include items not often found in hotel rooms such as snacks in the refreshment bar and waterfall shower heads. Extras include terry robes, MP3 docking stations and free Internet. By day or night the rooftop pool terrace offers breathtaking views, including the Queen Mary across the water. There are cabanas for relaxation as well as cocktail service for drinks and snacks.
Avia Long Beach
285 Bay Street
Long Beach, CA 90802
562-436-1047
aviahotels.com
