Park and Cruise Hotel-Jacksonville

[tmt218]

Just a little FYI....when I was looking for a park and cruise package most of the hotels offer the transportation to the port only and don't offer a return shuttle to pick up your car. Does anyone know how much the shuttles to return are? We are a family of 3. Trying to figure out what is the best route for us.

So far the Jax Plaza Hotel is the cheapest but only a one way plus having to pay additional person.

The HIE near port is all inclusive @ 154 and the Fairfield is 120 all inclusive.

I am wondering if staying outside Jacksonville and driving in and parking at the port would be cheaper. Is parking still $15 a day?

Any help or suggestions from my CC experts? Is it me or is this the worst port for park and cruise packages?

[mara93]

We're heading down in April & have found that BW & Hojo offer round trip transportation & parking.

For a 5 day cruise, it's $75 to park @ the port so if you can get a hotel for $50 on Priceline, I'd say you're ahead by a couple of bucks... if that.

[KroozFoolz]

Just a little FYI....when I was looking for a park and cruise package most of the hotels offer the transportation to the port only and don't offer a return shuttle to pick up your car. Does anyone know how much the shuttles to return are? We are a family of 3. Trying to figure out what is the best route for us.

So far the Jax Plaza Hotel is the cheapest but only a one way plus having to pay additional person.

The HIE near port is all inclusive @ 154 and the Fairfield is 120 all inclusive.

I am wondering if staying outside Jacksonville and driving in and parking at the port would be cheaper. Is parking still $15 a day?

Any help or suggestions from my CC experts? Is it me or is this the worst port for park and cruise packages?

 

The Jacksonville Plaza "sail and save" package includes roundtrip shuttle between the hotel and the port. You do have to pay $10 for a third person but that is roundtrip as well.

 

I have not found Jacksonville to be the worst port for park and cruise packages.

 

Depending on the length of your cruise (and therefore the cost to park at the port), you may find a hotel (via hotwire, priceline, hotel points, etc) that would make staying there and parking at the port to be less expense than a park and cruise package. Having your car at the port for a fast getaway once you debark the ship rather than the time involved to get on a shuttle, return to the hotel, and load up your car is a factor to consider as well.

[tmt218]

The Jacksonville Plaza "sail and save" package includes roundtrip shuttle between the hotel and the port. You do have to pay $10 for a third person but that is roundtrip as well.

 

Thanks! I must have missed that as it was 2 am and way past my bedtime.:rolleyes: But I have COCD ( cruise ocd)

 

I will have another look.

[tmt218]

We're heading down in April & have found that BW & Hojo offer round trip transportation & parking.

For a 5 day cruise, it's $75 to park @ the port so if you can get a hotel for $50 on Priceline, I'd say you're ahead by a couple of bucks... if that.

 

 

Thanks! I will look into that as well.

[KroozFoolz]

The Jacksonville Plaza "sail and save" package includes roundtrip shuttle between the hotel and the port. You do have to pay $10 for a third person but that is roundtrip as well.

 

Thanks! I must have missed that as it was 2 am and way past my bedtime.:rolleyes: But I have COCD ( cruise ocd)

 

I will have another look.

I called the hotel to check as it wasn't clear on their website.

[tmt218]

I called them too and they were very helpful. I can't get over how cheap it is. :eek: I think we are going to book it. Thanks for all the help.

[SteelerCruiser]

We actually drove down the night b-4 our cruise and we had considered booking before we drove down. Wanted to use the park and cruise pkg but would not be able to gurantee our ****tle time till check in. We would not be arriving til late so check in would be late as well. When we got into town and I asked what shuttles were avaliable the time we wanted was filled up so we decided to just stay at the hotel and then park at the port. The rate was a little cheaper and we had the convenience of having our car once off the ship.

 

As far as the hoyel itself it was fine for a short stay. If heading south on I-95 it is the exit b-4 the port exit. Still a 9 or 10 mile ride though. There are a # of hotels around the area there as well as a huge shopping center with a Wal-Mart for any last minute necessities.

[KroozFoolz]

Thanks for reporting back!

We plan to arrive in Jacksonville by 4 pm or so - hopefully, that will be soon enough to get a good shuttle time.

[Nickabit]

I did some looking around to get park and cruise packages. Below is what I found. If someone finds a better deal, please let me know.

 

Has anyone stayed in the Jacksonville Plaza? It's the cheapest I could find, but is the neighborhood safe to leave your car for a week?

 

Jacksonville Plaza Hotel & Suites $70.14

14585 Duval Road • Jacksonville, FL 32218

1-866-697-4045

http://www.jacksonvilleplazahotel.com/parkflysailsave.php

 

Quality Inn Airport (FL766) $85.99

1351 Airport Road, Jacksonville, FL, US, 32218

Phone: (904) 741-0094

http://www.qualityinn.com/hotel-jacksonville-florida-FL766?sid=aOLO.qPd_rg1Af.16&sarea=&sname=&sstate=&scountry=&sradius=&slat=&slon=&schain=&exp=&scity=&sort=&type=&map=&srp=RACK&amenity=&sstate_country=&city_code=&dateFormat=mm/dd/yy&arrivalDate=03/18/11&departureDate=03/19/11&nroom=1&nadult1=1&nchild1=0&nadult2=&nchild2=&nadult3=&nchild3=&nadult4=&nchild4=&nadult5=&nchild5=

 

Best Western Jacksonville $99.99

1170 Airport Entrance Road, Jacksonville, Florida, 32218-2402, US Phone: 904/741-4980

http://www.bwjax.net/

 

Fairfield Inn & Suites $120.00

1300 Airport Road · Jacksonville, FL 32218 USA

 

https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/jaxap-fairfield-inn-and-suites-jacksonville-airport/

 

Clarion Airport Hotel & Conference Center $129.99

2101 Dixie Clipper Rd.

Jacksonville, Fl 32218

904-741-1997

http://www.jaxclarion.com/

 

Holiday Inn Express $154

10148 NEW BERLIN ROAD,

JACKSONVILLE,FLORIDA

UNITED STATES 32226

 

http://www.hiexpress.com/hotels/us/en/jacksonville/jaxsn/hoteldetail

 

Clarion Airport Hotel & Conference Center $129.99 2101 Dixie Clipper Rd.

Jacksonville, Fl 32218

904-741-1997

http://www.jaxclarion.com/

[mara93]

Thanks for the great list, Nickabit!

[SteelerCruiser]

I did some looking around to get park and cruise packages. Below is what I found. If someone finds a better deal, please let me know.

 

Has anyone stayed in the Jacksonville Plaza? It's the cheapest I could find, but is the neighborhood safe to leave your car for a week?

 

Jacksonville Plaza Hotel & Suites $70.14

14585 Duval Road • Jacksonville, FL 32218

1-866-697-4045

http://www.jacksonvilleplazahotel.com/parkflysailsave.php

 

Quality Inn Airport (FL766) $85.99

1351 Airport Road, Jacksonville, FL, US, 32218

Phone: (904) 741-0094

http://www.qualityinn.com/hotel-jacksonville-florida-FL766?sid=aOLO.qPd_rg1Af.16&sarea=&sname=&sstate=&scountry=&sradius=&slat=&slon=&schain=&exp=&scity=&sort=&type=&map=&srp=RACK&amenity=&sstate_country=&city_code=&dateFormat=mm/dd/yy&arrivalDate=03/18/11&departureDate=03/19/11&nroom=1&nadult1=1&nchild1=0&nadult2=&nchild2=&nadult3=&nchild3=&nadult4=&nchild4=&nadult5=&nchild5=

 

Best Western Jacksonville $99.99

1170 Airport Entrance Road, Jacksonville, Florida, 32218-2402, US Phone: 904/741-4980

http://www.bwjax.net/

 

Fairfield Inn & Suites $120.00

1300 Airport Road · Jacksonville, FL 32218 USA

 

https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/jaxap-fairfield-inn-and-suites-jacksonville-airport/

 

Clarion Airport Hotel & Conference Center $129.99

2101 Dixie Clipper Rd.

Jacksonville, Fl 32218

904-741-1997

http://www.jaxclarion.com/

 

Holiday Inn Express $154

10148 NEW BERLIN ROAD,

JACKSONVILLE,FLORIDA

UNITED STATES 32226

 

http://www.hiexpress.com/hotels/us/en/jacksonville/jaxsn/hoteldetail

 

Clarion Airport Hotel & Conference Center $129.99 2101 Dixie Clipper Rd.

Jacksonville, Fl 32218

904-741-1997

http://www.jaxclarion.com/

 

As far as the neighborhood for the JaxPlaza it is right near I-95. The parking lot to the hotel only has one entrance. We actually decided to stay the night but decided to park at the port....nice to get off and not have to waiy for the shuttle. But unless the Hotel has another Parking lot for the "cruise and stay" pkg The parking lot we seen was pretty well lit. Weather or not I would want to leave my car there for a week I am not sure. It would probaly be ok.

[LostNParadise]

Can someone please help me...I am wonderring at the Jacksonville Plaza Hotel with the Sail and Save Package amoung others....what type of shuttle transportation do they use....do they have there own larger bus or what....I ask because we are traveling with a party of 8 and I know some of the hotels contract taxis to take to and from....Also will they automatically pick you back up once you arrive back in port or do you have to call to schedule a pickup? Any info or pics would be great! Thanks everyone !!

[KroozFoolz]

Can someone please help me...I am wonderring at the Jacksonville Plaza Hotel with the Sail and Save Package amoung others....what type of shuttle transportation do they use....do they have there own larger bus or what....I ask because we are traveling with a party of 8 and I know some of the hotels contract taxis to take to and from....Also will they automatically pick you back up once you arrive back in port or do you have to call to schedule a pickup? Any info or pics would be great! Thanks everyone !!

Good questions that I wish I had asked when I called the other day! :o

I believe the number is toll free - 1-866-697-4045 - if you want to call and report back before I can call later this evening.

[mara93]

Jacksonville Plaza - I just called.

They have their own shuttle, a van.

Scheduled times to leave for the port are - 11, 12 & 1. First come, first served basis.

For pickup - They are already there, their first run is at 9am.

 

Best Western -

$99.99 plus tax - $112.99

Drop off shuttle starts at 7am (Maybe this one runs to the airport, as well)

Pickup Shuttle starts at 10:30 & runs every 45 minutes .

 

For those with kids, children 2 & under ride free to the port, no additional charges with either hotel.

[LostNParadise]

Jacksonville Plaza - I just called.

They have their own shuttle, a van.

Scheduled times to leave for the port are - 11, 12 & 1. First come, first served basis.

For pickup - They are already there, their first run is at 9am.

 

Best Western -

$99.99 plus tax - $112.99

Drop off shuttle starts at 7am (Maybe this one runs to the airport, as well)

Pickup Shuttle starts at 10:30 & runs every 45 minutes .

 

For those with kids, children 2 & under ride free to the port, no additional charges with either hotel.

 

 

Thanks so much for the info, helped my family and I out alot!

[mara93]

No problem.

Did you choose to stay at the Jacksonville Plaza?

I see you cruise before I do & I booked it yesterday.

Would appreciate any info once you get back.

[Captain Carnival]

Would appreciate any info once you get back.

 

 

Me too! :D

[LostNParadise]

No problem.

Did you choose to stay at the Jacksonville Plaza?

I see you cruise before I do & I booked it yesterday.

Would appreciate any info once you get back.

 

 

Yep booked the Jacksonville Plaza as well, I will definately pass on any details and info on the location when we return.

[Captain Carnival]

Yep booked the Jacksonville Plaza as well, I will definately pass on any details and info on the location when we return.

 

I just realized that you're sailing on 3/28/11 aboard Fascination as am I so I guess I shouldn't wait for your details upon your return! :p

 

As such I'm going to book the JaxPlaza too.

[Captain Carnival]

As such I'm going to book the JaxPlaza too.

 

 

On second thought I'm going to look around a bit more as I've been reading some horrible reviews of jaxplaza (trip advisor in particular) that talk about BUGS!!!

 

At this stage of the game I think that I'd rather pay a few extra bucks for a cleaner hotel and park at the port.

[mara93]

ShotoJuku,

I read the reviews on TA, too. If you look at the note added, it seems the guests left food out, attracting bugs.

[Captain Carnival]

ShotoJuku,

I read the reviews on TA, too. If you look at the note added, it seems the guests left food out, attracting bugs.

 

 

Sound like quite a number of bugs.....all over their legs and bed. :eek:

[SteelerCruiser]

Sound like quite a number of bugs.....all over their legs and bed. :eek:

 

...and thank goodness did not see any of this type of activity. I mean it is not the most attractive looking room or hotel but we did not see any Bug activity. Not to say it couldn't happen but I know we throughly checked the room for critters inccluding pulling the sheets back and the mattress pad as well. Not a bad place to crash for 1 night but would not want to stay an extended period of time there.

[wolfe54]

Regarding the post on "bugs", I usually check bedbugregistry.com before booking any hotel. Jacksonville Plaza Hotel & Suites does have a case of this reported but the one listed is from 2008. If going there I would def. check the room before bringing my belongings in. Please don't flame me or anything, I'm just adding to the info that was put on here. Just a little FYI. Makes me itch just thinking about it ;).