Pre and Post stay in Orlando

[Coral Bay Girl]

We need a hotel with airport transportation for the night before our cruise.  We do not fly into MCO until midnight.  We then fly home at 6am the day following the cruise.  We are looking for something with a nice pool and restaurants nearby.  We are traveling with our granddaughters.  Thank You.  

[1025cruise]

You might get a better response on the Florida Departures board.

[teknoge3k]

When we're in Orlando we normally stay at the Embassy Suites on I-Dr. Lots of restaurants in walking distance. I am not sure if they have transportation, we always Uber everywhere. Getting an Uber from there to MCO even at 3am is less than a 5 minute wait.

[skrufy]

8 hours ago, Coral Bay Girl said:

We need a hotel with airport transportation for the night before our cruise.  We do not fly into MCO until midnight.  We then fly home at 6am the day following the cruise.  We are looking for something with a nice pool and restaurants nearby.  We are traveling with our granddaughters.  Thank You.  

There is a hotel complex just north of MCO, about a mile. Google MCO then scroll just north and you will see the hotels.  At least a half dozen hotels and restaurants within walking distance. You would have to check with the hotel to see if they provide a shuttle service that late. The other option is heading right out to the port. About a mile south of PC in Cocoa Beach there are a couple of hotels. 

[tallnthensome]

Florida departures forum for hotel and restaurants as this question isn’t Carnival Cruise Line related. Lots of info there ......

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/386-florida-departures/

[Swampbabe]

How will you be getting to the port and back?

[Joebucks]

I would put your "need" for airport transportation on the back burner. As with anything "free" you might be paying more in the end, while not getting the hotel experience you want. An Uber may be just as cost effective, or even more. All while working on your schedule. Best to do your own research of what interests you and bottom line price vs the opinion of 2-3 random people.

[jsglow]

There's  HUGE hotel zone just north of MCO.  Any brand you could ever want.  Perfect for before/after.  Arrange your private shuttle from there and back to the port.

[JohninDC]

2 hours ago, jsglow said:

There's  HUGE hotel zone just north of MCO.  Any brand you could ever want.  Perfect for before/after.  Arrange your private shuttle from there and back to the port.

That complex includes everything from an Embassy Suites to various Marriott brands, Ramada, etc. as well as lots of nearby chain dining options - almost all will offer hotel shuttles, but not sure about after midnight (Taxi or Uber will be cheap). Dates and budget from the OP would help the suggestions to be closer to their target.

[jsglow]

3 hours ago, JohninDC said:

That complex includes everything from an Embassy Suites to various Marriott brands, Ramada, etc. as well as lots of nearby chain dining options - almost all will offer hotel shuttles, but not sure about after midnight (Taxi or Uber will be cheap). Dates and budget from the OP would help the suggestions to be closer to their target.

 

We've landed late and left early.  Right after Maria took out Puerto Rico we did a 5 hour hotel 'layover' at MCO on our way to SJU when there were few hotels to be had on the island.  It was tough for lack of sleep but it honestly couldn't have been more convenient.  The MCO hotel zone might literally be the best cruiseport launch point in the country. 

[Oviedo32765]

Arriving that late I'd consider staying in the Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport. Located inside the main terminal at MCO so there is no need to wait for a shuttle or leave the airport.

https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/florida/hyatt-regency-orlando-international-airport/orlan 

[BlueHerons]

I'd also consider the Hyatt inside the airport.

 

6AM is an EARLY flight.