MIA to dock

jacketwatch · February 16, 2015

We have a flight scheduled to MIA arriving 2230 the night before our cruise on the Getaway. So how far is the dock from MIA vs. say south beach to the dock? I am inclined to stay over night at an airport hotel but if the dock is close to south beach we will consider staying there.

Thank you.

DebbieandJerry · February 16, 2015

We've stayed at both. South Beach is fun but not close to the dock. If I recall, it's also a $60 cab ride from the airport to South Beach. My vote would be the airport or close to Bayside (downtown Miami). We LOVE Bayside. It's a huge outdoor mall .. food, crafts, vendors, music, etc. There are some very nice hotels at the airport that aren't expensive (at least when yo consider you are at the airport)

johnandrobin2015 · February 16, 2015

i stay at the red roof inn plus at Miami int they have a free shuttle to the port and a shuttle fromm the airport

jacketwatch · February 16, 2015

We've stayed at both. South Beach is fun but not close to the dock. If I recall, it's also a $60 cab ride from the airport to South Beach. My vote would be the airport or close to Bayside (downtown Miami). We LOVE Bayside. It's a huge outdoor mall .. food, crafts, vendors, music, etc. There are some very nice hotels at the airport that aren't expensive (at least when yo consider you are at the airport)

Thank you. How far is Bayside from the pier?

jacketwatch · February 17, 2015

I think we will stay by the airport. I reserved a Hyatt which may be a little pricey but had free shuttle from MIA and brkfst. so it sort of evens out

DebbieandJerry · February 17, 2015

Bayside is considered downtown Miami. Not close to the pier at all. I like that you found a place that has free shuttle and breakfast. Makes up for any price difference.

jacketwatch · February 18, 2015

Bayside is considered downtown Miami. Not close to the pier at all. I like that you found a place that has free shuttle and breakfast. Makes up for any price difference.

It's the airport Hyatt and it's total $179.00 which is a bit more than what I wanted but as you say add the two meals and the shuttle and it evens out.