Hotel Cruise Port Inn (Cocoa, USA)

If you're heading off on a cruise from Port Canaveral, this makes an ideal, budget-friendly hotel for a pre-cruise stopover. America's Best Value Inn - Cocoa Port Canaveral even offers a free shuttle service between the hotel and the cruise terminal so it's a stress-free start to a sea voyage.

Guests mainly praise the service they receive at this hotel, and it's a slick, professional operation, so you should sail through check-in and check-out without any problems. Plus, staff seem to be quick to resolve problems, so if you have issues with your room, let them know, and things should be sorted.

Guests seem to enjoy the breakfast offered here, though they recommend getting there early to have the pick of the fare. A complimentary, varied buffet is provided, so whatever your plans for the day, you can fuel up with pancakes and bacon, fresh fruit and juices.

Overall, guests say that this hotel feels old and run down, so it seems to be in need of renovation. While rooms are generally satisfactory, the decor is old-fashioned and the furnishings worn out. If you're looking for somewhere up-market and modern, you might be disappointed.

Guests frequently complain of musty smells, like stale cigarette smoke, which seem to pervade the rooms. The cleaning products don't seem to cut through it, so the whole place really needs a deep clean, and probably new furnishings. Some rooms are worse than others, so request s change of room if it's bad.

Guests complain about the noise levels at this hotel, so if you value a good night's sleep, it might leave you a bit grumpy. As well as noise from neighboring rooms and other floors, the traffic noise can be an issue too. Packing earplugs is recommended.