Many visitors head to Port Canaveral with only cruising on their minds but there are a number of fantastic attractions scattered all around the area that provide plenty of things to do for those on vacation. Port Canaveral hotels offer an ideal base to explore and discover central Florida, allowing you the time out to slow your speed and soak it all in. Situated east of Orlando, the hotels in Port Canaveral also supply close proximity to a number of other attractions located outside the immediate vicinity. The Port and Cape are essentially one large, conjoined area where there are a number of hotels to choose from. Port Canaveral lodging offers slightly less variety, yet surprising quality and affordability.

Royal Mansions Resort is a wonderful alternative to the traditional hotels in Port Canaveral. Royal Mansions offers Port Canaveral lodging with added luxury and convenience. From the exclusive private beach is a terrific viewpoint to see thrilling shuttle launches or simply to watch the waves lap at the shore. Deep-sea fishing, shopping, and plenty of outdoor fun are all on the agenda and convenient to reach from Royal Mansions. Unlike the single room you'll receive from any of the typical hotels in Port Canaveral, Royal Mansions offers private vacation condos with fully equipped kitchens, breakfast bars, quaint dining areas, separate living areas, and much more. Outdoors, stunning tropical plants, swaying palms, and plenty of modern landscaping make Port Canaveral lodging here a sublime place to relax and take it easy.

Port Canaveral Florida hotels include the Residence Inn by Marriot. This is one of the hotels in Port Canaveral with kitchenettes ideal for creating your own meals and snacks anytime you choose, saving you a bundle on dining out. The Residence Inn is also the closest of Port Canaveral hotels to the Kennedy Space center, making a jaunt over for a visit quick easy. Other nearby attractions include the Brevard Zoo, Cocoa Beach and Village, and the Astronaut Hall of Fame. Large suites, more spacious than many other Port Canaveral hotels, offer an added advantage and a roomier place to enjoy full privacy. With only an hour's drive to Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and the Orlando Airport, a complimentary hot breakfast, complimentary parking, high speed Internet access, and bright, modern rooms, as far as Port Canaveral hotels go, the Residence Inn's pluses far outweigh many of the other area hotels.

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If you're hoping to stay in the immediate port area, there aren't as many choices in Port Canaveral Florida hotels as there are in the Cape area a little further south. Hotels in Port Canaveral tend to be slightly pricier, yet offer an area that is less bustling and more easily maneuverable than the busy Cape strip. You'll find more peace and quiet, and fewer crowded restaurants and bars. The area is still busy, just not as much so as its counterpart. The Radisson Resort along

Astronaut Boulevard is another great choice of hotels in Port Canaveral. The massive and stunning pool remains the central focus outdoors while the savvy, clean, and modern design is the highlight of the interior. A colorful Caribbean design adorns the rooms that also include large, comfortable beds, TV with in-room movies, and terrific views of the ocean from many rooms. With plenty of choices in suite sizes and views, Port Canaveral lodging at The Radisson has something for every taste.

It's best to make reservations ahead of time for hotels in Port Canaveral as the area tends to be busy throughout much of the year. In Port Canaveral Florida hotels can come in handy if you're heading off on a popular Bahamas cruise or other cruise and need a place to rest before you embark. They also offer a base to see a few paramount area attractions along the Space Coast such as the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge or the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. While you're away, take advantage of the shopping, dining or boat chartering options at The Cove, the area's top recreational complex. No matter what your main goal is, Port Canaveral hotels offer the convenience and amenities you'll need during your exciting Florida vacation.