Pre Cruise Hotels on Mexican Riviera Cruises

Where to Stay when Cruising from the Port of Los Angeles

Apr 8, 2009 Renee Ruggero

Whether a cruise is departing from San Pedro or Long Beach, California, cruise passengers can extend their cruise vacation by staying in a hotel near the port of Los Angeles or near Disneyland Resort in Anaheim. Here are some pre- and post-cruise hotels when taking a Mexican Riviera cruise.

Hotels near San Pedro Terminal

• Los Angeles Harbor Hotel – This Crowne Plaza Hotel is one of the closest hotels to the San Pedro cruise terminal, only four blocks from the World Cruise Center. The hotel was updated in 2007 and offers an Executive Club Level. These rooms are in a designated quiet zone on the hotel’s 10th floor. Executive Club Level guests enjoy free dinner snacks and free continental breakfast (601 S. Palos Verdes St.; 877 660 8550.)

• Double Tree Hotel San Pedro – Only one mile from the cruise terminal, this hotel overlooks the Cabrillo Marina. The hotel features a heated pool, Jacuzzi, playground and onsite restaurant (2800 Via Cabrillo Marina; 310 514 3344.)

Hotels near Long Beach Terminal

• Hyatt Regency Long Beach – This 528-room hotel features an outdoor heated pool and a restaurant that offers a buffet breakfast. Rooms have luxurious linens and plush down duvets. This Hyatt is also in partnership with Babies Travel Lite. This means that families cruising with babies can order diapers, baby food and other baby gear and it will be delivered to the hotel (200 South Pine Avenue; 562 491 1234.)

• Courtyard by Marriott Long Beach – Situated in the heart of downtown Long Beach, this hotel is within walking distance of beaches and the Aquarium of the Pacific. Guests enjoy complimentary internet access and an outdoor pool. Make sure to book a room with a view of the Queen Mary (500 East First Street; 562 435 8511.)

Hotels near Disneyland Anaheim

• Sheraton Anaheim Hotel – This hotel is located next door to Disneyland Resort with a free shuttle to and from the park. The rooms are oversized with comfortable beds. It is also a great hotel when travelling with teenagers. It features a heated pool, pool tables and a video arcade (900 South Disneyland Drive; 714 778 1700.)

• Fairfield Inn Anaheim Disneyland Resort – This hotel is located directly across the street from the Disneyland Resort entrance. Guests can park their car for free and walk over to the park. The rooms feature crisp linens, thick mattresses and complimentary high speed internet access. There is also an outdoor heated pool, a video arcade, and a Pizza Hut onsite (1460 South Harbor Boulevard; 714 772 6777.)

For more information regarding Mexican Riviera cruises, Embarkation Ports for Mexican Riviera Cruises highlights the cruise port information for Los Angeles and San Diego, California.