Where to stay
The cheapest decent option, the best value and the top-end pick near the terminal. Prices are typical nightly rates for a standard room, checked October 2026.
Cheapest
Elizabeth, NJ (Newark airport area; no hotels in Bayonne itself) · about 10 mi / 20 min by car to the ship
from ~$101 a night Cruise shuttle
USD per night; 'from' Hilton Honors non-refundable rate for next 30 days
Free hot breakfast and 24h EWR shuttle at the lowest rate in the airport cluster; TPG reports a free shuttle to the port (confirm when booking).
Check live rates ↗ · Sources: hilton.com, hilton.com, thepointsguy.com
Best value
Elizabeth, NJ (Newark airport area) · about 10 mi / 20 min by car to the ship
$185–300 a night Cruise shuttle
USD per night; Hilton 'from' $185, Royal Caribbean Blog avg $220–300
All-suite with free made-to-order breakfast, evening reception and airport shuttle; TPG reports a free port shuttle too.
Check live rates ↗ · Sources: hilton.com, thepointsguy.com, royalcaribbeanblog.com
Most luxurious
Exchange Place, Jersey City waterfront · about 8.4 mi / 20–25 min by car to the ship
~$260+ a night
USD per night; CruiseHive average, rates vary
Upscale waterfront hotel with Manhattan skyline views and a pool, the nicest base within a short drive of Bayonne.
Check live rates ↗ · Sources: cruisehive.com, thepointsguy.com