Day Hotels near Miami Airport

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My wife and I finish a cruise on 18th of December but don't get the flight home until much later in evening. We were thinking of hiring day hotel with free shuttle to airport from 10.00am to 6pm. Has anyone any experience of this and any recommendations. Price around 100 dollars.

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Good question. Yes, there *are* some day-use hotels around Miami International Airport (MIA) or nearby that could work for your plan, though finding one for around US$100 with a *free shuttle* is a bit tricky — but not impossible. Based on current data (from DayUse, HotelsByDay, etc.), here are some good options and things to watch out for, plus some recommendations.

Things to consider / background:

The popular day-room booking sites like DayUse.com and HotelsByDay list several hotels near MIA with daytime check-in and check-out slots between roughly 8am and 6pm.
The average day-room rate in Miami (on DayUse) is around US$111, so your US$100 target is close to the typical range.
Some hotels *do* offer free airport shuttles; you have to double-check for the day-use option. For example, DayUse lists the Holiday Inn Miami International Airport (IHG) with a day-use slot and a free shuttle.
From community reports (e.g. on Reddit), some people say it's helpful to call the hotel directly — they may have day rooms available even if not shown online, and could better confirm shuttle service. > “only place I found online was DayUse … call hotels … our hotels would have day-use rooms …”

Here are several good candidate hotels (with details):

Regency Miami Airport by Sonesta — According to HotelsByDay, there is a day-use room from 10am to 6pm for about US$99.
Holiday Inn Miami International Airport (IHG) — On DayUse you can book a day-room for US$100, with a time slot like 8am–2 pm or 10am–5pm (availability depends), and they list a free shuttle.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Miami International Airport — DayUse shows a day-use option from 10am to 4pm for US$99.
EVEN Hotel Miami – Airport — Also listed on DayUse, though their day-use window is a bit different (they have a 10am–7pm slot), and rate is around US$119, which is somewhat above your US$100 goal.
Pullman Miami Airport — More upscale; DayUse lists day rooms 10am–6pm for US$129, so this is more than your target but could be an option if you’re willing to stretch a little.

Recommendations / strategy:

Start by checking DayUse.com (or HotelsByDay) for the date of your travel (Dec 18) — since you know your check-in and check-out times (10am–6pm), you can filter for hotels that have that slot.
Once you find options that look good, call the hotel directly to verify day-use availability *and* confirm that the shuttle is running during your hours. This is especially helpful because some hotels may limit shuttle runs or require scheduling.
Ask about luggage storage — many hotels will let you store your bags, so you’re not stuck hauling them around all day.
If flexibility is possible, be open to slightly adjusting your budget (maybe $110–120) if it gives you more reliable or nicer options. For example, Pullman is a bit pricier but very convenient.
Alternatively, if a day-use hotel doesn’t work out, you could book a full overnight room (if available) or look into lounges / airport resting options — though for a longer wait, a hotel is more comfortable.

Bottom line: Yes, there *are* good day-use hotel options around Miami Airport for around US$100, but they’re somewhat limited, and you’ll need to verify shuttle service and day-use windows directly. Of the options listed, the Regency by Sonesta and Holiday Inn IHG seem the closest match to your budget and time needs.

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