Cambria Hotel

[Moz]

Has anyone stayed at the Cambria Hotel and Suites in Miami/airport blue Lagoon. Pre Cruise so only one night. Is there a convenience store close by in walking distance. thanks for any information.

[Cruisesfun65]

I have stayed there twice.

 

While it's a nice hotel (service is great), there is absolutely NOTHING within walking distance.

You need to order delivery or get something from their small sundry store.

[Moz]

Thank you so much. Not even a gas station?

[Cruisesfun65]

Thank you so much. Not even a gas station?

 

Not even a gas station. They do have a free shuttle for stuff within 3 miles (there is a shopping strip with a Publix down the road). You might want to e-mail them asking them if the shuttle runs to that shopping strip.

[Lido_Deck]

DOH! Never mind...I didn't see Miami/Blue Lagoon in your post.

 

Are you asking about the Cambria Suites in Dania Beach?

 

If so, the Oakwood Plaza Mall is just on the other side of I-95. It is walk-able, but I wouldn't necessarily recommend it because I-95 and Stirling Road is a very high traffic intersection. I think the hotel will shuttle you there. In Oakwood you will find plenty of restaurants, a K-Mart with a good selection of popular wines as well as you last minute needs. Right next to K-Mart is a BJ's Wholesale Club where you don't need a membership to buy alcohol.

 

Right across Stirling Road is Las Vegas Cuban Cuisine which is a local chain of restaurants owned and managed by a Cuban Family that came to South Florida in the Mariel Boatlift and fulfilled the American Dream.

http://www.lasvegascubancuisine.com/

Edited December 29, 2016 by Lido_Deck

[headhunterke]

Cambria Suites in Dania Beach is perfect for a 1 night stay. As long as you're not going out for dinner, as it would require a car or taxi. Except for Oakwood Plaza, there is absolutely nothing to do in the area.

 

But the hotel itself is a true gem.

I've stayed there for the last 4 years before a cruise. The second year, the shuttle driver remembered me and every time I go to Cambria, we end up chatting.

My last stay was a little less pleasant due to poor housekeeping, but this was quickly resolved by the Front Desk. They even went above and beyond to compensate (which I did not expected)

I have to agree with Lido_Deck, the Cuban Mexico a few yards down the road is a must.

 

The hotel has a free shuttle to and from the airport (you can call the free of charge at the arrivals level through the tourist phones near the bag carrousel) and a shuttle to and from the cruise port for $10 per person.

 

Would I pick this hotel for more than 2 nights? No, unless you have a car.

But it most certainly is a perfect place for a pre-cruise stay if you want to be close to both the airport and cruise terminal.

[brunello22]

Cambria Suites in Dania Beach is perfect for a 1 night stay. As long as you're not going out for dinner, as it would require a car or taxi. Except for Oakwood Plaza, there is absolutely nothing to do in the area.

 

But the hotel itself is a true gem.

I've stayed there for the last 4 years before a cruise. The second year, the shuttle driver remembered me and every time I go to Cambria, we end up chatting.

My last stay was a little less pleasant due to poor housekeeping, but this was quickly resolved by the Front Desk. They even went above and beyond to compensate (which I did not expected)

I have to agree with Lido_Deck, the Cuban Mexico a few yards down the road is a must.

 

The hotel has a free shuttle to and from the airport (you can call the free of charge at the arrivals level through the tourist phones near the bag carrousel) and a shuttle to and from the cruise port for $10 per person.

 

Would I pick this hotel for more than 2 nights? No, unless you have a car.

But it most certainly is a perfect place for a pre-cruise stay if you want to be close to both the airport and cruise terminal.

 

 

 

OP is staying in Miami, not Dania.

 

 

 

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[headhunterke]

My bad, I'm sorry, I read OP's post too quickly and I guess I must have skipped the MIA part.. :p

 

Happy new year, everyone!