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Island Hotel of the Space Coast

2.5 star property
Hotel in Merritt Island with free breakfast and beach bars

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Island Hotel of the Space Coast offers a refreshing outdoor pool, peaceful garden, WiFi, tennis court, and 24-hour business center. Guests consistently praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Showing 10 of 10 rooms

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Park View

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Park View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Park View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Park View

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Park View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Park View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Connecting Rooms, Park View

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Connecting Rooms, Park View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Connecting Rooms, Park View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Connecting Rooms, Park View

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Connecting Rooms, Park View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Connecting Rooms, Park View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Courtyard View

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Courtyard View

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Connecting Rooms, Courtyard View

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Connecting Rooms, Courtyard View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Connecting Rooms, Courtyard View

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Courtyard View

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Courtyard View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Courtyard View

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Connecting Rooms, Courtyard View

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Connecting Rooms, Courtyard View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Connecting Rooms, Courtyard View

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Connecting Rooms, Courtyard View

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Connecting Rooms, Courtyard View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Connecting Rooms, Courtyard View

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
260 E Merritt Island Cswy, Merritt Island, FL, 32952

What's nearby

  • Cobb Theatres-Merritt Square 16 - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Black Point Wildlife Drive - 7 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Cocoa Beach Pier - 11 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Cocoa Beach - 12 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex - 24 min drive - 17.3 miles

Getting around

  • Melbourne Orlando Intl. Airport (MLB) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Island Hotel of the Space Coast

Hotel near Cocoa Beach Pier
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, 10 beach bars, and a poolside bar at Island Hotel of the Space Coast. In addition to a grocery/convenience store and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • An outdoor tennis court, express check-out, and an outdoor pickleball court
  • ATM/banking services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 128 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • 43-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends
  • 10 beach bars
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Pool View Bar

Things to do

  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Outdoor pickleball court
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • TV in common areas
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Fenced pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (1,700 square feet of space)
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1978
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 14 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Clarion Hotel Port Canaveral
Clarion Hotel Port Canaveral Area
Clarion Hotel Port Canaveral Area Merritt Island
Clarion Port Canaveral Area
Clarion Port Canaveral Area Merritt Island
Econo Lodge Port Canaveral Area Hotel Merritt Island
Econo Lodge Port Canaveral Area Hotel
Econo Lodge Port Canaveral Area Merritt Island
Econo Lodge Port Canaveral Area
Of The Space Coast Merritt
Econo Lodge Port Canaveral Area
Island Hotel of the Space Coast Hotel
Island Hotel of the Space Coast Merritt Island
Island Hotel of the Space Coast Hotel Merritt Island

Frequently asked questions

Does Island Hotel of the Space Coast have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–6:00 PM.

Is Island Hotel of the Space Coast pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Island Hotel of the Space Coast?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Island Hotel of the Space Coast?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:30 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Island Hotel of the Space Coast?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Island Hotel of the Space Coast located?

Located in the heart of Merritt Island, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cobb Theatres-Merritt Square 16, Shore Lanes Bowling Center, and Brevard Veterans Memorial Center. Riverfront Park and Cocoa Village Playhouse are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Island Hotel of the Space Coast Reviews

6.6

6.0

Cleanliness

5.6

Amenities

7.6

Staff & service

5.8

Eco-friendliness

5.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 355 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 355 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 355 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 355 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 355 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Reasonable price and close to Cocoa town
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Yes, the air conditioning was very good, Great hot water, Offer discounts for extended stay. Owners and staff very good.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

DeeDee

Liked: Amenities
Staff is very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself is a little older, but very nice. The staff are efficient and the room was also completely fine. Good value for the money, even if it is slightly older.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

anna

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room had ants and the bedclothes had stains all over them. They moved us to a little better room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeff

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in terrible condition. Holes in walls, black mold on ceiling in shower, just generally a dirty place that is not maintained. Would avoid at all costs
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kennedy

Disliked: Cleanliness
I paid too much for what was offered
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was old and looks rundown from outside but was very nice and great value for the price!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Steven W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is very neat, old school. There is a lot of potential here. First impression is oh no what have we done, but the staff is sure friendly . The room was big, clean, comfortable and good ac. Plenty of restaurants in walking distance.close to many attractions in the area including cruise port. Very quiet, comfortable bed and hot shower. Not much on breakfast. Walked around he property after it quit raining, nice pool area and very cool property. Vintage but in decent shape.I liked it and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Miranda

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff definitely a good stay on a budget!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jordan Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Internet weak signal in room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff was super friendly. The room was dated, but very clean. The location is convenient. It is close to many restaurants and stores such as Target, Kohls, Walmart, etc. It is also close to the cruise ports.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lester

Liked: Cleanliness
Just a quick place to stay to jump on cruise boat. Close to chain restaurants or a ride to great grub by the port area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Old but clean and pleasant
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very clean!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marsha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here one night before our cruise. It was exactly what we needed - a nice, clean, comfortable room. We slept well and had a complimentary breakfast in the morning. We will probably stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

It was decent. Breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

luisito

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay away from this property. I rather pay hundred dollars more than staying on this property. The smells are so bad. Linen and towels are almost dark color from being white. Good thing we only stayed for one night and we almost backed out.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Staff & service
Cheap and available
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Millena

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing management. No frills hotel, great for a short and inexpensive stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I just needed a place to sleep for the night and it served that purposed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Edwin

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet but needed a upgrade including new linen and towels
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Brittany

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is not family friendly. The rooms were disgusting. The bathrooms were even nastier. The shower head in the bathroom was busted. They advertise a free hot breakfast, that apparently is not a thing. Don't waste your time or your money going to this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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