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Island Hotel of the Space Coast

2.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Porch
Courtyard
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Connecting Rooms, Courtyard View
Lobby

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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260 E Merritt Island Cswy, Merritt Island, FL, 32952
  • Place, Black Point Wildlife Drive
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Cocoa Beach Pier
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Cocoa Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, FL (MLB-Orlando Melbourne Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Merritt Island

With a stay at Island Hotel of the Space Coast, you'll be centrally located in Merritt Island, within a 15-minute drive of Cocoa Beach Pier and Cocoa Beach. .This hotel is 10 mi (16 km) from USSSA Space Coast Complex and 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Brevard Zoo.

What's nearby

  • Cobb Theatres-Merritt Square 16 - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Black Point Wildlife Drive - 7 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Cocoa Beach Pier - 11 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Cocoa Beach - 12 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex - 24 min drive - 27.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Island Hotel of the Space Coast

Hotel in Merritt Island with free breakfast and beach bars
Island Hotel of the Space Coast offers 128 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor tennis court and an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 128 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, an outdoor tennis court, and an outdoor pickleball court. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. Getting to the surf and sand is a breeze with the beach shuttle (surcharge).
Grab a bite to eat at Pool View Bar, a poolside bar/lounge which features a garden view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 10 beach bars. A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Merritt Island? This hotel has 1700 square feet (158 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 2 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Pool View Bar - This poolside bar serves breakfast only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry 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/aeroplane 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 centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (1,700 square foot 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 lift
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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

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

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Reviews

Island Hotel of the Space Coast Reviews

6.6

6.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness
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

2/10 Terrible

luisito

Travelled with partner
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

Brian

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Terrible
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is in need of severe makeover or just tear and rebuild a thing. At one time you could see this must’ve been a very nice place but ever since the pandemic I don’t think I’d have fully recovered The staff is very nice very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Just pass go on this one!!

Booked this hotel on a whim online, hubby and I were at the beach and had some drinks and didn't want to drive home, so decided to get a cheap hotel near the beach, you do not always get what you paid for, pictures looked decent and the room was $120 per night which was the cheapest we could find. Drove by this "hotel" a couple times before realizing it was the hotel we booked. It's in a shopping center and literally looks like it is abandoned, we would not have stayed but we could not get our money back and we didn't want to drive home after drinking. The shower was broken but had good pressure and hot water and the bed was comfy, I slept on top of my beach towel because I was afraid of bed bugs.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jamie

Travelled with family
The place was little outdated but overall nice, the bed was little tough and hard but doable. It’s super convenient to the ports and reasonable price. Breakfast was just consist of cereal, bread, muffins and juice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worth the price

The room is clean and spacious worth the price highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Donna

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeremy

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Nancy

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The rooms were dirty and the flooring was buckled and a trip hazard. The room door would not close without slamming it and was difficult to push open. No coffee cups in the room and for 1 adult and 3 children we had 2 bath towels, 1 wash cloth, and 1 hand towel. The toilet was so low to the floor like the kind you find in an elementary school. No fan in the bathroom. When I complained I was told, "what do you want me to do about it". I will never stay at that location again. The breakfast consisted of mini muffins, fruit loops or corn flakes, Bread that was in a bread loaf that many hands could have already touch. Milk and OJ was in a gallon jug that many hands had touched. We did not get our moneys worth out of the stay. We had to go to breakfast every morning which cost over $30 each meal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Felix

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
At its price point, Island Hotel was a good stay. We stayed here 1 night prior to our cruise. The room was clean and comfortable. The bathroom was a bit dated with corroded faucets and shower head, but that was fine for the one night that we stayed. A couple of the lights didn't work but wasn't a deal breaker. If you need an affordable stay for a night or two, Island Hotel will be just fine.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Run down hotel. Out dated and in poor condition. No soap or shampoo,
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Antoinette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This hotel is very old and everything seems original and in need or being renovated. That said, the room was clean enough. The bed comfortable and was well located to where we needed to be. I didnt want to spend a lot of money for a one night stay to attend a party, so understand you get what you pay for.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

carmen

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Need a lot repair
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Dustin

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

RICHARD J

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice 24hour front desk staff, updating would help

Helpful front desk staff on duty 24 hours. Arrived after midnight from late night flight for cruise. Had called and talked to desk to inform them of late arrival, no worries. A/C was cold & bed was comfortable. Pool looked nice though did not use. Property can use updating though only stayed short time. Breakfast selection was limited with cold cereals, bananas, white bread to toast and some mini muffins. Paper menus that were taped to tables and now half way torn off showed menu of cooked/hot breakfast offerings from better days. OK for the quick overnight stay that we used Hotel for from our late flight, some rest then on to the Cruise Port.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Taylor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Went to the room and the bed was covered in bugs. Front desk staff gave us a refund with no hesitation.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Diana

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was ass
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025