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Island Hotel of the Space Coast

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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260 E Merritt Island Cswy, Merritt Island, FL, 32952
  • Place, Brevard Veterans Memorial Museum Military Museum
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Shore Lanes Bowling Center
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Brevard Veterans Memorial Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, FL (MLB-Orlando Melbourne Intl.)
    ‪36 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and 10 mi (16 km) from USSSA Space Coast Complex.

What's nearby

  • Cobb Theatres-Merritt Square 16 - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Brevard Veterans Memorial Museum Military Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Shore Lanes Bowling Center - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Brevard Veterans Memorial Center - 4 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex - 25 min drive - 27.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Island Hotel of the Space Coast

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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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, a fire extinguisher, 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)

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Island Hotel of the Space Coast Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 504 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 504 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 504 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 91 out of 504 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 94 out of 504 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Marcia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was dirty, issues with door
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Dale

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
First the staff (2) that we had interaction with were fine, but the rooms were bad...Smoke alarm falling off the wall towel racks in both room coming of the walls, PAINT how hard is to clean up and paint the trim and walls. Then how about the exterior, pick up the trash and palm fronds laying around EVERYWHERE. The post in the ground holding the solar lights numerous ones broken or knocked over and laying on the ground. tennis/pickle ball courts with palm fronds all over. how about the picture post on the web site is from 20 years ago when the place was new. A big misrepresentation of what you get. Just some basic clean up would help this place alot.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Kerri

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was the bates motel very old and dirty run down horrible condition the fire alarm was in a draw the room unsanitary i always look at reviews and this place has good reviews we ll not from me disgusting and gross
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Veronica Sanchez

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was good. Room was neat and soft beds. Absolutely old school. We got clean towels when we needed them, as well as toiletries. We were left to ourselves. The stay was quiet and pleasant. The only thing was the door had to be slammed to shut. It was very loud.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Shavon

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. The property is dated. Could use some upgrades. The bed was clean/comfortable. The shower head in our bathroom needs to be replaced. Didn’t look sanitary so we avoided using it. Other than that, not a deal breaker but I wouldn’t stay more than a night.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bridget

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this place if Fabricated , it's nothing like their pictures. We got to the room, a man's shorts were soak and wet as if he was in pool and ran in to change . the room door was unable to close. The linen on the bed were all dingy and towels , washcloths as if someone slept in it and just pulled the covers back., Place look deserted. I told the reception they lied about what they looked like they only take picture of the pool and chairs alongside them to make this dump look like it's worth it. I recommend not staying here with your children NOT SAFE.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Shawn

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Old motel - paint peeling off of the walls, stain on white comforter on bed, calcification around the tap in the bathtub… if you need, NEED a one-night stay before a cruise, you could stay here, but if there are other options with similar price points around, I’d likely not stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Charles

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

John

Good value, nothing special
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Lynn

Liked: Staff & service
Staff was friendly. Room was semi clean. Clean sheets, towels. In a shady neighborhood. Probably was a great motel back in the day but needs a lot of work. We didn’t have a fire alarm and the tile in the shower was peeling.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Eric

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
In rough shape. Doors don’t close. Toilet almost falling over.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Beginning to show its age. Needs a complete refurb. Buffet breakfast isn’t. Unless dry cereal and toast is considered breakfast. Will be looking elsewhere when I come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

MICHELE

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
It could use a remodel. The bathroom especially. Towels were dingy. As for amenities a 1/2 inch bar of soap doesn't do much. Had to do a Walmart run for towels and soap. Breakfast was nothing, small muffins, one type of coffee, very disappointing. Well it was just a place to sleep. Other than the above the front desk staff was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Hsiulien

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worst experience ever! There were SO many bugs (ants/spiders) crawling around everywhere! On the bathroom floors and on the desk/table, the dresser… ants were crawling all over our bags.. I have videos and photos of everything. We booked for three nights… We left after our first night… I didn’t even go to the front desk to complain because there would be no point in doing so… SAVE YOURSELF THE TROUBLE AND DO NOT BOOK HERE, EVEN IF THE PRICE/PICTURES SEEM RIGHT… Even for $450 for 3nights, I expected SO MUCH MORE.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

michael

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast could be better stuff nice air eorked good room were clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gary, N Las Vegas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and super welcoming staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff, altamont

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly. The room was clean. The hotel needs to have some upgrades, (some bricks loose by the pool, paint peeling around hotel. The price was good, and it was close to the port. It also was close to restaurants. They offer free breakfast, but pickings were slim. (coffee, toast, cereal, and small muffins). But for the price, we were happy. I think if they put some money into the appearance, it would be a very nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly. Room was gross, outdated, the door wouldn’t even close because the frame and door weren’t aligned. We had to slam into it to make the door shut. We slept on top of the bed because the room just seemed really dirty. The chair had stains all over it.. we won’t stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Customer service was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Astery, Charlotte

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026