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Island Hotel of the Space Coast

2.5 star property
Hotel perfectly located for exploring Merritt Island

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Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Porch
Courtyard
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Connecting Rooms, Courtyard View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
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, Cobb Theatres-Merritt Square 16
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Shore Lanes Bowling Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Brevard Veterans Memorial Museum Military Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, FL (MLB-Orlando Melbourne Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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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

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Merritt Island

Steps from the beach.Stay at this Merritt Island hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Cobb Theatres-Merritt Square 16 and 2 miles (3 km) of Shore Lanes Bowling Center. Brevard Veterans Memorial Center and Riverfront Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Cobb Theatres-Merritt Square 16 - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Shore Lanes Bowling Center - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Brevard Veterans Memorial Museum Military Museum - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Brevard Veterans Memorial Center - 19 min walk - 1.1 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 perfectly located for exploring Merritt Island
Island Hotel of the Space Coast offers its guests an outdoor tennis court and an outdoor pool. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 10 beach bars, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business center, 2 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces are available. Event space at this hotel measures 1700 square feet (158 square meters) and includes a conference center. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Island Hotel of the Space Coast. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Merritt Island hotel.

  • 128 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • 10 bars on the beach
  • Meeting rooms
  • 1700 sq ft of conference space
  • 158 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1978
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Convenience store
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Things to do

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 14 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, cash, and mobile payments. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 14 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Island Hotel of the Space Coast Hotel
Island Hotel of the Space Coast Merritt Island
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Island Hotel of the Space Coast to the airport?

Island Hotel of the Space Coast is 22.5 mi (41-min drive) away from the Melbourne Orlando Intl. Airport (MLB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Island Hotel of the Space Coast?

As of Dec 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Island Hotel of the Space Coast on Dec 10, 2025 start from $82.85, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Island Hotel of the Space Coast have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Island Hotel of the Space Coast.

How close is Island Hotel of the Space Coast to the beach?

This hotel is 5.9 mi (14-min drive) from Cocoa Beach and 7.4 mi (17-min drive) from Cherie Down Park Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Island Hotel of the Space Coast offer free breakfast?

Island Hotel of the Space Coast offers free continental breakfast on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and weekends between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Island Hotel of the Space Coast?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Victory Casino Cruises (15-min drive) is nearby.

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.

Is there free parking at Island Hotel of the Space Coast?

This hotel offers free self parking and extended parking.

Does Island Hotel of the Space Coast have a pool?

Island Hotel of the Space Coast features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Does Island Hotel of the Space Coast have a restaurant?

Island Hotel of the Space Coast is home to Pool View Bar, which features pool views, a poolside location, and happy hour.

Does Island Hotel of the Space Coast have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Island Hotel of the Space Coast to downtown Merritt Island?

Island Hotel of the Space Coast is 3.1 mi away from Merritt Island.

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. 92 out of 370 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 370 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 370 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 370 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 370 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Donna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

marilynn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was good for a quick stay. The room was clean. It is a old beachside like hotel with rusty hinges, but comfortable and convenient. The breakfast should just be called cereal and bread with apples there was nothing else on offer. The hotel value for the money gave us options to eat elsewhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Worst hotel I have ever stayed.

Alright, let's start with the positives ; 1) Super friendly staff 2) The bed was really comfortable 3) The place was really quiet , couldn't hear any sounds. Now let's do the negatives: 1) The breakfast was a joke, I have never seen a breakfast as bad as this one, I am not sure if the owner reads these reviews... but if you are reading this, you can't claim you offer breakfast. This is what they got for breakfast : Apples, bread ( not even outside the plastic bag), coffee and 2 cereals, butter and 1 type of jam, milk and orange juice, muffins ( Who eat muffins for BF??). Not even water was available. 2) They don't clean your room everyday. Not even to give fresh towels. 3) Everything is old, like... from the 90's I guess or even older, the aircon could not cope with the hot weather 4) The whole place feels like it was abandoned, the pool area with lots of trees fallen down, the gym which was permanently closed , The pool bar was also closed, I am really not sure what happened on this place, I guess at some point on the 90's was a really nice place, but now it's just old, abandoned and neglected which is a shame. 5) when I was talking to my taxi driver and I told him I was staying there he felt sorry for me... the place have some kind of bad reputation I guess. 6) The wifi... if you are close to the reception you are good, but if you are staying at the back rooms, it does not work. You can say you get what you paid for.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

steve

Business traveler

QUICK STAYOVER

This place could be so much more. It seems a little run down. The continental breakfast is just sad. The pool is nice and so is the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Blaine

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Woke up to our room covered in ants. Will never come back to this location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Beresford

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Roberto

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was easy to stay and convenient for our cruise and reasonably priced
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Jenice

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in was easy the staff person was friendly the hotel appearance outside was run down the room also needed work the bedding was stained
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pool area is very clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dennis

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Lois

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

luisito

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025