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Outdoor bar seating with chairs and a pool in the background.

A poolside bar area with three metal chairs and a wooden counter.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

A hotel with a pool area, palm trees, and a building with balconies.

1. Island Hotel of the Space Coast

Merritt Island

$76

$85 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and a dining table with a chair.

A kitchen with a built-in microwave, an induction cooktop, and a sink.

A room with a blue wall, a beige sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

2. Aladdin Motel By OYO Merritt Island

Merritt Island

$75

$92 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern living room with a grey sofa, patterned armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV.

A marina with boats docked, a bridge, and buildings with balconies.

A white houseboat docked at a marina with a covered deck and a small upper deck with two fans.

A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a view of a marina, and pendant lights.

3. Dolphins Vacation Rental

Edgewater Landings

$94

$172 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a fence and a building in the background.

A hotel with a clear entrance, palm trees, and a sunset sky.

An outdoor patio with hexagonal tiles, metal tables, chairs, and black umbrellas.

A modern kitchen with a flat-screen TV, a coffee station, and a fruit display.

4. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Cocoa Beach-Port Canaveral

Cocoa Beach

$85

$108 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A pool with a water feature resembling a palm tree, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas.

A modern breakfast bar with labeled dispensers for yogurt, eggs, and milk.

A reception desk with a modern design, a digital screen, and a counter.

A cruise ship approaching a beach with waves and a clear sky.

5. Holiday Inn Express Cape Canaveral by IHG

Port Canaveral

$127

$159 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a suitcase, and a small table with a lamp.

A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and kitchenette.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, and a bed.

An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, seating, and a pergola structure.

6. Home2 Suites by Hilton Melbourne Viera

Melbourne

$80

$90 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

An outdoor patio area with wooden pergolas, stone seating, and palm trees.

A modern interior with a seating area, a round wooden table, and a large pendant light.

A modern living room with a stone wall, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, and a large window with frosted glass panels.

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Melbourne Viera Town Center

Melbourne

$80

$90 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A wooden pier extending into the water with a building on it.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, teal armchair, and a small round coffee table. A kitchen area with white cabinets and bar stools is visible in the background.

A hotel room with a wooden table, two blue armchairs, a lamp, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a table, a TV, and a painting of a sunset over a pier.

8. Days Inn by Wyndham Cocoa Beach Port Canaveral

Cocoa Beach

$91

$102 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, white sofas, a kitchen area, and an ATM.

A hotel room with a built-in wardrobe, a seating area with a bench, a small table, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a single chair.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables with lamps, a TV, and a seating area with a chair and table.

A covered entrance with a tiled floor, white benches, and a glass door entrance.

9. Radisson Resort at the Port

Cape Canaveral

$117

$131 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A modern building with a sign reading "Cocoa Beach Suites".

A compact living space with a blue sofa, wooden coffee table, kitchenette with cabinets, and a painting on the wall.

A reception area with a white reception desk, two potted plants, and framed pictures on the wall.

A neatly made bed with a blue striped bedspread and white pillows, a bedside lamp, and a telephone on a wooden nightstand.

10. Cocoa Beach Suites

Cocoa Beach

$64

$72 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a white picket fence.

An outdoor patio with a stone fire pit, seating, and a grill area.

A spacious lobby with a central reception desk, a red seating area, and a curved staircase with a metal railing.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a television, and a large window with curtains.

11. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Port Canaveral, FL

Cape Canaveral

$131

$147 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Woodspring Suites" sign, a covered entrance, and a brick facade.

A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and rug, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen with cabinets and a countertop.

A modern office space with a wooden desk, a green accent wall, and a leaf-shaped decoration.

A pier extending into the ocean with beach umbrellas and a building at the end.

12. WoodSpring Suites Cocoa Beach - Rockledge

Rockledge

$79

$88 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern cafe with a wooden table and chairs, a large TV screen, and a colorful hanging decoration.

A modern cafe with a central island serving fresh fruit and pastries, a seating area with tables and chairs, and a coffee station with a digital menu display.

A modern hotel building with a prominent 'avid' sign, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area.

A modern reception area with a counter, a refrigerated display case, and a wall with a 'Market' sign.

13. avid hotel Melbourne Viera by IHG

Melbourne

$76

$85 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A person in a swimming pool with a rocky wall background.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, a large aquarium, and a variety of seating options including booths and tables.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a high ceiling with a circular light fixture, and a view of the upper floor through a glass railing.

A person standing near a water feature with a stone wall and a metal railing.

14. Four Points by Sheraton Cocoa Beach

Cocoa Beach

$138

$155 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A balcony with a view of the beach and pier, featuring two wicker chairs.

A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, a round coffee table, and large windows offering views of greenery outside.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a building labeled "The Blue Flip".

15. Best Western Cocoa Beach - Port Canaveral

Cocoa Beach

$120

$134 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden deck.

A hotel with a fountain in the foreground, a covered entrance, and a lawn with palm trees.

A banquet hall with rows of tables and chairs, a carpeted floor, and chandeliers.

A modern building entrance with a clear sign indicating a 13' clearance.

16. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cocoa by IHG

Cocoa

$114

$128 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A balcony with a view of the ocean, a white chair, and a small table.

A multi-story hotel with a parking lot, a beach view, and a pier extending into the ocean.

A beach with a modern building in the background.

A swimming pool with a brick edge, a blue chair, and a building with balconies and a sign.

17. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cocoa Beach Oceanfront

Cocoa Beach

$123

$138 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a clear sky.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a clear signage.

A reception desk with a wooden panel design, a digital kiosk, and a sign welcoming guests to Sun State.

18. Hampton Inn Melbourne-Viera

Melbourne

$84

$94 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, seating, and a view of the city skyline at dusk.

A modern bar area with wooden accents, a seating area with bar stools, and a cityscape view through large windows.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and shelves stocked with beverages and snacks.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, a sofa, and a large window offering a city view.

19. Hyatt Place Cape Canaveral

Cape Canaveral

$144

$161 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A motel with a simple, single-story structure, a covered parking area, and a row of small bushes along the side.

An aerial view of a coastal property with a large parking lot, a building with a blue and white facade, and a view of the sea.

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, two wall-mounted lamps, a chair, and two framed wall art pieces.

20. Bonsai - A Modern Motor Court

Rockledge

$68

$76 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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Go beyond your typical stay in Merritt Island

Our prices for hotels in Merritt Island are cheapest in September

Top neighborhoods in Merritt Island

Fowlers

Fowlers offers a peaceful slice of real Florida living on Merritt Island, away from the tourist crowds. Wide streets lined with palm trees and ranch-style homes create the perfect backdrop for evening walks. The neighborhood sits close to both the Indian River Lagoon and Banana River, making it a dream for water lovers. This quiet residential area requires a car to get around, but that's part of its charm. Vacation rentals with private pools dominate the accommodation scene. While you'll need to drive for restaurants and shopping, you're still just minutes from Kennedy Space Center and beautiful Cocoa Beach.

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Catalina Isle Estates

Catalina Isle Estates delivers a slice of Florida waterfront paradise on Merritt Island with private docks and scenic Banana River views. This upscale residential haven offers peaceful streets perfect for morning walks away from tourist crowds. Water lovers can spend days fishing, boating, or simply watching herons glide across crystal-clear canals right from their rental's backyard. Luxury vacation homes with pools and docks dominate the accommodation scene, most featuring Mediterranean or contemporary architecture. While you'll need a car to reach nearby restaurants and shops, the trade-off is worth it—serene mornings with coffee overlooking the water and evenings watching the sunset from your private deck.

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Top landmarks in Merritt Island

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

9.4/10 (1,046 reviews)

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is worth a visit, located 14 mi (22.5 km) from central Merritt Island. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great chocolate shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you want to experience more of the culture Merritt Island has to offer, head to Kennedy Space Center.

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A bird in flight with outstretched wings over a grassy field.

Black Point Wildlife Drive

8.8/10 (10 reviews)

If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at Black Point Wildlife Drive in Waterway Manor. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is family-friendly and has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great chocolate shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Manatee Sanctuary Park, located nearby.

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Rocket Garden

9.2/10 (40 reviews)

You might want to get your camera out and head to Rocket Garden— just one of the landmarks located 14 mi (22.5 km) from central Merritt Island. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great chocolate shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Merritt Island has lots of other big landmarks you might want to see such as Kennedy Space Center.

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Savannahs Golf Course

8.6/10 (7 reviews)

You might want to practice your swing at Savannahs Golf Course, a golf course located 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from central Merritt Island. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great chocolate shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If Savannahs Golf Course doesn't quite scratch your golfing itch, Cocoa Beach Country Club is just a short drive away.

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Pine Island Conservation Area

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

Pine Island Conservation Area is 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from central Merritt Island, why not stop by during your stay.

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Cobb Theatres-Merritt Square 16

8.4/10 (5 reviews)

Cobb Theatres-Merritt Square 16 is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from central Merritt Island, why not stop by during your stay. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is family-friendly and has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great chocolate shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, Cocoa Village Playhouse isn't far.

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Kiwanis Island

Kiwanis Island is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from central Merritt Island, why not stop by during your stay.

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Brevard Veterans Memorial Center

9.0/10 (7 reviews)

Brevard Veterans Memorial Center is worth a visit, located 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from central Merritt Island. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is family-friendly and has lots of nice beaches.

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Learn more about Merritt Island

Blast off at Kennedy Space Center, where actual rockets tower overhead and astronaut memorabilia brings space exploration down to earth. Kayak through mangrove tunnels at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, where manatees and dolphins often make surprise appearances alongside your paddle. The Brevard Veterans Memorial Center offers a thoughtful tribute to service members with exhibits that avoid the usual military museum stuffiness. Black Point Wildlife Drive provides a front-row seat to Florida's wild side without requiring hiking boots or bug spray. After all that adventure, locals retreat to Shore Lanes Bowling Center, proving that even in a space-age community, there's something charmingly timeless about knocking down pins.

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