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Hotels in Merritt Island

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1. Island Hotel of the Space Coast

Island Hotel of the Space Coast
Merritt Island
$75
$84 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Island Hotel of the Space Coast

2. Aladdin Motel By OYO Merritt Island

Aladdin Motel By OYO Merritt Island
Merritt Island
$75
$92 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Aladdin Motel By OYO Merritt Island

3. Dolphins Vacation Rental

Dolphins Vacation Rental
Edgewater Landings
$94
$172 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Dolphins Vacation Rental

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

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Cocoa Beach-Port Canaveral
Cocoa Beach
$85
$108 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Cocoa Beach-Port Canaveral

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

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Port Canaveral, FL
Cape Canaveral
$135
$151 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Port Canaveral, FL

6. Holiday Inn Express Cape Canaveral by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Cape Canaveral by IHG
Port Canaveral
$135
$168 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Holiday Inn Express Cape Canaveral by IHG

7. Beachside Hotel & Suites Cocoa Beach - Port Canaveral

Beachside Hotel & Suites Cocoa Beach - Port Canaveral
Cocoa Beach
$153
$178 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Beachside Hotel & Suites Cocoa Beach - Port Canaveral

8. Hyatt Place Cape Canaveral

Hyatt Place Cape Canaveral
Cape Canaveral
$144
$161 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Hyatt Place Cape Canaveral

9. Hampton Inn Cocoa Beach/Cape Canaveral

Hampton Inn Cocoa Beach/Cape Canaveral
Cocoa Beach
$139
$155 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Hampton Inn Cocoa Beach/Cape Canaveral

10. Days Inn by Wyndham Cocoa Beach Port Canaveral

Days Inn by Wyndham Cocoa Beach Port Canaveral
Cocoa Beach
$91
$102 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Days Inn by Wyndham Cocoa Beach Port Canaveral

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Cape Canaveral Cruise Port

Hampton Inn & Suites Cape Canaveral Cruise Port
Cape Canaveral
$133
$149 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Hampton Inn & Suites Cape Canaveral Cruise Port

12. Radisson Resort at the Port

Radisson Resort at the Port
Cape Canaveral
$119
$133 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Radisson Resort at the Port

13. WoodSpring Suites Cocoa Beach - Rockledge

WoodSpring Suites Cocoa Beach - Rockledge
Rockledge
$79
$88 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
WoodSpring Suites Cocoa Beach - Rockledge

14. Hilton Garden Inn Cocoa Beach Oceanfront

Hilton Garden Inn Cocoa Beach Oceanfront
Cocoa Beach
$169
$189 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Hilton Garden Inn Cocoa Beach Oceanfront

15. Homewood Suites by Hilton Cape Canaveral-Cocoa Beach

Homewood Suites by Hilton Cape Canaveral-Cocoa Beach
Cape Canaveral
$147
$164 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Homewood Suites by Hilton Cape Canaveral-Cocoa Beach

16. Cocoa Beach Suites

Cocoa Beach Suites
Cocoa Beach
$63
$71 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Cocoa Beach Suites

17. Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront

Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront
Cocoa Beach
$139
$189 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront

18. Home2 Suites by Hilton Cape Canaveral Cruise Port, FL

Home2 Suites by Hilton Cape Canaveral Cruise Port, FL
Cape Canaveral
$144
$161 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Home2 Suites by Hilton Cape Canaveral Cruise Port, FL

19. Courtyard Cocoa Beach Cape Canaveral

Courtyard Cocoa Beach Cape Canaveral
Cocoa Beach
$193
$216 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Courtyard Cocoa Beach Cape Canaveral

20. Holiday Inn Express Hotels & Suites Cocoa Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotels & Suites Cocoa Beach by IHG
Banana River Estates
$129
$144 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Holiday Inn Express Hotels & Suites Cocoa Beach by IHG
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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.

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.

Top landmarks in Merritt Island

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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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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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Check out reviews of Merritt Island hotels guests love

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Port Canaveral, FL

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Port Canaveral, FL
Cape Canaveral

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Airia
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Port Canaveral, FL

The Inn at Cocoa Beach - Adults Only

The Inn at Cocoa Beach - Adults Only
Cocoa Beach

10/10 Exceptional

United States
LaVon
The Inn at Cocoa Beach - Adults Only

Hampton Inn & Suites Cape Canaveral Cruise Port

Hampton Inn & Suites Cape Canaveral Cruise Port
Cape Canaveral

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Shelly
Hampton Inn & Suites Cape Canaveral Cruise Port

Aladdin Motel By OYO Merritt Island

Aladdin Motel By OYO Merritt Island
Merritt Island

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Kelly
Aladdin Motel By OYO Merritt Island

Dolphins Vacation Rental

Dolphins Vacation Rental
Edgewater Landings

10/10 Exceptional

United States
SHEEKETA
Dolphins Vacation Rental

Hampton Inn Cocoa Beach/Cape Canaveral

Hampton Inn Cocoa Beach/Cape Canaveral
Cocoa Beach

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Denise
Hampton Inn Cocoa Beach/Cape Canaveral

Home2 Suites by Hilton Cape Canaveral Cruise Port, FL

Home2 Suites by Hilton Cape Canaveral Cruise Port, FL
Cape Canaveral

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Elesa
Home2 Suites by Hilton Cape Canaveral Cruise Port, FL

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Cape Canaveral Cocoa Beach

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Cape Canaveral Cocoa Beach
Cape Canaveral

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Dawn
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Cape Canaveral Cocoa Beach

Bonsai - A Modern Motor Court

Bonsai - A Modern Motor Court
Rockledge

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Jack
Bonsai - A Modern Motor Court

Residence Inn by Marriott Cape Canaveral Cocoa Beach

Residence Inn by Marriott Cape Canaveral Cocoa Beach
Cape Canaveral

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Shelton
Residence Inn by Marriott Cape Canaveral Cocoa Beach

Lost Inn Paradise

Lost Inn Paradise
Crescent Beach

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Justice
Lost Inn Paradise

Four Points by Sheraton Cocoa Beach

Four Points by Sheraton Cocoa Beach
Cocoa Beach

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Ramon
Four Points by Sheraton Cocoa Beach

Cocoa Beach Suites

Cocoa Beach Suites
Cocoa Beach

10/10 Exceptional

United States
cheryl
Cocoa Beach Suites

Coco Sands Beachside Cottages

Coco Sands Beachside Cottages
Cocoa Beach

10/10 Exceptional

United States
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Coco Sands Beachside Cottages

Surf Studio Beach Resort

Surf Studio Beach Resort
Cocoa Beach

10/10 Exceptional

United States
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Surf Studio Beach Resort

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Melbourne West/Palm Bay

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Melbourne West/Palm Bay
Melbourne

10/10 Exceptional

United States
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Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Melbourne West/Palm Bay

Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront

Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront
Indialantic

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Elio
Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront

Courtyard Melbourne West

Courtyard Melbourne West
Melbourne

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Tim
Courtyard Melbourne West

Crowne Plaza Melbourne - Oceanfront by IHG

Crowne Plaza Melbourne - Oceanfront by IHG
Indialantic

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Chelsea
Crowne Plaza Melbourne - Oceanfront by IHG

Frequently Asked Questions

What accommodations do travelers like in Merritt Island?

Can I book a refundable hotel in Merritt Island?

If you need the flexibility to change your plans to Merritt Island, most properties provide refundable* rates you can book. You can see these accommodations by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow down the results.

Where can I stay in Merritt Island if I want a vacation home instead of a traditional hotel?

If you want to find a good alternative to a hotel, look over our selection of 148 vacation homes. In addition, there are 12 apartments and 112 condos.

What will the weather in Merritt Island be like during my vacation?

August and July are typically the warmest months in Merritt Island when the average temp is 81°F. January and February are the coldest months when the average temperature is 66°F. September and August are the months with the most rain.

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