Merritt Island, FL

Travel Guide

Retired Space Shuttle Atlantis in Kennedy Space Center
Retired Space Shuttle Atlantis in Kennedy Space Center
Kennedy Space Centre 
April 2014
Rockets rockets and more rockets. The space centre immerses you into a world of scientific and human achievement
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Interesting for adults, not for children. You can see a lot of space stuff, space suits, technical equipment and so on and being impressed, how huge this area is!!! Today it's a great nature reserve with a lot of birds and other animals.

Where to stay in Merritt Island

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Indian Bay Estate

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Indian Bay Estate and surrounding area, you can visit Black Point Wildlife Drive and Savannahs Golf Course.

Indian Bay Estate
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Edgewater Landings

While Edgewater Landings might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Black Point Wildlife Drive and Cocoa Village Playhouse.

Edgewater Landings
Composite of four photos of a Wood Stork

Fowlers

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Fowlers and surrounding area, you can visit I Dream Of Jeannie Lane and Ron Jon Surf Shop.

Fowlers
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Hampton Homes

Hampton Homes might not have many top sights, but Black Point Wildlife Drive and Cocoa Beach Country Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Hampton Homes
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Surfside Estates

When in Surfside Estates, you can plan a visit to Black Point Wildlife Drive and Ron Jon Surf Shop, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Surfside Estates
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Catalina Isle Estates

While Catalina Isle Estates might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Black Point Wildlife Drive and Shore Lanes Bowling Center.

Catalina Isle Estates
Island Hotel of the Space Coast

Island Hotel of the Space Coast

2.5 out of 5
260 E Merritt Island Cswy Merritt Island FL
$92 nightly
The price is $103 total per night from Feb 18 to Feb 19
$103 total
Feb 18 - Feb 19
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Merritt Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
6.4/10 (416 reviews)
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.

Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026

Island Hotel of the Space Coast
Dolphins Vacation Rental

Dolphins Vacation Rental

3.5 out of 5
310 Lagoon Way Merritt Island FL
Fully refundable
$191 nightly
The price is $214 total per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
$214 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Merritt Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a sauna. Popular attractions Black Point Wildlife Drive and Savannahs Golf Course ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (62 reviews)
We didn't use the kitchen so I'm not too familiar but we had everything we needed.

Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026

Dolphins Vacation Rental
Aladdin Motel By OYO Merritt Island

Aladdin Motel By OYO Merritt Island

2.5 out of 5
430 West Merritt Island CSWY Merritt Island FL
$104 nightly
The price is $115 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$115 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Merritt Island. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.4/10 Good! (103 reviews)
Clean, friendly staff, easy to access room. Just what we needed for a quick overnight to board our cruise the next morning. Only 20min drive to port and much cheaper than staying anywhere near port Canaveral. Oh and lots of shopping right around the room

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026

Aladdin Motel By OYO Merritt Island
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Dolphins Vacation Rental

Dolphins Vacation Rental

3.5 out of 5
310 Lagoon Way Merritt Island FL
Stay at this aparthotel in Merritt Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a sauna. Popular attractions Black Point Wildlife Drive and Savannahs Golf Course ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (62 reviews)
We didn't use the kitchen so I'm not too familiar but we had everything we needed.

Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026

Dolphins Vacation Rental
Cape Crossing Resort & Marina

Cape Crossing Resort & Marina

4 out of 5
201 Ivory Coral Lane Merritt Island FL
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Merritt Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (697 reviews)
Beautiful modern condo. Very well equipped with extra supplies unlike a hotel room. Unbelievably quick to respond to emails and texts.

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026

Cape Crossing Resort & Marina
River Fly-in

River Fly-in

4 out of 5
715 Pilot Lane Merritt Island FL
Stay at this condo in Merritt Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Cocoa Beach Pier and Cocoa Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (25 reviews)
Great amenities and value!

Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026

River Fly-in
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Merritt Island

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5 - Excellent 28%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 52%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 17%
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1 - Terrible 3%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Used to live in this area..LOVE IT....

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

love it here and Cocoa Beach!!!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Merritt Island is my hometown, it was wonderful to visit there.

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler

Spoke twice about being in room 264 Friday night. Marcos Perez.... Left a brand new expensive Casio watch on the bed. They could not find it... It was there and someone stole it.

4/5 - Good

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N/A

5/5 - Excellent

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