Holiday Inn Titusville Kennedy Space Center

Holiday Inn Titusville Kennedy Space Center is a practical base on the mainland side of the Space Coast, in Titusville, close to the gates of Kennedy Space Center. Titusville offers a different feel from Cocoa Beach: it is a river town with a waterfront park, a historic downtown, quiet streets and access to the Merritt Island wildlife refuge, Canaveral National Seashore and the Indian River Lagoon. The hotel suits visitors who put space and wildlife first and the beach second, and who want to save time and money on the drive to the visitor complex.

Rooms in this brand are typically straightforward and comfortable, with options for two beds or a king bed, a work desk and a refrigerator in many categories. Families appreciate the pool and the casual restaurant or breakfast facilities on many Holiday Inn properties, though the details vary by hotel and season, so confirm what is currently offered when you book. Staff in Titusville are used to guests rising early for the space center, and the hotel is well placed for a quick start.

The location opens up several options. Kennedy Space Center is a short drive away, which means you can arrive at opening and beat the crowds. Space View Park on the Indian River is a popular launch viewing spot and a short drive from the hotel, as is Playalinda Beach in the Seashore when it is open.

Wildlife lovers can be in the Merritt Island refuge in minutes, and kayak tours of the lagoon depart from nearby launch points. Evenings in Titusville are quiet, with riverside restaurants and local cafes, and the beach is about a half hour away.

This is also a smart base for a space-themed itinerary of several days. You can spend one day at the visitor complex, another at the wildlife refuge and the warbird museum, a third on the water with a kayak tour, and an evening at a launch viewing site. Because Titusville is smaller and less crowded than the beach strip, you also get a more local feel, with easy parking and short drives.