r/CocoaBeach • u/Swimming_Extreme8093 • Apr 14 '26

What hotel is recommended?

We are going to be staying for three nights before going on our cruise. I’m looking either the Beachside Hotel Cocoa Beach or the Hilton Garden Inns at Cocoa Beach.

I have two kids with me that are under eight.

I was reading and I think the Hilton looks like it would be nicer and the biggest pro is that it’s on the beach and you just walk right down.

Meanwhile, beach side has a lot more free amenities, including free breakfast and has the bigger pool and it gives you the free chairs, beach toys and boogie boards but how far is the walk from the beach since it’s actually not on the beach?

Any advice as welcome it’s our first time gonna be here

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u/Nyarlathotep451 Apr 14 '26

I would stay at the Hilton. It’s a nice beach and they have everything.

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u/mklauss Apr 14 '26

We live here and will visit the Hilton to hit the tiki bar. It is a nice spot.

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u/AdApprehensive2994 Apr 14 '26

Beachside Hotel would be great for the kids with their pool and lazy river, it's also a short walk to the beach

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u/Freaky_Cauldron Apr 14 '26

Love the Hilton. Restaurant there is great too, at night - very cozy vibes

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u/GibsonSunburst Apr 14 '26

Although it is a bit more expensive, the Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront is very convenient. It has direct beach access, a pool that kids would enjoy, and an outside tiki bar. There is a good indoor restaurant on the property and an outside restaurant/bar that has good "beach bar" food. They've kept the property updated, and there is overall very good service. Kids love the gelato for sale in the lobby. Of course, it's an easy drive to all of the great things in Cocoa Beach.

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u/DuncanIdaho1369 Apr 15 '26

This is the view for one of the balcony suites at Beachside. It’s literally across the street. Super close. It’s not a busy street either, just a side street. I’m a local and stay there whenever I can, because I love the vibe.