I am in Cocoa Beach once a month for businees, but travel with a small dog. Finding a dog friendly hotel that doesn't overcharge with additional fees can be difficult.The price wasn't bad, but they held $100 against my credit card in case there was damage. That could be an issue for some people. Now the room....it was located behind the elevator in a lone corner on the 2nd floor. I guess they do that do protect from possible noise from the pet, but I felt like I was in a dungeon. AND, when you book with a pet, you do not get your choice of beds. They even put us in a smelly smoking room. When I entered the room, the first thing I noticed, besides the smell of stale smoke, was the tattered couch sporting a large hole in the arm and an overall drab, worn look to the entire room. I truly toyed with the idea of going to another hotel, but since it was just for one night, I stuck it out.
It was nice having the beach so close, but then again, almost all the hotels in Cocoa Beach are either on the beach or across the street, so that feature isn't unique to this hotel. For those of us that like a pool, there was none. There is a large hot tub, but every
time my husband and I went to use it, it was filled with kids. As for
the breakfast, unless you like cereal, toast, pre-packaged muffins or pastries, you won't be eating there. There are no alternatives if you want to eat something healthy.
The staff was very nice. That's truly the only positive thing I can say about the hotel. We will not be going back. If you are traveling with a pet, so far, the LaQuinta has been the best bet all around for us. Fare prices, choice of beds, freedom to stay in any of their rooms, a pool and a large selection at their complimentary breakfasts.
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