The Resort on Cocoa Beach is a bright, casual hotel popular with vacationing families. It has an imposing white exterior and a much friendlier -- albeit gaudy -- lobby area. The front desk has a beach theme, with a grass roof and a hut-style design. Saltillo tile and potted plants cover the area, which is crowned with high wooden ceilings supported by arches and columns. A large stone fountain feature sits in the middle of the lobby with lots of plants and a tiki statue, and there are plenty of windows throughout the space that let in natural light.

The Resort on Cocoa Beach sits directly on the sand, near Lori Wilson Park, I Dream of Jeannie Lane, and plenty of shops and restaurants. Cocoa Beach Pier is a five-minute drive away and getting to Port Canaveral takes 13 minutes. Cocoa Village is about 20 minutes away from the hotel, while the Melbourne International Airport, Brevard Zoo, and Kennedy Space Center are around half an hour. The Orlando International Airport is a 50-minute drive.

The resort features 124 clean two-bedroom, two-bath condos with beautiful wood floors and light granite countertops in the living rooms and kitchens. Kitchens are fully equipped with dishwashers, coffeemakers, toasters, microwaves, and full-size refrigerators. Other features include flat-screen TVs, washer/dryers, and breakfast bar areas with tall wooden chairs. Living rooms have blue couches matched to funky green-and-blue curtains and pineapple lamps add a tropical feel. Sliding glass doors provide natural light and lead out to balconies with seating; some have exceptional ocean views.

Bedrooms have green carpets, yellow walls with beach-themed artwork, plaid easy chairs, and colorful (but ugly) tropical curtains with matching bedspreads. Sliding glass doors in master bedrooms lead out to the balconies. Bathrooms are well-lit and have light granite countertops, big mirrors, and walk-in showers; some also have jetted tubs. While the units are pleasant and home-like, the walls are thin and there's a fee for daily housekeeping.

The Resort on Cocoa Beach sites on a quiet beach with a wooden walkway. There's also an outdoor pool with a waterfall feature, a kids' splash area, and a hot tub. The pool area hosts live music on some days. The on-site restaurant -- Azteca II -- serves Mexican while the tiki bar has cocktails and snacks. Both close early.  

On-site activities at the resort are plentiful and include a game room with pool tables, arcade games, and air hockey. There's also an indoor jungle gym for kids, outdoor tennis and basketball courts, and a movie theater with a projector and theater-style seats. The fitness center is large and has a good selection of cardio and weight equipment. There's also a small business center in the lobby with two computers and Wi-Fi is free throughout the property.