My family and I arrived at the LaQuinta, Cocoa Beach Oceanfront to a very "cold" greeting by the front desk clerk ("Wait a minute - I'm on the phone"). When she got off the phone, several minutes later, I gave my name and reservation number - she looked in the computer and announced, "you don't have a reservation - you must be in the wrong hotel." I produced my reservation confirmation, and, after checking again, she told me, "your reservation was cancelled, and we have no rooms available." There was absolutely no explanation of why the reservation was cancelled or any offer of resolution. I asked her to find us a comparable room in a nearby hotel (we had reserved an oceanfront room). She asked me where I wanted to stay, but I had not been in the area in 15 years, so I really didn't know what brands were available.
I ended up speaking to the front desk staff at the Hilton. The desk clerk at the Hilton was extremely helpful and was able to accomodate me in an oceanfront room at the same price with breakfast and free drink vouchers to "make up for my disappointment with the LaQuinta." Everything worked out well, but to no credit of the LaQuinta staff.
I could excuse the mistake, but there is no reason why the LaQuinta staff could not have made an effort to correct their error.

The location of this hotel is great as it is right next to the pier, the ocean, and close to many local attractions. However, the exterior of the hotel is in need of updating and the standard room is just that...very standard and somewhat small. Our family would have purchased a suite but the cost was $100 more per night, which was much higher than another hotel we stayed at for the second half of our vacation, which turned out to be much nicer. The La Quinta provides a huge free buffet breakfast every morning beginning at 6am and if people cannot find something they like on this buffet, then they are far too picky. There was fruit, yogurt, breads, bagels, eggs, sausage, bacon, waffles, coffee, milk, cereals, juices, etc. The air conditioner in our room was also somewhat annoying. It kicked on and off every 2-3 minutes constantly and it was very loud. I can't comment on the suites because I didn't see them...but if considering staying at this hotel, I would recommend that a party of 3 or more consider getting a suite rather than a standard room as we definitely were tight on space. The staff was all very friendly and helpful.

The hotel is a great weekend getaway - a great location at a reasonable rate. It's within easy walking distance to the beach and Cocoa Beach Pier. It also has a nice pool and good hot breakfast. The only downside is the rooms can be a bit noisy. We were kept up at night by a dog barking in a neighboring room, and were woken early the next morning by the woman in the room above us pacing in her high heels. Bottom line - wear earplugs to bed, and you'll enjoy this hotel.