Hi Tonia,
Why don't you check out the thread I started on the Holiday Inn in Cocoa Beach. People were nice enough to post their experiences on the 3 Holiday Inns near the port. We've decided on the Holiday Inn Express in Cocoa Beach. It's a quality performer and newer. I checked on "Hotels.com" and it's app 2 miles from the port.
Best of luck wherever you decide to stay.
LMS
"Was that too orca-ish?"