Pelican Grand Beach Resort

Fort Lauderdale, Gold Coast Beaches

Virgin rating

Aerial shot of the hotel
Hotel exterior
City Lights Room
Lobby
O2K Lounge
The Emporium
Decking
Seaside Suite
Seaside Suite
Beachfront
Seaside Suite
Bathroom
Seaside Suite
Bar exterior
Ocean 2000
Spa
Hotel exterior
Pool
Oceanview King Room
Oceanview 2 Queen
Lobby
Lobby
Beach
Lazy River and pool
Aerial shot of the hotel
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Hotel exterior
City Lights Room
Lobby
O2K Lounge
The Emporium
Decking
Seaside Suite
Seaside Suite
Beachfront
Seaside Suite
Bathroom
Seaside Suite
Bar exterior
Ocean 2000
Spa
Hotel exterior
Pool
Oceanview King Room
Oceanview 2 Queen
Lobby
Lobby
Beach
Lazy River and pool

The hotel

Set on the sands in Fort Lauderdale, the Pelican Grand Beach Resort is a perfect paradise. You can spend your days on the white-sand beach, floating around in the lazy river and zero-entry pool, and tasting the delicious seafood and ice creams. Your room has been decorated with the ocean in mind, and is a real retreat for you to return to. And when the evenings roll in, you can take a moment, and sit on one of the rocking chairs overlooking the beach with the soothing sound of the ocean waves rolling in the background.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Swimming Pool
  • Valet parking
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

Directly on Fort Lauderdale Beach, overlooking a 500ft stretch of private beach. 3.5 miles from the dining and nightlife on Las Olas Boulevard. Transfer time from Miami International Airport: 45 minutes.

Hotel information

156 rooms. All with air-conditioning, satellite TV, telephone, tea/coffee-making facilities, hairdryer, alarm/clock radio, safe, iron and ironing board. 

City Lights Rooms are 480 sq ft and have views of Fort Lauderdale, with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Ocean View Rooms are 510 sq ft and have views of the Atlantic Ocean, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 people.

Seaside Suites are 632 sq ft and have a private balcony with views panoramic ocean views, a separate living room with loveseat sofa bed, and 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 3 adults and 2 children.

Superior Seaside Suites are as above, but are located on floors 9-11 with unbeatable ocean views, an enhanced beach experience including reserved lounge chairs, towels, umbrella and bottled water, with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 3 adults and 2 children.

Valet parking $48 plus tax, per day (payable locally, subject to change). Bus stop outside the hotel for no.11 buses, taking you up Ocean Boulevard to other Fort Lauderdale beaches.

Ocean 2000 (waterfront restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch). O2K Lounge (poolside cocktail lounge, also serving light lunches and dinners). The Emporium (ice cream parlour and coffee shop). Room service*.

Daily events calendar featuring live music, cocktail-themed parties, happy hours, and pool and beachside activities.

Zero-entry swimming pool. Lazy river. Oceanfront fitness centre. PURE Spa* (full service spa). Private beach with complimentary chairs, beach towels and umbrellas. Paddle boarding*. Seabob rental*. Funky Fish Ocean Camp for kids*. Water sports rentals nearby*. 

Complimentary WiFi. Concierge. 24-hour front desk.

Resort Fee Waived: For all Virgin Holidays customers saving $50 plus tax per room per day.

Resort fee includes use of the following amenities - Concierge and Business Center services available - Access to Fitness Center - Assorted beach games & activities available - Lounge chairs, towels, and umbrellas for Pool & Beach - $10 food & beverage credit/day to be used in OCEAN2000 outlets (restaurant, lounge, pool, and beach) *Based on select packages. - 2 complimentary bottles of water upon arrival - Robes & slippers available upon request - Preferred Pricing for Beach Adventures, and Water Taxi (1 Complimentary Ticket per stay) - 20% off the purchase of the plush Pelican mascot - Priority Reservations at OCEAN2000 restaurant, PURE Spa, and Funky Fish Ocean Camp. *Based on availability -  Complimentary Transportation to popular destinations nearby. Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change. Please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival. 

* Denotes local charge.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (6720)
  • Very good (1655)
  • Average (781)
  • Poor (443)
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Nov 21, 2024 Kevin S

Pleasant welcome by merleina. Timely service and excellent staff. Highly recommend this ocean front resort in Fort Lauderdale Florida. The establishment was extremely clean with no evidence of deferred maintenance The staff was very Friendly
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Ocean front resort

Nov 21, 2024 xohhjessx91 Paramus, New Jersey

Wonderful time, amazing and friendly staff with good food! Staying in the ocean with incredible views was important to us. It was relaxing and a much needed refresh Matthew from ocean200 was extremely knowledgeable and gave great recommendations. Michael from the bar was super friendly and gave incredible service!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great food and services

Nov 20, 2024 Passport39285693721 Nerja, Spain

This was a creat experience both food, drink and service wise. Mathew was a fantastic nice host. Food was excellent and surroundings very charming. The service made the experience perfect; helpful, accommodative, and smooth. We will certainly be back and look forward to it.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Exceptional atmosphere, service, food

Nov 20, 2024 Christie and Da... E

Back for second year in a row on vacation. Everything was amazing- a la carte seafood was exceptional. Khushboo provided top notch service and we look forward to dining here again. Upscale elegance with casual family friendly staff. Def recommend
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Ocean view was beautiful hotel could be cleaner

Nov 20, 2024 Inspiration465924 fortlauderdale

The room was nice needed updated furniture as the furniture was noticeable dirty w/ foot and dirt stains all over we couldn’t enjoy the couch because how dirty it was. The shower did not work properly the water did not get hot only warm and the shower head kept cutting off to the hand hose no matter how we turned or pulled it , check in time 4pm… Read more
The room was nice needed updated furniture as the furniture was noticeable dirty w/ foot and dirt stains all over we couldn’t enjoy the couch because how dirty it was. The shower did not work properly the water did not get hot only warm and the shower head kept cutting off to the hand hose no matter how we turned or pulled it , check in time 4pm was very late as we were not able to settle in earlier to enjoy the facility fully. And the check out time 11am wow not even a good decent full stay for the almost 500$ pd . 55$ parking was expensive for a one night stay as well as the price for one night. But the view was beautiful and balcony view which is what made the stay ok. Over all ok but not great definitely should update the rooms. It wasn’t very clean had to wipe down w/ my own sanitary wipes. Paid for a spa massage for my husband 210$ which was not worth the price as the service was mediocre. There was a wedding party there extremely loud and taking up the elevators and hotel lobby . I would like to revisit w/ better quality. Customer service was great and the drinks at the bar. But the amount paid should have been better then we experienced. I’m willing to revisit and recommend w/ a discount to change my experience. Read less