Pelican Grand Beach Resort

Fort Lauderdale, Gold Coast Beaches

Virgin rating

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Hotel exterior
Ocean 2000
Pool
City Lights Room
Lobby
O2K Lounge
The Emporium
Pool
Ocean 2000 Restaurant
Decking
Seaside Suite
Seaside Suite
Beachfront
Seaside Suite
Bathroom
Seaside Suite
Bar exterior
Sunbeds
Ocean 2000
Spa
Outdoor decking
Hotel exterior
Pool
Oceanview King Room
Oceanview 2 Queen
Lobby
Lobby
Beach
Lazy River and pool
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Hotel exterior
Ocean 2000
Pool
City Lights Room
Lobby
O2K Lounge
The Emporium
Pool
Ocean 2000 Restaurant
Decking
Seaside Suite
Seaside Suite
Beachfront
Seaside Suite
Bathroom
Seaside Suite
Bar exterior
Sunbeds
Ocean 2000
Spa
Outdoor decking
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.

  • Free nights: Stay for 4 nights, pay for 3 (stay for 8, pay for 6) for stays completed between 1 Jun–31 Oct '24. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable.

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 - 2 bottles of water upon arrival - In-room WiFi - Access to fitness centre - Access to business centre - Beach games and activities - Pool and beach chairs, towels, umbrellas, and tubes for the Lazy River - Preferred pricing with water sports partner - Priority reservations at Ocean 2000, PURE Spa, and Funky Fish Ocean camp - 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.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Hidden Gem with relaxing amenities

Jul 14, 2024 Rene M Tampa, Florida

This resort is a hidden gem! Went for a staycation and was pleasantly surprised. The hotel itself is beautiful. Our ocean view suite was spacious and decorated beautifully. We spent most of our time at the pool and lazy river (such a fun relaxing perk). The only negative to mention is that they were out of beach umbrellas when we arrived around… Read more
This resort is a hidden gem! Went for a staycation and was pleasantly surprised. The hotel itself is beautiful. Our ocean view suite was spacious and decorated beautifully. We spent most of our time at the pool and lazy river (such a fun relaxing perk). The only negative to mention is that they were out of beach umbrellas when we arrived around noon on a Saturday - so we sat by the pool instead which was very nice. The staff at the pool was extremely friendly and helpful. Eager to assist with anything. We will be going back! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Not so warm and welcoming

Jul 14, 2024 Alicia P

The hotel itself is nice, and we were overall happy with the stay. I am giving it 2 stars because of the incredibly awful service we received while there. We booked a package that included a daily resort credit. Reservations advised us we would need to flag that each day in order to receive it. On day 1 we asked about it at dinner and our server… Read more
The hotel itself is nice, and we were overall happy with the stay. I am giving it 2 stars because of the incredibly awful service we received while there. We booked a package that included a daily resort credit. Reservations advised us we would need to flag that each day in order to receive it. On day 1 we asked about it at dinner and our server looked incredibly confused “we don’t do resort credits here.” After speaking to 3 people including 2 managers, we were advised that we should have been told at check in how the credit worked. This brings me to our check in experience. At booking I requested a room on a lower floor/closer to the main area as we have a member in our family who has trouble walking long distances, but it isn’t a deal breaker. I knew this was just a request. We received this “oh I see you asked here for something on the lower floor, we put you on the 9th floor, ok?” I said no problem. We were never told where the restaurants were, where the gym was, we weren’t even told where the elevators were. Just here are your keys, floor 9. It was honestly the worst check in experience I’ve ever had. We also were a bit surprised at the $150/ day incidental fee. Not a huge deal, but seemed a little high given the state of the resort. Everything needs updated, our room door wouldn’t shut or open without putting your full body weight into it, towel hooks were falling off , bathroom door didn’t close etc. We didn’t have housekeeping clean our room everyday, so by day 4 we left the room around 10:30am and the cleaning service was next door. We asked if they could tend to the room that day with fresh towels, TP, etc. I got an eye roll and a “sure.” Please keep in mind my family is full of blue collar workers, and I’ve worked in the service industry, so I was not in any way rude or disrespectful. Just asking for the room to be tended to. In another moment when we did ask for fresh towels we were told “that’s not my job, you should ask someone else.” It honestly seemed like everyone who works at the hotel is simply miserable, unless they are working for tips. If you are looking for a place that is warm and welcoming this is certainly not the place to go. If they want to pretend to be a luxury, boutique getaway, then they should act accordingly. Given the other reviews, I was shocked with our experience. When we checked out, they neglected to take the daily resort credit off our bill until I was forced to show them my confirmation email proving we had it. They also asked if we had used our drink vouchers that we received at check in (we never received these at check in). Going on vacation shouldn’t have to be that difficult. I do want to flag we had an awesome experience with Anthony, a server in the O2k lounge. He was wonderful, and we really enjoyed our time with him! Read less
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Jul 14, 2024 ariana s

Tonya was so sweet! She really is the best, she recommended my family and I the best drinks! Super fast and lovely human overall 😊😊😊😊My husband and I have been coming here for years! We came a few weeks ago and again Tonya never fails to impress us! We come back for her!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great hotel and ease of beach side fun

Jul 14, 2024 Stacieh674 Dallas, Texas

My girlfriends and I have stayed at this hotel 4 years in a row now for our girl's trip. We love the convenience of walking out the back door straight onto the beach. The hotel is clean and comfortable.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A peaceful getaway with ocean views

Jul 14, 2024 Erma B New York City, New York

I enjoyed the room with ocean view. Pelican staff is friendly and professional the facility was clean and beach was nice. I didn’t like the food it was expensive and not seasoned. Breakfast was so so waffles were gummy. So we went out for dinner.