Pelican Grand Beach Resort

Fort Lauderdale, Gold Coast Beaches

Virgin rating

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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
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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.

  • 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 - 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 (6681)
  • Very good (1649)
  • Average (775)
  • Poor (440)
  • Terrible (391)
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great service and food

Oct 18, 2024 Culture50544754919

Stephanie, George, and Richard provided me and my friends great service we definitely will be back. The food was amazing. My friends enjoyed the caesar salad and I had the salmon. Everything was delicious and fresh. The truffle fries are also pretty tasty.
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Oct 17, 2024 Carson S

Matt at the Ocean2000 was outstanding and very accommodating with our group. Great atmosphere and friendly staff overall! We have been coming to the Pelican for years and won’t go anywhere else. One thing we always comment on is how the resort has an amazing signature scent!
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Oct 17, 2024 christinesA2246ZB Lincoln, Nebraska

Pelican is our favorite beach resort. The scent of the lobby is like a beach in heaven. At dinner at the Ocean 2000, Matt provided superb service and went above and beyond to make sure our birthday dinner was perfect. Delicious food as always and wonderful ambiance.
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Oct 17, 2024 FellowTraveler780413

There were many things I loved about the Pelican. The property is beautiful. It has a grand southern plantation feel to it and I loved that. I loved our room. Oceanfront suite with 2 king beds and balcony. It was beautiful as was the bathroom and the beds were very comfortable. The bathroom was beautiful BUT I discovered the shower door didn't… Read more
There were many things I loved about the Pelican. The property is beautiful. It has a grand southern plantation feel to it and I loved that. I loved our room. Oceanfront suite with 2 king beds and balcony. It was beautiful as was the bathroom and the beds were very comfortable. The bathroom was beautiful BUT I discovered the shower door didn't go the whole length. I was already undressed in shower and with the AC on O froze my butt off. Also took awhile to figure out how to get the hot water. Paid a $50 resort fee on top of a pretty high premium for the room. We didn't have a car, and no other eating establishments near the hotel, so we had to eat there. They automatically add a 22% gratuity to your check, which I find high and presumptuous. The food prices are high. Example: we each had a hamburger, FF and glass of water from the lounge. Our bill $50and change. Including tax and gratuity. For breakfast we ate at the restaurant on the porch, oceanfront and it was very lovely. We each had scrambled eggs and bacon, potatoes, a cup of coffee and my son also had the short stack (2) pancakes. Our bill Including tax and gratuity $73. Not sure if I mentioned this, but there were 2 of us. I consider $73 for breakfast for 2 people to be very expensive, even if it's Oceanfront. I think the constant raising of prices in this country needs to just stop. There are many of us that aren't millionaires or anywhere near. Read less
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Oct 13, 2024 joseph k

Literally one of the few hotels in the Ft Lauderdale area that is on the ocean and not across the street from it. You can sleep with the balcony window opened at night and listen to the ocean. Waking up to the sunrise over the ocean is just mesmerizing. The Pelican is always my to go hotel when visiting the Ft Lauderdale area.