Pelican Grand Beach Resort

Fort Lauderdale, Gold Coast Beaches

Virgin rating

City Lights Room
O2K LOUNGE
The Emporium
Ocean 2000 Restaurant
Seaside Suite
Seaside Suite
Seaside Suite
Seaside Suite
Spa
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City Lights Room
O2K LOUNGE
The Emporium
Ocean 2000 Restaurant
Seaside Suite
Seaside Suite
Seaside Suite
Seaside Suite
Spa

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.

  • Exclusive Virgin Atlantic Holidays' benefits: Resort fee waived for all Virgin Atlantic Holidays' guests, saving $40 per day, plus 15% discount on spa services.
  • 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). Complimentary chairs, beach towels and umbrellas at the beach. Paddle boarding*. Seabob rental*. Funky Fish Ocean Camp for kids*. Water sports rentals nearby*. 

Complimentary WiFi. Concierge. Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. 24-hour front desk.

Resort Fee Waived: For all Virgin Holidays customers saving $40 plus tax per room per day.

Resort fee includes use of the following amenities - Concierge service - In-room WiFi - Access to fitness centre - Access to business centre - Pool and beach chairs, towels, umbrellas, and tubes for the Lazy River - In-room coffee - Infused water in lobby - In-room safe - Preferred pricing with water sports partner. 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 A great little oasis on Ft. Lauderdale Beach!

Apr 15, 2024 Restefania Delray Beach, Florida

We stayed here this past weekend and had an amazing time! The resort is small but very charming with an art deco vibe. We had a suite so the room was very comfortable with an awesome ocean view! There are rocking chairs on the deck to sit and enjoy the ocean view and the lobby is also a very nice place to hang out. The hotel is a little oasis… Read more
We stayed here this past weekend and had an amazing time! The resort is small but very charming with an art deco vibe. We had a suite so the room was very comfortable with an awesome ocean view! There are rocking chairs on the deck to sit and enjoy the ocean view and the lobby is also a very nice place to hang out. The hotel is a little oasis among the other much larger hotels down the street on Ft. Lauderdale beach. The food in the restaurant is excellent as is the service overall. We had a really nice dinner one night sitting outside by the ocean where they had a guy playing live music. All the staff were always very pleasant and helpful. The only suggestion I would make is for the little coffee shop to offer a better variety of pastries and other goodies to grab in the morning as well as larger sizes of coffee. This is a wonderful place to stay right on the ocean in FTL and definitely a place we will return to soon! Read less
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Apr 14, 2024 Wissam A

I went to Ocean2000 with a party of 9 people. Sounds pretty chaotic right, well no. Thanks to matthews amazing service skills it went as well as it could. Whether that was memorizing every single order for every single one of us and being ready to split the check perfectly or showing us precise food serving sizes. If you are at this restaurant and… Read more
I went to Ocean2000 with a party of 9 people. Sounds pretty chaotic right, well no. Thanks to matthews amazing service skills it went as well as it could. Whether that was memorizing every single order for every single one of us and being ready to split the check perfectly or showing us precise food serving sizes. If you are at this restaurant and Matthew is your server, just know you will have an exceptional time. Read less
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Apr 14, 2024 Ali M

A group of friends and I went to Ocean2000, a restaurant located within the hotel, and I had the best food and service I’ve ever had. My server, Matthew, was amazing by every stretch of a mile. Fast, honest, engaging service. He went all the way to make sure we had a pleasant experience and the food was amazing. I would definitely recommend this… Read more
A group of friends and I went to Ocean2000, a restaurant located within the hotel, and I had the best food and service I’ve ever had. My server, Matthew, was amazing by every stretch of a mile. Fast, honest, engaging service. He went all the way to make sure we had a pleasant experience and the food was amazing. I would definitely recommend this place! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating 10/10 Experience

Apr 14, 2024 Scenic20323199436

Went with a bunch of my friends and straight off the bat the restaurant had a nice vibe to it. The outdoor seating by the ocean had a nice view. Our waiter was Matthew and he made our experience 100 times better. His hospitality and friendless made us feel very welcomed. Definitely one of the best service I’ve had. The food was also really good. I… Read more
Went with a bunch of my friends and straight off the bat the restaurant had a nice vibe to it. The outdoor seating by the ocean had a nice view. Our waiter was Matthew and he made our experience 100 times better. His hospitality and friendless made us feel very welcomed. Definitely one of the best service I’ve had. The food was also really good. I would for sure come back again. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Best service I’ve had on this trip

Apr 14, 2024 Malik M

Food was top notch and service is the best I’ve had on this 6 day trip. Our waiter Matthew not only attended to all our needs but went above and beyond in order to accommodate or large group. Matthew was amazing, exceptional and fast and same goes for the food. Will definitely becoming back again for this level of service. Thanks Matthew