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.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (6057)
  • Very good (1545)
  • Average (680)
  • Poor (385)
  • Terrible (347)
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Dec 9, 2023 Debbie F

Rick was an absolute gem. He made the pool experience very entertaining. Naveh was very attentive & made sure we were always taken care of. Erin was there to take care of us with towels, chairs, info. He is awesome! Always with a smile. Great time was had by all.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Service staff make the place

Dec 9, 2023 Ann M

So far the beach and pool side service wins! Room while beautiful has some issues but service staff tried to be helpful! Excellent pool side service with Rick and Naveh as well as Erin who was also quite helpful at both the beach and the pool!!!!!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Wonderful hotel located on the beach!!

Dec 9, 2023 marcia7023 Chicago, Illinois

Our stay at the Pelican Grand Beach Resort was outstanding! Staff were efficient and friendly. The location on the beach can't be beat. There is very little ambient lighting on the beach side of the hotel, so you can see the stars! We will be back!
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Dec 8, 2023 andreead604

We had a great time at the Pelican. Some improvements could be made to enhance the experience (service at the restaurant was not great, the waiter was not attentive to our needs) however overall it was a great time. We were happy to see the elf on the shelf surprise each day, and the letters to Santa for the children. The hotel lobby decorations… Read more
We had a great time at the Pelican. Some improvements could be made to enhance the experience (service at the restaurant was not great, the waiter was not attentive to our needs) however overall it was a great time. We were happy to see the elf on the shelf surprise each day, and the letters to Santa for the children. The hotel lobby decorations for the holiday were also nice. One of the best part of our experience here were the staff at the beach and pool. Rick at the pool was amazing. He made sure we were well taken care of and went above and beyond to ensure our family had a good time. We also thought the valet staff was great and always very helpful. Read less
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Dec 7, 2023 jackien921

We stayed at Pelican Grand Beach Resort during the week of Thanksgiving. First time vacationing here and we will definitely be repeat customers! My kids ages 3,5, and 8 had such a great experience. There’s really no reason to even leave the resort. You have access to everything you could want on a luxurious vacation. We visited the private beach,… Read more
We stayed at Pelican Grand Beach Resort during the week of Thanksgiving. First time vacationing here and we will definitely be repeat customers! My kids ages 3,5, and 8 had such a great experience. There’s really no reason to even leave the resort. You have access to everything you could want on a luxurious vacation. We visited the private beach, ate at the restaurant and lounge, enjoyed ice cream at the Emporium, and the kids favorite of all was the lazy river and swimming pool. The best part was that everyone just seemed so happy whether it be the families vacationing or the staff members looking to brighten your day. Speaking of staff, there were two people at the outdoor pool who went above and beyond every single day of our visit. I can’t say enough about how wonderful Giovana and Rick were. They’re the reason I definitely want to return back with my family. They treated myself, my husband, and my kids with so much warmth and kindness. You really feel like you are VIP. From making sure your chairs are prepared with their towels to having a drink in hand to making sure the kids are happy, they were always there to make sure you were enjoying yourself to the fullest! Thanks for making our trip truly the best! Read less