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.

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

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Top notch service

Jan 25, 2025 Cathy P

Had the best time and the food was amazing. Service was top notch. Matthew was our server and he was very knowledgeable and made great recommendations per our conversation. The atmosphere was amazing, sitting out on by the water and enjoying the fresh air.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Charming, beautiful hotel in a wonderful location

Jan 25, 2025 Claire P New York City

From the warm greeting upon arrival and attentive staff (from valet to front desk to servers), the hotel offered superlative service and a gorgeous right-on-the-beach location. I especially loved the rocking chairs looking out over the beach. Well-appointed and huge room with a beautiful view over the water. Food at the restaurant and bar /… Read more
From the warm greeting upon arrival and attentive staff (from valet to front desk to servers), the hotel offered superlative service and a gorgeous right-on-the-beach location. I especially loved the rocking chairs looking out over the beach. Well-appointed and huge room with a beautiful view over the water. Food at the restaurant and bar / lounge was excellent as was service. A little too cold to enjoy pool and lazy river (heated but would have been too cold after). Had a lovely massage from Marisa and highly recommend the staff and spa experience, up in the top floor with stunning, serene views. It is a splurge but worth it! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Friendly staff/low furniture

Jan 25, 2025 sandrasV5607HF Elgin, Illinois

The four stars are given because of the friendliness of every staff member I encountered! I honestly cannot say enough good things about them. From the front desk, to the valet attendants, to the waitstaff and bartenders, to the beach staff, and gift shop personnel and housekeepers. Top notch! I enjoyed the evening guitarist/singers they had… Read more
The four stars are given because of the friendliness of every staff member I encountered! I honestly cannot say enough good things about them. From the front desk, to the valet attendants, to the waitstaff and bartenders, to the beach staff, and gift shop personnel and housekeepers. Top notch! I enjoyed the evening guitarist/singers they had most evenings as well. The Ocean’s 2000 Restaurant serves a pricy but delicious dinner! I do have to admit the prices overall are a bit on the high side, but I figure it is a part of vacationing. What I could not get around was the height of the furniture! We stayed in the Sky Suite and the bed and couch in the room were WAY too low to the ground for two 60+ year old people to comfortably get on and off of them. The opposite was true in the bar room, where all stools and tables were bar height. The low height of the suites furniture is the main reason we will not rebook at the Pelican Beach Resort during any future visits to Ft. Lauderdale. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Queen of pool service- Giovana

Jan 25, 2025 Amanda B

Giovana was the pool service MVP. She was so attentive and upbeat! We traveled with a large group with lots of kids and she made sure the adults and kids were all taken care of without acting annoyed with us. Can’t wait to come back and see our girl!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great restaurant, definitely recommend

Jan 24, 2025 Clive D

The food was great, and the restaurant was beautiful and quaint. Mathew was an amazing server very attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly. We had oysters, truffle fries and the seafood risotto which was my personal favorite. I definitely recommend :)