Pelican Grand Beach Resort

Fort Lauderdale, Gold Coast Beaches

Virgin rating

Aerial shot of the hotel
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

  • Excellent (6770)
  • Very good (1662)
  • Average (786)
  • Poor (445)
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Dec 25, 2024 Ronald B

Excellent resort! My wife and I enjoyed the resort. The staff members were nice and attentive to the needs of the guests. The rooms were very clean and spacious. The location was great and the beach was fabulous! We walked to nearby restaurants and enjoyed the views. We will definitely return to this hotel when we visit Fort Lauderdale again.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great food, Great weather, Great time!

Dec 24, 2024 Austin D

We had morning breakfast on the veranda and Derrell was our waiter. He was very attentive and was helpful with the breakfast choices. We ordered the blue crab Benedict and the breakfast wrap based on his recommendations and it was delicious.
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Dec 24, 2024 Experience789207

Great views. Our server Derrell was especially nice and accommodating. The breakfast menu offered a lot and food was consistently good. When there was a drainage issue with the shower, they addressed it immediately. Adam set us up well on the beach. Annie who drives the hotel jitney was also friendly and accommodating.
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Dec 23, 2024 David B Great Falls, Montana

Fabulous dinner at the Ocean2000 restaurant there. There was a small miscommunication in my order on my part and they just started over no questions asked. Matthew the server is great. All the staff are professional and affable. Merry Christmas!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful but hidden fees and costs

Dec 23, 2024 Anita K

Rooms and resort is beautiful, but watch out for the hidden fees and costs, pre paid for my stay and was hit with over 300 in fees at checkout. Had a lovely time, staff was nice but was shocked at the folio at checkout, front desk folks did not offer solutions or care