Pelican Grand Beach Resort

Fort Lauderdale, Gold Coast Beaches

Star 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
  • Spa
  • 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 $52 plus tax per room per day.

Resort fee includes use of the following amenities:- WiFi access - Beach chairs and umbrella - $10 food and beverage credit daily - 2 complimentary bottles of water upon arrival - Concierge and business centre services - Access to fitness centre - Assorted beach games and activities - Preferred Pricing for Beach Adventures - 20% off the purchase of the plush Pelican mascot - Priority Reservations at OCEAN2000 restaurant, PURE Spa, and Funky Fish Ocean Camp (subject to availability). 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 (7200)
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  • Average (828)
  • Poor (468)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Relaxing beach experience and super friendly staff

Jun 30, 2025 Dan B

Overall, my wife and I had a very positive experience. The staff is very polite and attentive. The rooms are nice, and the beach is top shelf. Food is a bit pricey so plan for that ahead of time. The hotel next door has some reasonably priced options that we took advantage of for dinner. I would definitely recommend the Pelican.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Wonderful views in a family oriented resort

Jun 29, 2025 Andy F Springfield, Missouri

The rooms are very nicely appointed, they could use some sound proofing from the main corridor, but we did not have any trouble sleeping. The views are amazing and the wait staff at the beach is very good. Shout out to John who can probably do more pushups than me or my wife, he was a great host as well as Brian T.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating BEWARE the 22% service fee is lurking

Jun 29, 2025 ATLANTAJK Atlanta, Georgia

Just arrived and want to make clear that the resort seems very nice in location and we are hoping to have a nice stay. There are just a few things you need to know if you book online that will potentially shock you upon arrival. One, the pool deck area and pool itself is VERY small. It photographs differently online. The deck area is overcrowded… Read more
Just arrived and want to make clear that the resort seems very nice in location and we are hoping to have a nice stay. There are just a few things you need to know if you book online that will potentially shock you upon arrival. One, the pool deck area and pool itself is VERY small. It photographs differently online. The deck area is overcrowded with people and there is hardly any space to move. This was at 11:30am Two, be careful if you are thinking about eating and drinking on site. We ordered two small size margaritas and a shared calamari appetizer. We received a $70 bill! The food and beverage for those 3 items was in itself a whopping $54 but they added on an additional 22% “service fee” that does NOT go to the server who waits on you! So your bill becomes $70 and then you are expected to tip on that. It’s an absurd hidden tax that the hotel is using instead of paying its employees. So you are paying this tax to them and they have the discretion to “pass it on” to the employees. They want you paying that AND tipping on top of it. Needless to say, we will eat off site. This is robbery. To the positive. The beach area looks FANTASTIC. The front desk staff seems excellent. Hopefully the room will be as nice. Just wanted to alert those booking on the web. I would have probably made another choice if I had done my homework more thoroughly. That is MY issue. It’s right there to be found, but if you don’t take the time to read the fine print you won’t know it. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Excellent Customer Service

Jun 27, 2025 Climber19975943499

My family and I were looking for a spot to swim by the pool and the kindness, help, and support from Donte made the accommodation so smooth. Donte was checking on us all the time and had a great smile.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Donte!!

Jun 27, 2025 Rick P

Donte Was great. Very accommodating with everything!! He was great with the kids and had some pool toys for them to play with. When around the pool ask for Dante!!