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.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Breakfast at Pelican grand beach resort

Jul 12, 2025 Martin H

We had a fantastic breakfast and our server Derrell was really friendly and attentive, we couldn’t have had a better experience!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing Beach and Spacious Rooms

Jul 11, 2025 Dainty D

I stayed at this resort after a cruise for my birthday and it was amazing! I love the beach and the resort sits directly on the beach
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Best staff and experience my wife ever had

Jul 11, 2025 594doni Clermont, Florida

My wife and I went there for three days celebrating our 43rd wedding anniversary. Every single staff member from ballet to the pool hands, beach chair set up and the restaurant staff were all exceptional. When we told our server the first night sitting on the beautiful deck, watching the moon that it was our anniversary she brought us champagne… Read more
My wife and I went there for three days celebrating our 43rd wedding anniversary. Every single staff member from ballet to the pool hands, beach chair set up and the restaurant staff were all exceptional. When we told our server the first night sitting on the beautiful deck, watching the moon that it was our anniversary she brought us champagne and a wonderful handwritten card from the staff And a complementary dessert to share. That was only one of many such instances of the staff going an extra mile at every turn to make our stay wonderful. Shout out to Tashana at Guest services for the very last piece of excellent service by arranging for us to use one of our meal vouchers to secure lunch after we checked out so we could stay by the pool and enjoy a few more hours of a beautiful surroundings Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Friendliest resort in Florida!

Jul 11, 2025 Melissa M

Better housekeeping and overall guest svcs than we've ever had at any other FL resort we've stayed in, including our own timeshare! I was anxious due to some poor reviews before we arrived but I can honestly say on behalf of our entire family we will never stay anywhere else in Fort Lauderdale!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great hotel with beautiful, pristine and private beach.

Jul 10, 2025 Petty I

Beautiful beach. Pristine and private. Great service all around: breakfast/restaurant, housekeeping, concierge, valet, beach staff. Booked a spacious junior suite (one king bed and a livingroom with sofabed), clean and comfortable bed/pillows. Highly recommend it.