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
Aerial shot of the hotel
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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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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating SCAM! Booked and arrived at hotel that was under constructoon

Aug 30, 2025 Paul L Oxford, Connecticut

I arrived at the Royal Beach Palace. It was closed and fully under construction. We drove around the place completely and there were only 3 places to pull in, but all places were blocked with construction supplies and construction equipment. We asked all the construction workers for help. They thought we were kidding f when we said we had… Read more
I arrived at the Royal Beach Palace. It was closed and fully under construction. We drove around the place completely and there were only 3 places to pull in, but all places were blocked with construction supplies and construction equipment. We asked all the construction workers for help. They thought we were kidding f when we said we had reservations. They pointed us to the office. It was closed and abandoned. The Trip.com site had a phone number direct to the hotel, but it’s an invalid number. Then I called Trop.com and they kept telling me they called the hotel and it is open. I asked for the direct number they used and it sent me to a corporate office. They had no idea what I was talking about. I called trip.com back. They gave me a different number. That number said the number is out of service. I included pictures that are advertised by Trip.com and some of the pictures I took showing reality. I finally was forced to find a hotel at the last minute. When we got to the new hotel, Trip.com called and said they will refund me and also pay for my new hotel. Trip.com said they will send me an email so I could reply with my hotel receipts. Then I got a call from Trip.com the next day and said they would refund a portion of my Trip.com bill. I told this next Trip.com person about the agreement I was told the day before about getting everything paid. They kept implying I was a liar because they said they did not see that discussion in their notes. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Bad hotel stay away

Aug 30, 2025 Pio P

Bad hotel rude staff super expensive rooms are trash 65$ a day for parking 70$ for breakfast per person very bad experience
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Aug 29, 2025 Austin S

Giovanna, the pool bar/restaurant waitress made our trip. The nicest woman to wait on us! She deserves a raise! Great drinks and food.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Right on the beach!

Aug 29, 2025 Storyteller816753

I traveled to the Fort Lauderdale area and stayed at the Grand Pelican with a friend who lives in jacksonville. Check-in was very smooth, and I found everybody at this resort to be very friendly. The food was pretty good, and the waiters and waitresses were very accommodating for any changes we made. The beach and pool area was very clean and we… Read more
I traveled to the Fort Lauderdale area and stayed at the Grand Pelican with a friend who lives in jacksonville. Check-in was very smooth, and I found everybody at this resort to be very friendly. The food was pretty good, and the waiters and waitresses were very accommodating for any changes we made. The beach and pool area was very clean and we enjoyed the lazy river. We stayed on the tenth floor and the room was very nice. Having a separate living room area was a bonus. The view was spectacular. If I have any criticism, it would be to have a small microwave in the room, a wine opener, and wine glasses. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Excellent Poolside service

Aug 29, 2025 Sara M

Poolside service was amazing! Kameron was exceptional!! He went out of his way to make sure we had everything we needed.