Pelican Grand Beach Resort

Excellent value and location

We had a wonderful time at this hotel. The staff were very friendly; the key west decor was very warm and inviting. Enjoyed the verandah with rocking chairs facing ocean. The hotel restaurant food was very good. Room size was large and unique with separate sitting area.

Loved it.

Rooms are ultra spacious and comfortable. Had a great dinner....drinks were good too. Has a great little ice-cream shop. We love this hotel. It is one of the best. Right on the ocean. We are already planning our next stay.

Great location....old decor

This hotel, as most hotels do, lure you with their grandious lobby. The rooms were antinque"ish" at best and the smell was equally "non refreshing." The fact that you are right on the ocean is great and the view is outstanding. Do not plan on spending much time in your room. The televisions were tubes versus flat screens. If you brought along your ipod, as I did, hoping to drop it into a docking station and listen to some of your fav tunes......forget it! Needs more upgrades. Although we spent most of our time on the beach and around the pool...the interior was quite a disappointment for such a four star rated hotel.

Beach hideaway

From the time we arrived untill check out we felt as if we had our own private island. Yes, it was not the busiest time of year but it was laid back. The staff is extremly helpful when you need them but work in the background out of your space. The location is killer, close to everything but far enough away where you don't feel like your staying on bourbon St. The valet parking is great, but is a pain if you forget your glasses in the car as you are not allowed in the parking garage. As a person who always tips, car in, car out, it can get expensive. The $25 a day parking fee for guests is also a bit much especially when guest parking is only $10. Overall great hotel, great staff and beautiful location make this a must stay if your looking for a resort style property. Just don't rent a car and park it on site or you will get annoyed. If you have kids it's great for them with the lazy river tube pool. Again, with kids on vacation you will need the car 50 times a day, and the valet will start to add up.

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Three Years and Counting

Third year in a row that we've come to the Pelican. Once again, a wonderful time. The whole staff does a great job, from the registration desk to the valet service to the guys on the beach.The parking is pricey but is offset by free beach umbrellas which used to be $15.00 a day. The breakfast buffet is gone but the full American breakfast is just fine and I didn't gain 10 pounds. See you next year!!!

Great for a Short Family Outing

We needed a place to stay in Ft. Lauderdale for one night at the end of the cruise from Miami. This hotel was a little more expensive than most but I think it was worth it. We were attracted to the "lazy river" that other guests said "kids love it" and that it looked quite attrative from the picture. They were very nice to us giving us an early check-in and late check-out which we really apppreciated. We are a mother and father and three children. Our kids did really love the lazy river -- so did we. The one caveat I have is that it's really nice for a short stay. I don't think I would want to stay for a whole week -- as the other reviews said there's nothing to do nearby. But it's really terrific for a short trip. Rooms are really pretty and everyone is nice but I would want to eat all my meals in the hotel for probably no more than two days.

FABULOUS.......

fabulous ocean view....very clean....lovely suite..private balcony :)

Great Spot For Kids

We brought our 4 and 6 year old boys. The hotel was upscale enough for Mom and Dad and laid back enough for the boys. Staff was above and beyond helpful and good to the kids. River pool was a blast. Beach was perfect for young children, clean, small waves and warm water. Loved everything about this hotel.

Great Value

We've stayed at this hotel before & we always stay there when in the Ft. Lauderdale area. The staff is very accomodating. On the other hand, they don't really keep up on small maintenance issues. Like, the shower nozzle coming off right in my hand & the tricks needed to completely shut the water off in the shower. All in all it is a great place & the location is primo.

Great family vacation

The Pelican Grand is a nice hotel, providing a great family vacation. It is not within walking distance of anything, so you really need a car (or use a taxi) while there. The beach is narrow, but clean. Towels, chairs and umbreallas are provided on the beach at no extra charge. My boys (10 and 12) loved the lazy river, located near the pool. Would advise against the American breakfast plan, unless you like to eat eggs, pancakes and bacon every morning - not much in the way of making choices. The staff was great. Never met an employee who was not smiling. The desk will make dinner reservations for you, and most of the restaurants then offer you a free appitizer or dessert. The room (we had a 2 queen bed suite on 5th floor) was spacious, except for the shower/toilet area. The housekeeping staff made up the room early (if you put the tag on the door), but could have cleaned the floors better. Also some fabric furniture throughout the hotel should be replaced - stains or worn out. I would certainly return.

Almost great!

This is one of the nicest hotels we have stayed at. This is our 2nd time going there. However when we got there we had to wait over 2 hours for our room. That was not the big deal, the manager just kept telling us "10 -15 minutes." It really frustrated us. Anyway they gave us a $50 food credit and we were ok! Great hotel right on the water over looking the ocean with a great patio room. Just great!

Great hotel. but, pricey.

Hotel and rooms are great. food. average and expensive. the $24.00 per day for parking seems to be the norm in fl. also,there is no free news paper.

Beautiful Hotel!

We loved the hotel and access to the beach. The chairs and umbrellas were included at no extra cost. Our room was clean except for a couple of carpet stains. The bed was very comfortale and the view was awesome! We took a cab from the airport to avoid the parking fees. We ended up walking about 10 blocks north to find the water taxi off 30th street with nearby bars and restaurants, Walgreens and a Greek Resaurant on 32nd. Nice neighorhoods to walk day and night we went one block over to get off of the A1A. Quiet at night and very peaceful. We also had the breakfast package. We were able to substitute and order just what we wanted. The staff were all friendly and helpful. We would love go back again!