Updated Room ! Pelican Grand - Right on Ocean ! 2 Queen Beds

• Fantastic view

  Fantastic view

  • Guest Syl
  • Date of stay 05/02/13
  • Review Submitted 05/10/13
  Superbe vue sur l'océan. Personnel très courtois et très bon service. Beau condo et bel hôtel. Plage est propre. Parasol, serviette de plage..et autres fournis... Toutefois, tarif stationnement élevé. Vous allez apprécier.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Sherri Ventresca

  Sherri Ventresca

  • Guest Sherri
  • Date of stay 02/19/13
  • Review Submitted 04/09/13
  This was the most relaxing mini vacation I have had in a long time. The room is very beautiful and the ocean view was spectacular. The resort is very nice and the service can not be beat. I would strongly recommend staying here for a relaxing vacatrion or even with your family.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Great beachfront resort

  Great beachfront resort

  • Guest Dr. T
  • Date of stay 02/14/13
  • Review Submitted 03/04/13
  Our family had a great time at the resort. Beautiful beach, good resort restaurant, convenient location. Ocean view from the room. Room was clean and well maintained. We will definitely be back again!

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with young children.

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• Love the Sound of Waves

  Love the Sound of Waves

  • Guest Steve
  • Date of stay 02/21/13
  • Review Submitted 03/02/13
  Thoroughly enjoyed our visit. The room was a bit more spacious than I had envisioned (good), the bed was very comfortable at night and the new couch was comfortable during the day, WiFi enabled us to stream Netflix. I love ocean water, and was thrilled that the place is so close to the water that I could hear the waves as we looked down from the balcony. We visited the popular part of FLL down by Las Olas, and were so pleased that we were staying out of that hustle/bustle. We found nice restaurants about a mile north (33rd and Dine is a great French restaurant), and the bus worked fine for getting back (we walked to there because of the spotty bus schedule). The in-house restaurant was just fine for breakfast/lunch, but we went other places for dinner. We will definitely come back to stay at this place.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway.

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• Pelican Grand

  Pelican Grand

  • Guest Jill S.
  • Date of stay 12/09/12
  • Review Submitted 03/01/13
  We are always a little leery when embarking on a new adventure; however Sue and Steve’s suite in the Pelican Grand was absolutely as advertised. Clean and roomy. Very nicely appointed. Sue was very easy to work with. Would definitely stay there or in any other suite they own again!

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• Alaskans

  Alaskans

  • Guest Cruisers
  • Date of stay 01/27/13
  • Review Submitted 01/31/13
  The room at the Pelican was absolutely Wonderful! The view was spectacular. Everyone working there was very helpful! Can't wait to go back!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with young children.

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• A Lovely Pre-Christmas Holiday

  A Lovely Pre-Christmas Holiday

  • Guest Sandi M.
  • Date of stay 12/19/12
  • Review Submitted 01/30/13
  My husband, our two teenagers and myself had a wonderful stay. We were there for a few days of r and r before leaving for our first Caribbean cruise. The suite was perfect for our needs. The beds were comfortable and the pillows and linen were also exceeded our expectations. The sitting room that included the second tv worked out very well for us and we appreciated the fridge and microwave. The balcony faces the ocean and to hear the ocean surf made the craziness of our world fade away. There isn't really too much that is close but we used cabs and buses and saved money due to the high cost of renting a car at Christmas time. There is a great Italian bakery at Oakland Blvd and the shopping centre isn't too far away. I have to say the beach is wonderful, it is groomed every morning and the service by the pool and the beach was terrific. My boys were even able to say they say a few movie stars! If we were in Fort Lauderdale, we would stay there again. Thanks Sue.

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• Melodee and Jeff

  Melodee and Jeff

  • Guest Jeff & Melodee
  • Date of stay 01/23/13
  • Review Submitted 01/30/13
  We stayed here for 4 days and nights on our Florida vacation and were extremely happy with the hotel, the room, it's location right on the beach and last but not least, the exceptional way we were pampered by the hotel staff. The fact that we were located right on the ocean and could literally just put on our bathing suits and walk out the door to the beach was quick and made our stay very relaxing. The staff provided us with lounge chairs, towels, an umbrella if we liked, would take a food or drink order from us and we never even had to leave the beach. Very courteous staff! Once we decided we better get off the beach before we got too much sun....we just headed up the ramp and floated around the lazy river for another hour of relaxation. We would definetely recommend this to others.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, people with disabilities, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Fantastic Family Vacation (2 and 5 Year Old)

  Fantastic Family Vacation (2 and 5 Year Old)

  • Guest Amy M.
  • Date of stay 01/12/13
  • Review Submitted 01/29/13
  My husband, two children (ages 2 and 5) and I enjoyed a wonderful beach vacation this January. We were at the Pelican for a family trip with the owners of this unit. My children loved the lazy river (it was so warm! the perfect place to relax and swim on a windy day) and, of course, the beach. The pool and beach attendants were so friendly and accomodating. As a mom with two small kids, we were always searching for the shade in which to construct the perfect sand castle. They knew the perfect spot for any time of day! My five year old participated in the Funky Fish Day Camp for one day (the last one of our trip), and wished that she could have gone for several. The instructors were very friendly and focused on making sure everyone had a great time. They learned how to snorkel (the kids who were ready-- it was very relaxed, and if a child was not 'feeling it', they were given some alternative activity), tie-dyed t-shirts, did an arts & crafts activity and had some beach time. It was SO nice to be able to have this located right at the Pelican! There were many families who brought their kids from other resorts to participate in the program. The other aspect of the Pelican that we really enjoyed was the veranda. what a lovely place to play a game, have some ice cream or read a little Winnie the Pooh. Our kids go to bed fairly early, so on a few occasions my husband and I ordered room service for a 'real dinner'. I do have to say that of all the room service we've ordered (including cruising), the Pelican actually gives you the same food that you get when you order in their restaurant. It was never disappointing! *As a side-note: Both of our children are on a gluten-free diet, and while the kitchen wasn't exactly gluten-friendly, the staff and cooks did a great job working with us. They used the GF bread and rice pasta that we brought to ensure that our kiddos had all the grilled cheese and noodles they could eat (although they charged full-price for them. We expected that, but when you see a receipt for a meal that you basically already bought, it's always a bit disheartening). We found that Ft. Lauderdale in general isn't really labeled 'gluten-friendly', but there is always a fresh grilled fish and veggies on the menu. We utilized the mini-fridge to stock up on GF items from Whole Foods (as well as breakfast items- Fresh-sqeezed FL orange juice and oatmeal packets on our room's patio were a perfect way to start our day).

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• Perfect vacation at the Pelican!

  Perfect vacation at the Pelican!

  • Guest Stephanie K.
  • Date of stay 01/12/13
  • Review Submitted 01/27/13
  I was at the Pelican this past week for a family vacation with the owners of this unit, and it was one of the most pleasant stays I've had, ever. I was super impressed by the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff when we arrived. They were extremely fast and courteous. The atmosphere of the lobby area is luxurious and inviting. There is a corner area that has many books you can borrow for reading, as well as some games you can play in the lobby. The room was very clean and had a great view!! Also, I was really impressed with how comfortable the beds/pillows were. I didn't actually stay in the owner's unit this time, but visited it nearly every day. The owners have been updating the unit this week to make it even more cozy. In the living room suite of the room, the owners replaced a stiff (and rather ugly) loveseat sofabed with a gorgeous (and VERY comfy!) leather couch that has reclining seats on either end. They are also planning on recarpeting the unit very soon, and have been busy updating some of the accents in the room (lampshades, artwork). I never actually made it into the pool or Lazy River (the weather ended up cooling off quite a bit the days I had planned to swim), but it looked so welcoming. Just sitting beside the pool or on the beach was super relaxing, and the hotel staff were always there to bring a towel, set up a chair, or bring a drink. I didn't happen to eat at either of the two restaurants located in the hotel, but I did visit the gift shop/ice cream parlor for a couple treats. The pricing of the items in the shop was a little over the top (over $5 for one shot of espresso), but the service was pleasant and the ice cream was delicious. If you like Thai food, my hubby and I would recommend Thai to Go located just down the street. There's also a great, inexpensive sushi place at Broward and Federal Highway called Sushi One. Both places are best for take out, and then you can take your food and eat it in your cozy room or on the beach! :-) I would totally recommend the Pelican (and especially the this unit!) to anyone looking for a relaxing, tropical vacation. My stay there exceeded my expectations by quite a bit. :-)

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One mandatory cleaning fee of $35 is required, along with 11% taxes.
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