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Pelican Grand Beach Resort – reviews, photos

4.0 of 5
2000 North Ocean Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305
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Pelican Grand Beach Resort
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Pelican Grand Beach Resort
Ranked #18 of 135 hotels in Fort Lauderdale
4.5 of 5 stars 801 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Lazy river(61)
  • Valet parking(15)
  • Ice cream(14)
  • Happy Hour(13)
  • Ocean views(11)
  • Friendly and helpful(9)
  • Great location(7)
  • Front desk staff(7)
  • Very good(7)
  • Pool area(5)
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Seattle, Washington
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Pelican Grand Beach Resort”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012

One of the very few Fort Lauderdale hotels right on the beach, the Pelican Grand is a wonderful place to stay. Our one single room with king bed with separate living room (with pullout bed) worked for three of us. Beautiful views from our 11th floor room. White rocking chairs on each floor and ground floor porch. Rooms were clean, spacious and quiet. Staff were great as were the restaurants. Downside: 1) valet parking only and they "prefer" to help with your bagage, 2) long walk or short drive to shops. Really enjoyed and recommend the Water Taxi tour a few blocks away. Would definitely stay there again.

Room Tip: We stayed on 11th floor and loved it. I think it would be hard to go wrong on room selection.
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Robert Keesler, General Manager at Pelican Grand Beach Resort, responded to this review
11 February 2012
Dear gene1mullins,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with the Trip Advisor community on your recent stay at the Pelican Grand. We are so glad you found our special location on Ft. Lauderdale Beach which affords more privacy and fewer crowds. It is great to hear how you enjoyed your room and the rocking chairs on the veranda.
Thank you for choosing the Pelican and we hope to see you back soon.

Regards,
Bob Keesler
General Manager
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
“Location, Location, Location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012
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Great Location RIGHT ON Beach. Friendly Staff. Rooms Huge and Clean. A Few Little Touches need Fixed/Updated (Paint, Wood at Reception). If these things were Improved hotel would jump from Good to Great in my Opinion. I Enjoyed my Stay and Would Return

Room Tip: Must Get Room Facing the Ocean. Room With Balcony a Plus
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  • Stayed February 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Robert Keesler, General Manager at Pelican Grand Beach Resort, responded to this review
11 February 2012
Dear drcook1906,

Thank you for your warm review. We are so glad you found our special location on Ft. Lauderdale Beach. We are constantly working to improve the Pelican and I am glad you found our team friendly, and your accommodations to your liking.
I know I speak for our entire team when I say thank you for your business and are looking forward to your return.

Sincerely,
Bob Keesler
General Manager
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Montreal, Canada
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“$3.00 Coffee to Start the Day - Turn Off!”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012

Little old fashion - beds are okay (at the most) - tvs are very old - no WIFI
P>S>: Good location: must go to this little Italian bakery a mile up the road near the HUSS Gas Station - near Blue Martini and other local attractions.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Robert Keesler, General Manager at Pelican Grand Beach Resort, responded to this review
11 February 2012
Dear Ajram,

Thank you for your review and your tips of local attractions when visiting the Pelican. You are correct that the décor of the hotel is very specific, in that it represents the Florida found back in the 50 and 60s. I am happy to say that we are working on solving the in-room Wifi, as the hotel was built to withstand a very strong hurricane with each room having 12” concrete walls and hurricane windows making it difficult to get signals into the room. This however, makes the rooms super quiet. As for our pricing I can assure you that it is consistent with other hotels and restaurants on the beach.
I do want to thank you for your feedback and can assure you that we take your comments seriously and share them with all our team members. I want to thank you for your business and hope you will return.

Sincerely
Bob Keesler
General Manager
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Toronto, Canada
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“I'll be back”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012
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Stayed for a week. Location is great as you're directly on the beach, a short driving distance to everything but in a quiet area. The views from the oceanside rooms are terrific. Our room, two doubles with a sitting room with table was on the 9th floor. Hotel dining room is very good, especially if you sit on the veranda overlooking the ocean. Pool is fair sized and lazy river is enjoyable if not as large as at some hotels. Service from front desk, bellman and dining room was great. Only suggestion, they need to get wireless internet (high speed via connection only)

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Robert Keesler, General Manager at Pelican Grand Beach Resort, responded to this review
6 February 2012
Dear DonRC55,

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts about your week’s stay with us. It is always a pleasure to hear that your enjoyed your time with us and the wonderful comments you made about our team, food and location.
Thank you for your business and we all are looking forward to your next visit with us.

Regards,
Bob Keesler
General Manager
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Lancaster, PA
1 review
“Had a wonderful Time!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012

Hotel was beautiful, happy hour special in the lounge were wonderful. Only thing I didn't like was paying for the mandatory valet parking each day. Love the rocking chairs facing the ocean on the porch.

Room Tip: Not sure there is a bad room there, they all seem to face the beautiful ocean, and what a view it wa...
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Robert Keesler, General Manager at Pelican Grand Beach Resort, responded to this review
6 February 2012
Dear SSeaman.

Thank you for your review and recommendation to the Trip Advisor community. I speak for our entire team when I say we are glad you enjoyed your stay and had a wonderful time. I did notice your comment concerning valet parking. Unfortunately as a small hotel our space is very limited however; you will find that all the hotels on Ft. Lauderdale Beach are valet only. I am happy to say that our price is the lowest of all the hotels.
Again, we all look forward to your return and I personally want to thank you for your business.

Sincerely
Bob Keesler
General Manager
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Address: 2000 North Ocean Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305
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