Pelican Bay Hotel

Item: Pelican Bay Hotel
Rating: 4
Author: U.S. News & World Report

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Overview

Within walking distance of Port Lucaya Marketplace's shops and restaurants

Some accommodations appear worn and dated

Located on the western side of Grand Bahama Island, Pelican Bay Hotel sits just steps from Lucaya Beach and the Port Lucaya Marina and Marketplace. Because of Pelican Bay's primo location, recent guests said it's easy to venture off the resort for a taste of island flavor. If you'd rather stay on-site, the property offers three swimming pools, a fitness center and a spa. For meals, head to the hotel's harborside restaurant and bar, Sabor, for a tropical libation and fresh seafood. When it's time to bed down, retreat to your waterside room, which features traditional Caribbean decor and bay vistas. Standard accommodations come equipped with private balconies, Nespresso machines, cable TVs, minifridges and free Wi-Fi access (for up to two devices). Although previous visitors raved about the views from their rooms, some lamented the outdated room decor.

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Location: Freeport

Hotel Class: 4.0-star

Property Type: Hotel, 186 rooms

Primary View: Bay

Style: Traditional

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Close to the beach, with rooms overlooking Port Lucaya Marina or waterfront along the canal, Pelican Bay has a funky modern appeal, and suites overflow with character and decorative elements collected from around the world. Building exteriors are fancifully trimmed in West Indian latticework and red barrel-tile roofs.

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Guest Reviews

A hotel's guest rating is calculated using data provided under license by TripAdvisor. A total of 1112 have reviewed the Pelican Bay Hotel, giving it a rating of 4, on a scale of 1-5.

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4.0 (based on 1112 reviews)

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Guest Rooms

Pelican Bay Hotel's Caribbean-inspired guest rooms feature pale yellow walls, tile floors and wooden furnishings. Guests can choose between two room types: Waterside Hotel Rooms and Waterside State Rooms. All accommodations offer ceiling fans, work spaces, cable TVs, minifridges, Nespresso machines and private balconies.

Complimentary Wi-Fi access for up to two devices
Larger rooms come with private libraries and bathrobes

Standard room size: 640 square feet

Premium channels
Workspace/desk
Minifridge
Bathrobes/slippers
Minibar
Shower/tub combo
Separate shower
Separate tub
Internet
Wireless internet
Free internet
Fee for internet usage
Guest rooms with patios and balconies
Adjoining rooms available

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Situated along Bell Channel Bay, the Pelican Bay Hotel offers a tropical setting with Bahamian architecture. Located next to Port Lucaya Marina and Marketplace, the hotel offers proximity to various shops and restaurants. It is also within walking distance of Lucaya Beach and Treasure Bay Casino.

Complimentary self parking
No airport transfers
Located 6 miles southeast of Grand Bahama International Airport

24-hour valet parking
24-hour self-parking (free)
Airport shuttle
Car service

Within walking distance of:

Bus stop
Restaurants
Movie theater
Train station
Beach
Theater
Subway/metro stop
Grocery store
Shopping

Dining

Sabor, Pelican Bay Hotel's restaurant, serves tropical fusion cuisine on the fourth floor of the property. Guests can dine inside the eatery's dining room or outside on its waterfront terrace. The hotel is also home to a bar with various alcoholic beverages.

Restaurant's current location is temporary while original venue undergoes renovations

Number of restaurants: 1

Cuisine Types: American

Fine dining
Casual dining
Quick service cafe/coffee shop/marketplace
Bar/lounge
Room service
24-hour room service
free breakfast

Pool

Pelican Bay Hotel has three pools surrounded by chaise lounges. The property is also situated across the street from Lucaya Beach, and daytrips to Gold Rock Creek Beach (which has appeared in some of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" films) can be arranged by the hotel's Guest Services staff.

UNEXSO diving and swimming with dolphins excursions pick up from adjacent Port Lucaya Marina
Water sports equipment rentals available at Lucaya Beach
Poolside bar service

Lap pool
Wading pool
Lazy river
Family pool
Infinity pool
Whirlpool/hot tub
Adults-only pool
Lifeguard on duty
Poolside service
Waterslide
Deck chairs or cabanas
Pool bar

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Spa

At the property's Esthetics Plus Day Spa, travelers can enjoy various spa services, including massages, facials, manicures, pedicures and waxing treatments. In-room services can also be arranged.

Couples massages and men's facials

Services offered:

Massage
Facial
Body Treatments (i.e. scrubs, wraps)
Salon services
Outdoor treatment area
Steam room
Sauna

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Kids

Cribs are available by request for guest rooms with young children. The hotel does not offer any designated kids activities, but the property's three pools are all family-friendly.

Kids Club
Free Kids Club
Fee for Kids Club
Cribs
High Chairs

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Fitness

A fitness center with free weights and cardio and strength-training machines is available on-site. The space also features floor-to-ceiling mirrors and wall-mounted flat-screen TVs.

Weight equipment
Cardio equipment
Yoga mats
Free fitness classes
Premium fitness classes (with fee)

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Business

Pelican Bay Hotel features more than 30,000 square feet of meeting and event space. Venues boast bright color schemes, plus presentation equipment and lighting options. There are on-site event planners to assist with catering and event needs, and the property can host events with up to 168 attendees.

Complimentary Wi-Fi access

Number of meeting rooms: 5

Business center
Meeting rooms
Meeting and event planners available

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Wedding

Pelican Bay Hotel is equipped to host weddings in its 30,000-plus square feet of indoor and outdoor event space. Couples can choose from a variety of tropical settings, and the hotel's wedding planner can assist with details such as catering and event setup.

Wedding packages
Largest space, Delphine's, can accommodate up 168 guests for a reception or 120 guests for a banquet

Maximum wedding guest capacity: 168

Hotel hosts weddings
Outdoor space for weddings
Wedding planners available

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