Fort Lauderdale, FloridaFort Lauderdale Beach
Pelican Grand Beach Resort
Old-Florida oceanfront resort
Fort Lauderdale Beach Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Renovated
2019
Price
$$$
Rated for
Resort Design LocalOutside the door
The house
Noble HouseOld-Florida oceanfront resort
The resort channels nostalgic seaside Florida, where days drift between an on-site 1950s ice cream parlor and the open Atlantic.
What it’s good at
Listed
Deep covered oceanfront verandas lined with classic rocking chairs and gabled rooflines.
Listed
Private Atlantic sand sits right outside, with no coastal roadway separating the property.
What they say
Also in AFAR.
The ambience evokes Old Florida (hello, lazy river and ice cream parlor) while keeping things contemporary through newly renovated seaside-inspired suites.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park sits just down the road, with cycling trails and the historic Bonnet House estate.
The rooms
Suites are finished in coral tones with ocean artwork, and private balconies look out over the water.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Yellow tubes float along the outdoor lazy river, which winds beside palm trees and a zero-entry swimming pool.
The rooftop spa
Eleventh-floor treatment rooms look straight across the Atlantic, and the relaxation lounge has hanging wicker chairs.
The gym
Arched windows look straight onto the ocean from the lobby-level gym, equipped with Matrix strength and cardio machines.
Restaurant
OCEAN2000
Tables line the covered veranda for sustainable coastal seafood, looking directly onto the Atlantic from breakfast to dinner.
At the table
O2K Lounge mixes cocktails along a tiled counter, and The Emporium serves milkshakes beside retro red chrome stools.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.