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Pelican Grand Beach Resort

Pelican Grand Beach Resort

Fort Lauderdale, FL
4.4 out of 5 rating, 43 Reviews
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    Lori H. Sent on 11/25/2022
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    Outstanding venue for wedding

    I have been to a lot of weddings in my day but the Pelican Grand was by far the best decision we made to host our wedding. The ENTIRE process was seamless. Janira was a top notch Catering Mgr. She was always available, responded quickly and handled every detail accordingly. The staff at the Pelican starting with valet, front desk, wait staff, general mgr to cleaning staff was always attentive and helpful. The staff (Vernon and Dawn) are just a few of the people that went above and beyond without having to ask. They genuinely want every couple to have the best experience! I cannot thank the Pelican for the beautiful accommodations for our wedding venue and the stellar service they bestowed my husband and me and our guests. We have decided every year we will celebrate our anniversary at the Pelican as a reminder of how our adventure began.
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    Taisa K. Sent on 02/13/2022
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    Most amazing wedding venue!

    My husband and I were married at the Pelican Grand Beach Resort on 2/5/22. This has to be the most beautiful and majestic venue in Fort Lauderdale. Our ceremony and cocktail hour were on the rooftop with breathtaking ocean views followed by our reception in the oceanview ballroom with floor to ceiling windows of the ocean. Everyone is still in awe with how beautiful the setting was. We were also extremely pleased with the food which was amazing. We had the pleasure to work with Shelley in booking the event and then Janira made it all happen. Both ladies were fantastic to work with and helped us execute the wedding day of our dreams. We were able to stay in an oceanview suite for a few days with our wedding night being complementary. Wow what a room with another amazing view. It was very hard to leave. Our guests enjoyed all the resort amenities and loved dining on the veranda. Can’t wait to return and hope to celebrate our anniversaries there moving forward!
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    Valerie Sent on 03/26/2022
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    Beautiful terrace wedding

    I had my dream wedding here. The hotel is a dream and the upstairs sky terrace was perfect. We had 65 people for the sky ballroom and the cake was the best I’ve ever had. The food was yummy and all the hotel guests enjoyed their stay. The only thing is that you have to go back and fourth with them about some billing issues and the valet situation not being accurate but other than that we were very happy. It is our happy spot and it was a fairy tale dream wedding

    Pelican Grand Beach Resort's reply:

    Valerie,

    Congratulations and that you so much for hosting your special day with Pelican Grand. Thank you for sharing regarding billing and valet as we will use this to improve our services. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness.
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    Denita H. Sent on 12/30/2020
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    The Best Experience Ever

    I would do it all over again only with Janira Boehmer with me. She was the glue that kept it all together. She was pleasant from the first time I accidently spoke to her. I have heard that sometimes things do not go well, but my wedding was phenomenal w/Janira by my side. All the hotel workers were helpful and friendly, even when things were stressful right down to the valet parking assistances. The hotel was clean and our wedding was at Sunrise, so they had to wake up extra early and no one complained!! We will be back to celebrate our anniversary, honestly before that. The rooms are wonderful and their view of the beach PRICELESS!! We thank you Janira and staff for a job well done!
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    Sean W. Sent on 12/30/2020
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    Excellent Experience

    The Pelican Grand was the best wedding venue that I have experienced so far, not only because it was my wedding but also because Im an event planner. The customer service from the time of consultation to the actual day of check out was superb. The event coordinator Janira B. was heaven sent, she welcomed us from the first day as she had known us forever. Her attitude and demeanor of professionalism was outstanding. She immediately to action to assure that my wife and I was pleased with our wedding. She took the time to know each one of our guest and bridal party and addressed them by name. Thats truly a gift from God. I highly recommend This hotel establish to any who wants a quality of service with ease.
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    Janelle Sent on 10/25/2019
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    Exactly Right !!

    Amazing place for my best day !!
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    2 Nights Sent on 04/10/2019
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    destination wedding

    fabulous from beginning to end. Victor is the best and made me feel like our wedding was his only priority for that day. I would follow Victor wherever he goes!!! The pelican was gorgeous
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    Katy A. Sent on 03/12/2019
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    Great experience

    The Pelican was very accommodating to our small group. Provided chairs and did the set up for us and had a back up space in case it rained.
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    Louann Sent on 11/19/2018
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    Our Daughter's Wedding

    Beautiful venue. Our out of town guests stayed at the hotel for the weekend and raved about how nice the hotel is. Excellent service. Melanie is an upmost professional who made us feel like royalty during our event. They were very flexible in creating the perfect menu. Many of our guests commented on the quality of the food. Compliments to the chef. The service was excellent and friendly in the restaurant and bar as well.
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    Rachel Sent on 09/27/2018
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    Like any wedding there's stress and chaos, but never in my life did I think I would have to change my wedding venue within 5 days of the big day! I truly wish I found this place wayyy before I put deposits down on our original venue. Melanie is a dream! She took us in and gave us such a beautiful wedding. Way more visually spectacular than the other venue. Melanie was so accommodating and really went above and beyond to make sure that my husband to be, myself, and our guests were completely satisfied! I highly recommend this venue to everyone! The location is gorgeous, they have so many spots to choose from all with stunning views! The food was fantastic & the drinks kept coming! I wish I could do it all over again! Thank you so much!!!
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    Arlett Sent on 02/09/2017
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    I would advice you to visit Pelican Grand to see why it's on the top list of Vendors in Ft. Lauderdale. When I first walked into the doors at the Pelican Grand, I knew this was the place for us to renew our vows. After contacting Janet and discussing with her our visions it was confirmed that we will be using the Pelican Grand. We stayed at the Pelican Grand a day before our event and after and we didn't want to go home. Each morning was amazing as we awoke to the rising of the sun as the rays beamed into our room off the balcony. The day of our event was spectacular. Our guest was speechless and continued to inquire about visiting the Pelican Grand. Our dinning in the Ocean 2000 restaurant was out of this world. The food was excellent from the appetizer to the desert. The staff treated us as we were king and queens and reassured us they had everything covered. Everything was just as we wanted it to be. This is a resort you will return to for many other celebrations. Thank you Janet, Derek, and all your staffs!
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    Arielle Sent on 03/01/2017
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    The top two things we were looking for in a venue when we started planning were bar and food. Well, the Pelican Grand delivered all of that and MUCH more. First, the hotel and rooms are BEAUTIFUL. When I went for the venue tour I almost cried it was so gorgeous. Second, you don't need a planner at all. The staff there made sure every moment was PERFECT. Third, our guests LOVED the food so much! We are complete foodies and every course was phenomenal! Cooked and seasoned perfectly. I wish we could relive the day over and over again, it was so amazing. Thank you so much Janeth and Chaz, we loved every second!

    Pelican Grand Beach Resort's reply:

    Thank you for the wonderful review! It was our pleasure to make this an amazing day for you and your family!
    Janeth Alvarez
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    Chris Sent on 08/15/2016
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    We had the most amazing wedding thanks to the team at the Pelican Grand. First off, the setting is unbeatable. The oceanview ballroom on the 11th floor has the most spectacular views of the ocean probably in all of Fort Lauderdale beach. Floor to ceiling ocean view! The staff couldn't be nicer, more flexible and more professional -- and it was like that from the first communication months before the wedding and all throughout the wedding day. For every little minor detail the answer was "no problem!" with a smile and they took care of it. We couldn't have been happier with the venue, and our guests felt the same way.
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    Kat Sent on 01/16/2016
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    Janeth & Chaz are great!! Our wedding was beautiful & elegant. Our guests can't stop talking about it. The pelican is a gorgeous resort, awesome place for pictures & peace. Thank you so much for an awesome day & thank you for our beautiful gifts!! Will definitely recommend. Love them.
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    Holly Sent on 11/02/2015
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    the Pelican Grand is a gorgeous place for a wedding! They have many different venues you can choose from at their location. The place is very well maintained and their staff knows what they are doing. It is one of the few hotels in Fort Lauderdale that is actually on the water and not across the street which is nice. The food was delicious. Janeth was our contact at the Pelican and she was GREAT. Always on top of things, very responsive, and catered to all our unusual needs.
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    We had the very best wedding day at the Pelican Grand! Janeth was so great to work with throughout the whole process, very responsive and helpful from the first time we looked at the venue up until our actual wedding. The venue and views of the ocean are absolutely beautiful and the food and service can't be beat! There is not one thing I would change about the experience and highly recommend it to anyone looking to get married in the Ft. Lauderdale area!
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    Tiffany Sent on 05/19/2014
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    This venue is hands down the most beautiful venue in Fort Lauderdale. It's no wonder why they do numerous weddings per year. The staff is exceptional, professional, and easy to work with. and I would recommend this venue to all.
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    Kristi Sent on 04/30/2014
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    Janeth is an all star! She made our planning very easy. She's very responsive and easy to work with. We couldn't have pictured our wedding any better and would highly recommend this venue for anyone looking for an intimate beach wedding. Excellent food, service and vibe that we couldn't find anywhere else. Chris & Kristi
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    Abbe Sent on 04/28/2014
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    Amazing venue! On ft. lauderdale beach there are not any hotels that compare with the Pelican for those that want a beautiful and intimate wedding along the beach of ft. lauderdale. We did our wedding on the South Rooftop and had our cocktail hour on the Verandah and Reception in the Atlantic Pavilion. The pictures from our wedding are BEAUTIFUL - views from the rooftop cannot be beat. Our guests loved the hotel because it feels like a secluded resort but is still close to downtown and beach place if your guests want to go into town. Janeth was an awesome wedding coordinator and the entire wedding staff was very helpful and on-point. Janeth was great with communicating and getting back to me throughout the entire wedding planning process - she was also very honest about recommendations on local vendors which was hugely helpful and saved my wedding day! thank you!
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    Pelican Grand is a beautiful, charming hotel right on the beach in Ft. Lauderdale. Our ceremony was held on the rooftop! Reception in a tent right next to the beach. Lovely venue. Service and food excellent. The catering manager Janeth Alvarez is excellent, easy to work with and will provide many good recommendations on other vendors.
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    Jessica Sent on 11/06/2013
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    The Pelican is a true slice of heaven in every way. I am from Pittsburgh, PA and never stepped foot at the Pelican until the week of my wedding. After researching many venues, i came across the Pelican then spoke with Janeth. Besides the beauty of the resort, Janeth pretty much sold me. She is THE BEST coordinator a bride could ever want or ask for. She is so helpful, and quick to respond to the questions i had prior to the wedding.

    The Pelican itself is magical. Words cannot describe the beauty of it, and staff became our friends. They were all so friendly and just awesome. Our whole group of 30 had such a wonderful time. We will be back over and over again. It is Perfect in every single way possible.
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    Ilana Sent on 05/07/2012
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    I have nothing but positive things to say about this venue. Janeth, the coordinator, was ABSOLUTELY fantastic and made sure that the entire day was a total breeze. We met with Janeth many times prior to our wedding, as well as emailed a gazillion times, with a side of numerous phone calls. She was extremely pleasant every single time. She also helped with tips and ideas for some things we had no idea on. My mother and I didn’t hire a wedding coordinator and we did it all ourselves, and Janeth actually thought we were the planners at first! Janeth was there on the Sunday of the wedding, all the way until Chaz took over at the reception. Chaz was outstanding and made sure everything was smooth and perfect for the reception. He even forced me and my husband to eat! Which is a very good thing bc brides and grooms never wind up eating and oh boy were we starving! Not a single thing went wrong during the entire day at the Pelican Grand, well actually, the ENTIRE weekend was perfect! We had a total of 35 rooms at the hotel, and not one guest had an issue. The entire hotel staff was so friendly and pleasant.
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    Laura Sent on 11/13/2009
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    Beautiful venue for my intimate wedding with a guest list of under 20 people! We had the wedding and the reception in the same cozy A-frame house that overlooked the beach. The best selling point: the feeling of being at the beach, but with the luxury of air conditioning!
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    Kathleen Sent on 07/24/2009
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    First, Christy who is in charge is 100% the most nicest person to work with. She helped me from start to end that people are still talking about the food, resort, everything. I was even told that people who attending my wedding will plan on having there children go there. I loved EVERYTHING!!!! Would do it all again!!!! Great person to work with. Love ya Christy!!!!
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