We traveled to Grand Bahama Island on the Discovery Cruise ship and selected Pelican Bay based on reviews from this website and our personal preferences. We are not the type of people who enjoy huge sprawling hotels, even if it means not being in a beachfront hotel with a lot of amenities. Pelican Bay Hotel has 186 rooms, compared to... more

I use Expedia to book and Tripadvisor to double check my choice. This was one of the best finds. Expect a European hotel experience; solid breakfast on the water, simple rooms, simple staffing, lots of quiet during the day and on the weekends it can sometimes become a club. You are within walking distance to the MarketPlace - a hub... more

Let me tell you about this Gem. It's only 20 minutes by air from Ft. Lauderdale, where my wife and I flew from, on Spirit Air, for her birthday. Spirit is the way to go for sure, so forget the rest. The hotel is in the heart of Port Lucaya, on Grand Bahama. No need for a car, everything is... more

We read in Trip Advisor that this facility was rated No. 1. Trip Advisor has always been right on--BUT NOT THIS TIME GUYS! I spent my birthday here with my friend and we agreed that IF we come back to the area, there's no way we'd stay at this facility. In brief, the hotel was certainly no where near capacity,... more

After reading reviews on Tripadvisor, we were surprised when our first encounter at check-in was with a rude lady at the front desk. She briskly ran through a large amount of important information (such as when the where breakfast was, the shuttle schedule to Taino beach, rules for use of the beach at the Westin) and when we asked her... more

My brother and I stayed at this hotel for one week in December for a quick diving trip. The weather wasn't great for a few days so we spent more time than we anticipated at the hotel. We had reserved for a mid-range room but were upgraded upon check-in to a suite, which was a nice surprise. Front desk staff... more

Pelican Bay is a civilized oasis in the midst of the spring break madness that seems to grip any warm water/sunny destination for Americans. First and foremost, the staff is kind, caring and involved in making your stay as comfortable and pleasant as possible. From Stanley Wilson the head bellman to Karen at the front desk, they have it under... more

My wife and I stayed at Pelican Bay for a week in mid-March. We chose this hotel due to the many, many good reviews and high average ratings it received. Of course, people are always concerned when they see negative or below-par reviews (we also second guessed ourselves after seeing one or two poor reviews), but in the case of... more

Our specific impression of Pelican Bay was similar to our impression of Grand Bahama Island as a whole: It’s a beautiful place to relax and enjoy sun, sand, and good company. But as soon as you start looking closely, it won’t take you long to see that both infrastructure and attitude are a bit frayed and in need of an... more