We stayed at the Pelican Bay for 7 nights in January for our honeymoon and it was as perfect as all the reviews we had read beforehand suggested. We stayed in a suite and it was great having a bit more space with a living room. The four-poster bed was lovely (although possibly a bit tall for us shorter people to climb into!). The grounds of the hotel are very nice and it is nice that the hotel has a bit of character to it with all the different colours. Sadly we didn't end up swimming in the pools as it turned cold whilst we were there, this however didn't ruin our holiday as we still walked on both the Westin beach and Taino beach (a short ferry ride away) and it was great to be so close to the market place with all the lively happenings going on there. The free breakfast each day was much appreciated - with the complimentary breadbasket in your room and a buffet by the pool you certainly won't go hungry. Having read a few negative reviews about the hotel restaurant Sabor I must admit I am surprised. We ate there twice, once for lunch and once for dinner and both times the food and the service was outstanding. The cocktails are also delicious!! We loved out time at the Pelican Bay and having seen the westin/sheraton when we arrived I am definitely glad we weren't staying there - it looks so unwelcoming and I believe it is quite a bit more expensive. If we ever go back to Freeport there is no question that we would stay at the Pelican Bay again.

Our vacation in Lucaya was close to perfect.....travelled with my husband for a quick getaway for 4 nights. The service at the Pelican Bay Resort was excellent...all the staff were very courteous. If you're looking for a glamorous hotel with all the trimmings, this is not it...go to the Westin across the street instead, which is on the beach. The hotel is facing the marina, not the beach and is close to everything in Lucaya...the ferry to Taino Beach, the Port Lucaya Marketplace,Westin and Sheraton hotels. We were upgraded to a King Deluxe room which was nice. Taino Beach was absolutely beautiful, and the Taino Beach restaurant had great veggie burgers(we're vegetarian)...we had lunch all three days at the Taino Beach restaurant, since it had great food, and was right on the beach. The Pina Coladas were nice and fresh too. Check out these restaurants, especially if you're vegetarian: La Dolce Vita and Cappucino's(awesome papardelle with truffles and saffron). China Beach at the Westin was ok at best, and very expensive for the quality of food....not to mention the hostess knew we wanted a table with ocean view, and led us to a table inside...when we asked if we could move to another table, she disappeared! Not a nice experience. We had a horrible experience at Zorba's on our first night...the hummus was wierd(not smooth), the fries tasted like they're frozen, and the falafel was ok...maybe the meat dishes are better. Overall, the hotel is great, only bad things were we sometimes got lukewarm water in the shower, and the floor isn't exactly clean(I'd wear slippers in the room). Overall a wonderful vacation, we did some spring breakers everywhere, but nothing crazy happened...but beware vegetarians...not much selection of food other than Italian and Chinese...would highly recommend Pelican Bay Resort at Lucaya.

We just got back from this resort last night and had a wonderful stay. The hotel is absolutely beautiful and has a great location. Close to the marketplace and anything you might need, also just a (free) 5 minute ferry ride from Taino beach. Very clean, quiet, perfect for a relaxing getaway!

Property: beautiful location, on the marina where huge yachts and fishing boats come and go. Very quiet grounds, beautiful pools, awesome views. Its not on the beach but very close by. Stan, the head bellman, will take you to the beach on his golf cart if you don't feel like walking the 4 minutes.

Rooms: Clean, strong shower pressure, large, nice balcony, coffee machine in standard room, fridge, sink.

Restaurants: Sabor is on the marina, so that is awesome, good burger here for lunch.

Staff: AWESOME!!! Everyone so nice and friendly, i'm telling you, this is why you will fall in love with the place. It combines value, beauty, friendliness with accessiblity to town and the beach, and close to airport.

Marketplace: This is the hub of your stay. Its one reason we loved the pelican bay because its a stones throw from the marketplace, which has cheap bars, good restaurants, and shopping. One day, while on the beach at the westin, i walked to marketplace and got a dominos pizza for 4 of us, it took half hour roundtrip! We ate at cappacino's and la dolce vits- both worth a try! Rumrunners is a cool little friendly bar too.

Beach: Go to the westin beach. Taino beach, wasn't as nice. The westin has gorgeous grounds and a sweet infinity pool that overlooks the ocean. Ate dinner at china beach, very pricey, go eat in town. Billy's conch shack near the sheraton was pretty cool place, go there for conch fritters and beers during the day.