The Pelican Post is a wonderful place for a family vacation because of the quiet location and proximity to the beach and other amenities. We have been coming to the Pelican Post for five years and have always had a great time. We stay in Suite 1 which accomodates our family of five very well. We also have a full kitchen so we can cook our meals. The yard is great for the kids to play in and for us to hang out and grill the fresh fish we buy from the local fish markets(The Star Fish and Cortez Kitchen) which are also nearby. The Pelican Post is very nice, and is all we need to make our vacation perfect. The owner, Alastair, is very friendly, and will always take time to listen to suggestions, and help us out in any way.

A very clean motel, quiet location but handy for beach and restaurants. Rooms good size with catering facilities. Manager very friendly and went out of his way to help in every way. We can't wait to return next year. Its our idea of an island holiday, so relaxed, time just passes.

First let me say that I truly enjoyed my stay at the Pelican Post. It's a quaint hotel on a quiet dead-end street. The neighbors were quiet and friendly, as was the owner. There's a private courtyard for guests. It feels very safe there, and as advertised it's only a few yards to the pier.

With that said, I was bitten by some bugs the first night. I awoke, turned on the lights, and yanked back the covers. Couldn't see a thing, except some tiny black dots on the white sheet. Went back to sleep. After the 2nd night, I was covered. Came home and showed my friend, who immediately identified the problem: bedbugs! I'm surprised, because it was very clean. Hopefully some tourist just brought them in, and they'll take care of it soon.

We stayed at the Pelican Post Motel in November 2005 in the largest suite - which is ideal for a family with young children as they have their own separate bedroom -.
The motel is steps away from the beautiful Bradenton Beach on Anna Maria Island. (The island has a free tram which travels the length of the island which you can hop on and off as many times as you like.)
Pelican Post is in an ideal location, the beach just a minutes walk in one direction and the quieter inlet a few steps in the opposite direction. There are plenty of restaurants close by and a good Pizza bar at the top of the next block.
The motel did not have it's own pelican, but did have the next best thing - an egret - which visited us daily to the great delight of our grandson. The whole family enjoyed our stay at the motel and would highly recommend it. Thanks also to the proprietor Alistair who was always available to offer helpful advice and give you good information on the locality.