Pelican Bay at Lucaya

Bahamas - Grand Bahama Island

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This Euro-style resort on a waterway, 300 yards from beach, has been awarded the prestigious "Small Treasures of the Bah ... More

Customer Rating 11 Reviews

Value		4.3
Service		4.0
Beaches & Pools		3.5
Dining Options		2.7
Room Comfort		3.5

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July 30, 2010

A Real Gem

My husband and I stayed at Pelican Bay in September of 2008. We are actually planning on returning to the Bahamas this September and will again stay at Pelican Bay. The staff were always helpful, some much more so than others, but that is to be expected The rooms were clean, comfortable and well-appointed, especially for the price. The hotel is situated next to a very interesting shopping area. The pools, one of which we could see from our balcony, were small, but never crowded with plenty of lounge chairs and towels at your fingertips. Breakfast came with the room and was served buffet style, not fancy, but plenty to chose from. The hotel is not situated on a beach, but directly across the street is a large, white sand beach that Pelican Bay customers may take advantage of, as with the casino. it's a great place for a relaxing vacation in a beautiful setting without spending a fortune. We prefer to stay in a smaller hotel rather than the newer anonymous hi-rises. The smaller ones tend to be more intimate, cozier and easier to find your way around in. The reason I gave "Room Comfort" only 3 Palm Trees was the room felt damp at times. Also, we like to spend time on our balcony in the evenings, but this was not possible here. Our a/c vented onto the balcony and blew out very hot air making it impossible to sit on the balcony comfortably. But, all in all, we enjoyed our stay at Pelican Bay very much and will be staying there again.

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Overall Rating: 4

Value		5.0
Service		4.0
Beaches & Pools		4.0
Dining Options		2.0
Room Comfort		3.0

MissB4580

From: Alexandria, VA
Age: 45-54
Travel: 1-2 trips/year

July 31, 2010

First Timer

The resort staff was amazingly friendly and helpful. The property was very well maintained and groomed. We had a suite which was very spacious for 2. Only 1 of the 3 pools were open/functional. We were there with a large group for a wedding. We practically had to beg them to get the hot tub turned on and warm. You have to either go across the street to the casino or take a ferry over to get to a beach. Everything in the area was very over priced. It was almost $60 for a case of locally brewed beer and the same for imports like Budweiser, etc. The downtown was a short walk away but there was hardly anything of interest there. The food was decent we ate at just about every restaurant in the marketplace. The best restaurant by far was at the resort. Sadly this experience left me never wanting to venture to the Bahamas again I felt it was a very poor value. You could easily experience the same offerings in the keys.

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Overall Rating: 3

Value		3.0
Service		5.0
Beaches & Pools		2.0
Dining Options		2.0
Room Comfort		3.0

daliff77

From: michigan
Age: 25-34
Travel: 3-6 trips/year

August 7, 2010

Great Place for the Value

This property was a great place to stay for the value. The pools are nice, but there is NOT immediate access to a beach from this property. They served a decent breakfast every morning, and food is within easy reach of the property. Literally about a 1-2 min walk and there are over 10 different food options. There is shopping and bars in the same area, and a casino across the street. I booked the hotel, and to date this was the best price I ever paid for a trip. Becuase the price was so low I was skeptical about the property, but once I got there everything was nice. The staff was nice, and the property was nice.

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Overall Rating: 4

Value		5.0
Service		3.0
Beaches & Pools		3.0
Dining Options		2.0
Room Comfort		3.0

ChiTraveler

From: Chicago
Age: 25-34
Travel: 7+ trips/year

August 7, 2010

Relaxing getaway, but you get what you pay for...

My husband and I purchased this $299 per person air inclusive deal from cheap caribbean and were very happy with the price. The weather in October was colder than usual in Freeport, but that didn't stop us from going to the beach. The Pelican Bay resort's breakfast was outstanding and the deck overlooking the bay was fantastic. We used the free ferry that dropped us off directly at the resort's pool. The room was a bit musty and the lighting was poor. We weren't too thrilled that the rooms didn't have a fridge and microwave that is coming to be such a standard in resorts these days, but we made do. We would purchase another cheap trip like this again, because it was a nice way to spend a few days. Thanks, CheapCaribbean!

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Overall Rating: 3

Value		5.0
Service		3.0
Beaches & Pools		1.0
Dining Options		2.0
Room Comfort		2.0

agentbelinda

From: Baltimore, MD
Age: 25-34
Travel: 3-6 trips/year

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183 spacious guestrooms and suites in a European-style village of 3 or 4-story buildings with peaked red-tile roofs, earth-toned exteriors, and either white or weathered-wood veranda and balcony railings. Balconies and ground-floor verandas include teak or rattan furniture complementing rooms and suites' tropical decor. Ceiling fans and air-conditioning provide cooling options. Each room is also equipped with cable TV, refrigerator, coffee maker (espresso coffee bar in Waterside State Rooms), hair dryer, in-room safe, and iron with ironing board.

All guest rooms are non-smoking. Guests may step out onto the balcony or patio to smoke."

Waterside Room - No Meals

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Waterside Room - Buffet Breakfast Included

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Waterside State Room - No Meals

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Waterside State Room - Buffet Breakfast Included

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It's located right on the edge of Port Lucaya Marketplace with some great views across the marina. Great for shopping and entertainment. Contintental breakfast is included which is a nice bonus. It's across the street from the Our Lucaya Sheraton and Westin Property.

It's not on the beach, but has great views of the marina and sea.

Looking for a boutique style hotel with an abundance of eating places around, then this is for you. You can walk across the road to the Our Lucaya Westin to gamble. I'd say that this is more for couples than it is for families.

Activities/Tours Assistance
Car Rental Available
Banquet Facilities
Bar/Lounge
Business Center ($)
Cable/Satellite TV
Child Care/Babysitting Services ($)
Concierge Services
Cribs Available on Request
Jacuzzi
Lounge Chairs/Umbrellas
Nightly Entertainment
Swim-Up Bar(s)
Internet Access ($)
Swimming Pool(s)
Tennis Court(s)
Scuba Diving ($)
Fishing
24 Hour Front Desk
Poolside Bar
Parking On-Site
Safe Deposit Box
Medical Services ($)
Bicycle Rental
Non-Smoking Rooms Available
Porter/Bellhop
Fax Machine ($)
Spa ($)
Meeting Rooms ($)
Wedding Services $$ -- Pre-arrange directly with resort
Honeymoon Packages $$ -- Pre-arrange directly with resort
Amenities Subject to Change, with or without notice
Free Parking
Additional Fees for some amenities may be required

Bars in the Area
Beach Nearby
Casino Nearby
Dive Shop Close by
Fitness Center Close by
Health Club Nearby
Horseback Riding Nearby
Jet Ski Rental Nearby
Kayaking
Live Entertainment in Area
Marina Close by
Medical Facilities Nearby
Motor Boating Nearby
Parasailing Nearby
Restaurants/Bars Nearby
Sailing Nearby
Scooter/Moped Rental Nearby
Scuba Diving Nearby
Shops/Shopping in Area
Snorkeling Nearby
Tennis Nearby
Water Skiing Nearby
Windsurfing Nearby

Grand Bahama Island provides its visitors with miles of white sand and aqua water on its beautiful beaches, great shopping and dining, exciting live entertainment and night life as well as all watersports one can imagine.

Pelican Bay at Lucaya

Sea Horse Road at Port Lucaya, Grand Bahama Island, The Bahamas

1-242-373-9550

One of Grand Bahama Island's newest boutique hotels, the Pelican Bay at Lucaya hotel is where visitors find the finest combination of Caribbean and European architecture and service. Awarded the prestigious "Small Treasures of the Bahamas" designation by the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, the Pelican Bay at Lucaya hotel and suites are both charming and intimate.

Located within steps of the resort are over 30 restaurants, bars, shops, nightly live entertainment, the Dolphin Experience, scuba diving, snorkeling and deep-sea fishing. Immediately across the street is a full service spa, all four "Grand Slam" surface tennis courts, a casino, and 2 miles of pristine powdery white sands beaches and soft adventure excursions to explore. Two 18-hole championship golf courses and The Jim McLean School of Golf are five minutes away. The resort offers 3 swimming pools, one of which is heated.

The Pelican Bay At Lucaya includes a business center with a printer, a copier, and two laptop stations and two computers with high-speed Internet connections (surcharges). Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available throughout the resort.

A complimentary shuttle boat transports guests to a companion-property marina with pool and poolside restaurant located 5 minutes away. Approximately 300 yards from the resort is a half-mile Atlantic Ocean beach where a watersports center rents snorkeling gear, windsurfers, kayaks, Hobie Cat sailboats, and personal watercraft. The center also offers parasailing, water skiing, kneeboarding, wake boarding, and banana boating as well as snorkeling and boating excursions. A 25-foot trampoline (surcharge) is anchored off the beach.

Two golf courses are within 0.5 miles of the resort. The Lucayan Course features elevated tees, winding fairways, and numerous bunkers. The Reef Course, designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. and site of an annual PGA Champions Tour event, features links play. Also available is the Jim McClean School of Golf, with indoor and outdoor training facilities, computerized swing-analysis video equipment, and classes. A tennis center across the street offers four lighted courts of different surfaces (natural grass, artificial grass, hardcourt, and rubber).

In addition, a number of excursions are easily arranged through our concierge. Amongst these are the Dolphin Experience, scuba diving, snorkeling, deep-sea fishing, bone fishing, sailing, kayaking and soft adventure. Grand Bahama Island is a mecca for boaters. With shallow, clear waters, abundant game fish and excellent weather throughout the year, boating is considered world class. Boaters must clear Bahamas Customs and Immigration at the first Port of Entry. A Bahamas Cruising Permit allows unlimited access to over 600 uninhabited islands and cays. Lucayan Marina Village, Grand Bahama's finest marina, plays host to boats from 30 to 150 feet.

Overlooking two marinas on one side and the bay on the other, the resort provides an isolated, peaceful ambiance that's especially appealing to couples and families seeking tranquil holidays.

DINING / BARS:

THE FERRY HOUSE RESTAURANT - Intimate fine-dining bayside lunch/dinner restaurant offering a culinary experience described as "a blend of contemporary global cuisine fused with the unique flavors of the Caribbean". Enjoy a variety of specialties, ranging from Bahamian Stone Crab Rolls to grilled Mahi Mahi, or a custom creation made uniquely for your palate.
YELLOWTAILS BAR AND GRILL - Casual open-air spot located on waterfront with marina views with bar stools and umbrella tables, featuring a variety of beverages and light fare such as fresh grouper sandwiches or cracked conch for lunch and dinner. It is also where you redeem your complimentary welcome cocktail.
LUCAYAN MARINA VILLAGE BAR AND RESTAURANT - Located poolside at partner property marina 5 minutes away by complimentary shuttle boat. Open for breakfast and lunch.

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Bahamas - Grand Bahama Island

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