Sea Downs and the BougainvilleavsPelican Grand Beach Resort
Both hotels are recommended by expert writers. On balance, Pelican Grand Beach Resort, A Noble House Resort is preferred by most professionals compared to Sea Downs and the Bougainvillea. Pelican Grand Beach Resort, A Noble House Resort comes in at 80 with positive reviews from 7 sources such as oyster.com, Fodor's and Jetsetter.
Sea Downs and the Bougainvillea
2900 N. Surf Rd., Hollywood, FL 33019-3704
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
Frommer's
"This bargain lodging is often booked months in advance by return guests (mostly Europeans) who want to be directly on the beach without paying a fortune." Full review
Fodor's
"Facing the boardwalk and ocean, this no-frills, three-story lodging is a good choice for families looking for budget accommodation, as one-bedroom units can be joined to create two-bedroom apartments." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This cozy, unpretentious little spot has dated charm, featuring tidy studios and one-bedroom apartments equipped with everything you need to roll out of bed in the morning and stroll along the beach and promenade" Full review
Pelican Grand Beach Resort
2000 North Ocean Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305
From $258/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's
"An old-fashioned emporium; and a small circulating lazy-river pool that allows kids to float 'round and 'round." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The Old Key West decor of this 156-room hotel is a welcomed changed from the modern, minimalist design that is the norm at most Fort Lauderdale hotels." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This hotel sits on 500 ft (152 m) of clean white sand. It provides cozy rooms, most with balconies, and a relaxing oceanfront veranda with a sundeck, and rocking chairs."
Star Service
"With high service standards, an impressive breadth of facilities and a relative untrammeled section of beach, guests here enjoy almost unmatched tranquility." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Like staying in a comfy but upscale beach house - that just happens to be 11 stories tall." Full review
Jetsetter
"Laid-back beachfront resort in tony Fort Lauderdale with a pool, a lazy river and an award-winning brunch." Full review
Afar Magazine
"View of Melk from the Benedictine Abbey. Located along the banks of the Danube river, adjoining the Wachau Valley the abbey was founded in 1089." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The boutique oceanfront Pelican Grand Beach Resort fronts a 500-foot-long private beach and has a lazy river and pool kids won’t want to get out of"
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Frommer's
"This is a great, low-key luxury resort, especially for families looking for a relaxing vacation." Full review