Ocean Bay Beachside

I've been thinking about staying here for awhile but was always a bit apprehensive. I finally took the plunge and glad I did. I checked in about 1:40pm and was offered a room for 35 early check-in fee (which I declined) I was told come back at 3 so went to eat. The hotel is 3 blds with breakfast in the third it has 5 floors. You must buzz to get in the big metal parking gate which at first seemed off putting but when you realize the blds do not require a key to enter it makes.sense. There is no shuttle to any parks included with the 29.99 resort fee so a car is needed . I will be staying here again. The breakfast had eggs, ham, pineapple, oranges, watermelon, bread to toast, 2 kind of cake, cereal, grits and make your own waffles. There was a kid's activity room that had 2 gaming devices (Minecraft and Roblox were in them) with couches. Second floor (above check-in) had washing machines/dryers and a dining area with tables and microwaves the pool area has cabanas and a big screen that was connected to Apple TV (it was showing avatar when I checked in) I noticed it was packed with people check-in around park closing time so that's something to consider. The hotel is honestly the best smelling hotel I've ever stayed.

Our family absolutely loved staying in the cottages. It was nicely updated and so much space for everyone to spread out. Although we didn’t have time to use them, the waterpark passes are a nice bonus. I’m sure we will likely stay here again when we are back in the area.

I’ve stayed in several hotels in South Beach and the Pelican is the best. By far the best. The food is excellent and the staff is so friendly and helpful. For the price, it is a superb value. Plus it is a smaller hotel which means it is not overrun with visitors.