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Pelican Beach Resort by Panhandle Getaways

3.5 star property

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Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Beach View (Pelican 1501) | View from room
Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Beach View (1916) | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished
Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Beach View (Pelican 1501) | In-room dining
Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Beach View (1916) | Living area | TV
Condo, 1 Bedroom, Beach View (110) | View from room

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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1002 Hwy 98 East, Destin, FL, 32541
  • Place, Destin Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Henderson Beach State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

Condo, 1 Bedroom, Sea View (Pelican 1011)

  • 81 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Condo, 1 Bedroom, Beach View (110)

  • 81 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Condo, 1 Bedroom, Beach View (Pelican 111)

  • 81 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Beach View (Pelican 1015)

  • 88 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Pool View (Pelican 114)

  • 88 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Sea View (Pelican 315)

  • 88 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Beach View (Pelican 513)

  • 88 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Sea View (Pelican 217)

  • 88 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Beach View (Pelican 2001)

  • 106 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Beach View (Pelican 1501)

  • 106 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Pool View (113)

  • 106 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Beach View (1916)

  • 88 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Condo, 1 Bedroom, Beach View (408)

  • 81 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (812)

  • 88 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Condo, 1 Bedroom, Sea View (1208)

  • 81 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Condo, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (608)

  • 81 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Pelican Beach Resort by Panhandle Getaways

Family fun on the beach, with outdoor pool, near Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park
Guests of this beach condo building will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as a fitness centre and a steam room. Each condo has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a furnished balcony. Guests can enjoy a deep soaking tub, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven. Housekeeping is not available.
Pelican Beach Resort by Panhandle Getaways offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Accommodation at this 3.5-star condo has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a deep soaking bath.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Televisions come with cable channels.

2 hot tubs are on site along with an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include outdoor tennis courts, a sauna, a fitness centre and a children's pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Pelican Beach Resort by Panhandle Getaways, you're just a quick walk from Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park. You'll find features such as free self-parking, plus an indoor pool and a restaurant. This comfortable condo has 22 condos. Each condo includes amenities such as free WiFi and a deep-soaking bath.
  • Each condo offers a kitchen, a furnished balcony/patio and a deep-soaking bath
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Free self-parking
  • Options for a bite to eat or a refreshing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant, a poolside bar and a bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the indoor and outdoor pools or soak in the 2 hot tubs
  • Amenities include a car charging station, a lift and a terrace
  • On-site recreation includes 2 outdoor tennis courts, a gym and a steam room
  • 6 minutes by foot from Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and a 5-minute drive from Henderson Beach State Park
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
As a guest of Pelican Beach Resort by Panhandle Getaways, you'll find 2 hot tubs, outdoor tennis courts, an indoor pool, and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge.

A children's pool, a fitness centre, and a sauna are also featured at the family-friendly Pelican Beach Resort by Panhandle Getaways. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Destin condo is smoke free.

Pelican Beach Resort by Panhandle Getaways has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On a white sand beach

Pool/Spa

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Fenced pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Pool loungers
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's pool
  • Pool gate

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Walkway to water

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • No housekeeping service

Location highlights

  • Near the boardwalk/promenade
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the Strip
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Canoeing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 22 units
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Guests are recommended to download the property's Welcome Home mobile app before check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 5 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. Guests will receive an email 7 days before arrival with check-in information and an access code. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Guests are recommended to download the property's Welcome Home mobile app before check-in. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 01 March and close on 31 October.
  • Up to 5 children aged 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Reviews

Pelican Beach Resort by Panhandle Getaways Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 226 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 226 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 226 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 226 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 226 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dilya

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marta, Smyrna

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well organized, clean, quite, beautiful view!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marcy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
View amazing! Room very nice! Security great. Chair rental and umbrella rental annoying (We pay for the private beach access, but there are so many chairs set up to rent smack dab in front of the water you have to stand in the water to enjoy the beach).
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Marcee Lynn

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness
I did like the pools and the beach. What I didnt like was the description of the condo I was given when I booked this trip through Expedia. The condo had cockroaches, and the description said it had a washer and dryer in condo. It did have the washer and dryer but the door was locked and I was told from Panhandle Getaways that the condo was not advertised with a washer and dryer. Then they do not provide beach towels at all. We are at the beach, how can they not offer beach towels. The amount of money paid for the condo should cover the $5 per beach towel, I had to purchase at the surf shop. Then, the toilet paper holder broke on the first day, and when I spoke with panhandle people I did tell them I wanted to be notified when they wanted to come in and fix it since there was not a safe in the room. They entered the room and fixed it without letting me know they were entering the room. This property is also not advertised that you can not get any assistance like towels, toilet paper, literally anything. The panhandle people did bring some trash bags and toilet paper after I complained. But I do feel these are things I shouldnt have had to request.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Whylie

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities
Not worth the money, but okay. Out dated appliances and also had glass table tops. Also the fact you pay to go to the beach but can’t have tent or e-z ups
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Enjoy oir stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
I did not like that they couldn’t give us a roll of toilet paper. They wanted us to purchase it. Also the shower curtain in the one bathroom had mold on it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Francisco, Houston

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great overall, it would just be much better if staff at receptionists would treat third party’s booking same way as if it was done through them.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The view to the ocean was great. Pretty much what I paid for apparently. The room was in much need of a deep cleaning. Splatters on the walls. Floor was gross. Area rugs need to be replaced. Shower was dirty. The room was not what I was expecting. Pictures on the website were deceiving. Not at all what I got.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room 1011 was on the corner so the view was amazing. We were able to see the Thursday fireworks from the hallway. The place was clean and comfortable. The cons…the bedroom is by the hall trash chute which which was loud. There is a sign to not use it at night but people still do and it woke us up every time. Also, there were only 4 elevators, on that side of the provides one laundry
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Danielle M

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The elevators were out of order for a large part of our stay, which was incredibly inconvenient for most of the guests.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen F., Canton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location on Furst Floor Just over the Pool with a Beach and Ocean View😎
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Carrie, Marion

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's crazy to spend the money to stay here and the hot tub and pool close at dusk.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Eric

Disliked: Room comfort

Nice but overpriced.

The condo is cute for a couple, but was very small and it was way overpriced. $3000 was kind of steep for what we rented.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really didn't like being told that we had to wear a wrist band for our entire vacation, like we're teenagers at a club. The staff seemed really unhappy with life in general. The room smelled moldy when we arrived but wasn't too bad once we opened the balcony doors. There was a surprising amount of cookware which was nice. The tiki bar was good but I never found the cafe.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Shane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was given an access code to the property. I made an attempt call the front desk of the resort to explain that the access code was not working when we arrived, then the front desk told me i needed to call expedia, bc i booked with a 3rd party I needed to call expedia to get the access code (again), which mind you I already had it. But it was not working. I then called Expedia and they told me they needed to to contact the resort as well. Neither parties were helping I waited over an hr and no one could help. I then called the number on the door which was another number for the resort. And that actually helped bc the gentleman had to RESET the code since the first code that was provided to me did not work. It only needed to be reset! The fact thatthe staff at the front desk of the resort did not explain that to me, and kept referring me to the Expedia was upsetting. The gentleman who i finally spoke to knew that the door access code have issues as times but no one else would elaborate that to me.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Leonardo

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Someone in the property next door or above us was drilling on the floor and it was very unpleasant as the noise was everyday t he at we were there. Also our apartment needed better maintenance as the shower glass door was having issues, the tv in the master bedroom was falling off the wall, and 2 elevators were not working so it would take long every time we needed to go up or down. I was not satisfied with the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This condo was beautiful and the view of the ocean was amazing! Definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
I’ve stayed at Pelican Beach several times before, but this time it was awful. The room we stayed in. It needs lots of love. Dishwasher didn’t work. Room smelled like mildew. The noise of the slamming doors to the stair well and the trash compactor all night long. The wall by the door is deteriorating away has a 2 by 2 hole on it. No blankets for the hide away bed.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This condo was perfect and beach front. It was a perfect place for family but not only. I would recommend to everyone.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loc

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Bridget

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very family friendly/quiet. Pool was very warm! Hot tub hot! Beach was beautiful! First time in Destin. Our condo (608) had nice accommodations and was clean. Beds were comfy. Kitchen had everything we needed. Beautiful view with sunrises and sunsets! Bunk beds were a hit! Only on-site dining option was a small cafe that had hours of 8-10 (breakfast) and 12-4 (lunch). We never ate there so I can’t comment on food. We stayed 4 nights. There was dish soap provided but no dishrag or sponge (I did ask for one). Basic toiletries and hand soap, along with towels were also provided. We brought our own beach towels. 2 of the 4 elevators were down, it appears they are updating them. Parking was free and convenient. Very close to Target and Walmart. Beachside Tiki Bar had domestic 16oz for $5/can- not bad. They had a variety of other beers as well. Blended drinks and other sweet treats. My biggest complaint and really my only one, is you are not allowed to set up any chairs/towels ahead (ocean front) of the pre-rented chairs/umbrella the resort rents out. And even worse, there are security guards watching the adjacent properties so you aren’t allowed to set up next to the umbrellas even if no one is occupying that sand. Super disappointed. We already paid to be here, we shouldn’t have to pay to use the beach and be close to kids in the water. I’ve stayed across the country, ocean front and never experienced something as silly as not being able to set up a chair where I want.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We had the best time!! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025