Hotel in Grand Bahama, Bahamas
Pelican Bay Hotel
Boutique hotel at Lucaya Marina on Grand Bahama offering waterfront location, modern rooms, and access to marina shops and restaurants. Perfect base for exploring Grand Bahama's natural attractions and beaches.
The Pelican Bay Hotel is a mid-range boutique property on Sea Horse Road in the Lucaya district of Freeport, Grand Bahama Island, positioned at the edge of the Port Lucaya Marketplace marina. The hotel occupies a colourful cluster of buildings set above Bell Channel, a waterway connecting the marina to the open sea, and its marina-facing rooms offer views across the boat slips toward the water. Port Lucaya Marketplace, a lively outdoor complex of restaurants, bars, duty-free shops, and live entertainment venues, is immediately adjacent and within easy walking distance.
The hotel takes an informal, personality-driven approach to hospitality and is known locally as the happiest hotel on Grand Bahama Island. Accommodation ranges from standard and superior rooms to marina-view rooms, all furnished with air conditioning, satellite television, and private bathrooms. Marina-view rooms on upper floors are the most desirable, placing guests above Bell Channel with direct water outlooks. Three swimming pools are distributed across the property grounds, offering alternatives to the beach for guests who prefer the on-site option.
Beach access is a short walk away at the Grand Lucayan resort beach, through the Port Lucaya area. Watersports including kayaking, paddleboarding, and snorkelling trips can be arranged through the marina-based operators at the Lucaya waterfront. Scuba diving is a major attraction in the wider area; Grand Bahama is noted for accessible reef diving, wreck diving, and underwater cave exploration at Lucayan National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve approximately 20 minutes' drive west of Freeport.
Dining at the Pelican Bay centres on Sabor Restaurant and Bar, which serves lunch, dinner, and cocktails with marina views. The Port Lucaya Marketplace immediately adjacent extends the dining options considerably, offering a cluster of Bahamian seafood restaurants, casual bars, and nightlife venues all within a few minutes' walk. Weekly Junkanoo rush-outs and live music events at the marketplace bandstand are a regular feature of the Lucaya evening calendar.
Grand Bahama International Airport (IATA: FPO) is approximately 15–20 minutes from the Lucaya area by taxi. The hotel's central Lucaya position makes it a practical base for island exploration by rental car or organised excursion, and jitney buses connect Lucaya to downtown Freeport for independent travellers.
Amenities
- marina views
- pool
- restaurant
- bar
- water sports
- beach access nearby
Visit / Book / Contact
- Official website
- Phone: +1-242-373-9550
Location
Sea Horse Road, Lucaya, Grand Bahama
26.5247, -78.6589 — View on map
Highlights
- Marina-side location at Port Lucaya with views across Bell Channel and the marina waterway
- Immediate access to Port Lucaya Marketplace restaurants, bars, and regular live music and Junkanoo events
- Three on-site pools plus access to Grand Lucayan resort beach a short walk away
- Strong base for Grand Bahama diving — reef, wreck, and Lucayan National Park cave dives all within easy reach
- Boutique atmosphere with an informal Bahamian character distinct from the island's larger resort complexes
Tips
- Request a marina-view room for upper-floor views across Bell Channel — standard rooms face away from the water
- Port Lucaya Marketplace hosts live music and Junkanoo events most evenings — arrive early for the best positions near the bandstand
- Book dive excursions through Port Lucaya marina operators in advance, especially during high season (December–April)
- Rental cars are the most practical option for visiting Lucayan National Park, Gold Rock Beach, and the island's eastern shores
- Grand Bahama International Airport is 15–20 minutes by taxi — confirm transfer arrangements at check-in
FAQ
Does Pelican Bay Hotel have direct beach access?
The hotel itself is on the marina rather than a beach. Direct beach access is available at the Grand Lucayan resort beach, approximately a five-minute walk through the Port Lucaya area.
What dining options are available near the Pelican Bay Hotel?
Sabor Restaurant and Bar on-site serves lunch, dinner, and cocktails with marina views. The Port Lucaya Marketplace immediately adjacent offers Bahamian seafood restaurants, casual bars, and live entertainment venues all within a few minutes' walk.
Is the Pelican Bay Hotel a good base for diving on Grand Bahama?
Yes, the hotel's Lucaya marina location makes it an excellent base for diving. Local operators run reef dives, wreck dives, and guided excursions to the Lucayan National Park cave systems, which are among the most extensive known underwater cave networks in the world.
How far is the Pelican Bay Hotel from Grand Bahama airport?
Grand Bahama International Airport (IATA: FPO) is approximately 15–20 minutes from the Lucaya district by taxi.
Accessibility
The Pelican Bay Hotel occupies a marina-side setting with some level changes between sections of the property. Guests with mobility requirements should contact the hotel directly to confirm accessible room availability and specific access provisions.
When to visit
Grand Bahama's dry season runs from December through April, making this the most comfortable period for beach and watersports activity. The shoulder months of May and June offer lower rates while dive conditions remain excellent.