The Terrace at Pelican Beach in Destin

We stayed in the Penthouse #1601. The views were absolutely amazing. We had access to the private beach were you can reserve beach chairs for a day or a week. We did premium so we were in the front row right on the water. The penthouse was spacious and the outdoor patio was huge. Highly recommend

A Slice of Paradise at The Pelican 🌴✨

The views alone are worth the stay—panoramic scenes of the ocean that shift from golden sunrise to fiery sunset, all visible right from the room. Speaking of which, the room was spotless, thoughtfully arranged, and felt like a serene retreat after a day.

The amenities were the cherry on top. I rotated between three pristine pools, each with its own vibe, and melted away stress in the two bubbling hot tubs. The sauna was a quiet sanctuary—perfect for unwinding and recharging. And when hunger struck, the on-site café delivered with fresh, flavorful bites and cozy charm. The beach bar was a standout: breezy, vibrant, and serving up some of the best cocktails I’ve had in ages. Whether you’re craving a tropical punch or a classic mojito, they’ve got you covered.

The Pelican isn’t just a place to stay—it’s a place to savor. I left feeling refreshed, spoiled, and already dreaming of my next visit.

Amazing experience. The Pelican resort staff is great. What a great experience overall. There were plenty of parking spaces available in May when we visited. Weather was great. Our apartment at the Terrace was absolutely worth it. Tip: rent it early and late in the season - April, May, Late August, September.

Our stay was fabulous! Every need we had was met professionally and efficiently. Our room was immaculate and each employee we came across was friendly and helpful.
Though the view from our room wasn't facing towards the ocean, the view we had was still spectacular.
We had access to both The Pelican and The Terrace. The resorts were clean and well maintained at each location. We loved having different pools at each location to choose from too.
The cafe located inside The Pelican was delicious and the Tiki Bar was great. They served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
The location of The Terrace was perfect. We only had to drive a little ways to hit Destin Commons and The Gulfarium. Highly recommend staying here!

10/15/2020 - 10/18/2020

The photos listed is exactly what you walk into.

We arrived at the location after 5pm (7 hour drive) went to Pelican to check-in as advertised. Signed one paper (front & back) which was the rules of the property, received 2 armbands that you must wear while on the property (if you loose it the replacement is $25 a piece, if you cut it off before bed bring it back to the front desk the next morning and they'll replace it for free, but you must and I repeat you must have the old armbands on hand) and parking pass.
The beach access is a short walk (right behind the Pelican) You can use the pools at both properties and weight rooms.
The view from the master bedroom and living room was amazing, they overlooked the pool area, the beach in the distance and the man made lake with walkover access.

We didn't have many questions and had zero issues with the property, but the response time from the Owner was too notch and it was a matter of minutes if not seconds. AC unit blew like a winter storm, but some days we didn't need it because of the cool nights & mornings. The TV's in the master bedroom & living room are easy to use (if you have cable at home it's pretty much used the same way) We didn't use the 3rd TV. It has a nice big refrigerator, toaster (didn't use), microwave (didn't use), dishwasher (didn't use), coffee pot (didn't use).

The house was very clean and well kept (when your from a family of medical professions and married to one you keep your gear ready at all times, no knock to the cleaning crew because they did a hell of a job on the cleaning and you can tell it was clean. We cleaned the house, washed the bedding and towels again before we settled in. (The owner has broom, mop & vacuum in the home) We didn't utilize the 2nd bedroom so we kept the door closed the whole time. We didn't utilize dishes because we travel with paper plates, cup & plastic utensils.

The property is not far from entertainment, stores or restaurant. Don't forget to utilize the 1 daily free pass for activities through xplorie (not unit/1 person) you can do airborne adventures, fishing adventures, dolphin cruise, snorkeling & water park (some of the things are seasonal).

Once again Thank-you to the Owner for opening your beautiful home up to us, we will definitely be back.

I truly enjoyed my stay at this resort. I was on the second floor of the terrace and had such a beautiful view of the pound near by with the beach view in the back ground of it. Totally worth the money. The wrist band gets a tad annoying to wear but you can replace it free if you bring back the old one. Do not lose it or they will charge $25 for it to be replaced. Truly had a great time and best view I have had in Destin in all the years I have traveled to there. Highly recommended. Not mention the condo was superb.

Visited Pelican Beach Resort 3 weeks ago and my family had a wonderful time. We stayed at the Terrace unit 1101 and let me just say don't judge a book by its cover. The photos online doesn't give this unit any justice. We had a 3 bedroom 3 bath condo with great views. The Terrace does not sit at Beach front which was perfectly fine for us it at a walking distance or you can take shuttle that is provided from Resort. Unit seemed to be recently remodeled Kitchen was fully equipped, washer and dryer at entrance to the unit all three restrooms fully stocked with towels. Bedrooms were good size. Pool view from bedroom balcony which also over sees to the beach. As for the beach umbrellas are rented on a first come first serve basis. One is allowed to bring beach umbrella but have to set up behind the ones that are rented by the resort.

We only encountered a few minor issues one of them our unit not being ready at check-in time. We arrived around 3:45p and checkin was at 4p. Our unit wasn't ready till about 4:20'ish. However, there was a few people in the main lobby complaining after we had settled and headed out to the beach whom were still waiting on their rooms. Coffee was provided but no filters for coffee machine. As I mentioned unit being recently remodeled well there was boxes of tile replacements found under the beds but we just ignored it.

Overall we had a great time and will more than likely stay at this resort in the future. Oh, and remember housekeeping services are not provided you will clean after yourself bring house essentials such as detergent, fabric softener, dish soap and sponge etc... we were well prepared but if you are wondering keep that in mind. So long ....