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Reviews of Pelican Beach Villas

Pelican Beach Villas
Pelican Shores Road, Marsh Harbour, Abaco

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 83 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

RogerO, orlando, fl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
location is perfect for boaters, adjacent to marsh harbor marina. directly on the beach, great views!!! spacious and clean. need to take off/replace matress covers on the two twin beds. they make too much noise to sleep on.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
The location and setting were fine. The unit we had was not worthy of the title "Villa", cabin would have been more appropriate. The kitchenette, was tired, the utensils and dishes were more like yard sale bargins. The bath was also tired and in need of an UP Grade. My wife had the opportunity to view the two bedroom unit, which was much better.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and peaceful. Lovely beach and picnic area with hammocks. Perfect spot!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Jackson W

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I found it expensive for what we got. They said there was internet bur it didn't work for me?
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bibb B.

great and relaxing
place was perfect spot and great sport to relax and hang out with perfect views.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place for snorkeling, relaxing....
Nice villa, good location, nice beach, beautiful view. Could not get WiFi service at all and couldn’t use Skype to make calls. Furniture is kind of worn out. There was no coffee in the room. Laundry is coin operated machines. The staff was nice to call the manager to check on our flight status before we checked out.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

robert, florida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the quietness and very pretty and the beach is outsde your door.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
The place is a gem. The spot is hidden but if you want to relax is the perfect getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Response from Margarita on 30 Jul 2018
Thank you for your review! We are happy that you enjoyed Your relax time in Pelican Beach Villas. We are looking forward to seeing You again!

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dirty....never met a member of staff; Villa was open with a key on the table.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
2 BR Villa on beach
Nice 2 BR villa with full kitchen right on beach. Inside clean and well kept. Deck and beach area not cleaned up from prior resident (Empty beer bottles on deck and beach). Phone and Wi-Fi not operational.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Lynn, MD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Things might change in near future.
Work being done on waterway so backhoe at it from 8am til 4pm. Okay if you have a car, but going into town $10 each way & $20 to get to airport. Beautiful marinas & several excellent restaurants in area. On site staff not always available. Did let me checkin early & do late checkout. All people from property very nice. Villas really barebones, but clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a good location close to a small beach and close to Marsh Harbour. There is a great place to eat just walking distance called the JIB Room. The only upgrades to unit 7 I would recommend is a quieter air conditioner and the door was a little difficult to close. Very quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Got in after office closed, our villa number was posted on window seen from outside.Key was in room. Very nice villa 30 yards from beach clean. Only there one night, never saw anyone as we left before they opened. Would return.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice view, quiet stay and friendly owner and overall grounds very pretty and clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great view!
Loved our stay. Roomy with such an incredible view!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Christine R.

Clean units. Nice beach. Clean laundry facilities. Very quiet.
Clean units. Nice beach. Clean laundry facilities. Very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Beautiful, but not luxurious.
The property was very clean, and the location was perfect- located on a beautiful beach with crashing waves right outside. Maintenance left something to be desired - The telephone barely worked, the cable was out, one of the doors wouldn’t lock with the key, and there was no Wi-Fi in our unit so we had to stand in the parking lot outside one of the other units to use it (which is admittedly pretty creepy). The beautiful location and reasonable prices as well as the cleanliness of our unit and linens made it easier to overlook the shortcomings of the property. Service was non-existent - there was no employee on site most of the day, but there was someone available by phone when we had a power outage.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Jim, New Hampshire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
On the Water Away from Town
Units 1 through 6 are individual cottages right on the water. Swim right outside the front door, but bring water shoes - a bit of rock and old coral mixed in with the sand. The units are clean, well equipped and quiet. A bit of the corrosion and wear & tear one expects in the islands. They are located in a nice residential area of Marsh Harbour. Too far to walk to anything, really, except for the Jib Room Bar and Restaurant, about a 5 minute walk away.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Brice M., Duvall

Afforable, clean waterfront cottage
Thank you to Aida for a great vacation. The cottages are adequately furnished for a small family and convenient to Marsh Harbor and great snorkeling. We would come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Nancy, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little cottage on the beach!
We only stayed for one night but it was a great little cottage on the beach.
Stayed 1 night in May 2017

8/10 Good

Richard, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unique cabins in ideal waterfront setting
Cabins well set up. Main problem for self catering is that they are a long way from shops.

6/10 Okay

Brian, NH

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Excellent attractive location.
No manager on site and payment issues arose because housekeeping was asked to attempt process via telephone communications with supervisor. After midnight, 2 cars kept driving in and out with adjacent tenants talking causing a lost of sleep. There is no door latch on guest bedroom door and only way to keep it closed is to use deadbolt lock.

8/10 Good

Rob, Spokane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location, Location, Location
Nice private beach, faces north 200 meter swim to Mermaid Reef, one of the nicest little snorkel spots I've ever been in 5 minute walk to Marsh Harbour Marina and the Jibroom, good drinks, great food and island hospitality.

10/10 Excellent

Ed and Brooke , Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pelican Beach Villas Review - Unforgettable Charm
My wife and I had a wonderful experience at Pelican Beach Villas. It is the best place I have ever stayed in the Bahamas. Pelican Beach Villas had a great system for coordinating travel between islands and locations. Pelican Beach Villas is located on Marsh Harbour, which is a central location to many activities in the Bahamas. By staying at Pelican Beach Villas, my wife and I were able to experience numerous unique experiences, such as snorkeling, scuba diving, sailing, rock climbing, shopping, local dancing, and simple airport access. The villas are clean, private, and relaxing. The modern kitchens are fitted with excellent refrigerators, stoves, individual grills, wireless internet, televisions, Vonage telephone systems, international calling, and other amenities, such as high quality showers and high quality electricity, which is sometimes hard to do in the Bahamas. The concierge team was very informed and connected to local ferry operations, taxi operations, restaurants, and other service providers. There is an abundance of animals near Marsh Harbour, and by use of the local guide services of Pelican Beach Villas, we were able to see sharks, dolphins, angel fish, barracuda, and sting rays.

4/10 Poor

morris

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Missing hospitality
I arrived about 5:30 there was no one at the reception office so there was no welcome. It would have been helpful for information on what was around to eat any local stores and or entertainment. There was absolutely no service at all

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Home away from home
The cottage was a bit outdated in decoration but very clean. It was right on the water which was spectacular. The cottage had a complete kitchen with a walk out patio. There was no hotel service nor did we ever see anyone who might have worked at the villa.

8/10 Good

Tim, South Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice stop before flight out
One night stopover before flight off island. Clean, right on water. Bed uncomfortable. Very friendly staff! Bit of a walk to most restaurants.

4/10 Poor

Leigh, Washington, DC

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family villas right on the ocean
My wife and I stayed there one night prior to our departure from Marsh Harbor. Our villa was large - 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, kitchen and living area. It is in a cluster of 7 villas on a rocky point adjacent to a rocky beach. There was an outdoor table on a patio, and grills and hammocks were nearby. There is virtually no landscaping, and the villas are very exposed. What is not nearby are restaurants. The closest, a 5-minute walk, serves dinner only on Wednesday and Saturday. Other restaurants in town are at least a mile away. The supermarket is about two miles away. Without a car this is a tough place to be. The villa was clean, but the furnishings were old and worn out. The bed was uncomfortable, and the sofa in the living area was sagging. Mirrors in bathrooms were hung so high my wife could not see most of her face. Lighting is primitive. There is a TV with cable, but no WiFi. The 7 villas share two phone lines, so you may have to wait to make a call. The kitchen was well equipped and would have been useful on an extended stay if we had easier access to groceries. Overall, the stay was disappointing, and we will not return.

8/10 Good

Jillian P, Vancouver, B.C., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, comfortable and reasonable price
We only stayed overnight here - on our way in between island-hopping but found it to be a reasonable price (for the Bahamas!) and clean. Good location. No complaints.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My room was not clean, and there is no housekeeping.

8/10 Good

Jay, Richmond VA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value for us
We stayed here only because we needed lodging nearby the Marsh Harbour airport because of a very early flight. Arrived early evening and there were no staff on site which was not a problem for us because my name was on a sign with room number indicated, room was open with key inside. The little pastel cottage was surprisingly roomy, spiffy and clean. Two beds and two full baths, big kitchen. Windows overlooking the little beach. Hammock we didn't use... Wifi in cottage #1 was pretty weak but adequate for our very short stay.

4/10 Poor

James

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not worth the costs
$200/night for less than acceptable amenities. The manager; however, was very friendly and helpful. She tried her best to provide for her guests.

6/10 Okay

thomas l, San Francisco, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
OK, but not a very good value
Going during off-season has its advantages one might think: nothing is remotely crowded, go to any restaurant without a reservation, prices should be less. However, many places were closed in the “hurricane season” so, for purposes of making a connection to a sailing boat, we needed to stay close to Marsh Harbour. Pelican Beach Villas seemed a good idea. In fact, it was not an especially good idea. Even if I factor in the relatively high costs of things in the Abacos, this is still not good value; it is in the end merely OK. We had some trouble connecting to be able to check in, as the owner or manager does not seem to be around too much. The room was clean, but there was a strong smell of mold, whose source we could not fathom; I found it displeasing, but my wife was really upset by the smell. The size of the room was adequate, but not particularly spacious or comfortable. Although their website said the bed would be queen-size, it was a double bed. Frankly, if I paid half of what I did (around $220 off-season), I would have been less inclined to complain about things. Oh, free WiFi worked fine, and the adjacent beach was pleasant.

8/10 Good

Ray, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Quirky and interesting
The complex is next to the beach and nearby reef. A good bar and restaurant is 100 yards away. Great self catering including beach bar b que. A shark came within 3 yards of the beach after 2 rays. Fabulous

8/10 Good

John K, Orlando

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to visit and relax. I read the reviews, but was really surprised to discover that when you walked out on the back patio, you could literally feel the oceans' spray while sitting in the chairs...you're that close. I have to return again to do some research work for my company, and I'll definitely look up this location first to find out about availability. John

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not up to my expectations! Was too remote from activities. Seeing it in real life is not what you get from the listed pictures.

10/10 Excellent

Steve, N. Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Far better than a hotel.
Very friendly owner. I was staying here for two nights before chartering a sailing yacht. The place was so good that I am going to spend a few more nights there after the charter.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2/10 Terrible

lats, upstate,ny

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Booked the wrong date..my mistake but called 30 seconds later and they didn't answer. Expedia called them and they wouldn't do anything about it so we ended up paying 3 night rate for 1 night! Expedia gave us some refunds but villas wouldn't! Bathroom wasn't really clean and it was pretty far away from town. When you get there, the office is closed, they have a whiteboard in the window with your name and villa number...good thing the cab driver knew to look for it!

8/10 Good

Brett, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect family vacation
Pelican Beach Villas was great for our family. It is hard to tell from a website but these little bungalows are directly on the water..the Mermaid Reef is right behind them, with some of the best snorkeling around. You can got right out into the water on the beach behind..there are hammocks and bbqs with picnic tables as well..there is a boat basin behind if someone is picking you up. there are about 6 little brightly painted cottages, with living room, full kitchen with new appliances, tv, cable, and free wifi..the two bathrooms were clean as was the entire villa. The housekeeper comes and goes just with towels really, but is available by phone. There is a coin laundry on premises. They villas are not really near enough to walk to most places so rent a car or rent some bikes. These are about 10-15 min from the airport and maybe 5 min from the big grocery stores..save a lot and maxwells. This NO resort..it is just a great small cottage to spend time with your fam..plan on going elsewhere for poolside relaxing..I have two older boys 20 and 22 and a 13 year old girl and my husband and I, and it was perfect for us! The prices were very reasonable for what you get and we would definitely go back.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Quiet and Quaint
I rented the only Studio unit they have at this property. It is SMALL but, was adequate for my needs. GREAT shower with hot water and plenty of water pressure! The beach is kind of rocky but, is great for strolling and shelling. It's about a 20 minute walk to the small town, which can feel quite long because of the hot sun. All and all though, I enjoyed my stay.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location. Roomy. Would go again
While we liked it, especially the beach location, they could use a lot more cooking pans and other kitchen utensils and dishwasher detergent. They could use more out door furniture.

10/10 Excellent

Marlene, Los Gatos, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pelican Beach Villas - Marsh Harbor, Bahamas
Private cottage with two bedrooms and two baths, kitchen, living room, deck overlooking the ocean, hammocks................delightful!

10/10 Excellent

Andy, Savannah GA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spot right on the Ocean
Its about a 20 min walk into Marsh Harbour so a car would be better. No pool but you don't need it as you have the ocean right outside your room. Good snorkeling nearby. This is a great place to chill out.

8/10 Good

krazykate, Santa Barbara, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great casual stay!
These darling bungalows are located just out of town on a totally private peninsula.  Everything you need is there, large rooms,spacious kitchen, comfortable living room, beach, BBQs, hammocks, etc.   It's not super luxurious, so not for everybody, but it's a great value.

6/10 Okay

Cheri, Georgia

Disliked: Room comfort
Just An Overnight
We had reservations for an overnight stay on our way to Treasure Cay the next morning. We stayed in the one room efficiency. The room was indeed very small, but serviceable. The only major complaint was that the air conditioning unit was so noisy you couldn't bear to operate it and try to sleep. It overpowered everything, including the TV. We did eat at Jibs up the road when we got in on Saturday and had a very nice steak dinner. They serve ribs on Wednesday and Steak/Fish/Chicken choice on Friday. The steak was very good and a very nice size. Can't comment on the rest of the resort as it was dark when we arrived and when we left.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
You need to rent a car but the setting is pretty e
The four of us who rented two cottages enjoyed it