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The Pelican Poshtel

3.0 star property

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Beach nearby
Lobby sitting area
Family Apartment | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby sitting area
Hallway

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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74 Calle Venus, Carolina, Carolina, 00979
  • Carolina Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Isla Verde Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Jose Miguel Agrelot Coliseum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Basic Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Standard Apartment | In-room dining

Standard Apartment

  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Apartment | Living area | Smart TV, Netflix

Junior Apartment

  • 56 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 2 Double Beds | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Apartment | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave

Family Apartment

  • 56 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Pelican Poshtel

Guesthouse in Carolina, steps from Carolina Beach
Along with a microwave in a common area, this smoke-free guesthouse has a fridge in a common area and wedding services. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a garden and a TV in a common area.
The Pelican Poshtel offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations, with complimentary bottles of water. Smart televisions come with Netflix.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Carolina guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us they enjoy The Pelican Poshtel's beach location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Carolina Beach. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas.
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include a terrace, TV in a common area and a shared microwave
  • Guests speak favourably about the beach and the location
  • Steps from Carolina Beach and 11 minutes on foot from Isla Verde Beach
  • Pets welcome for a fee
As a guest of The Pelican Poshtel, you'll find a terrace, a garden, and a television in common area. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Pelican Poshtel also features a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area.

This 3-star Carolina guest house is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property does not have a front desk. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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The Pelican Poshtel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 367 out of 1048 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 191 out of 1048 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 152 out of 1048 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 114 out of 1048 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 224 out of 1048 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Sandra Luz

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
The shower head wasn’t good and no ventilation in the restroom
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
****READ PLEASE **** This was my second — and definitely last — stay at this property. I made the mistake of giving it another chance, and I deeply regret it. Please read this before booking. 1. Severe Mold in Lobby: There is a serious mold issue in the lobby area — I have photographic evidence. This is a major health concern that should not be ignored. 2. False Advertising: The online photos are completely misleading. Unless you book Rooms 14 or 15, expect to be crammed into a tiny, claustrophobic box. There is barely space to walk. You open the door and you’re face-to-face with the bed. 3. Flooded Bathroom Setup: The showers have no doors or curtains, so water spills directly into the bedroom area. Our floors were soaked. 4. Insecure Rooms: The locks on the doors do not function properly. We felt completely unsafe during our stay. 5. Constant Noise: The environment is incredibly loud. Do not expect any peace or rest here. 6. Rude, Inefficient Housekeeping: Housekeeping staff are rude and dismissive. When I politely asked for clean towels, one told me they “only clean every three days” and that daily service is unnecessary — completely unacceptable. I am currently disputing the charges with my bank. Customer service is unresponsive, and even when you do get through, they’re unhelpful and unwilling to fix anything. This stay was a disaster. Save yourself the frustration — book elsewhere.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shoanyn Myriam

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not have high expectations when I booked this hostel but was hoping for the best. Reviews on Google are mostly accurate for this place. The walls for the room are paper thin and you can hear every noise. The bathroom was fairly clean but the shower head had weak flow and some days the hot water supply was not adequate. The showers don’t have real shower curtains or doors to prevent bathroom floor from getting wet. The hotel room door and lock did not make me feel protected. The room smelled moldy and there were leaks everywhere. Drunk guests at night could be heard which disturbed my sleep. From the main guest house, leaks from the ceiling were easily seen.Housekeeping services were rude and had a negative attitude when asked if they could clean out room daily when booking it clearly states daily housekeeping services. Bottom line you get what you get paid for and I will not be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Nicole

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is convenient to the areas such as the beach and some restaurants. However, the condition of the property is very poor. Our bathroom did not have tiles, we showered in painted cement. The shower didn’t even have a curtain or door so the water will run out to where the toilet area was. The lobby was moldy and they had a bucket collecting the water that was dripping from the ceiling. We called for room cleaning and was they only clean rooms every 3 days. On booking description it lists that room cleaning is done daily. Cleaning staff was rude.Overall, I would rate this place 2/5. Will not be coming back again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Phyllis

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property looked nothing like the pictures. There was not hot water for our showers . They give you 1 towel for your entire stay . But no wash cloth or hand towels. They dont tell you that you have to empty the de humidifier twice a day to keep your floors dry . Well ed Puerto Rico.. but not the location we stayed in it was run down . Getting food was a challenge
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Anabel, Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good property, close to a bunch of places making it easy to Uber around.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dovid, Monsey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a nice quiet place with a very nice rooftop
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Jonas

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely stay in a towny neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Fredrik

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

Highway and noisy neighbors

Close to a very busy highway, noise level acceptable. Only complaint, later arriving guests were loud, could hear them fight through the wall.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

April

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you eant to feel like you have beento hell on vacation then stay here. The property is spit into 2 different sites with scary houses in between. There is no staff on site. The pictures are not accurate at all. There were bugs and hair in the bed. The couch/pullout bed was broken. It smelled of mold and disappointment. Do not stay here
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Fiorella

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The gate with a code was broken so anyone could just enter. The windows opened even if they were closed it could still be opened.The room smelled like it wasn’t cleaned and it smelled dusty .walls are very thin. bed blocked the door to open the bathroom. The beds wooden planks were all fallen so we had to lift up the bed to fix them
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Karen Michelle

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Doors do not lock. Location is very limited space.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Evelyn, Willoughby Hills

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fault advertising, hot water never came up no closet, I thought I closed the door with lock to realize we slept with the door open. No receptionist at the front desk. If it was up to me I would send inspection to look around the place. Plus is like a guest house not hotel Very dissatisfied
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Davina Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room. It needed a microwave inside the room instead of just the common area. They were and hour late sending me my room number and door code so I was locked out past the check in time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

cristian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
At the time of check in we had no way of verifying we had a room and the number they had for customer service was non responsive . We were left outside of the hotel with no help from anyone to get into the hotel . Once I was able to get a hold of someone which wasn’t until 2 hrs after my check in time . It was to my pleasant suprise that the door to my hotel had no lock ….. anyone could have came in whenever they please. I contacted the property via text message and they were un responsive . For anyone looking to book this hotel think twice !!!! High disappointed
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Evelyn

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Miriam, Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property is in great accessible area. still too dark at night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Anette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Cuando llege le chato que me dieron estava una persona. Me
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025