The Pelican Poshtel

3.0 star property

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Beach nearby
Hallway
Family Apartment
Beach nearby
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
74 Calle Venus, Carolina, Carolina, 00979
  • Carolina Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Casino del Mar at La Concha Resort
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Isla Verde Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

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

Basic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Superior Apartment

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Double Room

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Apartment

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

Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Family Apartment

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

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 refrigerator 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 bottled water. Smart televisions come with Netflix.

Bathrooms include showers. This Carolina guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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 like free WiFi in public areas.
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include a terrace, TV in a common area, and a shared microwave
  • Guests speak favorably about the beach and the location
  • Steps from Carolina Beach and 7 minutes by car from Condado Beach
  • Pets welcome for a fee
As a guest of The Pelican Poshtel, you'll find a terrace, a garden, and a television in a common area. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Pelican Poshtel also features a microwave in a common area and a refrigerator in a common area.

This 3-star Carolina guesthouse is smoke free.

Languages

English, Spanish

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private 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.
  • Cribs (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.

We should mention

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

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The Pelican Poshtel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 367 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 189 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 144 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 104 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 207 out of 1011 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Janelle

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The photos of the rooms online look a lot cleaner than the actual property, we had stains on the beds and as we looks around the floors weren’t taken care of the best and the walls and ceilings looked not to clean either. Upon further inspection we found multiple cockroaches dead and alive, along with spiders. We contacted the customer service about these issues and they said they would arrange for us to stay somewhere else without a refund though, and they never got back to us, which forced us to stay at the property. They also changed my price of the room, I reserved the room when it was about $100 a night, when I got my pricing details they started charging me $150 - $160 a night that wasn’t including the taxes and fees. Making my stay much more expensive than we were planning. The location of the place isn’t terrible it’s near a good beach and a few restaurants and a supermarket which was very nice when we weren’t renting a car.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

NFRMPO

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Naomi

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Unfortunately I did not receive the room i booked. Got 2 beds instead of 3 and a broken couch. Thankfully there was AC in every room as described. We appreciated that it was nice and cool when we checked in. There was restaurants and coffee shop walking distance, so that was nice. Property is located in a residential area, wouldn’t really recommend you walking late at night. Overall, had a good stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

My stay

I did not enjoy this stay. The beds and pillows were uncomfortable. There was too much background noise. At least it was pretty clean. But the windows and screens looked old. The door did not close properly and felt unsafe.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Arlyssa

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My first interaction with the management of this location was to ask about a late check-in as we were landing at 1am. We were forced to book a whole other night for a few hours. Fine. Then, the day before our check-in, I had to reach out to the property to find out what was going on because I haven't heard from them, nothing had been communicated or anything. The room booked was a queen room and was NOT how it was pictured and advertised. It felt like a cell block with NO windows, a small dingy bathroom and not a single surface to place any personal belongings. The dehumidifier was emptied by myself about six times during the stay and knob to the shower was found under the sink, after the fact. The bed felt like stacked blankets, though I know it wasn't because the bed sheet kept coming off and I had to keep fixing it. It sank-in at the middle of the bed and my wife and I kept sinking into it while sleeping, making it SUPER UNCOMFORTABLE. Whichever "cleaning" staff was on would leave the supplies laying around blocking stairs and passageways. We left the room mid day and returned at night to find the same supplies laying in the same spots along with garbage bags. The location wasn't bad, its on a dead end street and there was decent street parking. Not far from a lot so access to the island was pretty easy. My wife and I feel like we got catfished with this stay... it's good for young persons who plan to only sleep there and do nothing else in their room.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rita

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently stayed at this hotel, and unfortunately, it was one of the worst experiences I’ve had. The biggest issue was the fact that water was literally dripping onto my bed all night—it felt like Chinese water torture, making it impossible to sleep. On top of that, the room had huge gaps in the door, allowing light from the hallway to shine in all night, which only added to the discomfort. The bathroom had no windows or fans, leading to poor ventilation, and the towels provided were already damp, which was unpleasant. Overall, this stay was far from restful, and I wouldn’t recommend this hotel unless serious improvements are made.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

venus

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

MATTHEW

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeikel

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Migdalia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

clean and convenient

Clean and convenient, easy instructions to self check-in, well illuminated at night construction early morning, receptacles not working
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Cara Dawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean but noisy
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fanny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and good service , property clean , room confortable with hot water and air conditioning, areas accessible for peace moments I would definitely recommend this place for your stay in Carolina 👏
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sheila

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Very close to nice beach and lots of restaurants nearby. Check-in process was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asly

Everything about my stay was amazing. My only call out will be maybe asding transportation for the guests
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Gonzalo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Low-cost, clean, minimalist accommodations. Like staying in a spare bedroom at your cousin Pito's hous. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay for a couple of days.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Tia

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Maribelen

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is not available or seen on premises. I didn't receive my code to check in until 3:44pm, check in time is at 3pm. According to instructions I was supposed to receive this code at 2:30pm. This suite is run down bathroom lights wasn't working. Walls are due for a repatch and paint job. Door locks are broken you cant tell if you door is open or locked. They are rundown and need an overall upgrade. Towels and bed linens are also worn and dingy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Davian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Chill place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josue

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Richard J

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The door frame had gaps in it, which allowed alot of Flys to get in. The wi-fi and tv didn't work.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Jocelyn

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No one on site to speak with about the stay or to get new towels , when I tried to text them to do late check out I was never answered for 2 days prior to leaving, there was a bug in our bed and I got multiple bug bites while staying here /: .
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Gwenda C

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025