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The Pelican Poshtel

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Carolina, steps from Carolina Beach

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Beach nearby
Relax in this stylish living room with a sofa, armchair, and large mirror.
Stylish corridor with patterned tile floor, two chairs, and a hanging light fixture.
Two comfortable beds with crisp linens and plush pillows. A large mirror and bedside lamp add to the room's amenities.
Enjoy meals in this dining area with a long table and six chairs, illuminated by a pendant light fixture.

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$144
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Double Room, 1 King Bed

Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Netflix
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Sofa bed - single
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Netflix
Daily housekeeping
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Basic Room

Basic Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Netflix
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Superior Apartment | In-room dining

Superior Apartment

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed, 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Netflix
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Apartment | Living area

Standard Apartment

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Netflix
Daily housekeeping
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Apartment | Private kitchen

Family Apartment

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Netflix
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Carolina

The Pelican Poshtel places you steps from Carolina Beach and within a 20-minute stroll of Playa Ultimo Trolley. Highlights at this guest house include in-room free WiFi and Smart TVs. .This pet-friendly guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Added amenities include a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Isla Verde guest house include Condado Beach and Pan American Pier.
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What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Isla Verde Beach - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Casino del Mar at La Concha Resort - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Jose Miguel Agrelot Coliseum - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Condado Beach - 7 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Domenech Station - 8 min drive
  • San Juan (SJU-Luis Munoz Marin Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panaderia España - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Los Chamos Arepas Venezolanas - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Bistro Café - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪787 Coffee Co - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sweet Ann Cakes - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Pelican Poshtel

Guesthouse in Carolina, steps from Carolina Beach
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.

  • 1 building
  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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

  • 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

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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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Pelican Poshtel?

The Pelican Poshtel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Pelican Poshtel?

As of 27 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Pelican Poshtel on 18 Aug 2025 start from AU$144.42, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to The Pelican Poshtel?

Yep, The Pelican Poshtel is a short 2-minute walk from Carolina Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Pelican Poshtel?

No, The Pelican Poshtel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Pelican Poshtel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

The Pelican Poshtel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 377 out of 1038 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 188 out of 1038 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 1038 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 110 out of 1038 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 214 out of 1038 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

8/10 Good

Carla

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the pelican Poshtel was good. Our first night was miserable. Our room was very small and the air conditioning didn’t work. But once I went the staff a message they offered another room which was way better then our room. It was way better and the air was working wonderful LOL. Overall our stay was good great location for places to walk to good parking in front of the building area was so quite. I would stay again as long as I don’t get that small room again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Amber

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t see any staff the whole time I was there.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very convenient and comfortable! The walk to the beach was short. Pelican was exactly what we were looking for!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Luz

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a tiny room. No microwave. The bathroom light kept turning on and off the entire time. I had to walk up several stairs with a sprained ankle. I tried cancelling my reservation a day or two in advance due to my injury but was denied a refund so I had to stay there or I would have lost my full payment. The lock to the room did not work on the inside so I did not feel safe. Thankfully I didn’t have any issues. If you just need a bed to sleep in then fine but if you expect anything else you will not be satisfied.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Luisa

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If I could give this place a zero I would, please don’t stay at this hotel, the rooms are nothing like Expedia shows them, it’s dirty and they have bed bugs. They also have roaches and terrible service, my friend and I stayed here and we called the number they gave us more than 4 times just to try to check in, we asked them to come clean our room, and bring us towels but they took forever, they tried kicking us out one day before our check out. When they called us to figure out the situation about checking out, they gave me one price, but they kept changing the price. I asked them what is the total with everything included more than once and once I was ready to pay they gave us a new total of $119 for another night total scam. The water pressure sucks and the toilet doesn’t flush sometimes and they don’t have proper management, the person who is in charge of reservations and the needs of guests takes forever to respond. I don’t usually write reviews but this place is a joke and a total scam, save your money and go elsewhere in Puerto Rico.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANILEIDYS

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

2/10 Terrible

Kenrick

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

shabnam

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
FULL of ants, both alive and dead. Bathroom was brimming with them— it was actually shocking to see. Also, so many strands of hair on the sheets — balls of hair, strands of hair, short/thick hair, long hair. Disgusting.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Janette

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Definitely not as advertised
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Gretchen

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bathroom and parts of the room had black mold , no ventilation, walls and ceiling had dirt/stains. Mattress also had mold.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jesus

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Trevor

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

AVOID

Not as advertised. Pictures look much nicer. This is run down and even when “cleaned” it’s dirty. There were stains on everything and hair everywhere. The virtual front desk can’t help with anything when I arrived past midnight after a day of traveling with kids. The code to the door didn’t work and after telling them 3 times and them assuring me they gave the right code, they finally had me try a different one that finally worked. The ONLY reason we still stayed the night is that there was literally nothing else available at 1am. We got out of the there as fast as possible in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Joseph

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in. Property clean. Room a little tight but very nice. Large bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jose

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Callie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kesha Beatrise, ELMHURST

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Summary: unresponsive staff, unsecure facility/rooms, no amenities, prison cell like room aesthetic. Only recommend booking if you are out of options or traveling alone. Straight up white cement walls, a bed, and a fridge. No proper windows, no furniture, no decor. Everybody can hear everything in neighboring rooms. Killed many roaches which is strange because there’s no furniture for them to hide. You are given a sheet as your blanket. Bathroom has no vents so smell and humidity will linger in room. Old, unmatching towels are given by hotel. The toiletries in the room smell hospital grade. Hot water has to be manually turned on. When I contacted management to change rooms or cancel second night, they were not responsive but were able to respond when I asked for a hairdryer. The location is good. Right next to Calle Loiza so you have everything nearby from restaurants and the beach, also very near the hotel. The rest of the property is nice. Everything else was horrible experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paul

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

6/10 Okay

Oscar

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ciro

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Don’t feel safe, doors doesn’t work properly….NO windows in the room. Etc
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The illusion of safety

I am going to start by saying that it really looks like the owners are trying to make a nice little boutique hotel. So the 2 star rating is for the effort, not the execution. Safety is the biggest concern. In the daytime it looks like a nice enough neighborhood but when you travel with family you want to know you are locked in safe and sound. Unfortunately, this was not the case. The front gate looks sturdy and has a passcode. The problem is that you can reach through the bars and open the gate from the inside. Then there is a second passcode for the room. This problem is that they do not change the codes per visit. There is no one on site and they text you the codes. We stayed one night each a week apart. I got the texts confused and we accidentally coded into the wrong room. So, the codes are not changed. Anyone that has had the code can get into your room at anytime. When we got to the correct room there were no screens and you could reach through the metal hurricane slats to open the door from the inside without a code. The room was mostly clean but could have used a once over and there was a mustiness that was present in the bedrooms. The bathrooms were nice and clean with excellent water pressure and temperature Overall, however, I do not believe our family would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family PR

Walking distance from restaurant, grocery, beach. Perfect location for uber availability. Local vibes Nice size fridge in rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Absolutely awful

I read the reviews before coming so I wasn’t expecting much but it was far worse than expected. I received a text with gate and room codes for check in, no need the front gate lock is broken so we walked right in. So much for security. Next we walked around to our room and immediately upon entering we were hit with the overwhelming smell of paint. There is no front desk and no one answers the phone so we could not ask for a room change. The one small window in the room doesn’t open for ventilation, we were stuck. Everyone in the room had a headache, the smell was so bad. Next were the showers. We had NO hot water. I mean none. Thinking if was just time of day with others showering for dinner (which shouldn’t happen in a hotel anyway) my husband decided to wait and shower before we left for the airport at 4 am- still no hot water. Finally, it is a very noisy place. While this is not the fault of the hotel itself, it’s worth knowing before you book. We were woken up at midnight and again at 2 am by people outside of our room. The room itself was what I expected a bed, tv and ac. Nothing fancy, just a place to sleep. Website said bottled water, we didn’t get any but you can’t drink the water there so plan to pick some up. The shower was pretty moldy looking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025