My wife and I had stayed before over at the Pink Pelican, and it was okay but also worrisome as the front door didn't shut completely. So we went and bought a security door jam to make sure the door couldn't be opened. We stayed during the late summer, so the soaking tubs were available most anytime we wanted.
My wife and I needed a get away from the cold in Colorado, and travelled down to a warmer climate and to enjoy the soaking tubs again at the end of December. This time we stayed in the PAM rooms and our room had a kitchenette which was nice. The room(s) are in the style of an old time motor lodge, so the bathroom and kitchen area are small, bit overall, roomy.
So here's the negative comment. With all the buildings the Pelican Spa owns, it offers 32 rooms. So let's say most rooms are rented with 2 people, so that's a total of 64 people. The Pelican has only 4 soaking tubs and 1 larger tub. The tubs can also be used by outside guests for a fee. You cannot reserve a tub, as it is a first come, first served for guests and you can soak as long as you want. So the odds of getting a tub are not that great, and that is hugely disappointing, especially if that is why you cam to the Spa.
Our last day and we though maybe a soak in the morning before heading home. My wife went first and could not use the tubs as she felt uncomfortable. Seems 'friends' of somebody at the Spa let them sleep in the common area over night. My wife encountered someone still sleeping on a couch, kids running around, and a women in one of the tub rooms coughing significantly. My wife left, of course. So in our 3 night stay, my wife and I got 1 soak each. Not great.
If you want quirky and funky, the Pelican Spa is your place to stay. But be aware you may not get to use the tubs as planned, and know that the rooms are older. It is what it is. read more