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The Pelican Inn

2.5 star property
Travelers start their day with a hearty breakfast at the Pelican Inn, where helpful staff provide tour assistance to create memorable experiences

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Located by the ocean, the Pelican Inn welcomes guests with a breakfast buffet and complimentary WiFi. Visitors can enjoy the sea breeze from the terrace or get recommendations for exploring nearby attractions from the helpful tour assistance service.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

About the neighborhood

Located in Pawleys Island, The Pelican Inn is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Litchfield Beach and Huntington Beach State Park, while Brookgreen Gardens and Rice Museum are cultural highlights.
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506 Myrtle Avenue, Pawleys Island, SC, 29585-7107

What's nearby

  • Pawleys Island Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Pawleys Plantation Golf and Country Club - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Litchfield Beach - 9 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Myrtle Beach Boardwalk - 37 min drive - 44.9 km
  • Broadway at the Beach - 38 min drive - 51.7 km

Getting around

  • Myrtle Beach Intl. Airport (MYR) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪7 Brew Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Frank's Outback - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Pelican Inn

Bed & breakfast near Litchfield Beach
The Pelican Inn provides amenities like a free breakfast buffet and a terrace. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Tour/ticket assistance and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • On the bay
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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

Property is also known as

The Pelican Inn Pawleys Island
Pelican Inn Pawleys Island
Pelican Pawleys Island
The Pelican Inn Bed & breakfast
The Pelican Inn Bed & breakfast Pawleys Island

Frequently asked questions

Is The Pelican Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Pelican Inn?

Check-in end time: anytime. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Pelican Inn?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Pelican Inn located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Pawleys Island bed & breakfast is on the boardwalk/promenade, steps from Pawleys Island Beach, and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from True Blue Golf Club. Litchfield Beach and Pawleys Plantation Golf and Country Club are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

The Pelican Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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So relaxing!!!

The Pelican Inn is so relaxing...We are already looking forward to a return vist. The staff was exceptional! The meals that Corrine and Eunice prepared were incredibly delicious and created from the heart. The beach is amazing as well as the strategically placed hammocks for an afternoon nap!!!

10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful place

Beautiful place with a fascinating history. The owners Corinne and Bruce are wonderful hosts who run Pelican as a labor of love.

6/10 Okay

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First Timers at Pelican

We had a great stay at the Pelican Inn! We enjoyed having beach and marsh access and only wish we had brought our kayaks to use in the marsh. The quality and variety of meals provided for breakfast and dinner were very good. We also enjoyed the environment where we were able to meet our fellow guests in a casual setting. It is no wonder that so many guests were repeat customers.

10/10 Excellent

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Simply Special!

Simple, Special, Sincere! This is the Pelican Inn A perfect place if you want to stray away from the mainstream!

10/10 Excellent

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2nd stay

Second time to the Pelican Inn, brought our little kids this time, which wasnt as relaxing for us but the owners were great. Dining is always excellent and such a unique experience. Hope to be back next year

8/10 Good

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A step back

Comfortable, clean, great food, friendly staff may be found at many places. No exception here. Corrine and her staff are superb. Few places offer the setting found on Pawleys . No commercial establishments. Coffee and beachfront sunrise are 20 yards away, sunset with wine and cheese on the creek dock just 50 yards out the back door.

8/10 Good

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Ideal Inn for a wonderful vacation

Lovely BandB with wonderful owners who made sure our stay was perfect which it was.

8/10 Good

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friendly

we always look forward to our stay at Pelican. no muss, no fuss.. family friendly. rustic/relaxed, no pretense.

8/10 Good

Robert

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Very traditional, friendly staff and other guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

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A Step Back in Time

Our recent stay at the incredibly charming Pelican Inn absolutely surpassed our expectations. Corinne has done a fabulous job with the charming 'shabby chic' decor of this historic c.1850s home, and our room was just lovely. Meals are served family style and you will feel as though you just stepped into an issue of Southern Living with the wonderful home cooking, lovely tablecloths and fresh cut flowers on every table.The beach is also lovely and feels almost private. Our only suggestion would be to update some of the plumbing fixtures (shower head and faucet were sorely in need of replacement and there was a bucket under the bathroom sink to catch leaking water from the U joint).

8/10 Good

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Beautiful

My husband and I had a beautiful stay - the inn was delightful. Loved all the hammocks and the food was AMAZING. Loved Corrine and Bruce - the owners. The best part was the almost private beach. We will be back!

8/10 Good

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Beautiful bed and breakfast

Stay here every year with the family. Corinnes hospitality is amazing and the food is great. The beach is basically deserted most days. Its close to Myrtle Beach if you need the bustle but Murrells Inlet is closer and provides a lot of the water sports and finishing opportunities on a smaller scale. There is no finer spot.

8/10 Good

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Loved the pelican Inn

Loved the Pelican Inn, the food was amazing!! The only down side was the mattress, not very comfy!! Other then that we loved it will be back!!! The food was amazing!!!

10/10 Excellent

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The Pellican Inn - A great Experience

A great experience. This place is a hidden treasure of the South Carolina Coast!

10/10 Excellent

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Even the rain was wonderful

Our stay from 8/4 thru 8/11 was wonderful.....Normally one might say :exceeded our expectations but this being our 5th straight summer at the Pelican...I will say that our expectations were met.....After one's first stay ---you get accustomed to perfection....Perfection is difficult to improve upon much less exceed...The Pelican maintains perfection in the above categories (and more) summer after summer....The unrelated church service on the Marsh down the street at 10 AM is special and should not be missed...This summer we arrived ten minutes early and got the last four seats.

10/10 Excellent

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wonderful inn friendly warm and a great beach trip

We have been staying at the pelican for several years, it is a great place to stay, we are a couple. Many families stay here and the warmth and friendliness of the owners and the gust make for a very enjoyable vacation. I highly recommend this inn. the food is great ! the pies are perfect! A real South Carolina beach vacation spot . Diane from California

10/10 Excellent

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We will go back!!

Great food, beach , good company!

10/10 Excellent

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Outstanding oceanfront B&B in every way

The Pelican Inn is one of the most special B&B establishments in the country: oceanfront on a beautiful uncrowded beach, southern gourmet dining (b'fast and lunch only) and gracious service from wonderful and talented hosts, Corinne and Bruce. You can't beat life like this - beach casual (barefoot and tee shirts if you like), child friendly, yet private enough if you want a couples only experience. It's obvious the owners love their property and continue reinvesting in its excellence. We look forward to our return to this special island and very special inn. Ed Burke

8/10 Good

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The Pelican Inn is a very special place!

A lovely, friendly inn with delicious food, friendly people that is just over a dune from the Atlantic.

10/10 Excellent

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Exceeded our expectations

This place is like something from out of a movie. The rooms are adorable, the location is spectacular and the food is amazing. It's like going back in time. We also loved the owners who are super friendly and helpful. We will be back.

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful and private

The Pelican Inn is absolutely amazing! The facility is so beautiful and the staff is amazing.

10/10 Excellent

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Boger Golf Weekend

Wonderful return to the Pelican Inn with my son who had never been there. New convert!!

10/10 Excellent

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Boger Golf Getaway

I have stayed at the Pelican Inn many times since my study sessions during college in the mid-1970's. The inn is special and affords a relaxing communal atmosphere with great food. I brought my son to play golf an relax a bit and he was very glad to have experienced the fellowship.

10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic stay before labor day

Fantastic Bed and Breakfast on Pawleys island. The food for both breakfast and lunch was excellent every day. Our only regret is that we probably should have stayed for the whole week rather than 3 nights.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort

Laidback, vibe. Old time, beach experience

Fun atmosphere, old fashioned beach experience. Friendly hostess, excellent meal.