Pams Pelican Bed & Breakfast

If you are looking for a chill, lay back down place that is perfectly located on the island, this is your spot. This bed and breakfast gives you a fairly Close to Beach access (driving 5min, biking 10min, walking 20min) and restaurants, two of them walking distance (less than 5min away)!!! Pam is an awesome human being, a really nice lady and a great host!!! She cooks daily amazing breakfast for you and then you have the rest of the day off to explore the island. If you are looking for something that has a grocery store, restaurants, and night light walking distance, then please book it with her. Great for couples getaway (super romantic), singles and even families with kids (She has a room that can fit two kids and two adults). We were so impressed and happy with the experience that the last day there was already booked for next year! She gets quite busy so I'll suggest you to book ahead. If you paid cash she gives you a discount 😁. She has a lovely house, really comfortable beds and has an upper deck that has an amazing view and is really relaxing! I highly recommend it 🔥🔥🔥

This was our first trip to the Outer Banks. We are so happy we located Pam's Pelican Bed and Breakfast for our stay. Our room was great and had everything we needed: small refrigerator, microwave, comfortable bed and couch, lots of light and a pristine bathroom. We loved sitting on the balcony each afternoon. Harry and Annie, our miniature Poodles, were made to feel as welcome as we were! Thank you Pam for your Southern hospitality and delicious breakfast, and the bottomless cups of hot coffee. We would highly recommend staying at Pam's Pelican Bed & Breakfast. Do check the ferry schedule several days in advance if you are traveling from Cedar Point.

Pam was welcoming and made us feel like family and not just a guest. Her breakfast were home cooked every morning and yummy! There was a cooler we could use in our room and bikes were also available. The room was clean and just like the picture. The laid back feel of Ocracoke was just what we were looking for. Pam was lovely and easy to talk to and was a joy to visit with . Eagerly waiting for our next visit

We have stayed with Pam several times over the years because of her sincere hosptality and the great breakfast that she prepares for her guests. We always feel very welcome and at home when we stay at Pam's Pelican B&B. The laid back feel of the place was very relaxing and calming to us. We would highly recommend this B&B if this is what you are looking for. We will be returning soon. Thanks Pam for making our stay with you another wonderful and memorable experience.

What a great place to stay! I was in the Deep Blue room for two nights, my friends were down the hall, and we shared the second floor porch, where we were able to enjoy the fresh air and watch the birds and kitties in the beautiful courtyard. It's a terrific location, close enough to walk everywhere in town, and the breakfasts were delicious! Pam is an excellent host and gave us great recommendations for things to do in Ocracoke.

I recommend Pam’s Pelican to everyone planning a trip to Ocracoke. The house is so beautiful and the rooms are unique. Breakfast was yummy every day. We had the experience of a lifetime. We were provided the best hospitality on Ocracoke or anywhere for that matter. Pam is the sweetest thing and this is truly a stay you won’t forget!

Pam’s bed and breakfast was so quaint and cozy! Perfect location and great walking distance to many things to do on the island. Pam is a great host and cook and breakfast was delicious! Pam was kind enough to get us in last minute while other places on the island were full. We will def be back!!

It pains me to write this review, because Pam is a warm and engaging hostess. But having recently completed a two-night stay at Pam’s Pelican, I have to say that Stephanie W.’s and BizinVA’s reviews are spot on. Everything they recount was also our experience, so I won’t duplicate their remarks. We got off to a bad start when I received a 7:00 am phone call on the day we were scheduled to arrive asking, “Where are you?”. I told her that we weren’t scheduled to arrive until later that day. Perhaps this was an omen of things to come. When we arrived, we were frankly appalled at the shabby condition of the grounds and the lobby…certainly not what we expected from a rather pricey B&B. Pam advertises that customers who pay in cash will receive a discount. When I began to pay in cash, Pam nonchalantly told me that she had already charged my credit card, another bad omen. Perhaps the most disgusting aspect of Pam’s is the omnipresent cigarette smell and remnants EVERYWHERE – room, porches, gazebo, lobby, you name it. Ash trays were overflowing and there was no evidence of any cleaning. Our room, Zen Sunrise, was clean and roomy but there was a definite odor of cigarettes. One of the reasons we chose this particular room was the private entrance to the covered porch. Well, to get to the private entrance you have to navigate a narrow and rather treacherous spiral staircase…not to be attempted by the weak of heart. The window air conditioner was unbelievably loud as it recycled on and off, and the conch shell showerhead, while cute, was like showering under a garden hose. We are absolutely astounded at the number of rave reviews Pam’s has received, to the point of wondering whether they are all legitimate. Some of the comments are downright laughable, such as “beautiful courtyard,” “house was beautiful,” “best B&B ever in our travels,” etc. My suggestions to Pam: (1) Hire a professional groundskeeper / landscaper; (2) Perform a thorough cleaning and sanitization of the house; (3) Do not allow smoking anywhere on the property; (4) Replace the air conditioners with quieter, more modern units; (5) Provide a more realistic description of the property to prospective visitors. In the meantime, PLEASE do yourself a favor and look elsewhere for accommodations on this scenic island – you will thank me later for the advice and honest observations.

BEWARE: Ocracoke Nightmare I called Pam three times to book, confirm and reconfirm the dates for our reservation. After lunch and securing a golf cart for the weekend, we check into our room. Our first impression was not good, the porch was covered with junk, broken beach chairs, dirty plastic containers, ash trays with cigarette butts, etc. As we entered the front common area, it was also cluttered with junk and smelled of strong cigarette smoke. However, we were exhausted having travelled overnight, so we had a quick lunch, rented a golf cart nearby and decided to check in and take an afternoon nap. Unfortunately as we were resting, Pam taps on the door and walks on into the room to tell us that we have to leave because someone else had booked the room. She couldn't explain why and barely apologized. Other notes for this review: Pam's Pelican is completely dilapidated--in disrepair and dirty, overgrown with weeds/bushes, cobwebs on exterior shake walls, very narrow hazardous spiral stairs, raggedy gazebo with old rusted furniture (with more cigarette butts). I could go on and on but no words can describe just how trashy this place is, wish I had time to make pictures, but we were sent away with nowhere to go after just few hours.

Me and my friends where camping when things went south. I called this place in desperation. The nicest lady answered and gave a room at a very fair price. Everything was very clean and she was very helpful. I would definitely love to stay here again. 10/10.

We stayed here for 4 nights in Aug. 2021 and I've got to say it is nothing like the photos. The house and yard are run down, dirty, unkept, etc., nothing is clean, heavy smell of cigarette smoke in the house, ashtrays filled with cigarette butts, porches very dirty with overgrown and dead vegetation, porch furniture dirty that I would not use. The private entrance is only accessible from a very narrow spiral staircase that would only accommodate a small adult. No breakfast is served "due to covid" however we were the only guests in the house!! Hmmm....We will not be returning and recommend others look very carefully before making reservations.

Great hostess, lovely room Ocracoke is a very pleasant little town. The people are friendly and welcoming. The feeling is one of calm, peaceful and serene. Pam is an excellent host. She is very fun, friendly and accommodating while simultaneously respecting your privacy. Cool spiral staircase leads to the patio for two of the rooms, and the rooftop deck, which afforded a really nice view. Bicycles were available for use by the guests. The Zen room was exactly as pictured, very nicely decorated. Everything was clean, with the bed firm and comfortable. Coffee is started about 7am. Breakfast at 8:30 am the next day consisted of sweet potato waffles, bacon, scrambled eggs with cheese, yogurt, and fresh fruit. Very plentiful, no way you would be hungry again for hours.

Great weekend at Pam's. Cozy room with all the amenities. Good breakfast and we especially enjoyed the complimentary bikes. Nice touch offering chairs and cooler for beach! Clean, pet friendly with no evidence of dog odors, etc. Pam is a lovely attentive hostess!