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Sundial Beach Resort & Spa

5.0 star property

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Exterior
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
2 outdoor pools, pool cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas
Interior detail

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1451 Middle Gulf Drive, Sanibel, FL, 33957
  • Place, Sanibel Island Southern Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Sanibel Island Golf Club
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Periwinkle Way
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room

  • Partial ocean view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Partial Gulf View One Bedroom

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Courtyard View One Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Partial Gulf View Three Bedroom | Living area

Partial Gulf View Three Bedroom

  • Partial ocean view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

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Garden View One Bedroom

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Partial Gulf View One Bedroom

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Sanibel

With a stay at Sundial Beach Resort & Spa in Sanibel (Mid Island), you'll be a 4-minute drive from J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge and 6 minutes from Dunes Golf and Tennis Club. .This beach aparthotel is 3.1 mi (5 km) from BIG Arts Center and 3.1 mi (5.1 km) from Sanibel Historical Village and Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sanibel Island Golf Club - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Gulfside City Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Periwinkle Way - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jerry's Foods - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Turtles Tiki Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪MudBugs Cajun Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Lazy Flamingo - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Sundial Beach Resort & Spa

Sundial Beach Resort & Spa offers 200 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and safes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include dining tables. Accommodations at this 5-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Sanibel aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Premium cable television is provided. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided on request.

4 outdoor tennis courts and complimentary bicycles are featured at the aparthotel. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a hot tub. Other recreational amenities include a waterslide and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 200 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Cable programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor pools, outdoor tennis courts, and a waterslide. Additional amenities at this aparthotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
Enjoy local cuisine at Captain's Catch, one of the aparthotel's many dining establishments, which include 4 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at the beach bar, the poolside bar, or one of 2 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Sanibel? This aparthotel has 2500 square feet (232 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 11 AM.
Captain's Catch - This beachfront restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Turtle's Tiki Bar - This beachfront bar specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Beach Bites - This poolside restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Shima Japanese Steakhouse - This beachfront sushi bar specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves dinner only. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open select days.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On a white sand beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas

Pool/Spa

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Reflexology
  • Treatment room
  • Waterslide

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Restaurants on site

  • Beach Bites
  • Captain's Catch
  • Shima Japanese Steakhouse
  • Turtle's Tiki Bar

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee: USD 40 to 50 for adults and USD 20 to 30 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 4 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player
  • TV in common areas

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Walkway to water

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • 2,500 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Safe
  • Wedding services

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Next to a golf course
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • 15 outdoor pickleball courts
  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 4 outdoor tennis courts
  • Beach volleyball
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Paddleboard
  • Shopping
  • Tennis lessons
  • Water sports equipment
  • Waterslide
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 200 units
  • 4 floors
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Banquet hall
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Renovated - September 2024

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 40.00 to 50.00 for adults, and USD 20.00 to 30.00 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Sundial
Sundial Beach
Sundial Beach Resort
Sundial Beach Resort Sanibel
Sundial Beach Sanibel
Sundial Resort
Sundial Beach & Golf Hotel Sanibel Island
Sundial Beach And Golf Resort
Sundial Beach Hotel
Sundial Beach Sanibel Island
Sundial Sanibel Island
Sundial Beach Resort Spa
Sundial & Condominium Sanibel
Sundial Beach Resort & Spa Sanibel
Sundial Beach Resort & Spa Condominium resort
Sundial Beach Resort & Spa Condominium resort Sanibel

Sundial Beach Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1378 out of 2633 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 827 out of 2633 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 265 out of 2633 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 112 out of 2633 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 2633 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Erica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overall it has amazing potential. Thursday we hung out at the pool all day as my kiddo wanted to participate in the activities. We had to inquire about the craft to get it and the only other thing was bingo. The rest of the activities didn’t take place. The sheets and bedding are unfortunately the worst part. They feel like paper. While we loved the other parts of the units - we did not sleep well and eventually went out to purchase a blanket. The breakfast was a large waste of money in our opinion. It’s an expensive low-grade buffet option. The only thing my child appreciated was the omelets. However we adored Shima and Tikis! Both expensive but worth the price. We appreciated the check in staff and used the bikes a ton! The slide was a hit for all. We hope that as things continue to open up on the island that sundial will continue to improve as well!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Room was clean and was cleaned in the middle of our stay and staff was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

debra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow great resort. Main pool Plus 4 thoughout property. Free bikes to tour island the beaches are white sand. Shell collectors heaven. 2 restaurants on main level. Food and drinks by the pool. Hot tub Ping pong and table hockey. Staff were great. So clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Megan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We very much enjoyed our stay here and will return. We came only for one night w/ two kids. There were fun activities for the kids (and adults) by the pool. We got up early and went looking for shells on the beach which was a big hit! The only issues we had were that 1. we booked a king bed but got a double and this is important bc my 4year old gets in bed with us every night so things were very tight. And 2. The mattress was somehow so loud! Every time someone rolled over or got out of bed, I was up. So, I would request a different room next time but would come back bc of the great staff, location, fun pool time with the kids and the beautiful beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Travelled with family
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

ALBERT

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and resort were very clean. We at at the Turtles Bar and Grill and the Captain's Catch. The food was great. We spent most our our time at the beach. They provide lounge chairs and umbrellas at no charge. I'd return again without a doubt.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Patrick

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

hansel

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, fun activities for the kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What you want and expect on a beach trip, loved it
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Christina, Bokeelia

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Joe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice, pool was warm & clean. Mike the bartender at Turtles Was Fabulous!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Anne

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful family friendly and spotless resort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yalena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ocean view 1 minute to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice Resort. Not a 5 star but they are remodeling. Easy access to the beautiful beach. Resturants were very good. Service was excellent. We went off season so there was not may people on the property which we liked.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Marie Spence-

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Maybe because I booked on Expedia and not with the hotel directly, the room was horrible. I had called the property to make them aware that it was a special time-my husband's birthday, the room as well as the location, left a lot to be desired. Thank God for Mae, the receptionist that changed our room the next day. The stay improved after that..the beach is beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The pool/beach area was amazing! The poolside service was awesome. My only concern was me a senior and friend staying with me a senior were assigned a 4 th floor room with no elevator. It took almost an hour to find a space that had an elevator. Jared the security guy was so helpful. Then for check out the system evidently had an issue and tried to charge me for what I had paid for on Expedia. Loved the resort not the service or convenience
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room Food and service was great. Noseeums are an issue but Mother Nature always wins.!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025