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Sundial Beach Resort & Spa

5.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Hot tub
  • Gym

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1451 Middle Gulf Drive, Sanibel, FL, 33957
  • Periwinkle Way
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Sanibel Island Lighthouse
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Standard Room

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Courtyard View One Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Partial Gulf View One Bedroom

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room

  • Partial ocean view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Sanibel

Located in Sanibel, Sundial Beach Resort & Spa is by the ocean, a 4-minute drive from J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge and 6 minutes from Dunes Golf and Tennis Club. .This beach condominium resort 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 Golf Club - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Periwinkle Way - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Sanibel Island Northern Beach - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Sanibel Island Lighthouse - 7 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Doc Fords Rum Bar And - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mudbugs Cajun Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gramma Dot's Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cheeburger Cheeburger - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tiki Bar - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sundial Beach Resort & Spa

Luxury condo resort on the beach, with outdoor pool
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 condominium resort 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 condominium resort 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 condo resort. An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. 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 can take advantage of recreational amenities such as outdoor tennis courts, an outdoor pool, and a waterslide. Additional amenities at this condominium resort include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
Enjoy local cuisine at Captain's Catch, one of the condo resort'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 condo resort 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.

Languages

English, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

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

Pool/Spa

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

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Free self parking on site
  • 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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from January 1 2025 to December 31 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Parking area
  • Select guestrooms
 

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

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 76.94 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Concierge service
  • Fitness center access
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool access
  • Hot tub access
  • Sporting facilities or equipment

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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 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. 1336 out of 2564 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 811 out of 2564 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 257 out of 2564 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 112 out of 2564 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 2564 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Really great to see property coming back to life after getting hit hard by hurricane Ian a few years ago. The room I stayed in was brand new and very nice. Staff was polite, responsive, and helpful. Great pool area with plenty of seating, drink/food service at your chairs, and the kids loved the water slide. The hibachi restaurant on property was a lot of fun as well.

2/10 Terrible

ANTONIO

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I don’t use to review, but I must this time. Elevator won’t work, loud noises, facilities basically under construction, room are nice but a little dirty, hairs in bathrooms, some pools closed, they shouldn’t open until they finish, it’s a total scam for the price you pay and what you get.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Travelled with partner
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was very loud early mornings to late afternoon The people were friendly, we were in an area that was barely finished The beach was fantastic as always for the money we spent it was not worth it because of the area of the room .
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Resort was very clean. Staff were very friendly. Received $180.00 food/ service credit on arrival because some of the resort areas are under renovation because of the Hurricane last fall. My room was so nice and the bed was luxurious. Beach was beautiful!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tahirih

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Gaylon

Travelled with partner
Inside are great. These condos on the west side should not be open for business. First-The construction workers parking next to you personal vehicle and using power equipment. 2nd we had no hot water, spent most of the morning changing rooms twice. The first night of dining we were sat at a table with people we didn’t know and very loud and attire was not observed. 3rd, my credit card was charged by Expedia and also by the resort, two times. I will be reporting that to my banking instruction. We wanted to make a reservation for the on-site spa for pedicure and the desk said that were not needed. So upon arrival the next day they were booked.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

marlon

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louis, Euclid

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked: swimming pools, beach, free kayaks and bikes, tiki bar Disliked: some of the music played at the main pool. More easy listening rock and beach music would be nice. No techno rock.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

25th Anniversary Trip

First time in Sanibel, very nice resort has a few pools but only one with bar/restaurant. Right on the beach would be nice to have two showers when you get off the beach as only having one you have to wait sometimes to rinse off. Clean comfortable room with full kitchen. Would stay again
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Cesar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Air conditioning was not working. We could not sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yenisey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was so perfect! Very very clean professional calm, Best view I ever seen
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Monty

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The main pool was closed the entire stay at the resort. The apartment couch was infested with fleas or some type of non-visible insect. Our exposed skin was bitten and burned like crazy. Recommend you fumigate your apartment upon checking-in. Air conditioner worked great.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Brian

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Drab Old Facility, Terrible Breakfast & Service

I booked a partial ocean view room at the Sundial Beach Resort & Spa. I checked in after dark so I could not see the view from the room. I awoke to a view of other buildings. The unit I am in G307 does not face the beach. There are screens on the balcony. There is no way you can see the beach. I went to breakfast it is terrible!! Terrible food quality. Frozen pastry breads, running oatmeal and cold water served for tea. They charge $25.00 for breakfast with tip already added which they doe allot in Florida. Tip is for exceptional service, not mandatory! The facility is old from the 70's & 80's it is struggling hard to be current today. This facility needs to be closed and redone with a major remodel. Customer service is terrible. They told me to call to Hotels.com to deal with them putting me in a room without partial ocean view which I paid for. You are better off staying at a budget hotel then this hotel. I the quality is there no problem to pay. Not worth what they charge. I would say in its current condition this hotel should rent for about $250/night because it on the beach. If it were remodeled, more.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Anjanette, Nevada City

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property was good. Big units, well stocked and comfortable. Not 5 start for sure but great, especially if you had a family. Also appreciate the ability to get beach chairs, bikes, etc. Only real complaint is the fact that Expedia did not tell me the main pool was closed for reno when I booked. That's pretty important.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

HECTOR

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay in this resort was very pleasant; the staff was very friendly and helpful. There are lots of good places to eat in the resort and nearby. It is truly a family-oriented facility; we recommend it and plan to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darin Lee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The food was awesome! All employees were very friendly as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Natasha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort is beautiful and clean. Restaurants slightly pricey but food is decent. Self owned condos are beautifully decorated.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yaimara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022