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Kona Kai Motel

2.5 star property

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A pathway flanked by palm trees and wooden buildings with thatched roofs.
Room, Balcony (Eff 1-5, 2-2, 2-5, 3-5, 3-1, 1-2H/C) | WiFi (free), bed sheets
A thatched-roof structure with outdoor seating, surrounded by palm trees and a wooden deck.
A clear blue pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a thatched-roof structure.
A hotel room with a bed, a television, a desk, a chair, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
The current price is $206
$184 nightly
$206 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 23 - Jul 24

Explore the area

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1539 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL, 33957
  • Place, Periwinkle Way
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Sanibel Island Southern Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Basic Room, Balcony (Room 1-1)

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a small refrigerator, a microwave, a wooden chair, and a television mounted on the wall.

Basic Room, Balcony (Room 1-1)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Room, Balcony (Room 1-3, 2-1, 2-6, 3-2, 3-6)

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a door leading to a balcony.

Basic Room, Balcony (Room 1-3, 2-1, 2-6, 3-2, 3-6)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Room, Balcony (Room 1-6)

A bedroom with a bed, a small kitchenette, a ceiling fan, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Basic Room, Balcony (Room 1-6)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, Balcony (Efficiency One King -Tiki)

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a door, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Room, Balcony (Efficiency One King -Tiki)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, Balcony (Eff 1-5, 2-2, 2-5, 3-5, 3-1, 1-2H/C)

Room, Balcony (Eff 1-5, 2-2, 2-5, 3-5, 3-1, 1-2H/C) | WiFi (free), bed sheets

Room, Balcony (Eff 1-5, 2-2, 2-5, 3-5, 3-1, 1-2H/C)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, Balcony (Room 1-4, 2-3, 2-4, 3-3, 3-4)

A living room with a glass-top coffee table, a wicker sofa, a television, a ceiling fan, and a painting on the wall.

Suite, Balcony (Room 1-4, 2-3, 2-4, 3-3, 3-4)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Sanibel

Located in Sanibel (Mid Island), Kona Kai Motel is within a 10-minute drive of Sanibel Island Lighthouse and Sanibel Island Southern Beach. .This motel is 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Key West Express and 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from Bowman's Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Periwinkle Way - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sanibel Island Golf Club - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jerry's Foods - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Turtles Tiki Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gramma Dot's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Marketplace At Sundial - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪MudBugs Cajun Kitchen - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Kona Kai Motel

Kona Kai Motel offers 19 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

This Sanibel motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. 32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 19 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private balconies. 32-inch LED televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. This motel also features complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • 4 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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

Fees

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

  • Resort fee: 3 percent of room rate

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

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Kona Kai Motel
Kona Kai Motel Sanibel
Kona Kai Sanibel
Kona Motel
Kona Kai Hotel Sanibel Island
Kona Kai Sanibel Island
Kona Kai Sanibel Island
Kona Kai Motel Motel
Kona Kai Motel Sanibel
Kona Kai Motel Motel Sanibel

Kona Kai Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 610 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 281 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very quaint motel close to every thing nice Beaches
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was close to everything we needed- pool was awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the tiki vibe and pool was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute place with clean rooms in a great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room, nice location.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice common area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean and the staff was terrific, very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice room and grounds
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great staff, walking distance to many restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Delia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and the staff was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So nice! Unusually comfortable beds, exceptionally clean since the property is new, great kitchen amenities, lovely pool.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was fantastic!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and so comfy! The bed was VERY comfortable. The ambience was unbelievable! Can’t wait to stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great ambiance and really clean comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Kona Kai is centrally located along Periwinkle Way and is close to dining, shopping and the beaches. The entire property, both inside and outside, were very clean and well maintained. Check in was simple and the staff were helpful with questions. Room rates were reasonable. This is our new "go to" place for lodging on Sanibel Island.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was spotless, the entire property was well maintained and clean. The staff was amazing, friendly and helpful in all ways. We have already booked our stay for next year!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect 10/10
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and private. Going again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I loved my stay here. The property is new and clean. The villas and ambiance are adorable. Location is close to everything on the isand. The staff 8s wonderful and gives you privacy.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Theming was outstanding, property and rooms were immaculate and functional. Convenient location. Kind staff and easy check in/out process. Only thing that could've made it better was if the pool was heated. It's an amazing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Autumn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly and helpful. Room was extremely clean and they had some extra beach stuff for us to use as a courtesy. If there was anything that could be improved, it would be to heat the pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AMAZING
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

TRACY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing! Clean rooms, easy access, keyless entry, tons of palm trees for shade, staff was super and helpful and very friendly! It was paradise!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious rooms, friendly staff, quiet surroundings.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Aurelio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying at the recently reopened Kona Kai. We were there with our two boys, ages 6 and 8. They loved the pool, seeing the little lizards and walking on the paths to the rooms. Staff was extremely friendly and helped with suggestions for shelling, dinners, etc. We loved being able to have a fridge/freezer/microwave. Would definitely come and stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026