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Kona Kai Motel

Property class: 2.5

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A pathway flanked by palm trees and wooden buildings with thatched roofs.
A compact kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a sink.
A clear blue pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a thatched-roof structure.
A thatched-roof structure with outdoor seating, surrounded by palm trees and a wooden deck.
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
  • Kitchen
The current price is $206
$184 nightly
$206 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8

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 Golf Club
    ‪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)

A compact kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a sink.

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
(12 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Sanibel

With a stay at Kona Kai Motel in Sanibel (Mid Island), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Periwinkle Way. .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 Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jerry's Foods - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Turtles Tiki Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gramma Dot's - ‬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. 619 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 274 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 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 review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for extended family stays. After you catch your fish, there's a cleaning station, BBQ and full kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was GREAT ... relaxing in an uncrowded, clean and well maintained motel like Kona Kai was like a breath of fresh air.It was perfect for "getting away from it all "... we'll be back
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly and helpful staff! The room was clean and comfortable and the property is just beautiful- centrally located and easy to get to either side of the island.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was welcoming and helpful. The grounds are clean. The room was large with space to spread out. A quiet place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool was lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not one bad thing to say. We will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful weekend getaway we had at Kona. Staff was wonderful. The room was wonderful. Everything was great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The office staff was friendly and helpful. The room was clean, comfortable and conveniently located.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room, nice location.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful. The staff were top notch and so friendly and helpful. They made our stay all the more enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay. Helpful friendly staff. Nice room and AC. Wish pool was open till 10pm though
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jyotis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is super clean! Very comfortable. Close to everything. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mayra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The room was very clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first time in Sanibel and I loved staying here! The hotel was close to everything and so nice and adorable! There isn’t daily housekeeping, which I actually love, but anything you need you can get at the office.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the most beautiful place I have ever stayed at on vacation if you were ever on Sanibel Island this is the place to be. It’s very quiet. Everyone has their own little cottage thing and it’s decorated like a tiki hut village. It’s very cute. The air conditioner worked amazingly it was just a beautiful place to stay. It was very well priced and the staff was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this property!! Large, clean swimming pool. Small property. Landscaping beautiful! Very quiet motel which I like! Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice common area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Delia

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