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Kona Kai Motel

2.5 star property

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Garden
Terrace/patio
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Garden

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
The current price is $240
$215 nightly
$240 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 8 - Jun 9

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.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Room, Balcony (Room 1-1) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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Basic Room, Balcony (Room 1-6) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 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)

Suite, Balcony (Room 1-4, 2-3, 2-4, 3-3, 3-4) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 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 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Captiva 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 Southern Beach - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Gulfside City Park - 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
  • ‪MudBugs Cajun Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Marketplace At Sundial - ‬4 min drive

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. 600 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 288 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 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

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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

10/10 Excellent

Bob

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

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

8/10 Good

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice room and grounds
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

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

10/10 Excellent

Delia

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

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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

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
Verified

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice newly remodeled rooms were great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, fun place to stay on Sanibel. Reasonable rates, retro motel with modern upgrades. Nice pool and easy access to everything. Will be back for sure!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very much enjoyed our week long stay at Kona Kai. Our room felt more like a private cottage in a small community. Staff were helpful and made sure we had all we needed. The location is great, near restaurants and you can rent a bike right across the street at Billy’s Bikes. Will definitely go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, clean rooms,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Everett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and cute
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved Kona Kai! The spacious room was spotless and had everything we needed. Close to restaurants and stores. Very helpful staff. Cool retro vibe! We will be back. I highly recommend!😊
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not enough nice things to see about this perfect little island stay! From the nature, to the quiet individual bungalows, to the cleanliness, to the location… everything was perfect for a solo traveler! I felt very safe and comfortable and had everything that I needed. This hotel is so unique and I will for sure be back again! Thank you Kona Kai, and keep up the great work!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice ! Great service ! Absolutely loved it!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet. The rooms were very nice. My only negative comment is that in the welcome letter you are asked to take out trash and dispose of it in a dumpster to avoid a trash fee which is something I’ve never encountered in a hotel before.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026