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Sundial Beach Resort & Spa

Property class: 5 and above

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A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a beach with umbrellas and lounge chairs, and palm trees.
An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, beach, and ocean.
A couple dining at a table with a view of the ocean and palm trees.
A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, wooden paneling, and potted plants.
A restaurant with large windows offering a view of the ocean and palm trees.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $444
$398 nightly
$444 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14

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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
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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A multi-story hotel with a parking lot, palm trees, and a night sky.

Two Bedroom Courtyard View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A multi-story hotel with a parking lot, palm trees, and a night sky.

Partial Gulf View Two Bedroom

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV. There is a balcony with a view of the ocean and palm trees.

Partial Gulf View One Bedroom

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a small kitchen area.

Garden view One Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Partial Gulf View Three Bedroom | Living area | 50-inch TV with cable channels, DVD player

Partial Gulf View Three Bedroom

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

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A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV. There is a balcony with a view of the ocean and palm trees.

Garden View One Bedroom

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

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A neatly made bed with white linens, two bedside tables with lamps, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Partial Gulf View One Bedroom

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

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About the neighborhood

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 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Sanibel Island Lighthouse.
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What's nearby

  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sanibel Island Golf Club - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Gulfside City Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Periwinkle Way - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Sanibel Island Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 4.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jerry's Foods - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Gramma Dot's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Turtles Tiki Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪MudBugs Cajun Kitchen - ‬3 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.

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.
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. Open daily.
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 transportation

  • 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
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 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.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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. 1427 out of 2697 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 837 out of 2697 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 266 out of 2697 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 114 out of 2697 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 2697 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Excellent stay and amenities for families.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Irina

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Clean room, staff and beach view are excellent
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great place! Very clean, great amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maryanne

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
10/10 recommend this hotel. Everything was amazing, clean rooms, and great food!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yesenia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The rooms were clean and staff friendly. Resort has everything you need for a getaway on the beach. Great for families with small children.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol Faye

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Such a beautiful place to relax!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great activities for the kids Rooms were very clean The staff was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christiane

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This property was stunning. The grounds were beautiful. Beach view stunning. Staff was so pleasant and accommodating. Definitely going to be my go to the next time we are in town.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The unit was very nice. The resort was well maintained with great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Haley

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Everything was fantastic! The amenities and staff were great. The breakfast is a bit pricey, but you can cook in your room if need be.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great place for the family. Clean with plenty of amenities that are included.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We had a nice relaxing time. Food was solid and hotel and facilities were very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Great rooms, nice decor, very clean, clean property bathrooms, great views and pools.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Well stocked kitchen, lots to do. Perfect mix between a home rental and hotel. We’d definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Chris Earl

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great resort, and property. Good food, tiki bar, and activities for the kids at the pool. Bikes to rent were fun, and tennis/pickelball was fun to have right on the property. I've stayed here 3 times, and will be back again some day.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
On the beach/ocean
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Fabulous priority! Great pool and poolside drinks… the beach was beautiful for long walks and shelling. The staff was super helpful and pleasant… can’t wait to return!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

neil

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Everything was great
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great staff very helpful Captains catch a wonderful place to have breakfast and dinner prices are very reasonable Kept us informed with activities throughout our stay. Really enjoyed bicycle that is included. Highly recommend it for couples and families Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Welcoming staff, comfortable room, beautiful view, excellent restaurants. Will definitely return!
Dinning room
Living room
Pool
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marty

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The room accommodations were excellent! Very clean and plenty of room. The resort as a whole has “Resort” down to a “T”. They have thought of everything and has a lot to offer. Great place to stay while in Sanibel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
A wonderful family and couples beachfront property with a wide range of amenities for all guests of all ages. We had a calming water fountain outside our condo with 3 bedrooms so for the kids and our own privacy. Beautiful white sand beach with clear water and easy biking across the island. We hope to be back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

suzanne

The room was good condition, we enjoyed the pickleball courts. The food was pricey and just so so quality.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean room, staff was very nice. All of the pools were clean and everything was very nice and well taken care of.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026