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Sundial Beach Resort & Spa

5.0 star property

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2 outdoor pools, cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas
Exterior
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Interior detail
View from room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Hot Tub
  • Gym
$466
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6

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

Room options

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Two Bedroom Courtyard View

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

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Partial Gulf View Two Bedroom

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

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Partial Gulf View One Bedroom

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

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Courtyard View One Bedroom

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

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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

5-star condo resort in Mid Island
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Sundial Beach Resort & Spa's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the condo resort's 4 restaurants. Each condo has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. Guests will find a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. Housekeeping is available on request.
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. 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.
Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. At Sundial Beach Resort & Spa you can cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

Dining is available at one of the condominium resort's 4 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a grocery/convenience store. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the condominium resort's bars, which include 2 bars/lounges, a beach bar, and a poolside bar. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. This luxury condominium resort also offers outdoor tennis courts, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Complimentary self parking is available on site. A total renovation of this property was completed in September 2024.

Sundial Beach Resort & Spa is a smoke-free property.

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.

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 condo: 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

  • 2 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
  • 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 November 15 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

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. 1344 out of 2579 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 814 out of 2579 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 259 out of 2579 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 112 out of 2579 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 2579 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Marie Spence-

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Maybe because I booked on Expedia and not with the hotel directly, the room was horrible. I had called the property to make them aware that it was a special time-my husband's birthday, the room as well as the location, left a lot to be desired. Thank God for Mae, the receptionist that changed our room the next day. The stay improved after that..the beach is beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The pool/beach area was amazing! The poolside service was awesome. My only concern was me a senior and friend staying with me a senior were assigned a 4 th floor room with no elevator. It took almost an hour to find a space that had an elevator. Jared the security guy was so helpful. Then for check out the system evidently had an issue and tried to charge me for what I had paid for on Expedia. Loved the resort not the service or convenience
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room Food and service was great. Noseeums are an issue but Mother Nature always wins.!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marisa, LOUISVILLE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Margarita

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viviana

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

MANUEL

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I enjoyed my stay at the Sundial. It was great to be back in Sanibel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness
This property was heavily damaged by Hurricane Ian and its been a long recovery. The price I paid to stay there was not related to the condition of the property. Only one pool is open and many buildings unoccupied. Occupancy when I was there was probably 10% but I was put in the farthest building away from the pool and beach amenities and I was on the 4th floor of a building that still has no working elevator. That was not known to me when I booked. I would not recommend staying at the hotel for quite some time until all renovations are completed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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