- Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
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- Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
- The minimum check-in age for Spring Break is 21 years old.
- The following credit cards are accepted: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa.
- A resort fee is included in the total price shown.
Sundial Beach Resort & Spa
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We stayed in an island suite, spacious and spotless clean. The pillows could be a little softer :) the kitchen has everything you need to cook, also equipped with a dishwasher. When you check in, they give you a wristband at the front desk that allows you to use the kayaks, paddle boards free of charge. Definitely recommend.
Nice place for families. Staff is friendly and helpful. Beautiful island.
Most of the wait staff we encountered were very uninformative, and as friendly as a rattlesnake. The rooms are in desperate need of an upgrade. They are run down and have dirt and grim in all the corners. Some of the doors came off their hinges, the toilet ran all the time despite jiggling the handel. The food is very industrial. We only ate on site once, and that was enough. If you enjoy cafeteria food, you should be fine. The bi-cycles they offer are the WORST! The chains fall off frequently, they have no modern hand brakes, and no bell to warn others of your presence, or that you are passing. They are junk! Recreation equipment is the same, like the fuzz ball table is slanted and broken. The worst was the men’s urinal at the main pool. Every time it flushed automatically, it would do so with such force, water and what urine had just been offloaded would actually spill out on to the floor. Thus the floor was covered in numerous people’s urine!!!!! They hotel was nice enough to put up a “caution wet floor” sign. The staff did not seem to care. This may be the case at all hotels/resorts on Sanibel, but there are NO lights at the pools, and they close at dusk. Yes, dusk, as in around 5:30 in the afternoon, during this time of year, you or your kids can not go swimming in the pools. We will not return, we will not recommend this place, and we will not use Orbitz because I believe we got false info from this site concerning Sundial resort. Sanibel is great
Beautiful views of the Ocean. Great amenities. Top notch restaurants. Very friendly staff. Our room was wonderful with a fully stocked kitchen. Would have preferred more bathroom counter space. Overall 5 stars
Beautiful suite with everything you could need. I could live there forever! Steps away from a beach filled with shells. The restaurants are too pricey. We walked out of the restaurant on the first night there. We were seated outside and the waitress was busy serving everyone around is who came after we did.
We drove to Sanibel from Orlando to break up our Disney vacation with some peace and quiet. Our girls loved the beach, the resort and the local restaurants. The staff was friendly and helpful. Our only regret was not staying longer!
You can find much nicer hotel in the seem price or lass
Service was a bit slow in pizza cafe and restaurant. Seems there was only one waitress each place. They did best they could but the resort needs to have more than one per area to help. Overall, very nice place to stay for families.
Dirty dirty dirty. Turned the bed down at night to sleep and found blood all over them. Had to change rooms at 11 at night.
Great place to stay on honeymoon. Front desk staff very nice and helpful.
Staff Excel! You know it is there job, but they seem to go out of there way to make sure, every thing was , as it should be.
The resort is located along the beach but depending on the room you may not have a view of it. The condos all come with a full kitchen making it more economical, however there are plenty of restaurants to choose from in the resort and off the resort.
Beautiful resort! Wish we had more time here! The beach is wonderful! Great location that is off the main drag, yet it is very close to restaurants.
The beach is the best part, quiet, long and full of shells. The staff were very friendly, grounds were well maintained and pools were nice. We ate at Shima, chef Sam was so fun and hilarious. We had a great experience overall and hope to come back again!
I loved the unit and the beach. Personnel is very kind, except for the person in charge of helping with the ombrella, who seemed bothered by my request for one.
One of the best resorts I have stayed in. Clean, very friendly staff, good food & service.
Stayed 1/23/17 thru 1/27/17. The room was very nice and clean with kitchen, and nice bedroom area and living area along with balcony overlooking ocean and courtyard. Very quiet
This was a last minute decisions to come to Sanibel. We were very excited to be back on the island. It had been many years since we had come, and this was a Great place to relax and unwind. Loved the extras included in the price. kayak and paddleboards and bikes
If Shima restaurant offers you a free meal, go pay anywhere else. Place is terrible!
Overall we had a really enjoyable stay. Staff were very pleasant especially Activities staff. Nice Bailey's Marketplace
Hotel highlights
- Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
- Free parking
- Onsite dining
- Spa
Located within 2 miles (3 km) of Gulfside City Park, Sundial Beach Resort & Spa is within 3 miles (5 km) of Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center. This 200-room, 3-star condo resort has 5 outdoor pools along with a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. It's on the beach and also close to Dunes Golf and Tennis Club and Herb Strauss Schoolhouse Theater.
Dining
There are multiple options for onsite dining with 4 restaurants, including Sea Breeze Cafe, which specializes in local cuisine. You can get a quick energy boost at the coffee shop/café. For your convenience, a buffet breakfast is served for a fee each morning from 7 AM to 11 AM.
Rooms
All 200 individually decorated condos feature kitchens and space to spread out with sitting areas. Guests can expect free WiFi and cable TV. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds are dressed in premium bedding. Coffee makers, free local calls, and ceiling fans are also standard.
Property features
Guests of Sundial Beach Resort & Spa have access to a full-service spa, 5 outdoor pools, and a fitness center. You can take advantage of free parking, along with limo/town car service. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to help with luggage storage, and answer any questions about the area. Other amenities at this beach condominium resort include a spa tub, outdoor tennis courts, and free WiFi in public areas.
Guest reviews for Sundial Beach Resort & Spa
great hotel
Everyone
We stayed in an island suite, spacious and spotless clean. The pillows could be a little softer :) the kitchen has everything you need to cook, also equipped with a dishwasher. When you check in, they give you a wristband at the front desk that allows you to use the kayaks, paddle boards free of charge. Definitely recommend.
great getaway
Everyone
Nice place for families. Staff is friendly and helpful. Beautiful island.
Review comment
Erica responded on Feb 1, 2018
Thanks for staying with us. We work hard to make our guests happy and appreciate your feedback!
sanibel is incredible, but stay somewhere else!!!!
Everyone
Most of the wait staff we encountered were very uninformative, and as friendly as a rattlesnake. The rooms are in desperate need of an upgrade. They are run down and have dirt and grim in all the corners. Some of the doors came off their hinges, the toilet ran all the time despite jiggling the handel. The food is very industrial. We only ate on site once, and that was enough. If you enjoy cafeteria food, you should be fine. The bi-cycles they offer are the WORST! The chains fall off frequently, they have no modern hand brakes, and no bell to warn others of your presence, or that you are passing. They are junk! Recreation equipment is the same, like the fuzz ball table is slanted and broken. The worst was the men’s urinal at the main pool. Every time it flushed automatically, it would do so with such force, water and what urine had just been offloaded would actually spill out on to the floor. Thus the floor was covered in numerous people’s urine!!!!! They hotel was nice enough to put up a “caution wet floor” sign. The staff did not seem to care. This may be the case at all hotels/resorts on Sanibel, but there are NO lights at the pools, and they close at dusk. Yes, dusk, as in around 5:30 in the afternoon, during this time of year, you or your kids can not go swimming in the pools. We will not return, we will not recommend this place, and we will not use Orbitz because I believe we got false info from this site concerning Sundial resort. Sanibel is great
great hotel. close to the beach
Everyone
Beautiful views of the Ocean. Great amenities. Top notch restaurants. Very friendly staff. Our room was wonderful with a fully stocked kitchen. Would have preferred more bathroom counter space. Overall 5 stars
beach front resort
Everyone
Beautiful suite with everything you could need. I could live there forever! Steps away from a beach filled with shells. The restaurants are too pricey. We walked out of the restaurant on the first night there. We were seated outside and the waitress was busy serving everyone around is who came after we did.
quiet hotel on the beach
Everyone
We drove to Sanibel from Orlando to break up our Disney vacation with some peace and quiet. Our girls loved the beach, the resort and the local restaurants. The staff was friendly and helpful. Our only regret was not staying longer!
Everyone
You can find much nicer hotel in the seem price or lass
Everyone
Service was a bit slow in pizza cafe and restaurant. Seems there was only one waitress each place. They did best they could but the resort needs to have more than one per area to help. Overall, very nice place to stay for families.
terrible experience
Everyone
Dirty dirty dirty. Turned the bed down at night to sleep and found blood all over them. Had to change rooms at 11 at night.
Everyone
Great place to stay on honeymoon. Front desk staff very nice and helpful.
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