Name: Sundial Beach Resort & Spa
Address: 1451 Middle Gulf Drive, Sanibel Island, 33957, US

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

Carla

Clean room and beach view

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2026

Wesley

To start, the staff here are some of the most helpful and welcoming folks around. Anything you need they have it. The amenities were fantastic and enjoyable. The food was some of the best we have ever had and service was phenomenal. The whole resort was very well kept and clean and also quiet. We will definitely be returning customers and we were so happy to see that this resort made a comeback from the hurricane! 10/10

Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

maria

Beautiful condo and spacious! 10/10!! Right in front of the beach and gorgeous view.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2026

Yailyn

Excelente lugar,sin duda volvería a vicitarlo

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

santiago

el apto. limpio, comodo, remodelado, con todo lo necesario. El area de la piscina atractiva, con buenos servicios.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2026

Ana

Nice place!

Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2026

Danielle

Very clean rooms. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed to cook/bake anything. Beautiful views.

One downside was the earlier closing hours (7PM for restaurants/services/market/beach chairs). When we visited mid-June, the sunset was not until after 8:30.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2026

Tonyia

What a wonderful week. The staff are so accommodating. The views were spectacular. Can’t wait to come back.

Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2026

Carla

I stayed at this property with my husband for almost a week. Super quick walk to the beach from our room and the hotel provides chairs and umbrellas. Our favorite amenity was the bikes that they let you check out. We rode the bikes all over the Island and it was wonderful. The staff refreshed our towels every day while we were out so that was really nice to come back to. The only negatives are that there was only 1 mirror in the room and it was in the bathroom and the TV was hard to navigate at first. Other than that, we really enjoyed our stay at Sundial.

Partner

4/10

Poor

31 May 2026

Quasi

We were not given the room we originally booked. The lights didn’t work in one room. We had no phone to call the front desk in the room. And had to look up the number and use our own phones. Front desk was extremely unhelpful. Staff weren’t friendly. One bed in our room had a huge dip in the middle. We were not given any access to WiFi passwords. And customer service gave us three different stories and prices when we asked to extend our stay just for a late checkout. The kids were swimming and using the water slide and staff kept turning off the water on it while they were on it. All around, I’d rather stay somewhere that has staff trained with customer service and problem solving skills.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Yesenia

The rooms were clean and staff friendly. Resort has everything you need for a getaway on the beach. Great for families with small children.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Jose

The hotel is comfortable, our room has a full kitchen, which we used. The room is spacious, with a partial ocean view as described.
It has an excellent restaurant, as well as other options inside and outside. Included are multiple amenities, bicycles , kayaks, beach chairs, umbrellas and towels.
Staff is very attentive.
Waves at the beach in late May were a little rough, but you should be able to catch the right time/place. Otherwise it has beautiful shells or just relax…or go to the pool.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Irina

Clean room, staff and beach view are excellent

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2026

Clare

Kayak rental - chair was not attached, Life vest straps were not working. Had to get help when son was knocked off kayak. Coast guard was called.

Tie dye - shirt was not 100 % cotton so die all rinsed off.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2026

Christiane

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2026

Maryanne

10/10 recommend this hotel. Everything was amazing, clean rooms, and great food!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2026

Megan

Excellent stay and amenities for families.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2026

larry

We had a one bedroom suite with a partial gulf view no balcony, but it did have sliding glass doors so you can get air. From check-in to check out all the staff was great very friendly and when we had an issue with the window shades on the sliding doors, it was handled immediately.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2026

Karen

Great place! Very clean, great amenities.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2026

Kathryn

This property really had something for everyone. If you like action, they have pickle ball, kayaking, paddle boards for free. If you like to just lounge on the beach, chairs and umbrellas are at your disposal. Poolside bingo every afternoon was a plus for my 11 year-old. He even won himself a free ice cream. The on-site restaurants are excellent, but also close enough to check out the local cuisine off property.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2026

Amy

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!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2026

Donna

The unit was very nice. The resort was well maintained with great staff.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

Carol Faye

Such a beautiful place to relax!

8/10

Excellent

27 Apr 2026

Adam

Standard timeshare set up. A bit understaffed maybe. Bar and restaurant service was slow. Food was excellent. Massive property and it’s a hike to get across.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Apr 2026

Sandra

On the beach/ocean

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

25 Apr 2026

Sara

Long wait to get checked in. Then we didn’t like the room so we paid to upgrade. Again took a long time and once we got to the room it was not clean, stains on carpets, light bulbs out, mold around showers. Not what we expected. There was a wedding going on so it was also very busy with those guests. Pool was over crowded.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2026

Janet

Very family oriented resort. Lots of daily art activities and games at main pool.
Lots of shells ( think quantity over quality), good to bring water shoes if swimming in gulf.
Room cleaning is every 3 days but you can ask the resort for anything you need.
There is one quieter pool for more of an adult atmosphere.
Overall, the resort was nice for a two bedroom, two bath with kitchen stay.
Be sure to stop by Marketplace for a coffee and the wonderful staff inside.
The island itself seems to be short- staffed and flustered.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

24 Apr 2026

Lynne

Not for older adults. Our unit was about 3blocks from the beach. The unit had a queen bed , very low toilet and a very high walk-in shower. About an 8inch step up into the shower with no grab bars. No towel bars-where do you put wet towel s? No balcony or lanai. We paid a lot for this disappointing stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2026

Haley

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2026

Melissa

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!!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2026

neil

Everything was great

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2026

Karla

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

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2026

Christine

Well stocked kitchen, lots to do. Perfect mix between a home rental and hotel. We’d definitely return!

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

12 Apr 2026

sapan

Good

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2026

Meredith

Absolutely stunning property and great location! We used the resorts biked and road around the island exploring its beauty. The pools (there’s many) were so refreshing! There was just so much for the everyone to do. They loved the seashell station after walking the beach to find shells. Would love to come back to this charming island again. Room was also super clean and big!!

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

09 Apr 2026

Shayne

The staff, in particular Gary, was unprofessional and let us know this was a condo, not a resort, and does not cater to guests. He was rude, and unwilling to even hear us out. Such a shame, considering the building and location were beautiful. Very incorrect listing in Hotels.com, and even worse treatement.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

06 Apr 2026

Chris Earl

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.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

30 Mar 2026

James

The resort and location are nice. The room was a condo being managed by the resort, and we had issues with the room. The bed was so bad that I needed to sleep on the couch. The TV only offered four English stations. The refigure door would not remain closed. Very little shower water pressure. It is possible that other rooms are better and don't have these issues, but I will not rebook.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2026

Alan

Great activities for the kids
Rooms were very clean
The staff was amazing

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2026

Christa Marie

This resort is best for families. The beach is brimming with shells, the pool is perfect for kids and adults. Everything feels clean and new. Really nice to have food options on site. I recommend ordering groceries for delivery from Jerry’s. We loved the access to bikes and tennis. And the fitness center was great too.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2026

Raisare

Good

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2026

Marty

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.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2026

Matthew Chad

Great place for the family. Clean with plenty of amenities that are included.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2026

Nicole

We had a nice relaxing time. Food was solid and hotel and facilities were very clean

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2026

Carol

Spotless room. Friendly staff

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2026

Gabriel

Room was incorrect and not what we booked .. wrong bed selection

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2026

William

Great rooms, nice decor, very clean, clean property bathrooms, great views and pools.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2026

Cindy

We did not have a balcony but the condo we stayed in was fairly close to everything. The beach and pool were awesome as well as the rec area. Rode their bikes everyday. Food was excellent and tiki bar was awesome. People were very friendly.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

01 Mar 2026

suzanne

The room was good condition, we enjoyed the pickleball courts. The food was pricey and just so so quality.

8/10

Excellent

01 Mar 2026

Linda

Our condo was very clean, beds were comfortable, the restaurants were great and all the staff on the property that we spoke with in person were great. A very fun shelling beach and many other amenities. Any kitchen utensil that we needed was there.
Here's what didn't work:
1-We were told that maid service was every three days when we checked in. We assumed that, at minimum, that meant replacing the used towels at least once. We did not have any maid service during our six day stay.
2-There was only ONE kitchen towel. There really should 3-4! We chose to do our few dishes by hand, only running the dishwasher once, right before we left.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2026

Kerianne

We just spent 5 days. 4 nights with Sundial and would defiantly stay there again. It was clean, staff was attentive and friendly, our condo had plenty of space for our family of 4. The full kitchen and screen in deck were great!! We swam, looked for shells and rode bikes. Sundial was a great hotel for our trip!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2026

Carol

Welcoming staff, comfortable room, beautiful view, excellent restaurants. Will definitely return!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2026

Jason

Condo has plenty of space was clean, and resort had plenty of things to do, 4 pools beach, and many other amenities. All staff was friendly and did their job. Maintenance staff was very good and speedy.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jan 2026

Anthony

Very clean room, staff was very nice. All of the pools were clean and everything was very nice and well taken care of.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Jan 2026

Jeff

Clean room. Great service staff. Overall the cost was way higher than I could have gotten going directly to the resort I found out

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jan 2026

Caroline and Arthur

Yes. There was no heat in the room and it was cold outside.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jan 2026

Erica

Overall it has amazing potential.

Thursday we hung out at the pool all day as my kiddo wanted to participate in the activities. We had to inquire about the craft to get it and the only other thing was bingo. The rest of the activities didn’t take place.

The sheets and bedding are unfortunately the worst part. They feel like paper. While we loved the other parts of the units - we did not sleep well and eventually went out to purchase a blanket.

The breakfast was a large waste of money in our opinion. It’s an expensive low-grade buffet option. The only thing my child appreciated was the omelets. However we adored Shima and Tikis! Both expensive but worth the price.

We appreciated the check in staff and used the bikes a ton! The slide was a hit for all.

We hope that as things continue to open up on the island that sundial will continue to improve as well!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jan 2026

Glen

Room was clean and was cleaned in the middle of our stay and staff was great.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jan 2026

debra

Wow great resort. Main pool
Plus 4 thoughout property. Free bikes to tour island the beaches are white sand. Shell collectors heaven. 2 restaurants on main level. Food and drinks by the pool. Hot tub Ping pong and table hockey. Staff were great. So clean!

8/10

Excellent

19 Jan 2026

Megan

We very much enjoyed our stay here and will return. We came only for one night w/ two kids. There were fun activities for the kids (and adults) by the pool. We got up early and went looking for shells on the beach which was a big hit!

The only issues we had were that 1. we booked a king bed but got a double and this is important bc my 4year old gets in bed with us every night so things were very tight. And 2. The mattress was somehow so loud! Every time someone rolled over or got out of bed, I was up.

So, I would request a different room next time but would come back bc of the great staff, location, fun pool time with the kids and the beautiful beach.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2026

Nancy

Clean and comfortable

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2026

Carrie

The room and resort were very clean. We at at the Turtles Bar and Grill and the Captain's Catch. The food was great. We spent most our our time at the beach. They provide lounge chairs and umbrellas at no charge. I'd return again without a doubt.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Nov 2025

Jennifer

Very clean, fun activities for the kids.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2025

David

What you want and expect on a beach trip, loved it

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

11 Nov 2025

Joe

Staff was very nice, pool was warm & clean. Mike the bartender at Turtles Was Fabulous!!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2025

Mary Anne

wonderful family friendly and spotless resort

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2025

Jessica

Thank you for a great stay!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2025

Yalena

The ocean view 1 minute to the beach

8/10

Excellent

25 Aug 2025

Scott

Very nice Resort. Not a 5 star but they are remodeling. Easy access to the beautiful beach. Resturants were very good. Service was excellent. We went off season so there was not may people on the property which we liked.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

02 Aug 2025

Marie Spence-

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

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2025

Michelle

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

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2025

Cy

Great room
Food and service was great.
Noseeums are an issue but Mother Nature always wins.!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2025

Marisa

Excellent

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2025

Karen

I enjoyed my stay at the Sundial. It was great to be back in Sanibel.

2/10

Poor

12 May 2025

Gary

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.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2025

Brendan

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

Poor

18 Apr 2025

ANTONIO

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.

4/10

Poor

28 Mar 2025

Stephen

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 .

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2025

Sheila

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!!!

4/10

Poor

24 Feb 2025

Gaylon

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2022

marlon

Nice hotel

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2022

Louis

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.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Sep 2022

Peter

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

Partner

4/10

Poor

06 Sep 2022

Cesar

Air conditioning was not working. We could not sleep.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2022

Andrea

Everything was so perfect! Very very clean professional calm, Best view I ever seen

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

24 Aug 2022

Monty

The main pool was closed the entire stay at the resort. The apartment couch was infested with fleas or some type of non-visible insect. Our exposed skin was bitten and burned like crazy. Recommend you fumigate your apartment upon checking-in. Air conditioner worked great.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

22 Aug 2022

Brian

Drab Old Facility, Terrible Breakfast & Service

I booked a partial ocean view room at the Sundial Beach Resort & Spa. I checked in after dark so I could not see the view from the room. I awoke to a view of other buildings. The unit I am in G307 does not face the beach. There are screens on the balcony. There is no way you can see the beach. I went to breakfast it is terrible!! Terrible food quality. Frozen pastry breads, running oatmeal and cold water served for tea. They charge $25.00 for breakfast with tip already added which they doe allot in Florida. Tip is for exceptional service, not mandatory! The facility is old from the 70's & 80's it is struggling hard to be current today. This facility needs to be closed and redone with a major remodel. Customer service is terrible. They told me to call to Hotels.com to deal with them putting me in a room without partial ocean view which I paid for. You are better off staying at a budget hotel then this hotel. I the quality is there no problem to pay. Not worth what they charge. I would say in its current condition this hotel should rent for about $250/night because it on the beach. If it were remodeled, more.

Self

8/10

Excellent

19 Aug 2022

Anjanette

Property was good. Big units, well stocked and comfortable. Not 5 start for sure but great, especially if you had a family. Also appreciate the ability to get beach chairs, bikes, etc. Only real complaint is the fact that Expedia did not tell me the main pool was closed for reno when I booked. That's pretty important.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2022

HECTOR

Our stay in this resort was very pleasant; the staff was very friendly and helpful. There are lots of good places to eat in the resort and nearby. It is truly a family-oriented facility; we recommend it and plan to come back.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2022

Darin Lee

The food was awesome! All employees were very friendly as well.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Aug 2022

Natasha

The resort is beautiful and clean. Restaurants slightly pricey but food is decent. Self owned condos are beautifully decorated.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

12 Aug 2022

Liset

First of all, I booked a king size bed and I received a bed never size at least Queen. Probably someone said me why I don't said anything, but really is the property responsibilities to guarantee what your costumers pay. Also in the bathroom I crushed small cockroaches.

Family

4/10

Poor

07 Aug 2022

william

Dissapointed

we booked via hotels.com which advertised full services and access to all facilities. however, we were told by your hotels staff we did not have access to all 5 pools, towels, fitness center and the beach loungers/umbrellas. We were told since we booked via hotels.com, Sundial does not get any revenue therefore we do not have full access. The property description is provided to Hotels.com from Sundial so i am told by Hotels.com. either way, a complete dissapointment.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2022

Angela

Just do it! This place is amazing! I loved having the beach umbrellas and chairs included. Also bikes, we rode up to the lighthouse, it was beautiful! There was nothing I didn’t like!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Aug 2022

Benito

Great property. Perfect setup for the family to enjoy both the beach and the pools. Really, a wonderful set-up with very friendly and helpful front line staff.

The rooms themselves were perfectly fine but could use some updating. The bed was comfortable but the pull-out couch was a bit outdated. It's time for a new one.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2022

Noelia

Spacious and clean room. Fun place for families!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2022

Lilia

Family fun

Pleasant , relaxing , restaurant with large glass windows with great view of the ocean .Great for families .

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2022

Francisco

It was our first time here and loved everything! The room was clean, spacious and we couldn’t have asked for more. The king sized bed was super comfortable and pillows firm, which were amazing, not those feather ones that have no support. The pool and private beach were a dream…private, well maintained. Amenities by the main pool were great and food available until 9pm was a blessing!! We will definitely be coming back

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Jul 2022

Juliane

The resort is beautiful and the room was nicely furnished. However the bed was very uncomfortable.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2022

Loreta

clean hotel although we arrived and had a musty smell we called and they came to try to fix it it is quiet and easy access to the beach activities for children in the pool and very quiet

Friends_and_family Family