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Kona Kai Motel

Motel near Sanibel Island Southern Beach in Sanibel

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Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Basic Room, Balcony (Room 1-1) | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Basic Room, Balcony (Room 1-1) | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1539 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL, 33957
  • Periwinkle Way
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sanibel Island Lighthouse
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

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

Basic Room, Balcony (Room 1-1)

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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)

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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)

  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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)

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Basic Room, Balcony (Room 1-6)

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

Basic Room, Balcony (Room 1-6)

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, Balcony (Efficiency One King -Tiki)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Balcony (Efficiency One King -Tiki)

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Sanibel

On river.Your stay at this Sanibel motel places you within a 10-minute walk of Periwinkle Way and J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Schoolhouse Gallery and Sanibel Island Southern Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Periwinkle Way - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Sanibel Island Northern Beach - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Sanibel Island Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Turtles Tiki Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪MudBugs Cajun Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cheeburger Cheeburger - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Cielo Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sanibel Fresh - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Kona Kai Motel

Motel near Sanibel Island Southern Beach in Sanibel
Kona Kai Motel offers its guests an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Sanibel motel.

  • 1 floor
  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • 4 buildings
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Kona Kai Motel offers 19 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators, stovetops, 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.

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets 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

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: 3 percent of room rate

We've listed 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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Kona Kai Motel to the airport?

Kona Kai Motel is 25.5 mi (48-min drive) away from the Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kona Kai Motel?

As of Sep 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kona Kai Motel on Sep 16, 2025 start from $159.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Kona Kai Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Kona Kai Motel.

How close is Kona Kai Motel to the beach?

This motel is 1.2 mi (7-min drive) from Sanibel Island Southern Beach and 1.6 mi (7-min drive) from Bailey's Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Kona Kai Motel offer free breakfast?

Kona Kai Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Kona Kai Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Kona Kai Motel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Kona Kai Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Kona Kai Motel have a pool?

Kona Kai Motel features an outdoor pool.

Does Kona Kai Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Kona Kai Motel to downtown Sanibel?

Kona Kai Motel is 2.1 mi away from Sanibel.

Kona Kai Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 529 out of 927 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 283 out of 927 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 927 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 927 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 927 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Christopher

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very quiet and clean. Love the location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was very clean and so cute. The only thing I didn't like is you couldn't swim in pool at night after dusk. We will be tho.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Room comfort

Excellent location

Excellent location close to restaurants and supermarket. Friendly and efficient staff on reception. Very comfortable bed with lovely clean, white sheets. Queen room was overall quite basic and a little tired but very functional.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Kari

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Really great except....

The Kona Kai has clean, nicely furnished rooms and a great pool. The bathroom was tiny but clean. Their contact with us prior to the stay was excellent. I was just disappointed that our room shared a thermostat with the front desk office. The temperature was just too cold for comfort and we didn't enjoy our stay as much as we would have. I would stay again but not in the Tahiti room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

HUGO

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean and quiet. Love the vegetation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Third time staying at Kona Kai Great room (#7) had more space then expected. Convenient to restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Brenda

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Jeen

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Mold and woods next to my room. You could see in my room from the parking lot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

All good. We like the place and the convenience.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

GIUSEPPE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Little Hawaii
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Georgiann

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well kept, cottages were clean, if I needed anything and asked for it I got it. Close to anything on the Island. Pretty surroundings
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little motel setting, cleanliness and amenities but worst mattresses and pillows I have ever experienced. Little sleep and took our backs a week to get over experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Astrid

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

FRANK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Great time!!!

Overall, a great stay. Two things I'm suggesting. Rental #3 One: There's a sign in the bathroom that states please reuse your bath towels. Too help the environment. I get it and totally agree. It would help if we had hooks in the bathroom to hang towels. Since there's no place to put them. 2: There's a very large sofa in the living room. Looks great! BUT it's not a sofa. It's some kind of futon or bed. Laying down on it is fantastic. Sitting on it to watch TV is absolutely impossible. There was no way to get comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adorable place to stay! Beach towels were provided, the room was clean, and the staff was very friendly! I will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a very enjoyable time! The place was extremely clean but there was an odor in the room that was not masked by the new flooring, paint etc...almost was an ammonia lie smell. The grounds and walkways were beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the cozy atmosphere, simple room with everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean basic room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

LORI

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable. Neighbors in attached room sounded like they were bowling. But was quiet at night. Great for a 2 night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved it!!

Great place to stay. Received call when room was ready with no early check in fee. Front desk was great and gave great insight into the island. It’s not beachfront but easy to access on e bikes. Pool was excellent and the whole stay was outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Gyorgy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Tiny rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and comfortable. Office staff went above and beyond to accommodate us to make our stay very pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022