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Kona Kai Motel

2.5 star property
Motel near Sanibel Island Southern Beach in Sanibel

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A pathway flanked by palm trees and wooden buildings with thatched roofs.
A clear blue pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a thatched-roof structure.
A compact kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a sink.
A hotel room with a bed, a television, a desk, a chair, and a ceiling fan.
A thatched-roof structure with outdoor seating, surrounded by palm trees and a wooden deck.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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1539 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL, 33957
  • Place, Periwinkle Way
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Sanibel Island Southern Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a small refrigerator, a microwave, a wooden chair, and a television mounted on the wall.

Basic Room, Balcony (Room 1-1)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Room, Balcony (Room 1-3, 2-1, 2-6, 3-2, 3-6)

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a door leading to a balcony.

Basic Room, Balcony (Room 1-3, 2-1, 2-6, 3-2, 3-6)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A bedroom with a bed, a small kitchenette, a ceiling fan, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Basic Room, Balcony (Room 1-6)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a door, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Room, Balcony (Efficiency One King -Tiki)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, Balcony (Eff 1-5, 2-2, 2-5, 3-5, 3-1, 1-2H/C)

A compact kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a sink.

Room, Balcony (Eff 1-5, 2-2, 2-5, 3-5, 3-1, 1-2H/C)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, Balcony (Room 1-4, 2-3, 2-4, 3-3, 3-4)

A living room with a glass-top coffee table, a wicker sofa, a television, a ceiling fan, and a painting on the wall.

Suite, Balcony (Room 1-4, 2-3, 2-4, 3-3, 3-4)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Sanibel

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

  • Periwinkle Way - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sanibel Island Golf Club - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jerry's Foods - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Turtles Tiki Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gramma Dot's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Marketplace At Sundial - ‬4 min drive

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, 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.

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Exterior
Sanibel Island Beach Resort
Mid Island
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, 2,201 reviews
$204 nightly
The price is $227
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Total with taxes and fees
Sanibel Island Beach Resort

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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 Aug 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kona Kai Motel on Aug 11, 2026 start from $206, including 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 6.8 mi (19-min drive) from Bowman'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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 615 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1005 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very quaint motel close to every thing nice Beaches
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was close to everything we needed- pool was awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for extended family stays. After you catch your fish, there's a cleaning station, BBQ and full kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the tiki vibe and pool was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool was lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute place with clean rooms in a great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room, nice location.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful. The staff were top notch and so friendly and helpful. They made our stay all the more enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mayra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The room was very clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jyotis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is super clean! Very comfortable. Close to everything. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first time in Sanibel and I loved staying here! The hotel was close to everything and so nice and adorable! There isn’t daily housekeeping, which I actually love, but anything you need you can get at the office.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this property!! Large, clean swimming pool. Small property. Landscaping beautiful! Very quiet motel which I like! Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice common area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great staff, walking distance to many restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean and the staff was terrific, very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice room and grounds
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Delia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and the staff was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So nice! Unusually comfortable beds, exceptionally clean since the property is new, great kitchen amenities, lovely pool.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great ambiance and really clean comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was fantastic!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and so comfy! The bed was VERY comfortable. The ambience was unbelievable! Can’t wait to stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Kona Kai is centrally located along Periwinkle Way and is close to dining, shopping and the beaches. The entire property, both inside and outside, were very clean and well maintained. Check in was simple and the staff were helpful with questions. Room rates were reasonable. This is our new "go to" place for lodging on Sanibel Island.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was spotless, the entire property was well maintained and clean. The staff was amazing, friendly and helpful in all ways. We have already booked our stay for next year!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect 10/10
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I loved my stay here. The property is new and clean. The villas and ambiance are adorable. Location is close to everything on the isand. The staff 8s wonderful and gives you privacy.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

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