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Kona Kai Motel

2.5 star property
Motel near Sanibel Island Southern Beach in Sanibel

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Garden
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Room, Balcony (Eff 1-5, 2-2, 2-5, 3-5, 3-1, 1-2H/C)
Garden
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 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.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Room, Balcony (Room 1-1)

Basic Room, Balcony (Room 1-1)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • 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)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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

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Basic Room, Balcony (Room 1-6)

Basic Room, Balcony (Room 1-6)

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Balcony (Efficiency One King -Tiki)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 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)

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

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 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)

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

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

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 km
  • J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sanibel Island Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jerry's Foods - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Turtles Tiki Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gramma Dot's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪MudBugs Cajun Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪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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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 May 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kona Kai Motel on Jun 1, 2026 start from CA $289, 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 12 mi (27-min drive) from Estero Boulevard 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. 599 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 288 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

TRACY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing! Clean rooms, easy access, keyless entry, tons of palm trees for shade, staff was super and helpful and very friendly! It was paradise!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Eileen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice room and grounds
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Laurie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kona Kai is very nice. Everything is clean and updated. The rooms were perfect for our stay and the manager and other staff were extremely helpful. The location on the island is also very good. We didn't swim but the pool was nice and many did swim. We met some new people which was a great experience. There are hair dryer, silverware, pots and pans. and various items to use the kitchen and bathroom, plenty of supplies. We stayed in an efficiency. There were two of us and the room was comfortable for our five night stay. The beaches were beautiful and plenty of shells to find. We also fished and enjoyed catching sheepshead off of Blind Pass bridge. Great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Everett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and cute
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bob

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

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

8/10 Good

Dave

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very much enjoyed our week long stay at Kona Kai. Our room felt more like a private cottage in a small community. Staff were helpful and made sure we had all we needed. The location is great, near restaurants and you can rent a bike right across the street at Billy’s Bikes. Will definitely go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved Kona Kai! The spacious room was spotless and had everything we needed. Close to restaurants and stores. Very helpful staff. Cool retro vibe! We will be back. I highly recommend!😊
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Haley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not enough nice things to see about this perfect little island stay! From the nature, to the quiet individual bungalows, to the cleanliness, to the location… everything was perfect for a solo traveler! I felt very safe and comfortable and had everything that I needed. This hotel is so unique and I will for sure be back again! Thank you Kona Kai, and keep up the great work!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

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

8/10 Good

JONAS STIRNER

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Melissa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet. The rooms were very nice. My only negative comment is that in the welcome letter you are asked to take out trash and dispose of it in a dumpster to avoid a trash fee which is something I’ve never encountered in a hotel before.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Donna, Orleans

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Delia

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

8/10 Good

Tommy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Although one can visit the sister property to do laundry, I wish the motel had an onsite washer and dryer to help guests who need to change clothes due to the amount of sand and salt at the beaches. I wish the motel's TV did not turn off at times, necessitate unplugging and replugging the power cord and cable. I wish the motel room had a safe and have bins for recycling. I do appreciate being in a dedicated building for my room, the unique keypad for locking and unlocking the door, the availability of a microwave oven and mini-fridge, the presence of utensils and paper towels, the lighting on the bathroom mirror, the presence of an induction stove/hotplate, the unique alarm clock and bowls and plates. I wish there was a ramp to the door for those transporting large luggage and who are handicapped.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice experience. Not very crowded and close to several nice amenities. Very helpful staff. Nice interior, shower could have a little more pressure. I’d definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice ! Great service ! Absolutely loved it!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

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

10/10 Excellent

Christi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, fun place to stay on Sanibel. Reasonable rates, retro motel with modern upgrades. Nice pool and easy access to everything. Will be back for sure!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT B

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

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