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Kona Kai Motel

Property class: 2.5
Motel near Sanibel Island Southern Beach in Sanibel

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

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
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Sanibel Island Southern Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪42 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

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)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Room, Balcony (Room 1-6)

Basic Room, Balcony (Room 1-6)

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Balcony (Efficiency One King -Tiki)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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
(4 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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. 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 - 0.1 km
  • J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sanibel Island Golf Club - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 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 Lazy Flamingo - ‬19 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, 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.

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. 580 out of 989 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 989 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 989 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 989 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 989 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Marinus

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alece

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay. Wish check out was at 11:00. 10:00 a.m. is too early
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice newly remodeled rooms were great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very pleasantly surprised with our suite! It’s like a mini bungalow very clean and up-to-date. Smelled wonderful right when you walked in and cozy blankets and pillows. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janeza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this place and I definitely come back. The stuff is amazing. They welcome you like you like you are family and make you feel home. I really was impressed. I definitely recommend that this place. You are not gonna regret it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pool was clean the grounds are very well kept. Only down side not pet friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious rooms, friendly staff, quiet surroundings.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gwendelyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It made you feel you were on an island. Beautiful place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, clean rooms,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Desiree

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This a a beautiful location. Quite a unique experience for a hotel, and absolutely somewhere I'll be back. Not pet friendly, but thats okay. The whole setup is just the perfect island vacation location. I literally cannot say enough good stuff about this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful surprise. Kona Kai did not disappoint in any category. Our room was beautiful. The beds and pillows were so comfortable. The pool was pristine. It’s a short drive to the beach and some wonderful places to dine. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very beautiful and clean and peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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