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Kona Kai Motel

2.5 star property

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Garden
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Garden
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen
The current price is AU$292
includes taxes & fees
15 June - 16 June

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 Wi-Fi

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 Wi-Fi

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

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 Wi-Fi

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

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 Wi-Fi

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)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Sanibel

Kona Kai Motel places you steps from Periwinkle Way and within a 10-minute stroll of J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Highlights at this motel include an outdoor swimming pool, and in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi. .This motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Mid Island motel include Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Sanibel Island Lighthouse.
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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

  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 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

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 a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchenettes offer fridges, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths 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

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • 4 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Resort fee: 3 per cent 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 all 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

Is parking available at Kona Kai Motel?

Yep, Kona Kai Motel has a free self car park.

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

As of 13 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kona Kai Motel on 15 June 2026 start from AU$292, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Kona Kai Motel?

The closest beach to Kona Kai Motel is Sanibel Island Southern Beach (3.2 km).

Does Kona Kai Motel have a pool?

Kona Kai Motel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kona Kai Motel?

No, Kona Kai Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Kona Kai Motel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Kona Kai Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Kona Kai Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 604 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 289 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1007 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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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
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10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room, nice location.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice room and grounds
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Delia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and the staff was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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

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
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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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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Theming was outstanding, property and rooms were immaculate and functional. Convenient location. Kind staff and easy check in/out process. Only thing that could've made it better was if the pool was heated. It's an amazing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

TRACY

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aurelio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying at the recently reopened Kona Kai. We were there with our two boys, ages 6 and 8. They loved the pool, seeing the little lizards and walking on the paths to the rooms. Staff was extremely friendly and helped with suggestions for shelling, dinners, etc. We loved being able to have a fridge/freezer/microwave. Would definitely come and stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Arthur

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
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10/10 Excellent

Everett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and cute
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious rooms, friendly staff, quiet surroundings.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room & facilities were very clean & meticulously maintained. We enjoyed the pool and were the only ones there most days. Very safe. We didn’t even lock up our bikes!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christi

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
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice newly remodeled rooms were great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, clean rooms,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Jim

Very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025