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Kona Kai Motel

2.5 star property

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Kona Kai Motel provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room, Balcony (Room 1-1)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 300 sq ft
  • 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)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room, Balcony (Room 1-6)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 350 sq ft
  • 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)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for 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)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Located on a river, Kona Kai Motel is in Mid Island, a neighbourhood in Sanibel. Sanibel Historical Village and Museum and Sanibel Historical Museum and Village are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include BIG Arts Center and Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Dunes Golf and Tennis Club or FastTrax Fort Myers. Kayaking offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby. Visit our Sanibel travel guide
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1539 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL, 33957

What's nearby

  • Periwinkle Way featuring a garden
    Periwinkle Way
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge showing a bridge as well as a small group of people
    J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Seashells on Sanibel Island, Florida
    Sanibel Island Southern Beach
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Sanibel Island Golf Club
    14 min walk - 1.2 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
  • Brgr Kitchen +Bar
    2 min drive

About this property

Kona Kai Motel

Motel near Sanibel Island Southern Beach
Kona Kai Motel provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Barbecues
Room features
All guest rooms at Kona Kai Motel boast comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and hairdryers
  • 32-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies, kitchenettes and fridges

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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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: 3 per cent of room rate

We have included 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Kona Kai Motel Sanibel
Kona Kai Motel
Kona Kai Sanibel
Kona Kai Hotel Sanibel Island
Kona Kai Sanibel Island
Kona Kai Motel Motel
Kona Kai Motel Sanibel
Kona Kai Motel Motel Sanibel

Frequently asked questions

Does Kona Kai Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Kona Kai Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kona Kai Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kona Kai Motel?

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

What time is check-out at Kona Kai Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Kona Kai Motel located?

Located in Mid Island, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Periwinkle Way and Sanibel Island Southern Beach. J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge and Schoolhouse Gallery are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

Kona Kai Motel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 564 out of 968 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 289 out of 968 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 968 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 968 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 968 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Delia

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

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

10/10 Excellent

James

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

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

Ashley

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

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

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

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

Gwendelyn

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

Tiffany

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

Desiree

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Emily

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

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

ROBERT B

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

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

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

10/10 Excellent

Katrin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean, friendly, we'll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Christopher

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

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

10/10 Excellent

HUGO

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