Kona Kai Motel

Location: 1539 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, Florida, 33957, Sanibel, US

Star Rating: N/A Stars

Property Type: Motels

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - Anytime

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Instructions: The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Amenities & Facilities

• Free WiFi
• Garden
• Designated smoking area
• Wheelchair accessible
• Golfing nearby
• Bicycle rentals nearby
• Hiking/biking trails nearby
• Kayaking nearby
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Pool umbrellas
• Ecotours nearby
• Free self parking
• Pool sun loungers
• Accessible shuttle
• No accessible shuttle

Rooms Available

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

  2 Queen Beds

  500-sq-foot room with a balcony

  
  

  Layout - Bedroom and living room

  Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps

  Entertainment - 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

  Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, cookware/dishware, and coffee/tea maker

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, a hair dryer, and towels

  Comfort - Climate-controlled heating and air conditioning

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free WiFi
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Soap

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

  1 Queen Bed

  300-sq-foot room with a balcony

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps

  Entertainment - 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

  Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, cookware/dishware, and coffee/tea maker

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, a hair dryer, and towels

  Comfort - Climate-controlled heating and air conditioning

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free WiFi
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Soap

• Basic Room, Balcony (Room 1-1)

  1 King Bed

  300-sq-foot room with a balcony

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps

  Entertainment - 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

  Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, cookware/dishware, and coffee/tea maker

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels

  Comfort - Climate-controlled heating and air conditioning

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free WiFi
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Soap

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

  1 Queen Bed

  350-sq-foot room with a balcony

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps

  Entertainment - 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

  Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, cookware/dishware, and coffee/tea maker

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, a hair dryer, and towels

  Comfort - Climate-controlled heating and air conditioning

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free WiFi
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Soap

• Basic Room, Balcony (Room 1-6)

  2 Queen Beds

  350-sq-foot room with a balcony

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps

  Entertainment - 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

  Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, cookware/dishware, and coffee/tea maker

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, a hair dryer, and towels

  Comfort - Climate-controlled heating and air conditioning

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free WiFi
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Soap

• Room, Balcony (Efficiency One King -Tiki)

  1 King Bed

  350-sq-foot room with a balcony

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps

  Entertainment - 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

  Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, cookware/dishware, and coffee/tea maker

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, a hair dryer, and towels

  Comfort - Climate-controlled heating and air conditioning

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free WiFi
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Soap

Guest Reviews

• Gwendelyn (10/5): - It made you feel you were on an island. Beautiful place.
• Paul (10/5): - Great ambiance and really clean comfortable place to stay.
• Ashley (10/5): - Lovely staff, clean rooms,
• Desiree (10/5): - 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.
• Kay (10/5): - 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.
• Tiffany (10/5): - Very beautiful and clean and peaceful
• Christopher (8/5): - It was very quiet and clean. Love the location
• Renee (10/5): - 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.
• Susan (8/5): 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.
• Kari (8/5): 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.
• Dean (10/5): - Third time staying at Kona Kai Great room (#7) had more space then expected. Convenient to restaurants.
• HUGO (10/5): - Very nice, clean and quiet. Love the vegetation.
• Jeen (2/5): - Mold and woods next to my room. You could see in my room from the parking lot.
• GIUSEPPE (10/5): - Little Hawaii
• Georgiann (10/5): - Well kept, cottages were clean, if I needed anything and asked for it I got it. Close to anything on the Island. Pretty surroundings
• Shawn (8/5): - Older but clean. Nice sized. Loved that room came with dishes a microwave and refrigerator. Also had an outside hose to clean off after beach visits
• Linda (6/5): - Great little motel setting, cleanliness and amenities but worst mattresses and pillows I have ever experienced. Little sleep and took our backs a week to get over experience.
• FRANK (10/5): Great time!!! - Overall, a great stay. Two things I'm suggesting. Rental #3 One: There's a sign in the bathroom that states please reuse your bath towels. Too help the environment. I get it and totally agree. It would help if we had hooks in the bathroom to hang towels. Since there's no place to put them. 2: There's a very large sofa in the living room. Looks great! BUT it's not a sofa. It's some kind of futon or bed. Laying down on it is fantastic. Sitting on it to watch TV is absolutely impossible. There was no way to get comfortable.
• Katrin (10/5): - very clean, friendly, we'll be back.
• Jenna (10/5): - 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!
• Verified traveler (8/5): - We had a very enjoyable time! The place was extremely clean but there was an odor in the room that was not masked by the new flooring, paint etc...almost was an ammonia lie smell. The grounds and walkways were beautiful.
• Timothy (10/5): - Loved the cozy atmosphere, simple room with everything we needed
• Katherine (10/5): - Very clean basic room.
• LORI (8/5): - Clean and comfortable. Neighbors in attached room sounded like they were bowling. But was quiet at night. Great for a 2 night stay.
• Ty (10/5): Loved it!! - Great place to stay. Received call when room was ready with no early check in fee. Front desk was great and gave great insight into the island. It’s not beachfront but easy to access on e bikes. Pool was excellent and the whole stay was outstanding.
• Gyorgy (4/5): - Tiny rooms
• Patricia (10/5): - Very clean and comfortable. Office staff went above and beyond to accommodate us to make our stay very pleasant.
• Pamela (8/5): - Peaceful and I would stay there again
• Dennis (10/5): - Loved it! We visit Sanibel many times a year. This was our first at the Kona Kai. Low-key, relaxed, clean little spot. Lots of life all around, but peaceful at the Motel. We'll definitely stay there again
• Kathy (10/5): Great relaxing motel - We had a terrific time. The room was small but comfortable. Quiet and relaxing. Staff was friendly. Nice pool, great location, close to everything.
• Barbara (10/5): - Great.
• Ana Sofia (10/5): - I loved the peaceful and energy of the property
• Heather (10/5): - It was great
• Adrienne (8/5): - Motel is staffed limited hours, with an efficient arrive and find your unit independently. It feels a bit like being at camp, with each room having a cabin feel. BBQ grills and seating areas dispursed throughout. Free use of beach chairs, umbrellas and bikes. We were surprised to not find an ice machine, but picked up ice at 7-11 that stayed fairly frozen in the refrigerator in the room.
• JoAnn (10/5): - Enjoyed my stay very quiet relaxing time,Pool was nice room had everything you need.
• Nancy (10/5): - Great place to stay. Bungalow was adorable. Location on the island was perfect.
• Ashley (10/5): - Friendly staff, clean room and property, and overall very welcoming!
• Pamela (10/5): - Super clean and very convenient.
• randi (6/5): - Loved the grounds of this property & the motel was located in a convenient spot at the beginning of the island. The room (unit 1) is advertised as a Queen, however the bed is a full, not a queen. I called the receptionist about this thinking I may be able to be switched to a room with a queen mattress, however she told me (rudely) that all the beds were the same size. Room was very clean but the bed was small and cot like.
• Greg (10/5): - Great location and staff. Quiet and peaceful.
• David (6/5): - The room was clean and comfortable. The staffing hours were "interesting". The rates were reasonable.
• Elisabeth (8/5): - The first night we got there the road noise was too loud for us. The staff in the office moved us to a much nicer and quieter room the next day. They were very accommodating. Loved all the outside grilling and eating areas. They were clean, comfortable, and functional. Loved the pool! We’d love to come and stay again!
• Wayne (4/5): Toilet flush - Staff is nice but push you out at 10am, most hotels are 11, The toilet flushed all night needed repair wastes water
• Heidi Bell (10/5): - Loved our stay here!! The property was very nice and really centrally located. I was pleasantly surprised at the size of the room. I was glad we were at the rear of the property away from the main road, which seems to be always busy. Would definitely stay here again!
• Nancy (10/5): - Great spot, quiet, and quaint.
• Kyle (10/5): Hidden gem - Was overly surprised by how beautiful and clean the property was. Booked online without doing much research beforehand but was not disappointed. Check in and out process was so it yourself and very simple. The property is very well maintained and a perfect location. A hidden gem on Sanibel that I never knew existed before. I will definitely be back!
• Jennifer (10/5): - Loved the property and location. I wish they had recycling.
• Verified traveler (8/5): Retro oasis - Stayed here for two nights. Convenient location, walking distance to restaurants, shops, bike rental place. The beach is a bit of a distance for walking, in our opinion, but doable. Super clean room has everything you need, tv, nice towels, soap, shampoo. Nicely updated kitchenette with large fridge, dishes and pans. Didn’t use the pool but it looked well maintained and inviting. Really enjoyed our stay here!
• Jeff (10/5): - Very unique property. Adult summer camp vibe, great location.
• Anthony (10/5): Great place and location - Amazing place to stay. Extremely clean, free parking on site and a walk or bike ride to practically everything on Sanabel. Definitely give it 5 stars for cleanliness and location. We will definitely book again.
• Dianne (6/5): OK place to stay - This place is fairly clean. It was rustic but it did have a pool. We were not allowed to hang our suits & towels on the rail outside. We had to put them over the back of the chair in front of the air conditioner. Most of the parking is in the back quite a ways away from our cabin. There was no help to unload and no cart to use. It took several trips to finally get our stuff unloaded. If you have a lot to bring in (such as a CPAP etc...) this may not be the place for you.
• Melissa (8/5): - Very nice
• helene (10/5): - a perfect location to get to know sanibel and captiva nice quiet place close to dinner and beach to go by bicycle clean
• Katie (10/5): Laid back place for laid back people!! - Great property for laid back people!! If you are the type of person that likes to lounge around in your bathing suit and flip-flops, go to the beach all day, check out the local area shops and restaurants, have a drink or read a book by the pool then this is the place for you. This is a great property in a great location. Plenty to do nearby if you just want to walk around and find your way. There’s a bike rental right across the street. This property has a very tropical and inviting vibe. We stayed in a suite that had a small kitchenette, sitting/TV area, as well as 2 queens beds separated by a wall from the sitting area so there was a little more privacy. Very clean and comfortable. The pool is what I would consider “old school” as it goes up to 8ft deep. The pool area is relaxed with enough loungers and shade if needed. Front desk staff was very friendly. This is a lovely little property and a lovely location. There will not be a turn down service, nor a mint on your pillow. There’s no bellhop to take your bags to your room. If you are interested in those services, and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that, this is not the place for you. If you don’t need much and you’re good just doing your own thing, then it’s definitely worth checking out. We only were able to stay one night. I booked at the last minute and there was nothing else available at that property. I definitely look forward to staying again and will plan sooner so we can stay more than one night!
• Daniel j (10/5): - This is a hidden gem in a great location! It’s close to restaurants and shopping and an easy bike ride to the beach.
• Andrea (10/5): - Very cute property and clean. Nice atmosphere. Used the gas grill one night. Only problem was the wasp nest above our door.
• Kathleen (8/5): - Property was built in the 1950's and is modular type. Nothing outstanding about the room but it was very clean. The grounds are beautifully landscaped. The property is in decent repair given its age.
• Donald (10/5): - Landscape is beautiful.
• Frank (6/5): - The bed was fairly comfortable and the property was quiet and nicely landscaped. But the front desk last was not friendly at all and we were given a paper to sign and warned when we first walked in about their strict rules. This could have been done nicely. Basically, there is no room service and you must empty the trash in the room in yourself under threat of extra charges. the front desk clerk couldn't even bother to say hi to us as we walked by later in the day.
• William (8/5): - unigue
• Tim (8/5): - Great location. No laundry.
• Jane (8/5): - The location was convenient for getting around and restaurants were in walking distance. About the only thing we didn’t like was doing laundry. We had to go off site but it did not cost anything. It was a “sister hotel”.
• Charlotte (8/5): Gem - Very clean, nice grounds- pool older. Quaint motel with nice kitchenette. Convenient to bike rentals, beach access and restaurants. Check in was great. They told us we could checkout at 10AM and still park and use the pool all day.
• William (10/5): - Great
• Patrick (10/5): - We had a great getaway. The outdoor areas were so cute and pretty at night with all the little lights. Great bed, water pressure & temperature. Perfectly located to many restaurants and bars. Wish we were still in Sanibel.
• J Brian (8/5): - Kona Kai met our needs for lodging while visiting Sanibel Island.
• Lynn (10/5): - A beautiful location, comfortable room, lovely setting. I would book again.
• Roger (10/5): - The place was adorable. Loved the plants and the area around the hotel. Our room was clean and a nice size. The people were friendly when we check in and since we had never been to Sanibel, the check-in person gave us an overview of the island and several tips.
• Mary E (10/5): - Good beds, nice shower, so quiet. Bathroom floor was cold and pool is not heated. No ice dispenser
• Grace (10/5): - We loved it! The grounds are so beautiful and peaceful. That was one of our favorite parts. The room had everything we needed and the location was great. Would definitely stay here again!
• Penny L (10/5): - Great location although traffic can be tricky being on the main road. Very clean property and would definitely recommend.
• Julie (10/5): So happy we found this place! - Our new favorite! Very well put together motel! The small details made it very tropical and fun! Was great to have outdoor grill near the pool. Staff was exceptional!
• Karen (10/5): - I was very happy at the resort. I even enjoyed to swim in the unheated pool. Traveling by myself (without any family members), I found the motel staff to be exceptionally kind and accommodating. The room was super clean and I was impressed by the extra bath towels. A wonderful place.
• Danny (10/5): - Great location for biking.
• Jaime (4/5): - Rooms were moldy smelling. Could use humidifier in room. Everything felt and stayed wet. (Clothes and linens) should have a discount for being our own housekeepers,
• katherine (10/5): - Honestly, the pictures don’t do this place any justice. Its very nice in person. It’s extremely clean, and the staff is very welcoming and friendly. Don’t see myself staying anywhere else when I go back to Sanibel.
• Matthew (10/5): - We loved our stay at the Kona Kai. The location was convenient and close to everything. We felt the facilities brought a lot of privacy and everything was quiet and clean. Decorations were quaint and has a nice island feel. For the value of staying on Sanibel, this is definitely a must. We plan to be back.
• Jill (10/5): - Very relaxing !
• Cynthia (10/5): - Improving their sidewalks, room was nice. 1st time staying here.Very quiet area.
• Tom (10/5): - Friendly manager --tropical setting close to good restaurants.
• Suzanne otoole (10/5): - We loved the atmosphere of this quaint tiki themed motel. The staff was friendly and informative. The grounds were immaculate and the room was clean and well decorated. We enjoyed the area and location and definitely will plan to go back in the future.
• Tracy (8/5): - Very Clean and nice property. Apparently an employee saw us with a dog bowl (that was in my truck and I used for cleaning seashells) and That employee assumed we had a dog! My dog died last December. We did not have a dog and they didn't even bother to check while we were there. They charged my card when I left. Very dissapointing. But the property wass very clean and nice and most of the staff were great.
• Rajesh (8/5): - This property is very close to all the places. Room was super clean. If you go on Friday evening after 5 PM there will not be any staff to greet. You are on your own until the weekend. TV in the room is not at all working. Not able to navigate at all. Wifi connection is kind of poor. I am giving 4 just for cleanliness and easy to move around. No breakfast in this property.
• Gregory C (8/5): - Convenient quiet and suitable for what we needed
• Daniel (6/5): - Nice area beds could use some updates room was clean Parking is tight for bigger trucks and SUVs Be careful about food or drinks they will be covered in ants
• Stephen (8/5): - Nice place. A little old fashioned but in a relaxing way
• Luis (10/5): - Great boutique hotel to relax!
• Verified traveler (10/5): - My wife and I stayed for a couple days for an anniversary getaway. The property was very unique and we enjoyed the tropical feel and interesting bungalow style room. The pool area was very welcoming.
• karla (10/5): Girls Vaca - Everything was just wonderful as we had hoped for. :)
• Verified traveler (8/5): - Staff and location are awesome! Accommodating and helpful. the property is quiet and attractive. The rooms are very clean, updated surfaces, efficient, bed was very comfy. Could have used two comfy chairs instead of one rattan chair, if it were a longer stay, some closet shelves would have been nice to organize belongings. Only there one night but really enjoyed the stay.
• Verified traveler (4/5): Not a fun and family friendly environment - Clean but a/c was lacking and room was damp. Not family friendly and people drinking and smoking most of the night time hours a the pool. Pool was too warm and not refreshing.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Pool and grounds well kept. Room was exceptionally clean and seemed to be recently rehabbed. Stayed many times there in the past and this was the best quality I have ever seen. Possibly new owner/management? If so, well done…kudos to you!
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Clean and employees were friendly
• Verified traveler (10/5): - We loved it close to restaurants , quiet, friendly staff rooms clean.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Beautiful, tropical surroundings with private "cabin like" cottage. Nice pool, eating area, and garden like seating area. Basic bed, coffee maker, small fridge, shower which were clean and comfy. They provided extra pool towels in the room which was nice.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - It is very safe
• Verified traveler (10/5): - .
• Jeanne (10/5): Very enjoyable stay - The property is older but very well maintained and spotlessly clean. We had a queen suite with a kitchenette and full sized refrigerator. It was very clean and we were able to make coffee and have breakfast in the morning. The unit was cool with A/C working well. The office clerk was friendly and check in was easy. She gave us good suggestions for restaurants. Good places to eat are close enough to walk. The property is very tropical with a large pool. The drive to the beaches are minutes away. I would definitely return again.
• Verified traveler (8/5): - Great location. Bike rental across the street was awesome, as well as convenience store and great restaurants.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Love this place! Would definitely stay again.

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