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Kona Kai Motel

Riverfront motel in Sanibel with free parking

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Garden
Garden
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Kona Kai Motel provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is ₩347,372
₩398,948 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7

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Basic Room, Balcony (Room 1-1)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Basic Room, Balcony (Room 1-6)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, Balcony (Efficiency One King -Tiki)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Sanibel, Kona Kai Motel is on a river. Sanibel Historical Village and Museum and Sanibel Historical Museum and Village are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens and Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum. Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation and Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Kayaking offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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1539 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL, 33957

What's nearby

  • Periwinkle Way - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Sanibel Island Northern Beach - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Sanibel Island Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Turtles Tiki Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪MudBugs Cajun Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cheeburger Cheeburger - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Wickies Lighthouse Restaurant - ‬4 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 sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Kona Kai Motel include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • 32-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies, kitchenettes, and refrigerators

Property amenities

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

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 elevator

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
  • Stovetop

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not 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

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

  • Resort fee: 3 percent 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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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

Does Kona Kai Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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

As of Sep 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kona Kai Motel on Sep 6, 2025 start from ₩347,372, 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.

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?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Kona Kai Motel located?

Situated on a river, 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 mi (2 km).

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Kona Kai Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 529 out of 927 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 283 out of 927 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 927 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 927 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 927 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

GIUSEPPE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Little Hawaii
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Georgiann

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well kept, cottages were clean, if I needed anything and asked for it I got it. Close to anything on the Island. Pretty surroundings
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renee

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

8/10 Good

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Jeen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Mold and woods next to my room. You could see in my room from the parking lot.
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

FRANK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Brenda

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

All good. We like the place and the convenience.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Astrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the cozy atmosphere, simple room with everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean basic room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

LORI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable. Neighbors in attached room sounded like they were bowling. But was quiet at night. Great for a 2 night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022