SUNDIAL BEACH RESORT & SPA, Sanibel

Sundial Beach Resort & Spa places guests in Gulf-front condominiums on a shelling beach known for over 250 species of shells. Units include a full kitchen with oven, stovetop, and refrigerator, along with a separate seating area and cable TV. The resort is a venue for corporate events, offering extensive indoor and outdoor event spaces for up to 300 guests with comprehensive audiovisual capabilities.

The property has the largest pickleball facility in the area with twelve courts, plus four additional tennis courts. Guests receive complimentary access to ocean kayaks and paddleboards, and can use bicycles to explore the island. On-site entertainment staff organizes themed dinner nights and activities, while a water slide and multiple outdoor heated swimming pools provide family-focused recreation.

Five on-site restaurants and two bars offer indoor and outdoor dining, including a Japanese steakhouse and a snack bar. A coffee house on site and a pool bar serve drinks, and special diet menus are available upon request. The resort also has a kid-friendly buffet and a minimarket for guest convenience.

The on-site spa and wellness center offers body treatments, facial treatments, and a full menu of beauty services including hair coloring, manicures, and waxing. Guests can use the fitness center, hot tub, and Jacuzzi. The spa facility includes a selection of skincare products and treatment rooms for massages and body wraps.

The resort provides a dedicated children's activities and entertainment programming with staff-led events. Families can use the swimming pool toys, shallow end of the pool, and the beachfront for shelling walks. The property is located 11 minutes' drive from J. N. 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge, offering access to 238 species of birds and diverse wildlife.

Accommodations: Gulf-front condos with full kitchens

Recreation: 12 pickleball courts and 4 tennis courts

Equipment: Complimentary kayaks, paddleboards, and bikes

Dining: 5 restaurants including a Japanese steakhouse

Entertainment: Water slide and themed dinner nights

Wildlife: 238 bird species at nearby refuge