14451 Middle Gulf Dr., Sanibel, Florida 33957, US
(239) 472-4151
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About Sundial Beach Resort & Spa

Located on sunny, peaceful Sanibel Island, Sundial Beach Resort & Spa is a pleasant retreat in Southwest Florida. A selection of one- and two-bedroom units ensure a comfortable stay for couples and families, with the beach just steps away at all times. Visiting golfers can play at the nearby Dunes Golf & Tennis Club, and boaters can rent and charter from the Port Sanibel Marina.

Facts

Price Range$$$
Property Class★★★
Acres15
Year Opened1974
Number of Units100-300

Amenities

RestaurantsFine, Bar, Casual
Room TypesRoom, Suite
TennisYes
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Beach AccessYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

Kids ProgramYes
Room ServiceYes
ConciergeYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?No
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at Sundial Beach Resort & Spa

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars
620 Reviews (620)
Review 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

good course - very very slow play

Course has lots of water but was well manicured, greens were in good shape except for one. Problem was extremely slow play, had to wait on every hole to hit and had to wait on virtually every hole to hit to green. Need much better marshalling. Given the price to play there they need to do better job of getting pace of play up or increase the time between starts.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 2.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
Commented on 02/16/2016

We apologize if the pace of play was a bit slow on the day you joined us. We do our very best to keep rounds under four hours and thirty minutes and truly apologize if your round took longer than that. We hope you will return so we can prove to you this was a one-time issue. Thanks again for coming out to play.

Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

wonderful wildlife

Very enjoyable course, greens were a bit ropey but that was probably because of the recent rain. Look forward to returning

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Commented on 02/08/2016

Thank you for coming out to play! We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your round and the wildlife. We have gotten a lot of rain lately and hope you get the chance to return once the sun also returns! Thanks for the review.

Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Beautiful

The course was beautiful. Water on all holes and multiple tees to be accomadating to anyone playing. The most wildlife and scenery I have experienced in the area. Great for an avid golfer or a person just looking to spend a beautiful day in a beautiful location. The only thing that could ruin such a beautiful place is playing golf on it. Recommended for everyone.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Commented on 01/27/2016

We sure do have plenty of wildlife - hopefully you were able to enjoy the wildlife from the middle of the fairway! Thank you for the five-star review!

Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Poor greens

The overall condition of the course was fair , the greens were in very poor condition , 5 hour round wasn't good .
I will not return there to play

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 1.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 2.0
Commented on 02/01/2016

We very much apologize that you were not satisfied by our by course conditions as we strive to provide the highest quality we can to all of our guests. As a club, we are taking immediate agronomic steps of aggressively fertilizing and sodding the bare areas of our course greens. Long term plans are a complete greens and bunkers renovation in just 4 months. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me direct as I would like to learn more about your visit and plan your future visit together. You can email me at lsivsov@theinnsofsanibel.com. Again, we are sorry that your experience was less than 100% enjoyable and we look forward to your next visit where we are confident that you will be more than pleased with our hospitality and improved course conditions.
Leilani Sivsov, General Manager

Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

excelent layout and challenging

this course is in terrible condition for the price. The greens were disgusting and the fairway and rough lean..dirt little grass.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Commented on 02/01/2016

We very much apologize that you were not satisfied by our by course conditions as we strive to provide the highest quality we can to all of our guests. As a club, we are taking immediate agronomic steps of aggressively fertilizing and sodding the bare areas of our course greens. Long term plans are a complete greens and bunkers renovation in just 4 months. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me direct as I would like to learn more about your visit and plan your future visit together. You can email me at lsivsov@theinnsofsanibel.com. Again, we are sorry that your experience was less than 100% enjoyable and we look forward to your next visit where we are confident that you will be more than pleased with our hospitality and improved course conditions.
Leilani Sivsov, General Manager

Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Been a while!

Haven't played it in a few years-forgot how challenging! Pace of play was OK, considering the crowd , many of whom, I'm sure hadn't played there in a while, if ever!
Staff is outstanding ! Greens were pretty quick! Hope to play it again soon!

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Commented on 01/27/2016

Thank you very much for the kind words and great review! We hope you get the chance to come down from Ohio again soon!

Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great course for a round while visiting Sanibel

The course was in very good condition. It was an unseasonably cool day with a bit of wind which made the carries over the water trickier. The greens had some bare areas, but those were being patched well and didn't cause any issues nor slowed down the putts at all. Overall, I had a great time and met some wonderful men as playing partners.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Commented on 01/27/2016

Thank you for braving the cool weather! We appreciate the four-star review and the fact that you would recommend our golf course to others. We hope you get the chance to visit again soon.

Reviews 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Decent conditions, very short course, lots of water.

I should have done more homework. The course was much shorter than I anticipated. Not really many places to hit your driver. Water everywhere. Overall an enjoyable afternoon round, but not real forgiving.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Commented on 01/27/2016

We are not the longest golf course around, but if you lose your focus for one shot you can sure pay the price! Thanks for coming out and we are thrilled to hear that you had an enjoyable afternoon.

Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Water!

Must place your shots. Do not hit for distance, only.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Difficulty 4.0
Commented on 01/27/2016

You are spot on there! With water on every hole we are very much a placement golf course! Thanks for coming out.

Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Nice course, club house needs effort

staff less than friendly in golf shop, but people handling clubs seems disingenuous about their friendly approach, more about getting tips

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 2.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Commented on 01/12/2016

We very much apologize that you were not satisfied by our by customer service as we strive to provide the highest level we can to all of our guests. We would really like to learn more about your visit and ask that you send us an email detailing your experience at lsivsov@theinnsofsanibel.com. Again, we are sorry that your experience was less than 100% enjoyable and we look forward to your next visit where we are confident that you will be more than pleased with our hospitality.

Leilani Sivsov, General Manager

Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Watch out for the gators

Bring lots of balls if you are not a precision shot maker. Water on every hole, but very manageable.
Course in good condition and pace of play was slowed by some that wanted to take pictures of the many gators that line the shores of the water.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Commented on 01/11/2016

Thank you for coming out to play! We hope you were able to avoid most of the water, and apologize if pace of play was a little slower than you may have wanted but we can assure you we do our very best to keep pace of play at a reasonable time. Thanks for the review and we hope to see you again soon!

Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Five day golf package , last day

We love this course, reason layout is beautiful and but not easy. Lot of water! But the nature and all those beautiful birds and alligators. And one crocodile- so you have possibility to enjoy playing in " a bit exotic" course. Only problem was that first time fairways were not so confition than they have been.

Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Commented on 02/16/2016

Thank you so much for the four-star review and we hope you get the chance to return soon!

Reviews 33
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Best course on Sanibel Island

The layout of the course is great despite a couple of short Par 3's. There is plenty of alligators to watch and the setup of the course asks for a tactical play. Always a great experience!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Commented on 02/16/2016

Thank you so much for the five-star review and we couldn't agree more that we are the best course on the island - although we may be a bit biased!

Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Excellent view

Good weather, best view, this time not busy. We will come back next again!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Commented on 12/28/2015

Thank you so much for the five-star review. We are glad that you got to enjoy the weather, the views and the golf. We look forward to seeing you again.

Reviews 28
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Fun course

Started on the back 9. I forgot how much water comes into play. Pace of play even as a single was fine. The reward was that the front 9 seemed easy after 10-18.

Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 5.0
Commented on 12/28/2015

Thank you for coming back to check us out again. There is certainly a good amount of water (which adds to the beauty if you can avoid it). We are thrilled to hear that the pace was good for you and that you enjoyed your time with us. Come on back again soon!

Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Beautiful views

Don't let the yardage fool you! Water is in play on every hole. Narrow and challenging,

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Commented on 12/28/2015

Great tip on not letting the yardage fool you. It may not be the longest track, but if you lose focus on one shot you may be paying the price! Thanks for coming out and we hope to see you again soon.

Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Nice course

First time playing the Dunes. Short, challenging, and convenient. Some of the greens had damage, but were very playable. Will be back next year.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Commented on 12/14/2015

Thanks for checking us out and we look forward to seeing you again next year!

Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Couple from northern part of europe

We have played here many times during ladt five years.In this year course is not so good condition than it has been.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Commented on 12/14/2015

First, thank you very much for your continued support. We appreciate you taking the time to fill out a review and your feedback is valuable to us. We hope to see you again soon.

Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Retaired couple

We like this this course, reason : it is beautiful course with wildlife... alligators, birds etc... For us, it is ok , for someone it is bit too short but not easy , lot of water hasards etc.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 2.0
Commented on 02/16/2016

Thanks for the review and for pointing out all of the wildlife! Thanks for coming out to play and we hope to see you again soon.

Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

water, much water

toller kurs, habe mind 10 bälle verloren, aber riesigen Spaß gehabt, Jede Bahn hat sehr viel Wasser, unbedingt spielen,

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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