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)
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Reviews 82
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Watery Grave

The Dunes is a very nice course an it's well kept. Water comes into play on 16 holes. This course is not a slicers friend since there is water to the right on many holes. Club rental includes 2 sleeves of balls. The average golfer will need them all. The front 9 is easier than the back. Enjoy

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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Commented on 11/06/2015

Thank you for taking the time to fill out a review and we hope you didn't spend too much time in the water!

Reviews 35
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

xtra fee

the greens were not nearly as well off as those of the practice area ...there has been a lot of rain, and so not too much of a surprise ...it's " off season" and so improvements are being made and at $10.00 for a hot deal can not be beat ...be advised you do add an additional 6 dollar fee for the toll bridge ...still very much worth it !

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First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Challenging

This is a very difficult course for anyone who hasn't played here before. Water hazards on every hole make it scary for wayward shots. Short golf course but a lot of holes call for less than driver off the tee. Hit it straight and you will score well. Left or right you'll be in for a wet round.

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Good layout.

Vacation every year in Captiva and will usually drive in to play The Dunes. Good price, good layout and friendly staff. Lots of water make it challenging with some tight fairways. I especially like crossing the road for 16-19. Very scenic.

Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

course with beautiful views.

Challenging course with lots of water, hazards and wildlife. Course was in great shape and staff super. As a novice golfer it poses lots of challenges, but is a fun course to play.

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Review 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

If you play this course, take your camera.

I think I enjoy all the wildlife as much as the great golf course. All the water is surrounded by lots of different wildlife. We saw birds that we had never seen before. I would highly recommend this golf course, but take your camera.

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Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Challenging but fair

There is a lot of water on this course that penalizes errant shots off the tee and mistruck approach shots. The course is well maintained although their bunkers were very firm. The driving range is a lake which makes it a great place for kids to practice. They have great people working there that make your visit extra special.

Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Nice Golfcourse

The Course is nice an in good Conditions. The Stuff is really friendly and helpful. We would play always again here.

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First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Review 1
Recommended
Played

very good overall course and facilities

Played here before and really liked it. Very nice course, greens very slow though. Would play
again. Lots of water, very challenging.

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Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 18
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Bring Your Control

This a beautiful course. To enjoy your round here, you must hit straight. An aerial view will support this: there is water everywhere. There is an app that illustrates the course: bring your smart phone, scan the code from the cart for a decided advantage

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First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Nice nice course.

Nice course. Quite challenging. In perfect condition. Lots of wildlife. Lots of water.

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Nice nice Course. But a bit pricey.

Great course. Quite challenging. Lots of wildlife. Lots and lots of water.

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Nice Day of Golf

Was paired up with a great group of guys! Was very impressed with the course. If you are in the area check this one out.

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First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 5.0
Review 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

great fringe benefits

Yes the Dunes has water on every hole, and it will gobble up some balls if you insist on trying to hit driver on all the par 4's. But it's a great place to enjoy the wildlife of SW Florida (osprey, eagles, all sorts of water birds, and big gators) while you get in a fun round. Choose less club, stay in the dry areas, and enjoy a beautiful day outdoor while saving a few balls. Staff very friendly and competent.

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Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Something a little different

It is a nice little golf course nestled into some wildlife areas and some old style Florida homes. Kinda going to a 60's style diner. Tiny aqua range to which you can not take the cart. The course is extremely short and not very tricky. Gotta play straight though. For me it is some sort of a retro thing to go there from time to time. Last time I played there was some years ago. And since I have played this year it will be a couple of years until the next time. It is not a challenge in the sense of golf as a sport but it is fun!

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Issues again at the turn

Very good course but management continues to put to many groups out there off of both number 1 and number 10....which continues to cause long backup when you come to make the turn...this time we had to wait 40 minutes between number 9 and 10 because of the number of groups they were starting off on number 10. If they would get rid of 3 to 4 groups this course would be worth coming back to play time and again..as is there are better courses in the area that don't stack the groups up so you don't spend over an half and hour between nines

Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 2
Recommended
Played

Wonderful course....hard to get to

Unless you are already on the island, leave a LOT of extra time to get to the course. Traffic on/off/around island is a disaster! Course is in excellent shape. Lush fairways. True greens which hold the ball well. You will see a LoT of different wildlife including several large gators. Water comes into play on every hole. Lots of target golf. Not many holes to just grip it and rip it. Grill is excellent....so just get there EARLY and eat at the course. Did I mention the traffic!!???

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Review 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great Experience

Great course, lot of water, take some extra balls with you!

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First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Review 1
Recommended
Played

worth it

Got a good rate, lucked into a fine playing partner. Only complaint was pace of play, excacerbated by the starter letting a twosome out alone. They must have had some pull. Beautiful place, hope to go back. Bring lotsa balls.

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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Nice afternoon

Second time around. Great staff nice facility. And challenging course.

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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