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

4.2
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Reviews 24
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a highlight!

A short but very challenging course with lots of water. Even low hcp need to show their abilities. The recently finished green and bunker renovations came out to be excellent. Fast , hard and very true greens. A place where you even feel very welcomed to stay for an after round beer. Great views and wildlife. One of our favorites!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
c87fdcee-6b54-54ed-aee3-950c26798cf0
Commented on 11/10/2016

Hey "u000006641442" thank you so much for the positive review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed the new greens and bunkers! Come see us again soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A special golf experience

Good golf course, short bad challenging. Service perfect. We come again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
c87fdcee-6b54-54ed-aee3-950c26798cf0
Commented on 11/07/2016

Hey "Griem" thank you so much for the positive review! We hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

One off the best courses

Perfect layout, fast and very true greens, great condition

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
c87fdcee-6b54-54ed-aee3-950c26798cf0
Commented on 10/26/2016

Hey "Hanslebek" thank you so much for the awesome review! We are glad you liked our new greens and hope you will come back soon.

Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fabulous!

Played just after the hurricane in windy conditions. We enjoyed it so much we played it twice and we got the pleasure of meeting a massive croc/alligator 2nd time round. Millionaires golf with Boone about!. Fabulous

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
c87fdcee-6b54-54ed-aee3-950c26798cf0
Commented on 10/10/2016

Hi Emily6800,

Thank you for your five star rating! We are thrilled to know you enjoyed the course so much that you played it twice! We hope to see you back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Worth the Drive to Sanibel

This was a nice surprise. I was not sure what it was going be be like. There was the ADVISORY warning on the GolfNow advertisement. However, the greens and fairways were in great shape after they were reconditioned a few weeks ago.

There were happy hour discounts in the very nice bar after the round. Dwight the bartender was very friendly and knowledgeable. I'd gladly do this course again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
c87fdcee-6b54-54ed-aee3-950c26798cf0
Commented on 09/30/2016

Hey "u859018084" thank you so much for the positive review! We are glad that you were pleasantly surprised by the course conditions and we hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 73
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

short but tough

In excellent shape both fairways and greens , as the title says, short but challenging, probably booked solid in season, play in summer, hardly anyone there then, friendly staff, great bar & grill

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
c87fdcee-6b54-54ed-aee3-950c26798cf0
Commented on 09/19/2016

Hey "jgoyanes1955" thank you so much for the 5* review! We are glad that you enjoyed the recently updated greens! We look forward to having you back soon!

Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

dont bother

I was not informed that the greens were in fact light sandy burned out colour - no green grass to be seen. greens were badly damaged in places. instead of taking my green fee the course should be closed.

nice lay out - hope it gets in better condition. DO NOT VISIT unless you know how bad its going to be

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 01/13/2017

What a sad review! Played there for 30 years and never experienced noted conditions. The Dunes has always been top notch!

c87fdcee-6b54-54ed-aee3-950c26798cf0
Commented on 06/13/2016

Hi "georgekkl," we are so sorry to hear that your experience with us did not exceed your expectations. We are constantly working on improving our course and appreciate your feedback. Again, we apologize for any inconvenience the conditions of our course may have caused you.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Besides dead greens, great course

The course layout is unique. Water on every hole makes for a challenge. The green will be under repair in a few weeks, so they are spraying to kill them. Besides that the course is in great condition and excellently maintained. We paid $20 each from golf now, wonderful deal.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
c87fdcee-6b54-54ed-aee3-950c26798cf0
Commented on 06/03/2016

Hey "Mabeline21" thank you for the positive review. We like that you find the course unique and enjoy the challenge. We are happy to hear that you got a great deal and hope you come see us again soon.

Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Golf Day

a very nice Golfcourse, we come back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
c87fdcee-6b54-54ed-aee3-950c26798cf0
Commented on 05/10/2016

Hey "u000006557148" we appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review and hope you come see us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 9
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Say away

Greens were top dressed...didn't tell us before....disappointing. Extremely short.....can't use driver...practice irons.

Fairways shape...mediocre

Target golf

I would not play there again.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Extremely Easy
c87fdcee-6b54-54ed-aee3-950c26798cf0
Commented on 05/10/2016

Hi "kidbee" we are sorry that you did not enjoy your time out on the course. We do appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review and hope that you will give us another chance soon.

Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

A short but challenging course

A great course to hit your irons. Although some holes are long enough for a driver don't be tempted, it will just get you in trouble. The fairways are narrow and there are lots of places where a slight miss will cost dearly. Ball placement is essential.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
c87fdcee-6b54-54ed-aee3-950c26798cf0
Commented on 04/18/2016

Hey "Andy2045205" thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. I'm sure any golfers reading your review will appreciate the warning that a strategic approach is required. We hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great rate

The dunes is beautiful watery course. Not too long but it can be tight. The rain in January killed the greens. It's about to close for new grass.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
c87fdcee-6b54-54ed-aee3-950c26798cf0
Commented on 04/13/2016

Hi "Bill4295818" thank you for the positive review. We look forward to having you back out here soon!

Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challeging but fair

Beautiful layout that runs through the marshes on Sanibel Island. Not a long course but lots of target areas to tuneup your irons. Bring extra balls. Played with a dad and his 12 year old son who turned out to be a drive, chip, and putt finalist. He shot a 75 while I played well to shoot 85. What a polite and talented young man.

Worth the drive from Ft Myers and wait on the Sanibel bridge. Enjoy the walk and the wildlife!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
c87fdcee-6b54-54ed-aee3-950c26798cf0
Commented on 04/12/2016

Hey "dwcharles" we are happy to hear that you enjoyed the layout as well as the group you were paired with! We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course, for much less money

This course has a beautiful setting. Pretty vegetation, water, and lots of alligators can be seen. However, it is not worth paying $110 for the shape the greens are in. By far, the worst greens I have ever played on, even considering beginner courses with lots of amateurs playing on them. The fact that they are still charging what would seem to be full price is an insult to the game. If the greens are replaced it would be a very enjoyable course.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
c87fdcee-6b54-54ed-aee3-950c26798cf0
Commented on 03/30/2016

Hi "spencerspice1" 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 2 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.

Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Nice but not that nice.

Nice course with a lot of wildlife activity. The greens need some work with sandy and low growth areas on numerous holes. Too many golfers on the course at one time for my taste. I was paired with two members and another single and we had a great time. No need to start on the 10th at 730 AM. OK value for the money.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
c87fdcee-6b54-54ed-aee3-950c26798cf0
Commented on 03/24/2016

Hey "jackstraw63" we appreciate you taking the time to leave a second review and are glad you enjoyed the company of the golfers you were paired with.

Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Wildlife and greens

Beautiful area with lots of wildlife doing their thing - gators in the gallery, pelicans and osprey feeding in the water, and other waterfowl grazingy. The poor conditions on the greens were a contributing factor to this rating. Many had sandy patches that made for difficult pin placements and were part of play on most holes. The other annoying thing was too many golfers on the course. We teed off before 9AM and we started on the 10th hole...am I missing something here after all it was Wednesday morning. My playing partners made the round most enjoyable as I booked as a single. For the money, I expected better...but understandable for the traffic on the course.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
c87fdcee-6b54-54ed-aee3-950c26798cf0
Commented on 03/23/2016

Hey "jackstraw63" we are happy you enjoyed the scenery but apologize you were not happy with the condition of the greens. We are constantly working to improve and hope you will return soon so we can provide a fully enjoyable experience. Thank you so much for coming out to play and providing your feedback!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The dunes

Walk on members holding up play. Great course

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
c87fdcee-6b54-54ed-aee3-950c26798cf0
Commented on 02/26/2016

Glad to hear you enjoyed the course! We're sorry you got held up. Thank you for coming out to play!

Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

The shine taken off the Dunes

I have loved this course since first playing it over 20 years ago and have played it several times each year since. Short, even from the tips, but accuracy is the key with lots of water, small greens and OB close by on several holes. Wonderful island setting, and lots of wildlife to see. BUT played here in Octobed 2015 and the greens were poor, they are now shocking with bald sanded patches, several greens had fairly crude turfed repairs. Spoiled it fo rme big time....should be clearly highlighted to golfers before booking, and reflected in the price. I appreciate there had been lot of rain but several other noteable courses I played in the area had no such problems. For a course you simply must play it isn't good enough. Hopefully better before my return in Oct 2016. When in good condition this is some of the best fun golf courses you can play in SW Florida.....bar none. Still love it....

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
c87fdcee-6b54-54ed-aee3-950c26798cf0
Commented on 02/22/2016

As a long time golfer of The Dunes, we appreciate your time to provide this feedback. We are constantly working to improve conditions and look forward to seeing you back in October to provide a better experience. Thank you for coming out to play!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
c87fdcee-6b54-54ed-aee3-950c26798cf0
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.

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

wonderful wildlife

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

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
c87fdcee-6b54-54ed-aee3-950c26798cf0
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.

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