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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Back Nine

Front nine were player friendly back nine was difficult from all t boxes with blind shots from tee boxes

Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 02/14/2017:
Hey "smooter924" now that you have seen the course next time the back 9 will be a little easier!
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 02/14/2017:
Hey "gary6322461" we appreciate the 5* review!
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Public Course

Have now played the Dunes a half dozen times and it is an excellent golf course that is extremely well maintained and run. Tee boxes, fairways, greens and bunkers are all in beautiful shape. Very very scenic, excellent staff. Then there is the water! It is everywhere and unless you are are extremely precise you will lose a lot of balls even when playing reasonably well. Along with fairly stiff fees can make for an expensive day! But worth it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 02/13/2017:
Hey "u4587047" thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We appreciate all of the kind words about the course conditions and hope you come see us again soon.
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hidden beauty

Wonderful course, very scenic, but make sure you bring plenty water balls

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 02/14/2017:
Hey "kenM6113" thank you for the 5* review!
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 02/14/2017:
Thank you "andymeili"!
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Don't Let The Scorecard Yardage Keep You From Playing

I started not to play because the scorecard yardage made this course appear to be too short for my ability. However, this is a challenging layout, since there is an emphasis on placement off the tee, because of water on nearly every hole.

I rarely needed to hit my driver, and found that hitting my 3, 4 or 5 hybrid and a short iron was all that was needed on most holes (we played the senior tees). Accuracy is very necessary, and not always distance. The greens were generally well bunkered, challenging, and putted true. All fairways were in very good condition.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 01/17/2017:
Hey "d070613" thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review! We are glad you found the course challenging but still enjoyable. Come see us again soon!
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Golf with the gators

Always a fun course to play and excellent conditions! Friendly front desk, starters & marshals. Wildlife on every fairway. Best course on Sanibel & surrounding area. Been playing since 1985 and gets better every year!

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 01/17/2017:
Hey "Macdave182" thank you so much for the positive review! We are glad that you have been loyal to the course and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Response from on 02/14/2017:
Hey "Alanb48" thank you for leaving us a review, we would love some feedback so we can work on improving!
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Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

tight and challenging

The pro shop and cart guys are both really friendly. The course was in good shape, tee boxes good, fairways very nice and well cut. Greens smooth and even, firm and quite fast, also some challenging slopes and undulations. The course is somewhat short, It is a little surprising until you realize how much water there is. The course requires precision for distance as well as direction. Definitely not a bomber's course. We would certainly plat again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 11/28/2016

Hey "jburc10433" thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review! We are glad to hear that you were happy with the course conditions and we hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

BRING EXTRA BALLS

lots of water here. leave your driver at home. It was windy that day. I typically shoot in the high 80s.... I was well over 100 that day

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
c87fdcee-6b54-54ed-aee3-950c26798cf0
Commented on 11/28/2016

Hey "william9318857" thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Now that you've seen the course maybe next time you won't lose as many balls!

Played On
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.

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